Xero Certified Advisor, Accountant

Ashley Joyce D. Balba, CPA

*** ***** ******* *, **** Rosa St., Makati, Philippines

Contact Number: +639*********

E-mail Address: ***********@*****.***

Skype ID: ashleydbalba

Summary of Qualifications

Ashley is a finance professional with more than three years of experience from a combination of corporate

work in an outsourcing company mainly catering Australian based companies and external audit in one of

the big 4 firms. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Accountancy from University of Santo Tomas on May

2011 and became a Certified Public Accountant on October 2011.

She started her career by joining SGV & Company – a member practice of Ernst and Young Global, on

January 2012. She is part of the Asia Talent Hub (ATH) where she earned comprehensive experience in

auditing financial statements of companies in different industries such as asset management, distribution,

and food and beverage based in Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia.

She continued her career as a Senior Associate in D&V Philippines where she obtained her certification as

a Xero Certified Advisor. W ithin one year and six months, she has moved from being a bookkeeper handling

full set of accounts into being the accounting head. As accounting head, she oversees the whole accounting

process. She reviews the work of the junior professionals and provides internal (monthly closing of books,

multicurrency consolidated management reporting) and external reporting requirements (Business Activity

Statements and Income Activity Statements preparation, payroll tax, superannuation). She also works hand

in hand with Director regarding improvement of the company’s accounting processes.

Relevant Skills

Passed the Certified Public Accountants Licensure Examination, October 2011

Xero Certified Advisor (January 2013 - present)

Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Ernst and Young’s Global Audit Methodology

(GAM), and its Service Delivery Tools relevant to the assurance practice

Have intermediate knowledge on Australia and New Zealand GST

Proficient MS Office Applications (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint)

Able to learn using different applications quickly

Excellent English speaking and writing skills

Ability to establish good working relationship with people from different cultures, backgrounds and

positions

Self-motivated, goal-oriented, organized and efficient

Energetic team player, able to work well in a group, as well as lead

Flexible individual, can easily adapt to new concepts

Professional Experience

Senior Associate at D&V Philippines Inc.

Ayala Avenue, Makati

August 2013 – present

Part of the Xero Excellence Team assigned in training the new employees of the company with the

Xero accounting system, proposing Xero add-ons to clients to further improve their accounting

processes, and addressing the employees' queries on Xero related matters.

Headed the company’s accounts payable process automation project which includes analyzing

different Xero add-ons available for this process and determining the one which is most beneficial

to the clients

Actively provides inputs to the managers regarding set up of company policies and processes as

D&V is a start-up company

Prepares documentation of standard accounting procedures

Assessed client's internal processes and identified weaknesses and proposed r ecommendations

including proposal of Xero add-ons for more efficient and accurate processes.

Analyses accounting processes of the clients and works hand in hand with the Director in

implementing process improvements or in placing new controls in place

Prepares and reviews Australian clients’ BAS returns and New Zealand client’s GST return

Prepares other compliance requirements such as Australia's PAYG and Superannuation and New

Zealand PAYE.

Does the month-end reconciliation procedures for all accounts including cash balances, payroll, and

intercompany balances.

Prepares month end management reports for the clients which includes multicurrency

consolidation.

Provides regular and ad-hoc financial analysis to support the client's needs

Handles payroll for Australia and New Zealand client (ePayroll and Flexitime)

Handles full set of books for an Australian client (A/P, A/R, bank reconciliations, and other

reconciliation processing)

Ensures the accuracy and timeliness of delivery of the client's financial reporti ng requirements, for

both internal and external requirements

Supervises work prepared by more junior professionals, providing feedback and guidance on quality

outputs.

Handles clients ranging from various industries such as retail, advertising, and accounting firm

Audit Associate at SyCip Gorres Velayo & Co. (SGV & Co)

(Member Practice of Ernst and Young International)

6760 Ayala Avenue, Makati City

January 2012 – July 2013

Promoted as Senior Associate by the end of tenure with the firm

Involved in performing substantive procedures in auditing clients

Communicated with client, matters which have potential audit and reporting risk and proposes

necessary adjusting entries

Prepared clients’ draft financial statements and other reports needed by governm ent agencies

(Philippines client)

Contributed in giving inputs to management letter

Attended responsively and proactively to clients’ needs

Assisted in execution of substantive procedures in auditing Singaporean and Hong Kong entities

involved in asset management, distribution, and food and beverage.

Performed financial statement review

Education/Trainings

BS Degree: Bachelor of Science in Accountancy

University of Santo Tomas - Manila, Philippines

May 2011

Australian Payroll

A company training program intended to equip employees with knowledge on Australian payroll

compliance.

Xero Training for New Hires (as instructor)

A company training program aiming to equip new hires with knowledge regarding Xero accounting

system.

Introduction to Asset Management

A SGV & Co. professional development program (ATH) which covers the essentials of auditing

asset management entities

Introduction to Asia-Pacific Talent Hub

A SGV & Co. professional development program (ATH) which gives insights on the ATH proposition,

its vision, scope of work, career track and the roles and responsibilities of ATH members.

Asia Pacific ASSR Intermediate Staff Program 1&2

A SGV & Co. professional development program which is intended to equip second -year staff with

knowledge and skills set required at the foundation level.

Asia Pacific ASSR New Staff Program 1&2

A SGV & Co. professional development program which is intended to equip first -year assurance

staff with knowledge and skills set required at the foundation level.

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