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Maria Fe Barbarona

@mariafebarbarona

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Certified Public Accountant with 8+ years' experience in accounting, reporting, and internal controls.

Australia

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role where I can apply my accounting and audit expertise to improve controls and reporting, work with collaborative teams, and support client-focused financial management.

I am a Certified Public Accountant with over eight years of experience across general accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and internal audit, delivering accurate and timely financial information to support decision-making.

I have led teams, strengthened internal controls, optimized financial processes, and prepared statutory and management reports for clients, including Australian and US engagements, payroll/STP, GST/BAS lodgment, and tax returns.

I am detail-oriented, proficient with QuickBooks and Xero (certified), Advanced Excel and Proconnect Tax Online, and committed to improving financial performance and client relationships through clear communication and dependable delivery.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Account Manager

Current

Leo Global Bookkeeping

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years)

Perform full month-end bookkeeping for Australian clients including bank reconciliations, AP/AR processing, payroll/STP finalization, and GST/BAS preparation; generate monthly financial reports and manage client relationships.

Bookkeeping Bank Reconciliation Financial Reporting Quickbooks Xero Excel

Senior Accountant

Relevant BPO, Inc.

Jan 2020 - Jan 2021 (1 year)

Prepared individual US tax returns and assisted US clients with bookkeeping while performing firm financial reporting and analysis to support client accounting needs.

Bookkeeping Financial Reporting Client Relations Excel Quickbooks

Accounting Supervisor

Hyundai Cebu Inc.

Jan 2017 - Jan 2020 (3 years)

Oversaw accounts payable, petty cash, contractor billing, inventory counts and cash audits; prepared monthly financial reports, budgets and CAPEX allocations and recommended improvements to financial performance.

AP Management Financial Reporting Budgeting Reconciliations Excel

Internal Auditor / Accountant

Holy Name University Medical Center Inc.

Jan 2011 - Jan 2015 (4 years)

Evaluated and implemented internal control measures, reviewed financial statements and reconciliations, maintained general ledger schedules, and advised management on corrective actions to ensure compliance and safeguard assets.

Internal Audit Internal Controls Reconciliations General Ledger & Compliance Process Improvement

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Holy Name University

Bachelor of Accountancy, Accountancy

2011 - 2015

Completed a Bachelor of Accountancy with coursework and experience relevant to internal audit and accounting, including financial statement review and reconciliations.