2015
BS Accountancy
University of San Carlos
Cebu City, Philippines
Honors Received:
Magna Cum Laude
About Me
Welcome to the website of a highly skilled and experienced virtual assistant specializing in bookkeeping and data entry! My name is Kristal Edera.
I am a Philippine Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and US Certified Management Accountant (CMA) with a degree in accountancy. With more than seven (7) years of experience in audit and accounting, I am well-equipped to handle a wide range of financial tasks and data entry with precision and accuracy.
As a virtual assistant, I am passionate about delivering high-quality work that meets and exceeds my clients' expectations. I am skilled in using Microsoft Excel and Word, which allows me to efficiently manage data and create detailed reports. Moreover, my strong attention to detail ensures that every task is thoroughly checked and accurate, giving you peace of mind that your finances and data are in good hands.
Whether you're a small business owner, entrepreneur, or busy professional, I am here to help you streamline your bookkeeping and data entry processes. With my expertise and commitment to excellence, you can focus on running your business while I handle the financial and data entry tasks. Thank you for considering my services--I look forward to working with you!
My Skills and Competencies
Bookkeeping
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Intuit Quickbooks Online
Audit and Accounting
Data Entry
Certificates
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My Experience and Education
Aug 2022
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Feb 2023
BDO UK LLP
(Audit Assistant Manager)
• Manages overall performance and completion of assigned audit engagements.
• Performs audit of complex and high-risk accounts such as merger accounting, going concern assessment reviews and impairment testing.
• Reviews consolidated and standalone financial statements prepared by the management of audited entities.
• Coaches and develops junior team members.
Mar 2021
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Jul 2022
Grant Thornton UK LLP
(Audit Assistant Manager)
• Worked as Team Lead for group audits of two (2) large clients handled by the Chelmsford Office.
• Handled overall audit conduct and assisted the manager in project management tasks.
• Performed audit of complex and high-risk accounts such as revenue and goodwill impairment.
• Reviewed the client’s going concern assessment, by testing financial forecasts and performing sensitivity analysis and reverse stress tests.
• Coached and developed junior team members, including that for 15-member audit team.
Dec 2018
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Mar 2021
BDO Dubai-UAE
(Senior Associate Auditor)
• Assigned as the Team Lead for various group audits and statutory audits of large clients.
• Supervised overall audit conduct and designed engagement strategies and audit work programs.
• Detail-reviewed audit working papers, including group reporting documents.
• Reviewed consolidated and separate/standalone financial statements.
• Reviewed impact assessment for new standards (e.g., IFRS 15 Revenues from Contracts with Customers, IFRS 9 Financial Instruments, and IFRS 16 Leases) prepared by clients.
• Prepared quality group reporting documentations such as highlights memoranda, etc.
• Created positive learning culture in coaching and developing junior team members.
Jun 2017
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Aug 2018
SGV & Co. (EY Philippines)
(Senior Associate Auditor)
• Similar role in BDO UAE - Dubai Office. See details above.
• Performance rating in EY Philippines: 4.0 (exceeded expectations vs. relevant peer group).
Jul 2015
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May 2017
SGV & Co. (EY Philippines)
(Associate Auditor)
• Took charge and ownership of audit execution and prepared quality documentations.
• Awarded as the Top Performer among peers.
• Served as the Team Lead for a moderate risk engagement.
• Promoted to Senior Associate after two (2) years of work as Associate Auditor.
• Assisted in planning general and specific audit strategies to be performed by the team.
• Reviewed financial statements and assisted in preparation of critical documentations required by the team.
• Assisted in developing peers and more junior team members of the team.
My Services
Bookkeeping
Get accurate and organized financial records with my services, so you can focus on growing your business.
Data Entry
Efficient and accurate data entry services to save you time and reduce errors. Leave the tedious work to me.