MAUREEN F. MEJIA, CPA, RCA Passer
#**** *** ***** **. ****. Poblacion, Makati City
**********@*****.***.**
OBJECTIVE: To be affiliated in a company that values professional growth and upholds creating positive impact in the community.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Accounting Team Leader, Accounting Department Vertaccount, Inc. (January 2018 to present)
Financial Statement preparation and reporting (per country and consolidated)
Intercompany Billings
Quarterly soft-closing of books
Direct Reporting to CEO
Philippines
Tax preparation and filing (Value Added Tax, Income Tax), (Withholding Tax on compensation and purchases of goods and services- review)
Payroll computation and Annualization review
Business Permit Renewal
Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet review
Cost management and Advisory on Tax Strategies
Business Registration (company set-up)
Accounts Payable Reviewer
Coordinates with External Auditor for the Audited Financial Statements United States (Hawaii)
Accounts Payable Review and Monitoring
Insurance Renewal and Subscription Monitoring
Annual Business Renewal Filing
Payroll Processing using ADP
Review General Excise Tax for filing
Financial Statements Preparation
Submits Financial Statements to U.S CPA for filing Income Tax Return (Federal and State)
Accounts Receivable Monitoring/Billing Concerns Advisor Australia
Business Activity Statement (BAS) Filing using Business Portal with Australian Taxation Authority
Bank Reconciliation
Accounts Payable Review
Financial Statement Preparation
Coordinates with Tax Preparer for Financial Statement Hong Kong
Financial Statements Review
Preparation and Coordination with Auditor and Tax Preparer for the Financial Statements Accounting, Accounting Department Vertaccount, Inc. (January 2016 to December 2017)
-Internal Accounting
Prepares Financial Statements, including bank reconciliation
Prepares Consolidated FS with analysis
Prepares financial Reports needed by Management-showing profit per department and cost analysis per department.
Prepares reports proposal for management to decide on Cost Minimization.
Assist team on certain PH tax issues.
Reviews FS prepared by tax preparers abroad and reporting to management when there are unclear items
Processes Bills for payment and assists team in Cash Position Report for US account
Process Payroll for US employees
Assists in business registration with Securities and Exchange Commission
Assists PH team on preparing VAT payable of PH clients.
Reports directly to top management
-Client (Five Star Transportation Inc. Hawaii)
Process and manage bills, tax compliance and accounting advisory to a US client
Assist its CPA to prepare FS for tax returns, recording adjusting journal Entries
Prepares Bank and credit card, vendor reconciliation reports
Records transactions in QB
Primary Contact person of client
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS/SOFTWARES PROFICIENCY
Quickbooks Desktop, Xero
Bill.com – Cloud Accounting Solution (for Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable)
Wrike – Online Project Management software
ADP and Salarium – Payroll Software Management
Proficient in Microsoft Office( MSWord, MSExcel, and MSPowerpoint)
Proficient in English and with excellent communication skills
Dedicated and hardworking individual
Can work under pressure and willing to render overtime
Keen attention to detail, reliable, team-player
Possesses strong leadership skills and high value for integrity EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Tertiary Saint Louis University, - Baguio City
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (June 2010 - June 2015) Secondary Benigno V. Aldana National High School, - Pozorrubio, Pangasinan First Honorable Mention, (June 2006-March 2010)
Elementary Manaol Elementary School, - Pozorrubio, Pangasinan Valedictorian, (June 2000-March 2006)
TRAININGS AND SEMINARS
Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion, UST Manila
IQ-EQ-AQ for CPAs, PICPA MMR
Handling Tax Assessment and Recent Development, PICPA MMR
The Evolving VAT Rules under the TRAIN Law, PICPA MMR
Review of Internal Control System and Walkthrough Procedures, PICPA MMR
PFRS for Small Entities vs. PFRS for SMEs, PICPA MMR
Overview of Internal Auditing, PICPA MMR
Do it Right! Ethics and Good Governance, PICPA MMR
PFRS 9 and 16: Financial Instruments and Leases, PICPA MMR
Financial Statements Preparation and Presentation, PICPA MMR
New Auditor’s Report and External Audit Process, PICPA MMR
Corporate Income Tax and Employee Benefits Taxation, PICPA MMR ACADEMIC HONORS/AWARDS RECEIVED and AFFILIATIONS
Passed the October 2015 CPA Board Examinations
Passed the Registered Cost Accountant Examination (CAT Level 2 Program) accredited by the National Institute of Accounting Technicians(NIAT)
Dean’s list (2010-2012, 2014), Saint Louis University
Member, Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA)-SLU (2010-2015) PERSONAL INFORMATION
Citizenhip: Filipino Date of Birth: November 22, 1993 Nationality: Filipino Place of Birth: Pozorrubio, Pangasinan Age: 25 Height: 5’7”
Civil Status: Single Weight: 58 kg
Sex: Female Religion: Born Again Christian
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCES
Intern- Bureau of Internal Revenue-Assessment Section, November 2013 until March 2014, Baguio City
Student leader, Supreme Student Government Secretary - Benigno V. Aldana National High School 2009-2010
School News Paper Editor in High School, Officer in Division and Regional Editors’ Guild