Accounting Microsoft Office
Resume:
KAREN JANE GOTOC
Calgary, Alberta T2Z 2T2
**********@*****.***
Accomplished professional with twelve years of experience in various aspects of accounting, financial reporting and analysis, assurance and external auditing procedures. Proficient in management of full cycle accounting and preparation of corporate and personal tax returns. With Certified Public Accountant designation in the Philippines. Working towards obtaining a CPA Canada designation (estimated completion – September 2019).
EDUCATION
2000-2005 Bachelor of Science in Accounting – Saint Louis University, Baguio City, Philippines
Assessed by International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) – Alberta as comparable to a Canadian four-year Bachelor of Commerce degree with focus in Accounting.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Senior Accounting Technician – Chrysalis Accounting Solutions Ltd. (Calgary)
May 2013 – present (May to June 2013 worked as volunteer, officially hired July, 2017)
Full cycle bookkeeping - Post sales invoices, purchase invoices and journal entries to the accounting system of clients. Prepare monthly bank, credit card, and paypal reconciliations. Prepare payroll and vendor cheques for clients.
Set up books of accounts for new clients. Migrate books from one accounting software to another.
Prepare and file GST returns, Source Deductions, Tax slips (T4, T4A, T5 and T5018), Tax Slip Summaries, personal income tax returns and corporate tax returns. Pay quarterly or annual GST and monthly Source Deductions.
Prepare and review financial statements and prepare notices to readers.
Teach Introduction to Accounting, Simply Accounting (Sage 50) software, Quickbooks software and Xero software at Calgary Immigrant Women's Association
Liaise with Canada Revenue Agency agents and auditors on behalf of clients.
Provide tax advice to clients when needed.
Perform office administration duties in the absence of the office administrator.
Train and supervise new hires, interns and volunteers
Senior Accounting Manager - SM Department Stores (Philippines)
October 2008 – January 2012 – Mandurriao Star, Inc.
January 2012 – January 2013 – Major Shopping Management Corp. (transferred to a larger branch)
Prepared monthly, quarterly and yearly financial statements, financial analysis and management reports for the branch.
Reviewed daily sales audit of branch transactions performed by ten to eighteen Accounting Assistants and Accounting Clerks. Ensured that control designs were in place and that accounting staff was working efficiently and effectively.
Reviewed and approved day to day processing of supplier invoices and vouchers for payment and ensured timely payment processing. Reviewed and approved monthly invoices for accrual. Ensured that correct expense account and tax rates were used.
Reviewed and approved billing statements to customers. Reviewed receivable aging reports and followed up payments from customers if necessary.
Reviewed and posted monthly and daily journal entries to the general ledger.
Reviewed and approved branch reports for Internal Revenue filings (equivalent of tax returns and GST)
Prepared audit schedules and account balances for internal and external auditors.
External Auditor - SyCip Gorres Velayo & Co. A Member Practice of Ernst & Young Global
November 2005 - August 2007, Associate Auditor
August 2007- September 2008, Senior Associate Auditor
Had direct responsibility in handling audit engagements from planning to finalization. These engagements consisted of companies using Philippine GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
Performed actual fieldwork for complex transactions/processes, high and sensitive audit risk areas and other audit procedures as appropriate.
Prepared and reviewed consolidation working papers for financial reporting purposes.
Prepared and reviewed individual company and consolidated financial statements, income tax computations, income tax returns and other reports required for statutory compliance.
Assisted clients on tax, accounting and other audit related matters. This entailed research and formulation of opinions, written replies to queries raised by clients.
Discussed financial reports and audit issues with client personnel during audit fieldwork and closing meetings.
Provided suggestions and recommendations to improve clients’ internal controls, accounting policies/procedures and risk management processes through preparation of management letters. This included discussions with clients’ top management.
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
Proficient in Oracle, Simply Accounting (Sage 50), Quickbooks desktop and Quickbooks online, Xero, Wave Accounting, Ceredian, Simple Pay, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) Internet.
LANGUAGES
English & Filipino Language (Tagalog).
REFERENCES
Available upon request.
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