Joan Razo, CPA
Senior Accountant - Government and Public Sector at Government of Republic of the Philippines- Claim this Profile
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English Full professional proficiency
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Credentials
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Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Philippine Professional Regulation CommissionNov, 2002- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Government of Republic of the Philippines
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Government Administration
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200 - 300 Employee
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Senior Accountant - Government and Public Sector
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Mar 2016 - Present
• Prepared comprehensive financial statements for the Municipality and its 14 towns in compliance with International Accounting Standards, leading to an audit rating of "Unqualified Opinion" and a positive outlook from the Local Finance Committee for 5 consecutive years. • Managed the balance sheet of the City of Catarman with a budget of ~₱100 million to ensure accuracy, compliance, and preparation of the financial statements, working with government officials and department heads to coordinate financial information and reports, resulting in the City being awarded a Certificate of Excellent Financial Reporting twice. • Spearheaded bank reconciliation for 3 accounts of the City and of the 14 towns in the first year of employment, efficiently identifying and resolving discrepancies to ensure accurate financial reporting which resulted in fully reconciled accounts and improved control of assets and liabilities. Show less
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Ali & Sons Holding LLC
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United Arab Emirates
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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700 & Above Employee
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Financial Analyst
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Nov 2009 - Mar 2016
• Ensured accuracy and completeness of financial data by implementing a monitoring system to identify potential areas of concern and providing solutions to mitigate risks, resulting in the delivery of accurate, complete, and timely financial statements for 7 subsidiaries. • Collaborated with management teams of each subsidiary and subsidiary owner to collect and consolidate financial data, ensuring that financial statements are in compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements, resulting in an accurate and timely financial close. Show less
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SM Prime Holdings, Inc.
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Philippines
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Real Estate
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300 - 400 Employee
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Accounting Manager
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Jun 2004 - Oct 2009
• Supervised a team of 6 accounting professionals responsible for the preparation and analysis in annual financial statements. Metrics included invoice processing and payment, revenue recognition, and accounts receivable. Achieved goals by hiring, training, and managing a team of accounting professionals. • Prepared financial reports to ensure the accuracy and validity of the financial records and disclosures by coordinating with the Company’s accounting staff, financial institutions and stakeholders of the operation of SM Mall, with a 99% accuracy rating, 99% of the time. Show less
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PH Commission on Higher Education
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Philippines
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Staff Accountant
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Apr 2003 - Jun 2004
• Reduced monthly financial statements from seven to three days using Excel by creating an automated process to analyze account trends and transaction types. • Managed the preparation and reconciliation of financial statements for a ₱15 million budget and 70 employees, which included overseeing the tracking of actual disbursements against budgets and processing journal entries to maintain a balanced general ledger. • Reduced monthly financial statements from seven to three days using Excel by creating an automated process to analyze account trends and transaction types. • Managed the preparation and reconciliation of financial statements for a ₱15 million budget and 70 employees, which included overseeing the tracking of actual disbursements against budgets and processing journal entries to maintain a balanced general ledger.
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Liceo de Cagayan University
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Philippines
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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Accounting Instructor
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Nov 2002 - Mar 2003
• Developed and implemented engaging course materials and lesson plans for Financial Management and Reporting course resulting in measurable improvements in student comprehension and engagement levels by using active learning strategies and including innovative ideas in lesson plans. • Fostered a collaborative learning environment by incorporating group work and interactive activities, resulting in increased participation and retention of material among students, by organizing various activities during the course, such as interviews and presentations. Show less
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Education
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1998 - 2002
Liceo de Cagayan University
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, Accountancy
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