Results-driven finance professional with a strong academic background and 17 years of extensive experience in finance industry. Demonstrates exceptional abilities in corporate financial reporting and analysis by leveraging analytical skills and comprehensive financial expertise.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior Accountant
SCI Stenberg College International Inc.
05.2023 - Current
Assisted with preparation of monthly financial statements.
Prepared bank reconciliations on a monthly basis to identify potential discrepancies between company records and bank statements.
Prepared journal entries and entered into system using Great Plains ERP System.
Reconciled month-end totals for timely and accurate reporting of financial information.
Increased efficiency in accounts payable processing by verifying vendor invoices against purchase orders and contracts.
Collaborated with senior accountants to perform month-end closing procedures, ensuring timely financial reporting.
Managed supplier accounts and built lasting relationships with suppliers.
Compiled and analyzed financial information to prepare entries for general ledger accounts.
Reduced errors in financial reporting through meticulous review and analysis of documents.
Provided support during audits by gathering requested documentation and answering questions from auditors.
Monitored cash flow to maintain optimal liquidity and cash management.
Contributed to the success of a system migration project by assisting in data conversion tasks, ensuring a seamless transition for the accounting team.
Facilitated communication between different departments regarding expense report approvals, promoting efficient workflow across teams.
Enhanced internal controls through the implementation of policies designed to safeguard company assets from potential fraud or theft risks.
Maintained accurate records of fixed assets for depreciation calculations and proper asset tracking.
Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to maintain financial accuracy and compliance.
Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
Senior Accountant
ADB Safegate Gulf LLC
01.2019 - 01.2022
Handling monthly financial and management reporting for the Region
Responsible in cost analysis for annual budgeting
Handling Accounts Payable
Inter-company reporting and reconciliation, booking internal/external invoices, processing payments and perform allocation against processed invoices
Handling Accounts Receivables
Sending Statement of Accounts to customers and following-up customer’s payments
Maintaining daily collection report and escalation of collection to top management
Preparing aging report and credit management analysis
Preparing weekly and monthly cash flow report
Ensure that company is compliant with VAT local rules
Prepare and handling quarterly Vat Filing and reconciliation
Maintaining employee compensation and monthly accruals
Processing payroll and posting corresponding entries
Monthly reconciliation of General Ledgers
Preparing weekly and monthly bank reconciliations
Overview and preparation of audit requirements and Other Ad-hoc request / tasks.
Senior Financial Accountant
Idemia Middle East FZE
01.2011 - 01.2019
Preparation and Analysis of Monthly Financial Reporting for Middle East and Senegal Entity in accordance with group guidelines
Monthly Financial Reporting for Middle East and Senegal Entity using TM1 reporting tool and SAP Business Objects Financial
Responsible in reviewing journal entries in ERP System and propose adjustment entries to colleagues
Supported the regional controllers in creating comprehensive financial reports for the previous fiscal year and developed annual budget for Middle East entity
Provide monthly financial and variance analysis actual versus budget for every Business Unit
Perform market research, data mining, business intelligence and valuations comparisons
Handles Intercompany booking & monthly cross charge of personnel and other expenses to affiliates
Handles Intercompany monthly reporting in SAP ERP system
Payroll & Employee Expense Claims: Implemented company travel and expense policy for Middle East region
Timely processing of Payroll of 200+ employees through wire transfers
Booking related payroll entries
Responsible for Cash/Bank discrepancies and reconcile accounts during month end
Implemented company Procure to Pay Process and procedures for Middle East Entity
Monthly processing of 400+ inventory & non-inventory invoices both local and international suppliers in accordance with company policies
Presentation of weekly AP proposal to upper management & timely payment processing using various payment methods
Maintain GL Accounts, prepare accruals & other adjusting entries, review GL accounts and correct journal entries
Prepares variance analysis actual versus budget
Reconciliation of domestic & Intl
Vendors’ accounts Identified and researched account discrepancies if needed
Assist Auditors with relevant data requirements
Implemented sales invoicing process in accordance with IFRS and handled invoicing for RMEA region
Ensures that invoices with disputes were properly resolved
Handled Ageing and collection analysis (weekly and month end basis).
General Accountant
CAD Gulf LLC
01.2008 - 01.2011
Preparing monthly Cash Flow Report and Cash Forecasts
Responsible in monthly Financial Reporting
Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures
Entering all accounting transactions such as invoice, purchase orders, receipts and payment in computerized accounting system
Follow up Outstanding Accounts and Collections Record Liquidation for Advances of Officers and Employees Issue Debit / Credit Memos Prepare bank reconciliation
Prepare Monthly Aging of Accounts Receivable and Collection Preparing Costing Analysis Preparing Monthly Depreciation Report Preparing Employee Benefits Report Implementation of Procure to Pay (P2P) Processes and Procedures
Processing Supplier payments
Prepares Vendor ageing analysis and report to top management.
Accountant
Rustan Supercenters, Inc.
01.2006 - 01.2007
Ensure the completeness and accuracy of detailed Sales Reconciliation Report Handle Accounts Receivable and Other Similar Accounts Prepare Statement of Account (Trade and Non-Trade) and Ensures deduction of Endcaps/ Rental Monitor Monthly Deduction of Trade and Non-Trade Accounts Follow up Outstanding Accounts and Collections Issue Debit / Credit Memos Schedule and prepare employee accountabilities for salary deduction
Prepare Monthly Aging of Accounts Receivable and Collection Reconciliation of Sub ledger with General Ledger Prepare Billing to supplier with un-remitted Withholding Tax Certificate Collect and Prepare report to BIR of Creditable Withholding Tax Certificate of Clients Reconciliation of Credit Card to AR; follow up to Bank of unsettled; and prepare Credit Card reconciliation statement
Make necessary adjusting entry
Manage and coaching 3 collection staff.
Compliance Sales – Internal Auditor
Super Value Inc.
01.2005 - 01.2006
Ensure the completeness and accuracy of documents for audit
Checks and evaluates if the representation made by the company’s management are fair, reasonable, and made in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other standards, practices and laws accepted in the Philippines
Inquire and obtain knowledge about the company operations and give recommendations on matters that need improvements
Encountered during the audit engagement
Prepare and monitor work specifications of staff
Prepare monthly Sales Reconciliation Report
Ensure company policies and procedures are updated and properly communicated to all employees
Administer and update accounting policies and procedures.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Accounting And Finance
Knowledge in MS Excel (Vlookup, Pivot & SumIfs Functions), Word & Power point.
Familiar with ERP Systems such as QuickBooks System / Sage Line 100 & 500 / SAP S4 Hana / Power AX / TM1 / SAP BFC & SAP Intercompany / Taiga Cash Flow / Sigma
Personal Information
Title: Accountant
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Junior Accountant
SCI Stenberg College International Inc.
05.2023 - Current
Senior Accountant
ADB Safegate Gulf LLC
01.2019 - 01.2022
Senior Financial Accountant
Idemia Middle East FZE
01.2011 - 01.2019
General Accountant
CAD Gulf LLC
01.2008 - 01.2011
Accountant
Rustan Supercenters, Inc.
01.2006 - 01.2007
Compliance Sales – Internal Auditor
Super Value Inc.
01.2005 - 01.2006
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Accounting And Finance
University Canada West
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy -
University of Pangasinan
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