Ziana Gail Argate
STAFF ACCOUNTANT
PROFILE
As a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with over 8 years of comprehensive experience in finance and accounting, Ziana Gail Argate brings a systematic and organized approach to her role as a Staff Accountant at Level10 CFO®. Her expertise spans bookkeeping, payroll, budgeting, and the meticulous preparation and reporting of financial statements. Ziana is dedicated to delivering accurate and insightful financial data, leveraging her foundational knowledge of accounting and experience with various accounting systems to drive value and efficiency.
A core aspect of Ziana’s professional philosophy is prioritizing client interests above all else, a value that strongly aligns with Level10 CFO®’s guiding principles. She applies attention to detail to proactively identify and prevent potential issues, ensuring that every action serves the client’s best outcome. With a background spanning diverse industries, including import-based distribution, healthcare, and banking/finance, Ziana offers a broad perspective and a proven ability to adapt to varying financial landscapes. She is committed to enhancing financial clarity and operational soundness for businesses.
A core aspect of Ziana’s professional philosophy is prioritizing client interests above all else, a value that strongly aligns with Level10 CFO®’s guiding principles. She applies attention to detail to proactively identify and prevent potential issues, ensuring that every action serves the client’s best outcome. With a background spanning diverse industries, including import-based distribution, healthcare, and banking/finance, Ziana offers a broad perspective and a proven ability to adapt to varying financial landscapes. She is committed to enhancing financial clarity and operational soundness for businesses.
EDUCATION
Ziana Gail Argate earned her Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from Silliman University in 2016. She successfully obtained her CPA license in the same year. Her educational journey also includes high school at St. Paul University Dumaguete and elementary education in her hometown.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Ziana’s career began in 2017, building a strong foundation in diverse financial roles:
● Staff Accountant, Level10 CFO®
○ Applies systematic thinking and organizational skills to optimize accounting processes.
○ Utilizes proficiency in basic bookkeeping and the preparation and reporting of financial statements.
○ Ensures that client interests are always prioritized, bringing a meticulous eye to financial data to prevent issues.
● Chief Accountant, Cooperative Bank of Negros Oriental (July 2022 – Current, prior to joining Level10 CFO®)
○ Performed financial analysis and reporting to management.
○ Executed month-end accounting activities, including reconciliations and journal entries.
○ Analyzed financial discrepancies and recommended effective resolutions.
○ Monitored expenditures, analyzed revenues, and determined budget variances for management reporting.
○ Provided guidance to other Accountants and prepared consolidated budgets.
● Internal Auditor, Cooperative Bank of Negros Oriental (September 2021 – June 2022)
○ Assisted all members of management in discharging their responsibilities by furnishing analyses, appraisals, and recommendations.
○ Reviewed and appraised the soundness, adequacy, and application of accounting, financial, and operating controls.
○ Recommended measures to improve efficiency and effectiveness, promoting the overall profitability and stability of the bank.
● OIC – Accounting Officer, East Negros Health Alliance, Inc. (June 2019 – June 2021)
○ Recorded and maintained general journal, subsidiary ledgers, and other accounting documents.
○ Prepared account reconciliations and processed accounts payable vouchers and check vouchers.
○ Prepared and presented monthly and year-end financial reports.
○ Supervised an accounting team of 3 members.
● Company Accountant, Filipinas Agro Marketing Enterprises, Inc. (February 2017 – September 2018)
○ Recorded and maintained accounting documents and records.
○ Computed and processed semi-monthly payroll.
○ Monitored and processed annual renewal of permits, taxes, and licenses
● Staff Accountant, Level10 CFO®
○ Applies systematic thinking and organizational skills to optimize accounting processes.
○ Utilizes proficiency in basic bookkeeping and the preparation and reporting of financial statements.
○ Ensures that client interests are always prioritized, bringing a meticulous eye to financial data to prevent issues.
● Chief Accountant, Cooperative Bank of Negros Oriental (July 2022 – Current, prior to joining Level10 CFO®)
○ Performed financial analysis and reporting to management.
○ Executed month-end accounting activities, including reconciliations and journal entries.
○ Analyzed financial discrepancies and recommended effective resolutions.
○ Monitored expenditures, analyzed revenues, and determined budget variances for management reporting.
○ Provided guidance to other Accountants and prepared consolidated budgets.
● Internal Auditor, Cooperative Bank of Negros Oriental (September 2021 – June 2022)
○ Assisted all members of management in discharging their responsibilities by furnishing analyses, appraisals, and recommendations.
○ Reviewed and appraised the soundness, adequacy, and application of accounting, financial, and operating controls.
○ Recommended measures to improve efficiency and effectiveness, promoting the overall profitability and stability of the bank.
● OIC – Accounting Officer, East Negros Health Alliance, Inc. (June 2019 – June 2021)
○ Recorded and maintained general journal, subsidiary ledgers, and other accounting documents.
○ Prepared account reconciliations and processed accounts payable vouchers and check vouchers.
○ Prepared and presented monthly and year-end financial reports.
○ Supervised an accounting team of 3 members.
● Company Accountant, Filipinas Agro Marketing Enterprises, Inc. (February 2017 – September 2018)
○ Recorded and maintained accounting documents and records.
○ Computed and processed semi-monthly payroll.
○ Monitored and processed annual renewal of permits, taxes, and licenses
MORE INFORMATION
Beyond her professional life, Ziana enjoys spending her free time outdoors, including going for rides around town or to the mountains, and swimming at the beach. Living just a block away from the beach, she often takes spontaneous swims. She also finds relaxation at home watching movies. Previously, Ziana was actively involved in church and youth activities, which helped her develop valuable teamwork and communication skills outside of a professional setting.