Karen Scholter, CPA
Accountant, Accounts Payable & Fixed Assets at Smaato- Claim this Profile
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Filipino Native or bilingual proficiency
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English Professional working proficiency
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German Limited working proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Certified Public Accountant
Board of Accountancy, PRCOct, 2010- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Smaato (Now part of Verve Group)
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United States
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Advertising Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Accountant, Accounts Payable & Fixed Assets
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Oct 2021 - Present
• Ownership of the entire accounts payable and fixed assets workflow including maintaining and enhancing the existing processes • Process accounts payable invoices and travel expenses • Manage bank/credit card postings and reconciliations Assist with monthly and year end close and liquidity planning procedures • Prepare monthly VAT reporting and ownership of VAT related topics • Maintain and analyse fixed assets and company's subledger • Resolve discrepancies with vendors independently • Provide administration support as needed • Utilize my analytical skills in assisting with special projects • Support other internal stakeholders in accounting matters as needed Show less
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Thakral One
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Singapore
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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400 - 500 Employee
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Finance Executive
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Sep 2015 - Oct 2019
• Directly responsible for daily and monthly client invoicing whilst ensuring that all the billings are issued on a timely manner and in accordance with the agreed contracts, work/purchase orders, approved timesheets and attendance. • Issuance of Credit Notes for service invoice adjustments and Debit Notes for reimbursements as applicable. • Handling multiple clients and contacts for each invoice. • Maintains client confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential. • Updating daily and monthly statement of accounts, sending gentle reminders for overdue transactions and following up on the outstanding customer invoices to help maintain the proper company’s cash flow. • Keeping records of Sales & Service Invoices, Credit Notes and Debit Notes, organizing and maintaining files which are readily available in case of audit and taxation as maybe deemed necessary. • Perform monthly closing of accounts, summarizes current financial status by compiling and analyzing account information, preparation of financial statements and management reports (Balance Sheet & Income Statement) – including three (3) of its subsidiaries and related companies located in Malaysia, Hong Kong & Myanmar • Handling full sets of accounts - Hong Kong & Myanmar books – Invoicing, collection, payments, payroll, bank reconciliation, financial statements. • Posting of vendor invoices, payments, payroll and journal entries into the ERP system and processing of cheques. • Providing schedules for Quarterly GST Reporting, Audit & Taxation. • Reviewing payroll, tax computation and government deductions of employees in Malaysia as well as preparation of annual tax returns for submission. • Liase with the external auditors and tax agents. • Other adhoc assignments Show less
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EDITHA C. DELA CRUZ, CPA AUDIT & ASSURANCE CO.
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Philippines
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Senior Audit Supervisor
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Oct 2010 - Jun 2015
• Directly responsible for the supervision, review and management of audit staff in executing specific audit procedures. • Obtains knowledge of client’s business and industry, government regulations affecting the client, accounting systems and processes for the purpose of tailoring appropriate audit procedures; • Statutory audits on whether and how well a client’s financial statements adhere to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). • Identifies and resolves potential audit issues, communicates them to the team and the client’s management, and provides technical accounting advice and assistance; • Preparation of the annual auditor’s report in accordance with Philippine Standards on Auditing (PSA); • Preparation of client’s financial statements in accordance with Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS); • Computation, preparation and filing of client’s Income Tax Returns, Value Added Tax, Withholding Tax and related schedules required by the regulatory agency which include but not limited to Summary list of Sales and Purchases, Summary of Creditable Withholding taxes and Alpha list of Payees. • Provide and submit documents and schedules required by the regulatory agency in case of tax investigation. Show less
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Education
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2004 - 2009
Baliuag University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting
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