Ma. Rochelle Anne Cruz

Ma. Rochelle Anne Cruz US/AU Senior Accountant | QBO and Xero ProAdvisor Certified Perpetual Drive, Malanday, Marikina, Metro Manila, Philippines,- - PROFILE SUMMARY Experienced and goal-focused accountant with history of accurately and efficiently supporting accounting activities for a diverse range of clientele. 7+ years of experience in presenting and analyzing data, account reconciliations, US, UK and Australian bookkeeping and taxation, providing financial reports, and delivering profit and loss statements under time pressures. A dedicated leader with the ability to lead effective teams in attaining profit improvement. PERSONAL INFORMATION SKILLS ★★★★★ Microsoft Excel ★★★★★ Financial Analysis and Reporting ★★★★★ Catch-up & Clean-up Bookkeeping ★★★★★ Integrity ★★★★★ Attention to Details ★★★★★ Ability to Multitask ★★★★★ Adaptability Date of birth: April 9, 1995 Place of birth: Marikina Nationality: Filipino LANGUAGES ★★★★☆ English ★★★★★ Filipino ACCOUNTING TOOLS/SOFTWARE COURSES/CERTIFICATES ▪ QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor Certification, Intuit ▪ XERO ProAdvisor and Payroll Certification, XERO QuickBooks Online/Desktop ▪ XERO XPM ▪ XERO HQ ▪ MYOB ▪ NetSuite ▪ Microsoft Office 365 ▪ HubSpot ▪ ZOHO ▪ Zendesk ▪ Trello ▪ Slack ▪ Ultratax ▪ Bill.com ▪ Gusto ▪ AppFolio ▪ Ceridian Dayforce ▪ ADP ▪ ProSeries Tax ▪ Buildium ▪ Sage300 ▪ Hubdoc WORK EXPERIENCE Virtual Mngt. Accountant at DKW Recruitment Grp Ltd., CH, New Zealand December 2022 - Present (Part-time – 2hrs/day) • • Oversee the company's financial operations, including bookkeeping, payroll, and accounts payable and receivable, on a daily basis. Use Zoho Accounting to maintain and ensure the accuracy of the company's financial records. Ma. Rochelle Anne Cruz US/AU Senior Accountant | QBO and Xero ProAdvisor Certified Perpetual Drive, Malanday, Marikina, Metro Manila, Philippines,- • • • • - Develop and implement effective credit control procedures to optimize cash flow. Prepare and analyze financial statements, such as balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and cash flow statements, to provide insight into the company's financial performance. Provide financial advice and support to the management team to aid in decision-making. Work closely with external auditors and tax professionals as needed to comply with regulatory requirements and optimize the company's financial position. Intermediate Accountant at Dexterous Group Pty Ltd., NSW, Australia September 2022 – Present (Part-time – 2hrs/day) • • • • • • • Oversee the financial management of the company, including bookkeeping, payroll processing, and tax compliance. Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in Xero and reconcile payments with thirdparty applications. Prepare and submit BAS and other tax returns, as well as financial statements and reports. Ensure compliance with Australian taxation laws and regulations, including liaising with external stakeholders such as the ATO and auditors. Collaborate with other departments to optimize financial processes and systems, providing guidance and recommendations as needed. Monitor and analyze financial data to identify opportunities for cost savings and revenue growth. Maintain strict confidentiality and security of financial information, adhering to industry best practices and standards. Accounting Supervisor at Vertaccount Inc., Makati City April 2022 – February 2023 • • • • • Lead and develop an accounting team to support strategic initiatives, while onboarding new clients and setting up their accounting systems. Review and manage staff deliverables, such as tax returns and write-up work for various entity types and collaborate with the Controller to manage monthly and annual closing processes. Oversee inter-company accounting for USA subsidiaries and supervise preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reports, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures, prepare account reconciliations, and perform detailed account analysis. Manage preparation of state, property, and business taxes, maintain rent schedules, and ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations. Ma. Rochelle Anne Cruz US/AU Senior Accountant | QBO and Xero ProAdvisor Certified Perpetual Drive, Malanday, Marikina, Metro Manila, Philippines,- - Senior Financial Accountant at Century Pacific North America - CPFI, California USA November 2019 – April 2022 For US Clients: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Conducts accrual adjustments for revenue, fixed assets, liabilities, and prepaid expenses, and maintains AP/AR ledgers. Conducts month-end, quarterly-end, and year-end closings. Ensures timely execution of accounting duties and trains future team members. Handles a high priority portfolio of complex clients. Collaborates with various stakeholders to monitor and improve client KPIs and SLAs. Mentors and manages team members to enhance their delivery capability, performance, and development. Maintains cloud-based accounting systems to keep clients' day-to-day operations running smoothly. Prepares reconciliation schedules, including prepaid expenses, fixed assets, accrued liabilities/expenses, and deferred revenue. Ensures timely and accurate delivery of monthly financial packages to clients. Prepares tax filings related to 1040s/W2s/1099s/3921s. Identifies financial/accounting process improvements for clients and manages implementation. Manages clients' inbox to review and address ad-hoc requests/inquiries. Provides support to auditors and tax advisors during auditing and year-end tax filing. Collaborates with other service lines to develop integrated service packages. Senior Accounting Specialist at Triple I Consulting Inc, Makati City March 2018 – November 2019 • • • • • • • Prepared financial statements and accounting schedules for UK and AU clients. Handled the preparation and lodgment of monthly/quarterly Business and Instalment Activity Statement, tax returns, and BAS/IAS returns for all entities including individuals, sole traders, partnerships, trust, and companies. Conducted CGT and FBT calculations, checked balance sheet items, and reconciled ATO clearing accounts and superannuation accounts for AU clients. Assisted with compliance issues related to PAYG, GST, and Superannuation. Updated client information in Xero and prepared, reviewed, and analyzed financial statements and taxation requirements for UK and AU clients. Liaised with various stakeholders such as Partners, Managers, Clients, ATO, and ASIC. Managed invoicing and email communication with clients using XERO Practice Manager and XERO HQ. Ma. Rochelle Anne Cruz US/AU Senior Accountant | QBO and Xero ProAdvisor Certified Perpetual Drive, Malanday, Marikina, Metro Manila, Philippines,- - Accounting Specialist at Riverbanks Development Corporation, Marikina City October 2015 – March 2018 • • • • • • • • • • Verify accuracy of general ledger balances, reports, and transactions for correct tax application. Prepare working papers in compliance with client and regulatory standards. Utilize technical proficiency and knowledge to perform assigned work. Adjust client's tax allocation, if needed and perform year-end accruals review. Prepare job notes to financial statements with gathered information and confirmation. Update working papers to reflect final version of financial statements. Generate complete set of financial statements for clients. Promptly raise queries and suggestions regarding client's records. Prepare Tax Reconciliation and Tax Provision and ensure process and workflow compliance. Manage workflow and ensure jobs are completed accordingly before deadline set by the client. EDUCATION Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina Marikina City Bachelor of Science in Accountancy June 2011 – March 2016 • Graduated with Academic Distinction (GPA 1.25) • Consistent Dean's Honor List St Francis High School Sariaya, Quezon June 2007 – March 2011 • Graduated First Honor • Academic Scholar (1st to 4th year) San Roque Elementary School Sariaya, Quezon Diploma in Primary June 2001 – March 2007 • Graduated Salutatorian INTERNSHIP Accounting Assistant at OneStop Business Consultancy Services Marikina City April 2015 – June 2015 • General ledger maintenance • Checks supplier's billings. • Performs other functions such as encoding, data entry, file management, and ad hoc tasks assigned by Accounting Supervisor