Curriculum Vitae Bookkeeping · Finance · Automation

Jalaludin Umpa.

Bookkeeper · Software Developer

Detail-oriented software developer transitioning into bookkeeping. I combine analytical thinking, data-reconciliation expertise, and proficiency in financial software with a genuine care for accurate record-keeping.

Certified in QuickBooks ProAdvisor Level 2, Xero, and MAB Online Academy's Online Accounting & Bookkeeping programme — ready to apply technical precision and a deep understanding of data systems to deliver error-free books.

Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines +63 968 666 7564 jdumpa21@gmail.com jd-resume.pages.dev
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At a glance
Professional experience15+ years
Verified credentials6 certifications
Accounting platformsQuickBooks · Xero
LicensurePRC ECE passer, 2008
Based inCagayan de Oro City, PH
AvailabilityImmediately
LanguagesEnglish · Tagalog · Cebuano
FocusBookkeeping & reconciliation
01 — Expertise

The skills behind clean books.

A hybrid skill set: bookkeeping fundamentals sharpened by years of data-heavy technical work — reconciliation, validation, and process automation.

Bookkeeping & Finance
  • Accounts payable & receivable
  • Bank & account reconciliation
  • General ledger maintenance
  • VAT / sales tax preparation
  • Invoicing & payment processing
  • Financial reporting
Technical & Transferable
  • Advanced Excel — VLOOKUP, pivots, macros
  • Data validation & error detection
  • Process automation & workflow design
  • SQL & database management
  • Attention to detail & accuracy
  • Deadline-driven delivery
Software & tools

Accounting

QuickBooks Online & Desktop · Xero · Microsoft Excel · VAT / sales tax workflows

Technical

SQL · Python for data automation · Google Apps Script · Make (Integromat) · GoHighLevel · GA4 · Google Tag Manager · AI tools

02 — Experience

Fifteen years of getting it right.

From government research to IT leadership and software development — a consistent record of accurate data, reliable systems, and work that stands up to review.

Mar 2024 — Dec 2024 Software

Software Developer

Business Webbing Systems

  • Automated business workflows and data-entry processes using Python, Google Apps Script, and Make (Integromat), reducing manual processing time and minimizing human error.
  • Managed and optimized CRM platforms (GoHighLevel), overseeing client data integrity, billing and invoicing workflows, and third-party system integrations.
  • Tracked operational metrics with Google Analytics 4 and Google Tag Manager, producing accurate reports for stakeholder review.
  • Maintained meticulous system documentation and transcribed technical processes — audit-ready record-keeping standards.
Jan 2015 — Feb 2024 9 years

Instructor, IT Consultant & Head of IT Operations

RC-Al Khwarizmi International College

  • Directed IT operations across 3 campuses, managing technology budgets, processing vendor invoices, and overseeing resource allocation with strict adherence to operational guidelines.
  • Taught Mathematics and IT subjects to college students, building a foundation in logical problem-solving, numerical accuracy, and data analysis.
  • Implemented and maintained secure database systems, ensuring data integrity, backup reliability, and compliance — directly transferable to maintaining accurate financial ledgers.
  • Supervised cross-functional teams and coordinated facility maintenance projects, demonstrating strong organization, communication, and deadline management.
Feb 2010 — Dec 2014 Research

Science Research Specialist

Department of Science and Technology — Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI)

  • Conducted rigorous data collection, analysis, and validation for government-funded R&D projects, maintaining 100% accuracy in reporting and regulatory compliance.
  • Managed operational logistics, inventory tracking, and documentation for the establishment of the Philippine Electronic Product Development Center (EPDC).
  • Selected for international training in Singapore and Munich, Germany on compliance and quality-assurance standards.
  • Collaborated on cross-functional technical projects (RxBox biomedical devices, FPGA-based neural networks), requiring precise data logging and systematic troubleshooting.
Nov 2009 — Feb 2010 Telecom

Network Trainee

Globe Telecom

  • Assisted in field and office operations, accurately handling customer data records and supporting daily administrative and operational workflows.
Apr 2009 — Sep 2009 Service

Customer Service Representative

Sykes Enterprises, Asia

  • Performed high-volume data encoding and account updates with a strong emphasis on speed and zero-error accuracy.
  • Provided professional email support, resolving client inquiries and maintaining detailed, organized, and confidential records of all communications.
03 — Credentials

Six credentials. All verifiable.

Open any certificate in the viewer, or verify the credential on Credly or Credsverse. Every claim is one click from its source.

Intuit QuickBooks Level 2 certification badge
QuickBooks · Level 2

QuickBooks ProAdvisor

Advanced QBO certification — builds, diagnostics, and a chart of accounts built for real reporting.

Verify
QuickBooks Level 2 certificate Intuit QuickBooks Certification · Level 2 — May 2026 Verify on Credly
QuickBooks Online Level 1 certification badge
QuickBooks · Level 1

QBO Certification L1

Core QuickBooks Online certification — the foundation behind every clean, dependable close.

Verify
QuickBooks Online Level 1 certificate QuickBooks Online Certification · Level 1 — May 2026 Verify on Credly
Xero Advisor certification badge
Xero · L1 Associate

Xero Certified Associate

Xero advisor certification — bank feeds, reconciliations, and reporting done properly.

Verify
Xero L1 Associate certificate Xero L1 Associate Certification — Aug 2026 · valid to Aug 2027 Verify on Credly
QuickBooks Payroll certification badge
Payroll

Payroll ProAdvisor

Payroll preparation and compliance, with proper general-ledger mapping throughout.

Verify
QuickBooks Online Payroll certificate QuickBooks Online Payroll Certification — May 2026 Verify on Credly
Intuit Bookkeeping certification badge
Intuit

Bookkeeping Certified

Intuit bookkeeping certification — accuracy treated as a habit, not a hope.

Verify
Intuit Bookkeeping certificate Intuit Bookkeeping Certification — May 2026 Verify on Credly
MAB Online Academy certification badge
MAB Online Academy

US Accounting & Bookkeeping

40-hour intensive in QBO and Xero with hands-on client work — both exams passed.

Verify
MAB Online Academy certificate MAB Online Academy · US Accounting & Bookkeeping — Jun 2026 Verify on Credsverse

Certificates open in an on-page viewer. Credly hosts the QuickBooks, Xero and Intuit badges; Credsverse hosts the MAB Academy Open Badge (credential ID 039943b7-733f-4187-8059-371bb2ea6e7a).

04 — Practical experience

Practice, not theory.

Hands-on bookkeeping work completed through MAB Online Academy, plus a personal project that applies automation and AI to messy financial data.

MAB Online Academy 40-hour practicum

From a blank client file to a reconciled close.

A complete bookkeeping cycle in QuickBooks Online — set up, migrated, recorded, reconciled, and reported — using the same mix of manual entry, batch upload, and app integrations you would use in a real client engagement.

Set up & migrate

  • Created the client QBO account, accepted the invite, and updated account settings
  • Imported chart of accounts, products and services, customers, and vendors
  • Imported the trial balance as a journal entry
  • Connected a third-party app and Spreadsheet Sync

Record & reconcile

  • Entered invoices, bills, and invoice payments — manually, in batches, and through apps
  • Recorded bank checking and savings accounts, loan payments, credit cards, and PayPal
  • Reconciled monthly bank statements, credit cards, and payment platforms

Report

  • Prepared monthly profit & loss summaries
  • Prepared balance sheets
  • Kept records structured for review and hand-off
Personal Finance Project 2026

Cleaner data, even when the source is messy.

Built a workflow that extracts data from PDF files, lets the user chat with AI to correct extraction mistakes, and produces disposable spreadsheet mappers for the job at hand.

  • PDF data extraction
  • AI-assisted correction
  • Spreadsheet mapping
  • Reusable workflow
1 : 1

Every extracted line can be reviewed, questioned, and corrected before it reaches a ledger.

05 — Education & details

Engineer by training. Bookkeeper by choice.

A technical foundation in electronics engineering, complemented by professional bookkeeping certification and a decade of operational leadership.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering

Mindanao State University — Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT)

2003–08

Electronics Engineer Licensure Examination Passer

Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), Philippines — 2008

Additional information
Software
QuickBooks Online & Desktop · Xero · Microsoft Excel · SQL · Python for data automation · AI tools
Languages
English · Tagalog · Cebuano
Availability
Immediately
Portfolio
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Available immediately

Open to bookkeeping opportunities.

Looking for someone who treats your ledger like a system worth trusting? I would be glad to talk about how I can help keep the books accurate, reconciled, and ready for review.

Email me +63 968 666 7564