ABIGAIL MARIE ROSALINAS
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Knowledgeable Accountant proficient in laws and procedures governing business operations, tax filings and regulatory compliance. Handles detail-oriented work in methodical and organized fashion. Leverages field expertise, resourcefulness and diligence to make positive impact on business operations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant / VAT Specialist
GEA Middle East FZE
02.2020 - Current
- Manage monthly, year-end closing process and preparation of division wise financial reports
- Manage all VAT filing for the company
- Liaise with government authorities on VAT submission and key updates
- Follow up on receivables and report to the Finance Controller
- Escalate red flags on any financial constraints
- Engagement with external and internal auditors to successfully complete relevant audits
- Handle financial administrational activities
- Provides accounting support to finance team and other process owners within the group.
Group Accountant
The Elite Cars Group
02.2017 - 06.2019
- Assist the Group Chief Accountant in preparing timely and accurate group financial statement reports
- This includes running the group consolidation process and monitoring any intercompany variances
- Preparation of VAT reports and filing of VAT returns
- Prepare bank reconciliation and cash flow forecast
- Analyze complex financial data, extracts and defines relevant information
- Reviewing, investigating, and correcting errors and inconsistencies in financial entries
- Managing external audit and providing relevant documents and information to conduct statutory audit
- Confirming a strong accounting and operational control environment to safeguard assets, improve operations and profitability
- Sharing the strategic goals to subordinate in a clear and precise manner; providing excellent leadership by assigning team members and other departments work backed by appropriate authority
- Working closely with senior management to understand expectations and delivering useful analysis
- Manage critical technical accounting processes and prepare accounting documentation for the department including writing technical accounting memos
- Train, coach and help new and existing accounting staff as needed.
Senior Accountant
Dr. Majdi El Halik Pediatric Rehabilitation Centre
02.2014 - 11.2016
- Complete accounting, reporting, audit and special analysis activities related to the clinical practice revenues and assessments
- Duties include but are not limited to preparation of journal entries related to the financial statement month end close and year end close, monthly reconciliation of bank accounts, valuation of receivables, estimation of the bad debt allowance, and annual budget preparation
- Serve as liaison to the clinical practice on healthcare accounting issues
- Responsible for financial analysis of data and timely investigation and resolution of variances
- Compile and analyze financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly and annual accounts
- Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures
- Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures
- Financial audit preparation and coordinate the audit process
- Oversee processing of accounts payable and timely payment for suppliers/vendors
- Monitor the accounts receivable process and ensure prompt collection of receivables
- Train, coach and help new and existing staff as needed.
Associate Auditor
Ernst and Young Global Limited
01.2012 - 07.2013
- Plan and performs financial audits by understanding the clients’ organization objectives, structure, policies, processes, internal controls, and external regulations; identifying risk areas; preparing audit scope and objectives; preparing audit programs to ensure that financial statements are fairly presented in accordance with GAAP
- Perform tests of client’s internal controls to ensure effectiveness
- Perform substantive testing of account balances to determine reasonableness
- Verifies assets and liabilities by comparing and analyzing items and collateral to documentation
- Prepare and present to management reports on audit findings, which might include material misstatements of financial information or severe control deficiencies and provide recommendations on improving these shortcomings in the future.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy -
University of the East
01.2011
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy -
University of the East
01.2011
Skills
- Accounting and Bookkeeping
- Accounts Payable and Receivable Management
- Bank Reconciliation
- Account Reconciliation
- Payroll Administration
- Financial Analysis
- Auditing
- Tax Return Filing
- Financial Reporting
- SAP Expertise
- Quickbooks, Xero, Tally
Professional Qualification - Certified Public Accountant
140729, October 2011, PRC, Philippines
Affiliations
Member, Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants - Dubai
Skills And Key Competencies
- Audit and Accounting Skills
- SAP S4 HANA / SAP P11
- UAE VAT Compliance
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Documentation and Reporting Skills
- MS Office Suites, Advanced Excel Knowledge
- Leadership qualities to monitor and supervise the work properly.
- Ability to lead and work with team and colleagues.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
Trainings And Seminars
- GCC VAT Compliance Diploma Course / PWC Academy ME, 11/26/2018, GCC VAT Compliance Diploma is a globally recognized tax qualification offered by the Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT). The program provided an in-depth practical knowledge of the GCC VAT legislation and gave a clear understanding of the principles of VAT and application of the framework.
- UAE VAT Masterclass / Philippine Business School, 02/23/2018, A comprehensive program uniquely designed to cover VAT aspects and examines the rules and regulations of VAT and clearly demonstrates the procedures and controls that should be in place to ensure VAT returns are submitted accurately and on time.
- Preparing for VAT implementation / Webcast Seminar by Ernst & Young, 09/20/2017, A webcast seminar that discussed the VAT implementation status in each GCC country, the readiness for VAT so that MENA businesses have a good understanding of the proposed VAT legislation, and the actions they need to take to be VAT-ready and to manage compliance.
Personal Information
- Age: 33 years old
- Passport Number: P2763840B
- Date of Birth: 02/13/1990
- Marital Status: Married
- Visa Status: Residence
Timeline
Accountant / VAT Specialist
GEA Middle East FZE
02.2020 - Current
Group Accountant
The Elite Cars Group
02.2017 - 06.2019
Senior Accountant
Dr. Majdi El Halik Pediatric Rehabilitation Centre
02.2014 - 11.2016
Associate Auditor
Ernst and Young Global Limited
01.2012 - 07.2013
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy -
University of the East
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy -
University of the East
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