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Ma.Leah N. Razon

Weir Views,Victoria

Summary

  • Skilled accounting professional with strong background in financial reporting, reconciliations, and audits. Adept at leveraging analytical skills and accounting software to drive accuracy and efficiency. Known for effective teamwork, adaptability, and delivering consistent results. Strong communicator with focus on compliance and process improvement

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Accountant

Go Beyond Studios Inc.
12.2022 - 09.2024
  • Responsible for the Monthly Financial Statements for assigned entities
  • Assist month-end closing process, including balance sheet reconciliations, reporting requirements, and variance analysis
  • Recording routine and non-complex transactions
  • Record fixed asset depreciation, intangibles amortization, etc
  • Record corporate reporting team driven month-end and quarter-end close entries
  • Cash Reconciliation
  • Credit Card reconciliations and recording of expenses
  • Subledger reconciliations
  • Month end accruals subsidiaries
  • Assist in local tax compliance
  • Assist in SOX compliance by maintaining strong accounting controls and practices over financial reporting

Senior Associate

SGV & Co.
10.2022 - 12.2022


  • Prepare audit work programs, draft audit reports, management letters and other communications
  • Perform complex and specific audit procedures, while developing effective, client focused audit strategies
  • Perform detailed review on the work of associates, coach and manage a driven team of audit professionals
  • Proactively build relationship with client personnel, demonstrate flexibility and resourcefulness in handling client's problems

Assistant Finance Manager- Control Assurance

The Ascott Limited
04.2022 - 07.2022
  • Conduct reviews to ensure adequacy and effectiveness of operational and financial controls & follow up to ensure that any actions required are completed on a timely basis
  • Review processes to identify ways of streamlining for efficiency
  • Prepare periodic reports to management and carry out ad hoc projects assigned
  • Other task as assigned by Manager

Accounting Officer

CSC TIME INC (CASIO PHILIPPINES)
02.2021 - 03.2022
  • Handles overall administrative matters of Philippines Office (Registration, Licensing, matters related to office and warehouse rental, approval of expenses etc.)
  • Cooperates and provides necessary assistance to sales, marketing and shipment teams for client orders, invoicing, purchasing and shipments
  • Reconciled bank accounts and verified the bank balance with the general ledger
  • Assisted the management in preparing annual audit
  • Provided guidance to junior staff members on accounting best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
  • Maintained compliance with regulatory requirements by staying up-to-date on changing tax laws and filing deadlines.

Income Audit Executive

Hilton Clark Sun Valley
11.2020 - 01.2021
  • Preparation of Income Audit Policies and Procedures
  • Conduct training about approved Income Audit Policy and Procedures
  • Lead the Simulation Test on pre-opening for F&B and Front Office Operation
  • Create Templates for Income Audit Department future operation
  • Assist in the implementation of the system process flow for Income Audit Department

Income Audit Officer

CONRAD MANILA (HOTEL SPECIALIST INC)
05.2019 - 09.2020
  • Carry out daily checks of revenue via Operations Audit as per hotel standards
  • Reconcile and monitor commissions, housekeeper and rate discrepancies and Conference and Banqueting Revenue
  • Check non arrivals, late departure, no sales/voids, management bill, bills sequence and payouts
  • Check bill signed to room accounts and record all covers
  • Spot check functions and settlement of function bills
  • Ensure Advance deposits are current
  • Execute tasks as instructed by the Finance Manager and General Manager

Accounts Receivable

Hyatt Regency Manila
02.2019 - 04.2019
  • Ensures transfers from guest ledger to AR ledger are accurate and done in a timely manner.
  • Finalize customer invoices along with signed supporting documentation
  • Balances accounts receivable system to the general ledger on a routine basis
  • Improved financial accuracy by thoroughly reconciling accounts and identifying discrepancies on a monthly basis.

Sales Revenue Auditor

TOWER CLUB INC.
06.2015 - 01.2019
  • Served as a reliable point of contact for internal and external stakeholders seeking assistance or clarification on revenue-related matters.
  • Improved revenue accuracy by conducting thorough audits and identifying discrepancies in financial records.
  • Maintained a thorough understanding of applicable tax regulations, ensuring accurate calculation and filing of taxes related to company revenue.
  • Conducted periodic reviews of internal control systems to ensure consistent revenue collection and reporting procedures.
  • Maintained detailed records of all audits conducted, allowing for easy reference and follow-up as needed.
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
  • Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
  • Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration Major in Management Accounting

Lyceum of the Philippines University
Gen. Trias, Cavite

Secondary -

Saint Jude Parish School

Elementary -

Siena College of San Jose Del Monte

Skills

  • Accounting transactions
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Audit support
  • Journal entry preparation
  • Bookkeeping
  • General ledger
  • Accounts receivable management
  • Accounts payable / invoice coding
  • Finance
  • Administrative support
  • Auditing
  • Internal controls
  • Revenue recognition
  • Controls monitoring

References

  • Alexandra Labons Cooper, Accounting Manager, Stagwell Global (Go Beyond Studios Inc), Alexandra.labons@stagwellglobal.com
  • Mr. John Robert Ramoran, HR Manager, CSC TIME INC (Casio Philippines), 09190963502
  • Mr. Archie Selim, Assistant Financial Controller, Conrad Manila, 00178412258
  • Mr. Marlo Patacsil, Financial Controller, Tower Club Inc., 09178038396


Timeline

Staff Accountant

Go Beyond Studios Inc.
12.2022 - 09.2024

Senior Associate

SGV & Co.
10.2022 - 12.2022

Assistant Finance Manager- Control Assurance

The Ascott Limited
04.2022 - 07.2022

Accounting Officer

CSC TIME INC (CASIO PHILIPPINES)
02.2021 - 03.2022

Income Audit Executive

Hilton Clark Sun Valley
11.2020 - 01.2021

Income Audit Officer

CONRAD MANILA (HOTEL SPECIALIST INC)
05.2019 - 09.2020

Accounts Receivable

Hyatt Regency Manila
02.2019 - 04.2019

Sales Revenue Auditor

TOWER CLUB INC.
06.2015 - 01.2019

Secondary -

Saint Jude Parish School

Elementary -

Siena College of San Jose Del Monte

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration Major in Management Accounting

Lyceum of the Philippines University
Ma.Leah N. Razon