Fernando Castillo

Fernando Castillo

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Senior Accountant
Asunción, Paraguay

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    Senior Accountant
    Novel Capital
    Oct 2024 - Current (11 months)
    • Managed bookkeeping, reconciliations (including accounts receivable and accounts payable), and financial reporting in QuickBooks, ensuring accuracy and compliance with international standards. • Oversaw accounts payable processes in Bills.com, streamlining payment workflows and ensuring timely vendor management. • Created detailed budgets and financial forecasts to drive business growth and inform investment strategies. • Implemented process improvements to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of financial reporting. • Managed payroll accounting using Gusto + QBO, including journal entries, departmental allocations, and monthly reconciliation through clearing accounts. • Leveraged data analysis skills to analyze large volumes of
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    Accounting Analyst
    Tecnomyl SA Paraguay
    Mar 2024 - Oct 2024 (8 months)
    • Preparation and reporting of financial statements, including the Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement, Statement of Changes in Equity, and Notes. • Preparation and presentation of Fixed Asset Schedules. • Analysis and preparation of account reconciliations (Goods in transit, transactions with related parties, and others). Additionally, utilized CRM tools to support data analysis tasks, which involved tracking and organizing client-related financial data, generating reports, and identifying patterns to enhance decision-making processes. While the CRM tool wasn’t the main focus of my role, it played an integral part in ensuring data accuracy and improving workflow efficiency.
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    Senior External Auditor
    BCA Benítez Codas Asociados
    Jul 2023 - Mar 2024 (9 months)
    • Preparation of draft financial statements and audit reports. • Execution of auxiliary closures and detailed analysis of the various accounts comprising the different items of the Balance Sheet. • Analysis of Revenue and Expense Expectation for the period. • Effective supervision of personnel, providing guidance, comprehensive support, and control to accomplish tasks. • Constant relationship with accountants and other professionals of various clients, including the analysis and reconciliation of client payroll records. While payroll processing was not the primary focus of my role, I independently replicated payroll calculations based on employment contracts, time records, tax regulations, and internal policies, ensuring accuracy an
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    Junior External Auditor
    BCA Benítez Codas Asociados
    Nov 2020 - Jul 2023 (2 years 9 months)
    • Execution of bank reconciliations and closing with balance sheet balances. • Analysis and recalculation of interests on financial debts. • Analysis of the presentation of various taxes and reconciliation with balance sheet balances. • Recalculation and control of Fixed Assets Schedule.
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    Auxiliar administrativo
    Gestión Contable Paraguay
    Aug 2020 - Oct 2020 (3 months)
    • Handling customer complaints and claims. • Cash reconciliation
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  • Universidad Nacional de Asunción
    Carrera de Contaduría Pública, Contabilidad
    Universidad Nacional de Asunción
    Mar 2019 - Mar 2024 (5 years 1 month)
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    QBO Accounting System Optimization – Novel Capital
    Novel Capital
    Oct 2024 - Current (11 months)
    System Cleanup: Identified and resolved legacy errors, unreconciled balances, and duplicate vendor entries, resulting in a fully auditable and accurate QBO ledger. Process Automation: Introduced and configured advanced QBO features such as bank rules, recurring journal entries, and automated expense categorization to streamline monthly workflows. Month-End Close Framework: Designed and implemented a standardized monthly close checklist within QBO, including reconciliation templates, accrual schedules, and error-prevention checkpoints. Integrated Reporting: Linked QBO with payroll (Gusto) and payment platforms (Bill.com, AMEX), improving data sync and reconciliation speed by over 50%. Proficiency Demonstrated: Regularly performed complex
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    Independent QBO Projects & Learning (Personal Practice)
    Jun 2024 - Oct 2024 (5 months)
    End-to-End Bookkeeping Simulation: Built a fictional company in QBO with complete chart of accounts, vendors, customer profiles, recurring transactions, and mock data for income/expense cycles. Monthly Close Mock Practice: Simulated monthly bank reconciliations, credit card clearing, and journal entry adjustments across a 3-month calendar cycle using realistic scenarios. Custom Reports & Dashboards: Developed management reports (Profit & Loss by class, AR Aging, Cash Flow Forecast) to practice QBO’s report builder and KPI tracking tools. Certifications & Training: Completed intermediate-level QBO tutorials and self-assessments via platforms like QuickBooks Learn & Support, FitSmallBusiness, and LinkedIn Learning.
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    Independent QBO Projects & Learning (Personal Practice)
    May 2024 - Oct 2024 (6 months)
    End-to-End Bookkeeping Simulation: Built a fictional company in QBO with complete chart of accounts, vendors, customer profiles, recurring transactions, and mock data for income/expense cycles. Monthly Close Mock Practice: Simulated monthly bank reconciliations, credit card clearing, and journal entry adjustments across a 3-month calendar cycle using realistic scenarios. Custom Reports & Dashboards: Developed management reports (Profit & Loss by class, AR Aging, Cash Flow Forecast) to practice QBO’s report builder and KPI tracking tools. Integrations Practice: Explored syncing QBO with mock data feeds (CSV files, mock payroll/Stripe-style invoices) to test bank rule automation and multi-platform consistency. Certifications & Training: