Ruth Santiago
Tarlac
Summary
I am a seasoned accountant and bookkeeper with nearly seven years of professional experience. My expertise includes the preparation of financial statements, filing tax returns and managing payroll responsibilities for individuals, companies and trusts. I am actively seeking career advancement opportunities to leverage my knowledge and skills, with a commitment to both personal professional growth and contributions to the field.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTANT
TOA Global Inc. / William Buck (NZ) Limited
01.2025 - Current
- Preparation and filing of GST returns
- Preparation of comprehensive working papers and associated reports to facilitate the filing of income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, companies and trusts
- Preparation of accurate financial statements for partnerships, companies and trusts
- Facilitating the seamless preparation and processing of payroll for companies, ensuring compliance with PAYE filing requirements
- Implementing rigorous bookkeeping practices
- Performing thorough reconciliation of bank transactions using advanced accounting systems
- JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT (January 2024 to December 2024)
- ACCOUNTANT (June 2021 to December 2023)
ACCOUNTING STAFF/BOOKKEEPER
R.D. Policarpio & Co., Inc.
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Processing accounts payable invoices
- Recording cheque payments
- Conducting bank reconciliation within the SAGE 300 accounting system
- Compiling the company's sales, purchases, and importations data for the completion of VAT returns and Quarterly Income Tax Returns
- Providing support in the preparation of the annual income tax return.
INTERNSHIP – STUDENT ASSISTANT
Professor Atty. Iris Ann Valencia, CPA
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Assists in preparation of tax reliefs, income tax returns, and financial statements
- Assists in recording and auditing of business transactions
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
Tarlac State University
Tarlac City, Philippines01-2018
Bachelor of Science - Accounting Technology
Tarlac State University
Tarlac City, Philippines01-2018
High School - undefined
Concepcion Catholic School
Concepcion, Tarlac, Philippines01-2013
Elementary School - undefined
Sta. Monica Elementary School
Concepcion, Tarlac, Philippines01-2009
Skills
- Xero Certified Advisor
- Xero Payroll Certified
- CCH iFirm and Sage 300 proficient
- Tax Preparation and Reporting
- Flexible team player
- Organizational skills
- Proficient in MS Word and Excel
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Bank reconciliation
- Journal entries
- Tax preparation
- Accounting software proficiency
Timeline
INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTANT
TOA Global Inc. / William Buck (NZ) Limited
01.2025 - Current
ACCOUNTING STAFF/BOOKKEEPER
R.D. Policarpio & Co., Inc.
08.2019 - 06.2021
INTERNSHIP – STUDENT ASSISTANT
Professor Atty. Iris Ann Valencia, CPA
01.2018 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Accounting Technology
Tarlac State University
High School - undefined
Concepcion Catholic School
Elementary School - undefined
Sta. Monica Elementary School
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
Tarlac State University