Certified Public Accountant

ROMEO R. ESCABILLAS

**** *************, ***** **, ******* AB T2Y 4K9, CANADA

Home Tel. no. 403-***-****; E-mail: ***************@*****.***

SUMMARY

A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with proven ability to deliver increased profitability through constant and continues monitoring of recommended cost reduction strategies; Proper management and utilization of company assets (Cash, inventories, receivables, etc.); and through the implementation of regularize training program for the accounting staffs to ensure timely submission of accurate financial information to the management for analytical and decision making purposes.

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) from the Philippines

BSC (Major in Accounting)

Strong knowledge and exposure in full cycle financial accounting process using fully integrated computerized systems such as large Oracle based ERP systems, Peachtree complete accounting for windows and Boss system for travel industry.

Over 14 years of employment in one of the largest trading organizations in Saudi Arabia as Senior Accountant, Accounting Supervisor, Accounting Manager & Int. Audit Manager. The company is one of the key players in Saudi Arabia’s Oil & Gas Service Industry.

Over 7 years of employment as Accountant of a US-Saudi Joint Venture company.

Over 5 years of work as Bookkeeper/Accountant of a Credit Coop. in the Philippines.

Over 10 years of employment in a large marketing company in the Philippines, holding the position of Warehouse Assistant, Warehouse Supervisor, Office Supervisor, Area Credit/Audit Supervisor and Credit & Institutional Audit Officer.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Thorough knowledge in Accounting, Bookkeeping, Financial Analysis, Budgeting & Forecasting, Financial reporting, Credit process & control, warehousing & logistics, Financial audit, Computer use, Extensive use of Microsoft Excel and office administration

Expertise in doing full cycle financial accounting process using fully integrated computerized systems

Proficiency in Peachtree (Similar to QuickBooks or Simply Accounting program)

Knowledgeable in working with the following modules of oracle based ERP systems: Sales & Purchase including Inventory control, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, HR & payroll, General accounts and Finance

Good knowledge in MS-Word, MS-Power point, Internet & other associated applications

Expertise in doing reconciliations for bank and trade accounts.

Detail oriented with proven analytical and problem solving skills

Ability to work independently or work well within a team

Prowess in maintaining good customer service relations and care

Self-starter. Able to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines.

SUMMARY OF WORK RELATED FUNCTIONS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

1. Completed 14 years of dedicated service to the Zamil Group Holding Co. (Commercial Division). Handled various positions in Accounting/Finance and played key role in the successful reformation of two (2) companies operating under ZGHC. Managed a team of seven (7) accounting staff detailed at the Main Office of Zamil Group Holding Co. (Commercial Div.) in Dammam, KSA and four (4) other staff detailed at the various branches of the same company in Jeddah and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; Qatar and Bahrain.

2. Instrumental in the formation, development and progress of a duly licensed credit cooperative in the Philippines, the United Boholanos & Emigrants Credit Cooperative. The said cooperative had an initial paid up capital of Php 339k only but after six (6) years of operations, its resources has grown several folds to almost Php 18 million now.

3. Successful in operating a family owned business (RRE Marketing) and later on, has initiated the formation of a family corporation engaged in the trucking business. The initial paid up capital of the said corporation was only Php 300k but after nearly 10 years of operations, the said business is now having an approx. net worth of Php 10 million.

4. Worked as standalone Accountant of TIG-Foxboro Arabia Ltd. in Saudi Arabia for nearly 8 years. The company is a “Joint Venture” of Trading Industrial Group (TIG), Saudi Arabia and Foxboro Mass. USA. At that time the company had more than 30 expat workers under its payroll, mostly engineers from USA, Germany, Netherlands, UK and India.

WORK EXPERIENCES:

Zamil Group Holding Co.

Dammam First Industrial City, Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Internal Audit Manager Jan. 1, 2012 to Sept. 24, 2012

Accounting Manager Jan. 1, 2008 to Dec. 31, 2011

Chief Accountant / Accounting Supervisor Jan. 1, 2000 to Dec. 31, 2007

Senior Accountant Sept. 1, 1998 to Dec. 31, 1999

TIG-Foxboro Arabia Ltd.

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Accountant Jan. 1985 to Sept. 1992

Aboitiz Agrosystems Division

Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines

Credit & Institutional Audit Officer Aug. 1982 to Jan. 1984

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (BSC) June 1969 to Oct. 1974

Rizal Memorial Colleges, Davao city, Philippines

CPA Review & Special Studies Nov. 1982 to May 1983

University of the East, Manila, Philippines

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

Civil Service Passer (Professional level) 1972

Civil Service Commission, Philippines

Certified Public Accountant 1983

Professional Regulation Commission, Philippines

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