Valeria Ponce
About Valeria Ponce
Valeria Ponce is an experienced accountant with over 10 years in the field, currently working at Kindred Group plc in Sydney, Australia. She holds multiple qualifications in Accounting and Finance, including a Chartered Global Management Accountant designation and is a member of the Institute of Public Accountants.
Work at Kindred Group
Valeria Ponce has been employed at Kindred Group plc as an Accountant since 2017. Her role involves preparing and submitting monthly gambling taxes, as well as conducting monthly and quarterly BAS and NZ GST declarations. She is responsible for maintaining the fixed assets register and managing accruals and prepayments. Valeria also performs weekly and monthly bank reconciliations, which include transactions from various payment platforms such as Poli, Worldpay, and Paypal. Additionally, she assists with anti-money laundering regulations by reviewing financial documents to identify potential illicit activities.
Education and Expertise
Valeria Ponce has a solid educational background in Accounting and Finance. She studied at Universidad Mayor, where she achieved an Advance Diploma in Taxation in 2013. She also holds a Bachelor in Audit Accounting from IPCHILE, completed between 2005 and 2009. Valeria further enhanced her qualifications by obtaining the Chartered Global Management Accountant designation from CIMA in 2022. She has also completed an Advance Diploma in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) from Universidad de Chile in 2013. Her expertise spans over 10 years in account analytics and management.
Background
Valeria Ponce began her career as an Accountant at BDO, where she worked from 2008 to 2010. She later joined Midas Construct for 11 months in 2016 before moving to SHOWDOWN, previously known as Spiral Media, where she worked for one year in Sydney, Australia. In addition to her professional roles, Valeria took a sabbatical for personal development at Strathfield College Australia from 2014 to 2015. Her diverse experiences have contributed to her comprehensive understanding of the accounting field.
Professional Memberships
Valeria Ponce is a member of the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA), which signifies her commitment to maintaining professional standards in the field of accounting. This membership provides her with access to resources and networking opportunities that support her ongoing professional development and adherence to industry regulations.
Achievements in Accounting
Throughout her career, Valeria Ponce has demonstrated proficiency in various accounting functions. She prepares and analyzes financial statements, including the Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss statements, and provides insights on variances. Valeria also plays a key role in assisting with annual external audits, ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Her work in preparing tax declarations and managing financial records showcases her contributions to the organizations she has been part of.