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Gerald Taguba

Gerald Taguba

Al Barsha 1, Dubai

Summary

A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with over 15 years of career experience in accounting and finance. Demonstrates strong analytical and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Finance Executive - Studio Distribution

Majid Al Futtaim Cinemas LLC
02.2018 - 05.2024

• Collect daily box office data from various cinemas across GCC, Levant and Egypt region.
• Summarize and analyze data to discover insights, trends, and patterns.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting and payment to the Studio (i.e. 20th Century Fox, Warner Bros and Universal Pictures).
• Conduct financial analysis to assess financial performance against key metrics.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring timely invoice-issuance, payments and collections.
• Manage petty cash and corporate card expenses.
• Collaborate with other departments, providing financial information and support as needed.
• Assist in preparation of VAT report and WHT schedules
• Assist in month-end closing activities.
• Support internal / external audits.

P2P Accountant - Finance Shared Service Center

Majid Al Futtaim Ventures LLC
06.2015 - 01.2018

• Record invoices accurately in the system as per Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ensure relevant LPOs, GRNs, authorization as per the Delegation of Authority, etc. are attached while booking the invoices.
• Review and reconcile vendor account statements with ledger balances.
• Pay the vendors accurately and timely.
• Record petty cash expense and their replenishment as per agreed SLA terms.
• Record payroll / employee payment related transactions while maintaining confidentiality.
• Produce and review monthly accounts payable ageing reports.
• Support in the preparation of monthly bank reconciliations.
• Develop and maintain rapport with all necessary stakeholders especially vendors.
• Resolve assigned customer queries / complaints within agreed SLAs, escalate to Supervisor where necessary.
• Support internal / external audits through provision of necessary documentation.
• Ad hoc operational duties and responsibilities as and when required.

Senior Accountant

Permasteelisa Gartner Middle East LLC
11.2011 - 06.2015

• Record invoices accurately in the system as per SOP.
• Verify the accuracy and compliance of all invoices with company policies and procedures.
• Perform routine vendor & customer account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliation reports.
• Analyzes and records inter‑company transactions.
• Analyzes and records overhead charges to be applied to a project.
• Support internal / external audits

Auditor

HES Chartered Accountants
10.2010 - 10.2011

• Assess appropriateness and sufficiency of audit evidence.
• Identify key risk areas and report abnormalities.
• Assists in the preparation of draft financial statements and audit report.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accountancy

Philippine School of Business Administration
Quezon City, Philippines
03.2006

Skills

  • ERP systems (SAP FICO, Microsoft Dynamics AX)
  • Expense management systems (SAP Concur, KDS)
  • RPA tool (Kofax)
  • Microsoft 365
  • Accounting standards (IAS, IFRS)
  • Analytical and critical thinking
  • Organization and attention to detail
  • Collaboration
  • Confidentiality
  • Time management
  • Continuous learning mindset

Certification

  • CPA - Certified Public Accountant, License # 0121660


Timeline

Finance Executive - Studio Distribution

Majid Al Futtaim Cinemas LLC
02.2018 - 05.2024

P2P Accountant - Finance Shared Service Center

Majid Al Futtaim Ventures LLC
06.2015 - 01.2018

Senior Accountant

Permasteelisa Gartner Middle East LLC
11.2011 - 06.2015

Auditor

HES Chartered Accountants
10.2010 - 10.2011

Bachelor of Science - Accountancy

Philippine School of Business Administration
  • CPA - Certified Public Accountant, License # 0121660


Gerald Taguba