Sparkle Balbos
@sparklebalbos
Senior finance and accounting professional improving reporting, credit control, and reconciliations.
What I'm looking for
I’m a strategic and analytical finance professional with 10+ years of success in financial reporting, analysis, and credit control. I consistently meet deadlines, resolve discrepancies, and focus on increasing company revenue through detailed analysis and process improvements.
In my roles, I support accounting teams with bookkeeping, month-end activities, bank reconciliations, and process journal entries. I process invoice payments to vendors, freelancers, and consultants, monitor and reconcile credit card transactions, and ensure accounts payable and employee reimbursements are accurate, properly coded, and authorized for payment.
I also manage collections and day-to-day financial record keeping, prepare monthly financial deliverables such as management accounts, and produce quarterly tax returns and statutory payments accurately. Across positions, I’ve reviewed and reconciled fixed asset registers, maintained accrual and amortization schedules, supported audits and tax returns, and helped review and improve accounting systems, procedures, and internal controls.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Freelance Accounting Specialist
PeachTree Accounting
Aug 2021 - Present (4 years 9 months)
Supported the accounting team with month-end bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, and process journal entries. Processed invoice payments, reconciled credit card transactions, and prepared monthly Xero reporting and quarterly tax returns while ensuring payables and reimbursements were accurate and properly authorized.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UWI – Arthur Lok Jack Graduate School of Business
Master of Science (MSc), International Finance
2021 - 2021
Completed an MSc in International Finance at UWI – Arthur Lok Jack Graduate School of Business from 2021 to 2021.
University of the West Indies
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Chemistry & Management
2001 - 2005
Completed a BSc in Chemistry & Management at the University of the West Indies from 2001 to 2005.
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