Rinajoen H.

Experience

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  ALBA ROMEO & CO., CPA

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2013

   Led audit engagement team in conducting statutory audit in accordance with Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRSs); inspected journals and reviewed operational and financial accounts to ascertain that they were in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Performed preliminary evaluation of the client’s internal accounting structure in order to identify weaknesses and other areas for improvement and management considerations Supervised and trained less experienced staff and handled detailed of review of audit working papers, financial statements, tax computation, income tax return and internal control memorandum; and ensured that statutory reporting requirements are being properly adhered to Kept abreast of technical updates in the accounting and auditing standards as well as regulatory matters in order to identify clients’ needs and provide recommendations to address concerns that may arise Mas kaunti  Documented basic understanding of business processes and controls using flowcharts, as complemented by narratives. Performed walkthrough and audit execution in accordance with the existing standards and Company’s accounting policies Timely submission of audit working papers which shows issues/findings, during the execution phase of the audit, to senior associate for initial review Prepared draft of the Financial Statements and Income Tax Returns Prepared summary of audit findings and recommendations and initially discussed them with management Mas kaunti

  • Audit Senior Associate

    Jan 2011 - Jan 2013

  • Junior Audit Associate,

    Jan 2009 - Jan 2011
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  SM PRIME HOLDINGS, INC.

  Jan 2013 - Mar 2014

  Internal Audit Officer (Hotels Group)

   Evaluated and provided reasonable assurance that risk management and controls are functioning as intended Communicated to management risk issues and internal control deficiencies identified directly and provided recommendations for improving the operations, in terms of both efficient and effective performance

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  United Graphic Expression Corporation

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2016

  Accounting Manager

   Monitors and analyzes department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy Supervise the general ledger to ensure financial reporting deadlines are met Maintains financial security by establishing internal controls; Enforces accounting regulations and recommends new procedure Provides and discusses financial reports to top management and investigates significant deviations noted made through in-depth analysis Assists and supports the Division Head (AVP) in handling BIR notices, audits and investigations and other tax-related concerns Guides and coaches staff in in-depth analysis of data; provides one-on-one discussion on staff’s potential career path Kept abreast of current and proposed legislation to avoid legal challenges Ensures financial controls are strictly adhered to and recommends improvements to top management Mas kaunti

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  ARB Call Facilities

  May 2016 - Jan 2018

  Accounting and Finance Manager

   Supervises the general ledger to ensure financial reporting deadlines are met Ensures an accurate and timely monthly and year end close Maintains financial security by establishing internal controls Maintains banking relationships Prepares monthly statements by collecting data; analyzing and investigating variances; summarizing data  Provides financial statements and analysis on a monthly and annual basis to top management Complies with BOI, PEZA, BIR filing requirements by studying regulations; adhering to requirements; advising management on required actions; assembling data for monthly, quarterly and annual tax filings Responds to financial inquiries from the President and Head of Operations; Involved in the decision making process Collaborates with other department managers to support overall company goals and objectives Reviews and validates payroll and final pay computations; Facilitates timely payroll distribution Worked hand in hand with the IT department to create in-house payroll system Reviews tax computations and monthly and annual tax returns Ensures all government remittances are paid on time and employee contributions are updated Supervises the cash disbursement and receipt process of the company Prepares fixed asset lapsing schedule; Ensures that all fixed assets are accounted for properly in the financial books Kept abreast of current and proposed legislation to avoid legal challenges Ensures financial controls are strictly adhered to and recommends improvements to top management Mas kaunti

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  WeServ Systems International, Inc.

  May 2018 - Jan 2021

   Oversees a team which is in charge of maintaining the books of accounts Oversees the general ledger to ensure financial reporting deadlines are met Ensures an accurate and timely monthly and year end close Review analysis on monthly, quarterly and annual reports  Ensures full compliance with BIR and PEZA; collaborates with external tax consultants Collaborates with other business unit heads to support overall company goals and objectives Works hand in hand with Head of Finance in decision making Leads and involved in projects involving internal controls/process improvement e.g. led the global audit project Mas kaunti

  • Finance Controller

    Jan 2020 - Jan 2021

  • Accounting and Tax Manager

    May 2018 - Jan 2019
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  Pet Circle

  Jan 2021 - Jan 2023

  Accounting Manager

   Preparation of Month-end Accounts and Management Reporting including: Balance sheet reconciliations, posting month-end journals (accruals and prepayments) and completion of supporting month-end spreadsheets Review and analysis of month-end balance sheet and profit and loss accounts Oversees a team, composed of 8 members, which is in charge of maintaining the books of accounts Reviews administration of Accounts email (predominantly supplier invoices, disputes, and requests) Discusses issues with business managers and suppliers if any Completion of daily operational reconciliations as required e.g. matching stock receipted to invoiced values and investigating and resolving differences; matching of rebate calculations with supplier contractual agreements Computes net revenues monthly and investigation of material differences noted if any Review of weekly batch disbursements including statutory payments; ensuring that controls are adhered to and GST is properly recognized  Creates/Updates report that contributes to efficient reporting with a view to continuous improvement Conduct other value-add analysis, investigations and ad-hoc projects and tasks as required e.g cash flow report improvement, controls on disbursement approval process, updated vendor master data Involvement in the creation and discussion of weekly trading report (weekly actual financial results of the operation) Developing policies, procedures, and manuals for the business Directly works with Finance Controller and VP-Finance (both Australian) Assist senior management and other departments as required Mas kaunti