Kathyleen Yamas
Dubai
Summary
Detail-oriented General Accountant and Administrative Professional with nearly 13 years of experience in UAE, delivering comprehensive accounting and operational support. Demonstrated expertise in client onboarding, KYC and due diligence documentation, and regulatory record keeping within a brokerage sector, ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Committed to optimising administrative processes and enhancing operational efficiency in regulated financial services environments.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Officer
FUJI Capital Multi Office FZE
DWTC Dubai
05.2025 - Current
- Coordinated account opening requirements with financial institutions, custodians, and service providers to streamline processes.
- Assisted with client onboarding by collecting and reviewing KYC and due diligence documentation
- Liaised with internal teams and external counterparties to ensure timely completion of transactions.
- Assisted in processing client instructions, subscriptions, redemptions, and other brokerage-related documentation.
- Prepared and maintained client records in compliance with AML and regulatory requirements
- Maintained confidentiality of client information and ensured proper record keeping.
- Managed incoming and outgoing mail to ensure efficient external communications.
- Supported the execution of investment documentation and account administration.
- Assisted management in preparing reports and operational documentation.
Office Manager
Oria Holdings Limited
DIFC
12.2023 - 04.2025
- Coordinated daily administrative tasks, including scheduling meetings and organising files, to enhance office efficiency.
- Oversaw day-to-day office operations such as organising correspondence, managing incoming calls and creating business records.
- Kept office operations running smoothly and efficiently by implementing procedure and policy improvements.
- Supported managers with proactive, efficient clerical support to maintain smooth-running operations.
- Managed client communications by answering phones and corresponding through email.
- Managed client correspondence, order tracking and data communications.
- Administered physical and digital filing systems, keeping records well-organised and easily retrievable for team members.
- Ensured office functionality by organising workspaces and scheduling necessary repairs.
- Organised and stored information in paper and digital form for easy access and retrieval.
- Assisted the accounts on preparing VAT submissions.
Accountant/Admin
AUH MOTORSPORTS LLC
Dubai
12.2013 - 11.2023
- Managed financial accounts, reconciling bank statements and monitoring cash flow to ensure financial integrity.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely settlement of invoices and maximising cash flow.
- Posted journal and ledger entries, prepared financial statements and reports and closed books.
- Reconciled monthly bank statements and resolved discrepancies.
- Investigated and resolved discrepancies in financial records, maintaining high standards of accuracy.
- Generated financial statements detailing revenue, expenses and liabilities for stakeholder review.
- Conducted detailed reviews of accounts and bookkeeping records to confirm compliance with regulatory standards.
- Coordinated with external auditors during annual reviews, facilitating a transparent and efficient audit process.
- Oversaw payroll operations, ensuring timely and accurate salary payments to all employees.
- Prepared accurate returns and represented taxpayers in disputes with tax officials.
Junior Accountant
Suntrust Accounting and Bookkeeping
06.2012 - 11.2013
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely settlement of invoices and maximising cash flow.
- Posted journal and ledger entries, prepared financial statements and reports and closed books.
- Produced monthly and year-end closing statements and financial documents to facilitate timely audits and financial analysis.
- Reconciled monthly bank statements, resolving discrepancies to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Performed bookkeeping, invoicing and bank reconciliations using accounting software to maintain precise financial records.
Accountant cum Admin
SPES Pauperum Foundation Inc.
Davao City, Philippines
03.2006 - 05.2012
- Streamlined accounting processes through the implementation of new software, enhancing efficiency and accuracy.
- Developed and maintained internal control systems to prevent errors and fraud in financial transactions.
- Established and maintained relationships with banking institutions, optimising financial operations and services.
- Prepared accurate returns and represented taxpayers in disputes with tax officials.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
University of Mindanao
Philippines2004
Skills
- Client onboarding
- Regulatory Compliance
- Financial Compliance
- Tax Compliance
- Financial reporting
- Quickbooks
- Zoho
- Peachtree
- Client Records Management
- Account procedures
- Data management
- Computer literacy
- Microsoft Office
- Operational support
- General office administration
- Written communication
Languages
English
Certification
- VAT Training Certificate
Timeline
Administrative Officer
FUJI Capital Multi Office FZE
05.2025 - Current
Office Manager
Oria Holdings Limited
12.2023 - 04.2025
Accountant/Admin
AUH MOTORSPORTS LLC
12.2013 - 11.2023
Junior Accountant
Suntrust Accounting and Bookkeeping
06.2012 - 11.2013
Accountant cum Admin
SPES Pauperum Foundation Inc.
03.2006 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
University of Mindanao