Jana Joy P. Bughao, CPA
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Professional Summary
Highly analytical, deadline-driven Certified Public Accountant who completes accounting and business
activities with accuracy and speed.
Professional Certification
October 2015
Certified Public Accountant
Philippine Board of Accountancy
Certification #166750
Skills and Competencies
• Auditing and Accounting
• Financial Reporting (Preparation of
Financial Statements) and Analysis
• Costing and Budgeting
• Fraud Detection and Risk Assessment
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E-Commerce Virtual Assistance
Microsoft Office & Google Sheets
QuickBooks
Xero
Work Experience
FREELANCE ACCOUNTANT & VIRTUAL ASSISTANT (January 2020 to present)
Online Job Platforms – Upwork, Hubstaff, and OnlineJobsPH
Services/Experiences:
• E-Commerce Business Analyst
o Full product definition
o Supply chain and vendor support
o Pricing analysis
o Competitor research
o Amazon Advertising
o Basic Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for Amazon Listings
o Bookkeeping – Annual and Quarterly Sales Tax Reporting (State of California)
o Purchasing and Inventory Management & Analysis (reorder, out-of-stock analysis, long-term
storage fee analysis)
o Handling Amazon Store front, Enhanced Brand Content, and Amazon Brand Registry tasks
o Creating shipment through Amazon Seller Central and coordinating shipments with freight
forwarders
o Preparation of business reports (weekly, monthly, and annually) through Google Sheets and
Excel
o Product label creation using Mail Merge
o Other Fulfillment by Amazona and Amazon Seller Central tasks
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Accountant/Virtual Assistance
o Prepared financial reports for credit analysis
o Prepared Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Modified Cash Flow Statement for client’s
loan application
o Set-up account in Xero
o Prepared custom Daily Profit and Loss Statement
ACCOUNTING MANAGER (October 2019 to January 2020)
Arowana Agriventures Corporation, A Subsidiary of RD Corporation
RD City, Silway 7, Polomolok, South Cotabato
Duties /Responsibilities:
• Manages and oversees the daily operations of the accounting department
• Ensures accuracy and timeliness of monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting
• Establishes and enforces proper accounting methods, policies, and principles
• Consolidates/supports budgeting and forecasting activities
• Reviews and monitors costs inherent in the business
• Collaborates with other department managers to support overall department goals and objectives
• Responds to inquiries from the General Manager & Comptroller regarding financial results, special
reporting requests, and the like
• Oversees the Accounting Supervisor, Inventory and Cost Analyst (Supervisory), Accounts Payable
Staff, and Accounts Receivable Staff
FINANCE CONTROLLER (May 2019 to September 2019)
Asiapro Transport Services(ATS), A Division of Asiapro Multi-Purpose Cooperative
Asiapro Compound, Brgy. Quezon (Cabili), Panabo City
Duties /Responsibilities:
• Leads and administers the finance-related activities of ATS in close coordination with the Operations
Manager including, but not limited to, the following:
o Review all request for payments or disbursements and ensure that such conform with
prescribed policies, standards, budget guidelines, and similar parameters;
o Coordinate the billing, collection,pay-out and remittance administration of ATS;
o Control purchases and oversee overall inventory management; and
o Attend to all fund management activities of ATS
• Spearheads the implementation of internal control policies and procedures
• Ensures that the cooperative’s prescribed financial, accounting and related policies are strictly
observed by all concerned, particularly on transactions involving the use of the cooperative’s funds
and resources
• Evaluates existing and/or develop relevant policies, systems, procedures, internal controls and
recommends the necessary corrective measures and improvements for the review and approval by
the coop management and/or Board of Directors
• Prepares financial, regulatory, and management reports
• Comply with tax requirements and returns, if any
• Supervises the Finance Analyst, Operations/Inventory Staff, Accounting Staff, Disbursement Clerk,
and Warehousemen
INTERNAL AUDIT SUPERVISOR (May 2018 – May 2019)
Asiapro Multi-Purpose Cooperative
346 Sampaguita St. Juna Subdivision, Matina, Davao City, Philippines
Duties/Responsibilities:
• Reviews audit report and working papers of internal auditors based in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao
• Oversees audit engagement planning, fieldwork, and reporting
• Prepares and communicates open issues to Internal Audit Group Head
• Facilitates semi-annual audit planning& risk assessment, and prepares audit engagement schedules
• Develops and updates audit work programs
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Conducts special engagements (e.g. ad hoc assignments, process development/improvement, and
fraud audits)
INTERNAL AUDITOR (May 2017 – April 2018, 11 months)
Asiapro Multi-Purpose Cooperative
346 Sampaguita St. Juna Subdivision, Matina, Davao City, Philippines
Duties/Responsibilities:
• Performs Financial Audit / Operations Audit / Compliance Audit in Southern Mindanao offices
• Identifies and evaluates the cooperative’s risk areas; submits findings and recommendations
• Reviews and evaluates the effectiveness of the Internal Control System of the Cooperative
• Examines, reviews, and analyzes account balances presented for audit
• Undertakes data gathering activities as needed – may include observation, walk-through, interviewing
concerned persons, employment of testing procedures, etc.
• Performs other audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues, reviewing and analyzing
evidence, and documenting processes and procedures
• Prepares the corresponding audit report, including findings and recommendations
• Performs other duties and special assignments by the Internal Audit Group Head
Exposure
• Department of Labor and Employment and Cooperative Development Authority regulations
• Industries – manpower, agriculture (banana operations), logistics
AUDITOR (November 2015 – March 2017, 1 year and 5 months)
Sycip, Gorres, Velayo (SGV) & Co. / Ernst & Young Philippines
Topaz Tower, Damosa IT Park, Lanang, Davao City, Philippines
Duties/Responsibilities:
• Designs and performs walkthroughs, test of controls, and IT general controls
• Performs substantive audit procedures and prepares relevant working papers in accordance with
Ernst & Young Global Audit Methodology
• Performs detailed analytical review of the financial condition and results of operations of clients’
business
• Articulates audit findings, risks and detailed recommendation to upper management
• Drafts and reviews financial statement compilations before approvalfor release by partners
• Prepares annual income tax returns
• Acts with objectivity, independence, integrity, professional skepticism, and due care at all times
• Keeps up-to-date with any changes or planned changes to accounting standards and other
pronouncements, and understand their impact on the audit strategy
Industry Exposure:
• Production/Manufacturing
• Real estate
• Leasing
• Agricultural Aviation
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Hospital/Healthcare
Foundation and Association
Asset Management and Investment Firms
Retail
Educational Background
March 2015
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
Ateneo de Davao University
Jacinto St., Davao City
March 2010
Third Honorable Mention
Panabo National High School
Brgy. Gredu, Panabo City
Scholarship and Affiliations
2011 – 2015
Academic Scholar
Grant-in-Aid Program
Ateneo de Davao University
2017 – present
2015 – present
2012 - - – 2013
Member - Institute of Internal Auditors
Member - Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Member - Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants
Member - Ateneo Filipino-Chinese Community
Member - Nature Watch Club
Trainings, Seminars and Conferences
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Accounting Software Skills Hands-On Training – Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks (TDC Prestige)
Strategic Planning Workshop (RD Corporation)
How to Be an Effective Auditor-In-Charge (Institute of Internal Auditors)
Audit Analytics: Practical Approach of Integrating Data Analytics in Risk-Based Audit (Institute of
Internal Auditors)
Values for Integration and Effectiveness Workshop (Asiapro Multi-Purpose Cooperative)
Supervisory Development Program (Asiapro Multi-Purpose Cooperative)
ASSR 101/102 New Staff Program (SGV & Co/EY PH)
ASSR 201/202 Intermediate Staff Program (SGV & Co/EY PH)
PFRS/IFRS Accreditation (SGV & Co/EY PH)
Basic Taxes for Non-Tax Staff and Reviewing ITR(SGV & Co/EY PH)
Web-Based Learnings and Webcasts on Financial Reporting Standards, Auditing Concepts and Tax
Matters (SGV & Co/EY PH)
Character References
Mr. Frederick Jayme
Internal Audit Group Head
Asiapro Multi-Purpose Cooperative
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Ms. Joselle Claudio
Senior Audit Associate
SGV / Ernst & Young Philippines
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Mr. Raven Doctor
Internal Audit Supervisor
Asiapro Multi-Purpose Cooperative
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