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Merolin Aguilar

@merolinaguilar

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Experienced certified bookkeeper and accountant delivering audit-ready financials and cash-flow improvements.

Philippines

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What I'm looking for

I seek remote or hybrid accounting/bookkeeping roles where I can maintain audit-ready books, improve cash flow, and support growth with clear financial reporting.

I am a certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor and seasoned bookkeeper/accountant with over 12 years of experience across local and international companies. I specialize in clean-up, catch-up, monthly maintenance and preparing audit-ready financial statements.

I have managed full sets of accounts, payroll, AR/AP, bank and credit card reconciliations, and POS integrations for e-commerce and brick-and-mortar clients. I bring practical cash-flow management skills, billing and collections workflows, and tax preparation support.

My experience spans freelance work for multiple U.S.-based clients and in-house roles in Malaysia and the Philippines, including café management and engineering firm accounting. I emphasize accuracy, confidentiality, and timely communication using tools like QuickBooks Online, Bill.com, A2X and TSheets.

I deliver value through clean records, useful financial reporting, and proactive client communication to support decision-making and growth.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Cafe Manager

Current

Gino’s Pizza Pasta & Fusion

Jan 2018 - Present (7 years 11 months)

Managed daily cafe operations including staff performance, POS cash flow, inventory control, weekly sales and expense reporting, and supervised payroll and supplier coordination to optimize profitability.

Cash Flow Management Inventory Control Staff Supervision Payroll Financial Reporting Cost Control

Current

Freelance Bookkeeper

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Freelance

Jan 2016 - Present (9 years 11 months)

Provide end-to-end bookkeeping and accounting for multiple U.S.-based clients using QuickBooks Online/Desktop, performing reconciliations, monthly close, and preparing audit-ready financial statements to support tax filing and management decisions.

Quickbooks Online Quickbooks Reconciliations Financial Reporting Payroll Support Bill.com A2X Cash Flow Analysis

Accountant

R.A. Far East Engineering Sdn. Bhd.

Jan 2012 - Dec 2015 (3 years 11 months)

Managed full set of accounts (AR, AP, GL), prepared cash flow statements and bank reconciliations, verified supplier invoices, and coordinated with auditors and tax agents to ensure compliance.

Full Set Of Accounts Bank Reconciliation Tax Compliance

Accounting Assistant

SM Keppel Land, Inc.

Jan 2011 - Dec 2012 (1 year 11 months)

Maintained accounting records, assisted in financial statement preparation, processed AR/AP transactions, performed bank reconciliations, and ensured documentation readiness for audits.

Accounts Receivable Payments Processing Bank Reconciliation Financial Statements Data Entry

Junior Audit Staff

Pitular Auditing Firm

Jan 2007 - Dec 2010 (3 years 11 months)

Conducted financial statement audits, prepared audit work papers and reports, identified potential fraud/irregularities, and trained new staff on audit standards and procedures.

Financial Auditing Compliance Fraud Detection Report Writing Staff Training Confidentiality

Accounting Staff

R.A.V. Technologies

Jan 2005 - Dec 2007 (2 years 11 months)

Prepared and posted routine financial entries, reconciled ledgers, managed petty cash, processed VAT and government remittances, and maintained documentation for audit purposes.

General Ledger Reconciliations Petty Cash Remittances

Accounting Staff

Silicon Valley Computer Centre

Jan 2003 - Dec 2004 (1 year 11 months)

Recorded and verified daily branch sales, managed AP/AR and vouchers, prepared monthly sales summaries and bank deposit reconciliations to maintain accurate accounting records.

Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Bank Reconciliation Vouchers Cash Handling