Rogel Hernandez, CPA
Discovery Garden, Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Detail-oriented senior accounting professional enthusiastic about cultivating effective working relationships at all levels while driving improvements to financial reporting accuracy and forecasting of future financial needs. Five (5) years of progressive experience in the field with deep understanding of IFRS and other relevant guidelines. Also a team-oriented Accountant adept at creating clear and comprehensive financial reports to present to senior management.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
SKA International Group DMCC
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2023.05 - Current
- Led team of 3 staffs to achieve goals through proactive planning and coaching.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Promoted continuous improvement by problem-solving and sharing suggestions to optimise team operations.
- Analyzed monthly balance sheet accounts for corporate reporting.
- Reconciled accounts from income and expense data to net worth and assets.
- Prepared monthly profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow reports with exceptional accuracy.
- Compiled information from vast number of sources to generate accurate and meaningful business reports.
- Prepared and distributed financial statements and reports, including variance reports, regulatory filings and related schedules.
- Resolved reporting errors by conducting investigations and amending accounting entries in line with regulations.
- Advised management on financial details related to business operations, inventory levels and budgets.
- Installed internal controls and set up standard procedures for business accounting systems.
- Filed tax returns and prepared governmental reports in compliance with strict standards.
- Partnered with auditors to prepare yearly audits and ensure compliance with federal tax guidelines.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
INTERNAL ACCOUNTANT
Crowe Mak Consulting DMCC
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2020.03 - 2023.05
- Prepared monthly, weekly, and annually detailed financial and managerial reports to Managerial CEO
- Recorded accounting transactions by examining and analyzing relevant supporting documents (e.g., bank statements, sales invoices, purchase bills, employee expenses, corporate documents)
- Prepared and reviewed accounting records, financial statements, key accounts schedules, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards
- Reviewed and filed Group's quarterly Value Added Tax (VAT) return
- Prepared monthly and weekly budgeted and variance analysis report
- Supported with annual audit compliance at year end
- Created all internal process documentation to support company's overall framework
- Prepared minutes of meeting for all management meeting and discussion
- Reviewed external client's payroll register and other supporting documentations
- Prepared contracts and addendum for existing and potential clients
- Managed overall cash inflows and outflows of the company
- Dealt with clients and suppliers with high professionalism and diplomacy
- Issuance of Customer Invoices as per VAT law and subsequent follow up actions
- Review of Supplier's Tax Invoices prior to recording and payment.
EXTERNAL AUDIT ASSOCIATE
Sycip, Gorres, Velayo, and Company (EY Philippines)
Makati, Philippines
2018.12 - 2019.12
- Participated in the conduct of a wide range of assurance services, controls reviews, control processes and assistance with regulatory compliance in some of the countries' leading companies in Aviation, Manufacturing, Shipping and Logistic, Maritime and Merchandising Services
- Performed detailed analytical procedures on the Balance Sheet and Income Statement accounts (i.e., Long-Term Leases, Repairs and Maintenance, Fixed Asset Capitalization and Derecognition, Revenues, Interest Expense, and other expenses procedures).
- Performed a full spectrum of accounting functions including the audit testing of numerous financial accounts and documentation of accounting systems used by the clients
- Helped in developing client relationship by suggesting industry best practices and suggesting ideas and solutions for improving the business processes (i.e., improving internal controls of the company)
- Prepared audited financial statements and other financial reports.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
Ateneo de Naga University
Philippines 2013.06 - 2018.05
High School Diploma -
Our Lady of Lourdes Academy
Philippines 2009.06 - 2013.05
Skills
- Team building
- Leadership
- Account reconciliation expert
- Extensive audit and exposure on accounting standards
- Knowledge in IFRS and US GAAP
- Excel proficiency
- Month-end processes
- Financial statements expertise
- ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software
- Financial and Statutory reporting
- Superior attention to detail
- Tax return filing
Certification
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - October 2018 National CPA Licensure Examination with 86% General Average Rating
- Member, Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) since 2018
- Consistent President's and Dean's Lister
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
References
Cyril Reyes, CPA
Tax Accounting Team Lead, IFZA
+971 52 760 8137 | cyrillreyess@gmail.com
Timeline
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
SKA International Group DMCC
2023.05 - Current
INTERNAL ACCOUNTANT
Crowe Mak Consulting DMCC
2020.03 - 2023.05
EXTERNAL AUDIT ASSOCIATE
Sycip, Gorres, Velayo, and Company (EY Philippines)
2018.12 - 2019.12
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
Ateneo de Naga University
2013.06 - 2018.05
High School Diploma -
Our Lady of Lourdes Academy
2009.06 - 2013.05