Zerick Augustine Colambot

Zerick Augustine Colambot

$12/hr
Accounting Pro | 6+ Yrs Experience | Financial Ops
Reply rate:
-
Availability:
Hourly ($/hour)
Location:
Cebu City, Region Vii, Philippines
Experience:
6 years
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 - 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 - 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.
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