ZERICK AUGUSTINE A. COLAMBOT
Accountant
PROFESSIONAL
SUMMARY
PROFESSIONAL
Credit Card/Bank Reconciliations
Accounts Payable/Account Receivable
Financial Reporting/Analysis (International GAAP)
Accruals & Prepayments Management
Audit Process Assistance
Email/Client Management
Budgeting / Forecasting
Payroll Processing
Accounting and Bookkeeping Specialist with 6+
years of hands-on experience in AP/AR
management, project financials, and data
reconciliation. Known for delivering highaccuracy results, improving process workflows,
and supporting full compliance with financial
reporting standards. Proficient in Xero,
QuickBooks, and advanced Excel, with a
proactive approach to problem-solving and client
support.
SOFTWARE
PROFICIENCIES
SKILLS
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
Project Accountant - Freelance
Engr. Jonell Ace T. Sanes | Cebu, Philippines
Xero (Advisor Cert.)
Dext
Hubdoc
Quickbooks
Advance Excel and
Google Sheets
Google Suites and
Microsoft Office
Notion & Trello
ChatGPT and other
Generative AI
CLIENT
INDUSTRIES
Construction
Property
Management
Marketing Agency
IT Consultancy
Fabrication
Retail
CONTACT
INFO
-Cebu City, Philippines
LinkedIn Profile
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OCTOBER 2024 - PRESENT
Oversaw financials for 8+ concurrent construction projects valued at $400K+, ensuring
alignment with budget and regulatory compliance while delivering 100% on-time
progress billings.
Analyzed project budgets, forecasts, and cash flow reports, reducing material
procurement overruns by 15% through real-time tracking of invoices and labor costs
Streamlined progress billing for contractors and suppliers, improving payment cycle
efficiency by 25% and minimizing delays in project milestones.
Collaborated with on-site teams to resolve RFIs (Requests for Information) and
change orders, ensuring accurate financial documentation and compliance with
contract terms
Conducted monthly reconciliations of project accounts, including lien waivers and
retention tracking, maintaining 100% audit readiness for stakeholders and external
auditors
Prepared cash flow forecasts, variance analysis, and budget reports for senior
leadership using advanced Excel
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Virtual Bookkeeper
Remote VA PH | Remote
OCTOBER 2022 - JUNE 2024
Provided end-to-end bookkeeping and inventory management for a Jewish-owned
dining ware retailer using QuickBooks POS and QuickBooks Online, ensuring
adherence to cultural practices
Executed monthly accruals and prepayments adjustments, ensuring accurate
financial statements
Achieved 99% accuracy in financial data entry, processing 50+ daily supplier invoices
and payments, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines
Reconciled 8+ bank/credit card accounts monthly including backlogs, resolving
discrepancies totaling $45,000+ and maintaining error-free financial records.
Improved inventory accuracy by 30% through regular reconciliations; eliminated
peak-season stockouts and expedited returns of damaged items.
Streamlined vendor communication and payment schedules using Trello, ensuring
adherence to culturally sensitive timelines (e.g., Jewish holidays)
Improved seasonal process flow by implementing structured team coordination and
real-time progress monitoring, reducing bottlenecks by 30% and accelerating task
completion
ZERICK AUGUSTINE A. COLAMBOT
Accountant
PROFESSIONAL
EDUCATION
College Degree
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
University of Cebu
Graduate 2015
EXPERIENCE
Data Quality Analyst
Scale.ai/Remotasks | Remote
AUGUST 2019 - MAY 2022
Maintained 95–99% accuracy in labeling and auditing large datasets for AI training,
enhancing data reliability and integrity.
Streamlined workflows and prioritized high-volume data entry under tight deadlines,
reducing processing time by 15% through cross-functional collaboration.
Virtual Assistant - Bookkeeper
Streamline BPO | Cebu, Philippines
DECEMBER 2018 - AUGUST 2019
High School
Cebu City Nat’l Science High School
Graduated 2010
PROFESSIONAL
TRAININGS
Xero Advisor Certificate
Xero Payroll Certificate
Dext (Self-Learning)
Hubdoc (Self-Learning)
Google Digital Marketing & ECommerce
Crypto Fundamentals (SelfLearning)
Managed full-cycle accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and payroll
processing for an Australian fabrication shop, ensuring compliance with BAS/GST tax
regulations and accurate invoice/payroll records in Reckon Hosted Accounts and Xero
Executed monthly accruals and prepayments adjustments, ensuring accurate
financial statements
Processed supplier payments, customer billings, collections, and fortnightly payroll for
15+ employees, resolving discrepancies to align financial records.
Conducted monthly bank reconciliations for 3+ accounts, ensuring accuracy across AP,
AR, payroll, and inventory transactions.
Maintained organized records of raw material purchases and inventory-related
transactions to support cost tracking and financial reporting.
Reconciled supplier and customer statements to ensure accuracy in billing and
payment records, minimizing disputes and delays in procurement.
Junior Internal Auditor
Global Visions Event and Marketing Network Inc. | Laguna, Philippines
NOVEMBER 2017 - MAY 2018
Led implementation of a new Automated Accounting System, streamlining
departmental workflows and enhancing efficiency.
Evaluated internal controls, audited raw material storage and customs processes,
ensuring regulatory compliance.
Identified control gaps through risk assessments and testing; recommended
corrective actions to leadership.
Conducted post-theft inventory audits and validated workflows for new
warehouse/accounting systems.
Supervised audit teams during inventory counts; reviewed project liquidation to
prevent discrepancies.
Delivered audit reports that improved accountability for ₱1M+ inventory and
operations.
Finance Project Administrator
Yempo - You Employees Offshore | Mandaue City, Cebu
NOVEMBER 2015 - MAY 2016
Monitored financials for 20-50 concurrent IT projects, including budgeting,
forecasting, and BAS/GST compliance to ensure adherence to tax regulations.
Maintained client-specific costing rates and collaborated with project managers on
contract renewals using Tenrox and Atlassian Jira Software.
Automated financial reporting in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP) and Jira, tracking
milestones, resource utilization, and project profitability.
Assisted in monthly management accounts preparation, including variance analysis
and budget tracking
Generated weekly time-and-materials/fixed-price reports, auditing billing accuracy
and cross-charges.