Alessa Joy Cruz Certified Public Accountant
US or CanadaAlessa Joy dela Victoria Cruz
Contact No.: 0917-651-7421
Email: [email protected]
Objective
To be able to help the Company through delivering quality, timely, and presentable outputs by providing knowledge and practical experience in tax compliance, accounting and financial reporting while learning and working in a diverse environment.
Personal Information
Nationality: Filipino
Civil Status: Single
Gender: Female
Present Address: Azienda Firenze, Maghaway, Talisay City, Cebu, Philippines
Birthday: April 29, 1994
Technical Skills and Core Competencies
● Tax Return Preparation and Review
● Tax Compliance
● Basic Financial Accounting and Reporting
● Proficient in using Microsoft applications (e.g. Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
● Proficient in English and Filipino
● Open to new learning and training
● Good analytical skills
Professional Certification
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), May 2016 – Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), Philippines
Work History
Senior Tax Associate – Tax Services (Global Compliance and Reporting)
SGV and Co., member firm of Ernst and Young (EY)
June 2016 to May 2019
● Prepared and reviewed Philippine monthly tax returns (e.g., documentary stamp tax, withholding tax on compensation, expanded withholding tax, value added tax and income tax) and related reportorial requirements of clients from various industries
● Performed an in-depth review of a company’s tax process in relation to revenue generation
● Provided recommendations to Management in the form of formal reports for the improvement of their day-to-day tax processes
● Reviewed income tax computations and deferred income tax set up of clients
● Assistance in due diligence engagements related to tax implications
● Drafted formal responses to various clients’ tax-related queries
● Assisted in organizing tax seminars for clients from various industries
Tax Compliance – Operations Resource
Procter and Gamble Philippines (P&G Philippines, ROHQ)
November 2016 to May 2016
(on a secondment engagement under EY)
● Assisted in the reconciliation of various BIR reportorial requirements in preparation of VAT assessments for P&G Philippine entities
● Assisted in the cleanup of withholding tax practice for P&G Philippine entities
● Provided recommendations to Management for the improvement of their tax operations
Accounting Staff (Internship)
RP Mora and Co.
February 2015 to April 2015
● Reviewed and assisted in the audit of financial statements of small and medium-sized enterprises
● Performed tie-up procedures to support amounts reflected in the trial balances
● Assisted in various bookkeeping works
Educational Background
Tertiary Education: B.S. in Accountancy
University of San Jose-Recoletos
Magallanes Street, 6000, Cebu City, Philippines
June 2011-October 2015
Secondary Education: University of San Jose-Recoletos
N. Bacalso Avenue, Basak, Pardo, Cebu City, Philippines
June 2007- March 2011
Elementary Education: Mary Help of Christians School
Km. 17 Tunghaan, Minglanilla, Cebu
June 2005 – March 2007
Science and Technology Education Center
STEC Building, Basak Street, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu
June 2000 – March 2005
Awards and Recognition
Cum Laude
Accountancy Department, College of Commerce
University of San Jose-Recoletos
October 2015
Consistent Dean’s Lister
Accountancy Department, College of Commerce
University of San Jose-Recoletos
3rd Honorable Mention
Secondary Education, University of San Jose-Recoletos
March 2011
Salutatorian
Primary Education, Mary Help of Christians School
March 2007
References
Liezel C. Bebiro, CPA
Associate Director, Global Compliance and Reporting
SGV & Co.
09455995742
Arleen Glaze B. Acha, CPA
Senior Tax Associate, Global Compliance and Reporting
SGV & Co.
09260511595
Melissa Anne C. Boco, CPA
Senior Tax Associate, Global Compliance and Reporting
SGV & Co.
09255304350