Accounting, auditing skills

JINEL KRIS ANN R. ZARATE, CPA

Flat **** Abou Jemeza Building,

Jamal Abdul Nasser St., Sharjah U.A.E.

Mobile No. : +971*********

Email Address: ************.******@*****.***

Objective: To obtain a career opportunity in a globally competitive organization where my knowledge, skills and experience will be utilized and will be further developed to eventually grow as a professional and to provide significant contribution to the company.

Highlights of Qualifications

Certified Public Accountant (Republic of the Philippines), May 2009

Professional License No.: 0127449

Civil Service Eligibility Passer (Republic of the Philippines)

Professional, May 2003

Sub-professional, October 2002

Professional Experiences

Sharjah American International School (SAIS)

Umm Al Quwain (UAQ)

March 2014 - April 2018

General Accountant

Responsibilities

Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information and maintains accounting records by making journal entries for company transactions.

Reconciles and adjust accounts such as inter-company accounts, prepaid expenses, cash on hand, cash in bank, petty cash, accounts receivables, advances, etc. by collecting, verifying and analyzing account information.

Controls expenses by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements, seeking approval from the Principal and ensuring compliance to company budgets, policies and best practices.

Monitors supplier's accounts to ensure payments are up to date and reconciles Statement of Accounts against general ledgers or system reports to ensure any discrepancies are resolved.

Prepares payroll in accordance with agreed employment terms and conditions and computes for the end of service benefits.

Conducts daily posting of all tax related entries in preparation for VAT reporting and provides accounting and clerical support to ensure that financial transactions are in compliance with the VAT regulations.

Performs cashiering functions by receiving cash, credit card and check payments in settlement of the students' accounts.

Controls and monitors collections in a manner designed to reduce the risk exposure of the School to bad debts.

Prepares financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.

Assists with the implementation of financial plans, objectives and strategies to contribute to the effective commercial management of the School.

Performs the various financial accounting functions associated with formulation of financial statements, business reporting and statutory reports.

China Banking Corporation

Audit Division

Makati, Philippines

July 2009 – November 2013

Section Head - 2013

Senior Audit Assistant - 2011

Audit Assistant 2 - 2009

Responsibilities

Acts as team leader on audits of various branches/centers of the banks & its subsidiaries, including supervising the audit fieldwork.

Develops an understanding of the bank’s area under review. This involves review of documents and interviews.

Conducts audit in accordance with the annual audit plan and existing bank policies and procedures, laws, regulations and practices.

Executes a risk-based sampling and testing approach to determine whether the most important controls are operating as intended.

Performs additional audit procedures for items/accounts that need extensive examinations.

Participates in the conduct of audit and investigation on fraud cases/irregularities as may be directed by the Division Head & Department Officers/Supervisors which may extend to acting as consultant for Administrative Investigation Committee or as witness in court cases.

Facilitates exit discussion with the Auditees, Audit Officer and Team Members and recommends measures to correct the deficiencies noted and improve the Unit's operations.

Prepares financial statements and audit reports identifying the key risk areas noted during audit engagements.

Participates and leads in the design, review and update of the Annual Audit Program Guide to ensure that audit objectives are attained.

Guides and trains new Audit Staffs in their daily tasks.

Participates in meetings, workshop, seminars and other related activities.

Reports directly to the Unit Head and works in close coordination with other members of the Branch Audit Department.

Exposed to audit of cash, deposits, foreign currency operations, loans, accounting and risk management of bank operations.

Bank of the Philippine Islands

Quezon City, Philippines

August 2006 - September 2008

Customer Service Associate

Responsibilities

customer identification through standard procedures such as asking for identification cards of clients, customer greeting with a smile, introduction and saying thank you upon departure of client

acknowledges customer complaints and making sure to follow it up to maintain customer satisfaction

entertains, answers, investigates and correct customer queries

maintains prompt and efficient customer service transactions

places check orders and automated teller machine card requests for customers

responsible for requested maintenance of customer accounts

performs variety of customer service transactions such as account opening, application of manager's check, demand draft and foreign telegraphic transfer, and foreign currency conversion

Teller

Responsibilities

receives cash and checks for deposit and verifies the checks for any technicalities

cashes checks and processes withdrawals after verifying signatures and customer balances

making sure that cash on hand is within audit standards

balances cash after banking hours

Strengths and Skills

Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping terminology and practices

Skilled in preparation of financial reports and posting of transactions in the book of accounts of the organization

Skilled in conducting compliance audits, providing assurance of each unit's conformity with the company’s internal controls, policies and procedures, and all applicable regulations and laws

Strong analytical and critical thinking that helps in discerning and correcting inefficiencies and improving processes and procedures

Results Driven

Possesses High Standard of Integrity

Strong Organizational Skills

Dependable and Trustworthy

Flexible

Leadership and Team Work

Customer Relations

Proficient in MS Office Applications

Knowledge in Global ERP

Educational Background

Tertiary

2000 – 2005 Saint Louis University - Baguio

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy

March 2005

Secondary

1996 – 2000 Tarlac College of Agriculture

March 2000

Primary

1990 -1996 Camiling Central Elementary School

Tarlac City

March 1996

Membership and Certifications

Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) – Dubai – Member, 2017

"Updates on IFRS 15 - Revenue from Contracts with Customers" by PICPA – February 17, 2017

"Updates on IFRS 16 – Leases" by PICPA – February 17, 2017

"VAT Landscape in the UAE and GCC" by PICPA – February 17, 2017

"VAT in the UAE: Are you ready for it?" by PICPA - November 10, 2017

"Value Added Tax" by Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Professional Training Group - December 5-7, 2017

PERSONAL DATA

Date of birth – December 26, 1983

Place of birth – Tarlac City, Philippines

Civil Status - Single

Religion – Roman Catholi

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