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Arah Jamaica Talusan

@arahjamaicatalusan

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CPA and accounting manager delivering meticulous bookkeeping, audits, and finance process improvements.

Philippines

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role where I can lead accounting or audit functions, apply technical accounting expertise, support operational efficiency, and grow into broader finance leadership.

I am a goal-driven Certified Public Accountant with public accounting experience at a Big Four firm and progressive roles in corporate accounting. I excel at audits, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with IFRS and GAAP.

As an Assurance Associate and intern, I conducted financial statement audits for energy and utilities clients, prepared audit documentation, and used firm audit tools and analytics to improve efficiency. I collaborated with cross-functional teams and supported year-end audit deliverables.

In my role as Accounting Manager, I supervised a team handling accounts receivable and cost accounting, managed payroll and reimbursement workflows, coordinated with external auditors, and monitored inventory and project costing for budget compliance. I have a proven record of delivering complex projects on time.

I graduated Magna Cum Laude in Accountancy and hold National Certificate III in Bookkeeping. I bring meticulous bookkeeping, strong technical accounting knowledge, and a commitment to operational excellence to every engagement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Accounting Manager

Current

Amigo Entertainment Technologies, Inc.

Jul 2025 - Present (6 months)

Led and supervised a team of four associates handling accounts receivable and cost accounting, managed payroll and reimbursement workflows, and coordinated with external auditors to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

Accounts Receivable Cost Accounting Payroll Processing Internal Controls Financial Reporting

Assurance Associate

Isla Lipana & Co.

Jul 2024 - Jul 2025 (1 year)

Conducted financial statement audits for energy and utilities clients ensuring compliance with IFRS and GAAP, prepared audit working papers, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve audit findings.

Financial Statement Audits IFRS GAAP Client Communication Risk Assessment

Assurance Intern

Sycip, Gorres, Velayo & Co.

Nov 2022 - Feb 2023 (3 months)

Supported audit teams with vouching, tracing, and analytical procedures, prepared working papers, and utilized firm audit tools and data analytics to enhance documentation and efficiency.

Vouching Traces Working Papers Data Analytics Financial Analysis Internal Controls

Accounting Assistant

LGU Bongabon Accounting Office

Dec 2018 - Feb 2019 (2 months)

Coordinated with accounting staff and departments to gather financial data, assisted in government financial platform tasks, and supported accurate recordkeeping during work immersion.

Data Collection Spreadsheets Record keeping Communication Teamwork

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Polytechnic University of the Philippines

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, Accountancy

2019 - 2023

Grade: Magna Cum Laude

Activities and societies: President's Lister; member of PUP Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA)

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy with Magna Cum Laude honors and consistent President's List recognition.

Bongabon Senior High School

Senior High School Diploma, Accountancy, Business and Management

2017 - 2019

Grade: With Highest Honor - Batch Valedictorian

Activities and societies: Academic Excellence awards in Mathematics, Communication Arts, Work Immersion; TESDA National Certificate III in Bookkeeping

Attended Senior High School under the Accountancy, Business and Management (ABM) strand and graduated as Batch Valedictorian with multiple academic awards.