Catrina Cruz, Cpa, Cia Email & Phone Number

United States

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

- Ensure accurate and timely recording of all invoices including accrual and adjusting entries using QuickBooks;- Provide GST/HST analysis and filing of GST/HST forms;- Process credit card, check, and EFT payments for vendors and Government remittances;- Reconcile credit card transactions, bank statement transactions, and vendor balances including franchise fees and commissions;- Review completeness and accuracy of expense and liabilities ledgers at month-end;- Prepare… Show more - Ensure accurate and timely recording of all invoices including accrual and adjusting entries using QuickBooks;- Provide GST/HST analysis and filing of GST/HST forms;- Process credit card, check, and EFT payments for vendors and Government remittances;- Reconcile credit card transactions, bank statement transactions, and vendor balances including franchise fees and commissions;- Review completeness and accuracy of expense and liabilities ledgers at month-end;- Prepare detailed financial reports and presentations for management, summarizing key findings and providing actionable recommendations.- Assist in the preparation of financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations- Conduct in-depth cost analysis to optimize operational efficiency and identify areas for potential cost savings.- Manage relationships with suppliers, addressing inquiries, resolving discrepancies, and negotiating favorable payment terms;- Maintain and organize financial records for easy reference and auditing;- Coordinate and assist business managers on daily operational matters and other administrative tasks. Show less

Philippines

- Assisted in the design, development, delivery and maintenance of best-in-class Compliance programs, policies and practices for Independent Compliance Risk Management;- Undertook risk-based compliance monitoring in accordance with Citi standards to confirm required regulatory and internal requirements are being met and identify and escalate any exceptions;- Documented issues and work with the appropriate stakeholders to ensure that issues are resolved or remediated satisfactorily and… Show more - Assisted in the design, development, delivery and maintenance of best-in-class Compliance programs, policies and practices for Independent Compliance Risk Management;- Undertook risk-based compliance monitoring in accordance with Citi standards to confirm required regulatory and internal requirements are being met and identify and escalate any exceptions;- Documented issues and work with the appropriate stakeholders to ensure that issues are resolved or remediated satisfactorily and within agreed timeframes;- Researched rules/rule changes and implements policies, procedures, or other controls necessary to comply with the rules. Show less

- Planned audit engagements by understanding the nature of client’s operations and developing audit procedures based on identified significant risks, mitigating controls and areas for improvement in client’s governance, risk management and control processes;- Supervised implementation of audit engagement plans by monitoring performance of the Audit Team, reviewing audit working papers and ensuring significant audit issues noted that require immediate attention are promptly escalated;-… Show more - Planned audit engagements by understanding the nature of client’s operations and developing audit procedures based on identified significant risks, mitigating controls and areas for improvement in client’s governance, risk management and control processes;- Supervised implementation of audit engagement plans by monitoring performance of the Audit Team, reviewing audit working papers and ensuring significant audit issues noted that require immediate attention are promptly escalated;- Reviewed, revised, and drafted audit issues and reports, communicates audit results and monitors status of unresolved audit issues periodically;- Assisted the Department Head/Vice President in developing the 3-Year Audit Cycle and prioritizing audit engagements to be included in the Audit Plan;- Led the implementation of audit management system and handles its administrative functions;- Screened applicants for hiring and develops and trains audit team members by overseeing and supervising their technical and professional development. Show less

Assisted and led teams in conducting audit engagements designed to examine and evaluate risk management, control and governance of Bank’s units and subsidiaries, including communication of results and recommendations to the respective business units.

Diploma, International Business

With High Honours Well-versed in International Business operations and Project Management.

Bachelor'S Degree, Accounting, Accounting And Finance

Competent in conducting audit and accounting partnered with critical analysis and problem solving.