Curriculum Vitae Bookkeeping · Finance · Automation

Jalaludin (JD) 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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Professional experience15+ years
Verified credentialsat least 6 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

At least 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
jd-resume.pages.dev
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