Abigael Calpo, CPA
Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in general accounting standards and a strong command of UAE tax regulations, including VAT return submissions. Demonstrates exceptional leadership abilities and problem-solving skills, complemented by analytical prowess and Microsoft Office proficiency. Adept at conducting profit and loss analysis, with a career goal to leverage these competencies in advancing financial operations within dynamic organizations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2005
2005
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Assistant finance manager
ICGS Investment Management Limited
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
06.2025 - Current
- Coordinated timely completion of month-end close processes, maintaining strict adherence to deadlines.
- Supported senior finance manager to ensure financial compliance.
- Prepared monthly management accounts and reports for multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Assist in completing Internal and External Audits
- Ensured accurate forecasting through regular review of sales projections and expenditures.
- Administered payroll processes for accurate, timely salary disbursements.
- Applied advanced Excel skills to efficiently analyse large data sets.
- Prepared client quotes and invoicing to create stable cash flow.
- Finalised VAT and Corporate tax returns with rigorous transaction checks.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Team Leader- Accounting
GAC Hub Services DWC LLC
Dubai
01.2022 - 11.2025
- Responsible in the accounting of Global Disbursement Centre.
- Review of Bank Reconciliation reports and ensure all bank accounts are fully reconciled on a monthly basis.
- Review of receivable ageing reports for management and facilitating ageing meetings with client and operations team for status updates and monitoring.
- Overall in charge with Accounts Payables and ensuring payment process KPIs are achieved by the team.
- Review of actual income and expenses vs forecast for monthly, quarterly and annual closing and reporting.
- Provide details and commentaries for variance on actual vs forecast.
- Prepare the presentation for Internal and External audits and ensure all audit requirements are provided as per given deadlines.
- Prepare and submit Intercompany reports for HQ consolidation.
- Review of financial records for CFO approval.
- Prepare client customized reports related to tax reporting and report submissions to Tax Authority.
- Manage team of accountants and develop process improvements towards accuracy and efficiency.
Senior Hub Accountant
GAC Hub Services DWC LLC
Dubai
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Responsible in the accounting of Global Disbursement Centre.
- Review of Bank Reconciliation reports and preparing summary reports.
- Review of Ageing reports for management and facilitating ageing meetings with client for status updates.
- Review of Income and prepare monthly accruals.
Hub Accountant
GAC Hub Services DWC LLC
Dubai
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Accounts Payables and Receivables monitoring and processing.
- Assist in preparation of Audit schedules for external audit.
- Booking of invoices from suppliers and ensuring accounts to post.
- Raising and sending invoice to clients and ensuring payment process.
- Efficiently using the Enterprise Software as accounting tool.
General Accountant
Island Flag Shipping LLC
Dubai
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Oversee daily transactions, including accounts payable/receivable, general ledger and bank reconciliations.
- Prepare financial reports and forecast.
- Vat Report Preparation and Filing.
- Manage monthly, quarterly and year-end closing.
- Monitor the daily performance of the accounting department.
Accounting Supervisor
Avon Cosmetics Inc
Dubai
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Supervise payment processing of Vendor's invoices, Expense Report, cash advances, Service Fees, Contractors Fee, etc.
- Processes timely and accurate payment of foreign currency denominated transactions such as Royalty remittance, Dividend payments, intercompany payments, foreign currency denominated payable by: Obtaining the best foreign exchange rate.
- Collating documentary requirements.
- Posting Journal entries.
- Preparing required reports to be submitted to Global.
- Coordinates with bank with regards to the following: Negotiates deposit pick-up and auto sweep of funds to Main Account.
- Bank reconciliation and disbursement issues.
- Renewal and/or implementation of Memorandum of Agreement on credit line facilities, Deposit Pick-up, bank on-line facilities.
- Short term investments and/or loan.
Associate Accountant
Ramon F Garcia and Co. CPAs/ Colegio San Agustin
Dubai
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Efficiently manage semi-monthly payroll processing, ensuring accurate remittances to government agencies.
- Prepare financial reports, delivering monthly management reports to division heads.
- Maintain updated payroll records and produce timely, accurate management reports.
- Execute statistical and analytical reports.
- Develop comprehensive monthly and year-end inventory and variance analysis.
- Develop and maintain detailed audit requirement documentation.
- Calculate remuneration and vacation pay, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Deliver timely and comprehensive administrative services for prompt payroll account payments.
- Perform timekeeping and cost calculations as required.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
San Sebastian College-Recoletos
Skills
- General accounting standards
- Leadership abilities
- Problem solving
- Analytical skills
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- UAE tax regulations
- VAT return submissions
- Profit and Loss Analysis
Certification
- LEAN SIX SIGMA- YELLOW BELT
- Mar 2013 - Present
Timeline
Assistant finance manager
ICGS Investment Management Limited
06.2025 - Current
Team Leader- Accounting
GAC Hub Services DWC LLC
01.2022 - 11.2025
Senior Hub Accountant
GAC Hub Services DWC LLC
01.2020 - 01.2022
Hub Accountant
GAC Hub Services DWC LLC
01.2019 - 01.2020
General Accountant
Island Flag Shipping LLC
01.2015 - 01.2019
Accounting Supervisor
Avon Cosmetics Inc
01.2010 - 01.2015
Associate Accountant
Ramon F Garcia and Co. CPAs/ Colegio San Agustin
01.2006 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
San Sebastian College-Recoletos