Arlene Gatchalian

Certified Public Accountant

I am writing to you this letter to show my interest in the Accountant position with reference to the advertisement in linkedin.

I am 27 years old, single and at the present residing in Al Barsha 1, Dubai. I completed my studies at Baliuag University in the Philippines as Magna Cum Laude with GPA of 1.36. I am a Certified Public Accountant with more than five (5) years of experience in Auditing, Accounting and Taxation combined. I also have four (4) years relevant experience in using Accounting System Applications (SAP). I am a former Senior Tax Analyst in Energy Development Corporation, a power generation company based in the Philippines. As part of my prior role as a Senior Tax Analyst, I was responsible for tax compliance and monthly closing of the books of accounts of Energy Development Corporation as well as its subsidiaries. I also handled VAT refund process as the compny enjoys a tax incentive of VAT zero-rating for producing renewable energy.

I hope you will consider my application favourably and look forward to being granted an interview when I would have the opportunity to give any further information you may wish.

Last Resume Update April 28, 2019
Address Dubai, United Arab Emirates
E-mail aagatchalian@gmail.com
Phone Number 0553377052

Experience

ENERGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
SENIOR TAX ANALYST
Jun 2015 - Apr 2019

Responsible for monthly, quarterly and annual compliance with Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) including Value-Added Tax (VAT) returns, Withholding Tax returns and Income Tax returns. Preparation and booking of monthly closing entries. Performs general accounting functions, accounting records, and other related duties. Ensures the accuracy and timeliness of tax filings, submission, and compliance with local and national tax authorities. Management of tax exposure and assists in the handling of the BIR examinations. Prepares audit schedules, reconciliations, compliance reports, tax returns or other reports. Handles VAT Refund endeavors. Responsible for annual local government permitting requirements including Import Clearance Certificate application. Preparation of annual budget. Developing and implementing process improvements. Provide relevant transaction tax advice within and outside the organization.

YP HIZON ACCOUNTING SERVICES
ACCOUNTANT
May 2014 - Apr 2015

Prepare tax returns for individual and corporate entity. Prepare and book journal entries for various transactions of clients. Perform diversified accounting and tax assignments. Examine accounts and records and compute taxes owed according to prescribed rates, laws and regulations.

REYES TACANDONG & CO.
AUDIT ASSOCIATE
Nov 2013 - May 2014

Evaluate operational and internal control procedures of clients. Audit the taxpayer accounts, carried out audits onsite. Prepare audit reviews after detailed checking of the client accounts. Prepare Financial Statements and Income Tax Returns.

Education

BALIUAG UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTANCY
Jun 2008 - Apr 2013

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