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Lei Andrea Brigida

@leiandreabrigida

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Finance and Accounting Analyst with expertise in financial management.

Philippines

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters growth, collaboration, and innovation in finance.

I am a dedicated Finance and Accounting Analyst with a strong background in financial management and user support. Currently, I work at Procter & Gamble Philippines, where I audit access, investigate discrepancies, and ensure budgets are submitted on time. My technical skills allow me to maintain application data and provide user support to various teams, enhancing operational efficiency.

My academic journey at San Beda University, where I earned a Bachelor of Science in Management with a focus on Accounting, has equipped me with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the finance sector. I am a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and have experience in bookkeeping, payroll management, and tax preparation using platforms like QuickBooks and Xero. My commitment to continuous learning is evident in my recent certifications and my proactive approach to financial decision-making for clients.

In addition to my technical expertise, I have honed my communication skills through various roles, including teaching English to high school students. I believe in creating a supportive environment for learning and collaboration, which I apply in my professional interactions. I am eager to leverage my skills and experiences to contribute to a dynamic team focused on financial excellence.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Finance & Accounting Analyst

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Procter & Gamble Philippines, Inc.

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Audited access and investigated discrepancies, handling the accrual process and ensuring budget submissions. Managed security and access to applications, maintaining back-end data while providing user support to Sales & Marketing and Business Unit Teams. Led deployments and activities for processes and projects, generating reports as per user requests.

Accounting Auditing Budgeting Application Security User Support Communication Reporting

Virtual Bookkeeper

Big Bird Accounting

Oct 2023 - Feb 2025 (1 year 4 months)

Maintained up-to-date client books using QuickBooks, Xero, and Wave, leading meetings to discuss financial reports. Assisted clients in making informed financial decisions and managed payroll processing via Gusto. Utilized Asana and Google Workspace for efficient data organization.

Quickbooks Xero Financial Reporting Payroll Processing Gusto Asana Google Workspace Financial Management

Junior Accountant

BDO Australia

Oct 2023 - Dec 2023 (2 months)

Performed reconciliation and tax preparation using Xero, assisting Senior Accountants with various client tasks. Vouched supporting documents provided by clients for audit purposes. Participated in weekly meetings with Managers to discuss client progress.

Xero Reconciliations Tax Preparation Audit Client Management Communication

ESL Teacher

Linguage Inc.

May 2022 - Sep 2023 (1 year 4 months)

Led engaging English classes for high school Japanese students, providing detailed feedback for each student's progress. Prepared necessary notes for each class and utilized Skype and Google Workspace for communication with Team Leads. Fostered a conducive learning environment to ensure student comfort and engagement.

Skype Google Workspace Communication Classroom Management

Auditing Department Intern

Reyes Tacandong & Co

Mar 2022 - May 2022 (2 months)

Vouched tax returns and transactions through sampling, communicating effectively with clients and supervisors. Utilized Google Workspace to perform accounting tasks and track progress. Participated in weekly meetings with Managers to discuss client status and other ad-hoc duties.

Transaction Vouching Google Workspace Communication

Freelancer

Self Employed

Mar 2022 - Jan 2023 (10 months)

Processed e-commerce orders for shops through Shopify and Alibaba, handling administrative tasks and communication. Managed client books using QuickBooks Online and Xero. Performed ad-hoc duties such as data entry and template creation as per client requests.

Shopify Alibaba Order Processing Administrative Support Quickbooks Online Xero WhatsApp Google Workspace Slack Data Entry

Freelancer

Self Employed

Oct 2017 - Jan 2020 (2 years 3 months)

Shopify Alibaba Order Processing Administrative Support Quickbooks Online Xero WhatsApp Google Workspace Slack Data Entry

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

San Beda University

Bachelor of Science, Management Accounting

Grade: With Academic Distinction

Activities and societies: Administrative Committee Head (2021-2022) and Administrative Committee Staff (2020-2021) for the Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants, San Beda University.

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Management Accounting, focusing on financial principles and accounting practices. Graduated with academic distinction, demonstrating strong performance in coursework.