ABIGAIL ANDAYA
Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City
Summary
Proactive and results-oriented, I significantly enhanced cost efficiency by implementing innovative accounting methodologies and improving inventory valuation accuracy. Skilled in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel, I thrive in environments requiring minimal supervision and consistently contribute to positive team dynamics. My expertise in cost accounting and continuous learning attitude drive financial accuracy and operational improvements.
Experienced with maintaining accurate financial records, including accounts payable and bank recon. Utilizes strong analytical skills to reconcile discrepancies and ensure accurate reporting. Knowledge of financial software and best practices in accounting procedures.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounting Assistant - Cost Accounting (inventory)
RestaurantConcepts Group Inc
First Lucky Place 2259 Chino Roces Ext Makati City
03.2023 - 12.2024
- Collaborated with management to identify areas of potential cost savings and implement new strategies accordingly.
- Increased cost efficiency by implementing new accounting methodologies.
- Assisted in the preparation of monthly profit and lost report (PnL), providing valuable insights into company performance trends.
- Achieved timely month-end closings by coordinating closely with other team members on accounting tasks.
- Ensured proper expense classification by reviewing general ledger entries regularly and making necessary adjustments as needed.
- Communicated changes in costs to sales and marketing, purchases, suppliers, IT's and treasury manager.
- Compute the cost of goods sold monthly for the profit and loss report (PnL).
- Updating of count sheet every end of the month for the preparation of COGS.
- Designated in costing of new menu item, standard cost updates, analysis of cost variance and preparation of cost reports.
- Handling inventory accounting, reporting and reconciliation.
- Costing / billing of warehouse issuance of raw materials and supplies intercompany.
- Analyzing reports and tools that identify cost exceptions and working with cross-function teams to predict and improve the cost of production.
- Assigned in billing of pastries of intercompany monthly.
- Performing month-end closing activities and ensuring financial accounting related to revenue and costing is completed in a timely and accurate manner.
- Performs other functions and activities, whether related or unrelated to the position, like Accounts payable and treasury.
Accounting Assistant - Cost Accounting
Astra Realty Corporation
2295 Jannov Plaza Bldg Pasong Tamo Ext Makati City
01.2021 - 03.2023
- Analyzed production processes, identifying opportunities for increased efficiency and reduced manufacturing costs.
- Improved inventory valuation accuracy by conducting thorough physical inventory counts and reconciling discrepancies.
- Supported the implementation of activity-based costing initiatives, enhancing the overall understanding of product profitability drivers across the organization.
- Improved inventory tracking processes through regular reconciliation efforts, leading to more accurate cost accounting data.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
Accounting Assistant - Accounts Payable
Astra Realty Company
2295 Jannov Plaza Bldg Pasong Tamo Ext Makati City
08.2019 - 03.2023
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Managed high-volume invoice processing tasks while consistently meeting tight deadlines for vendor payments.
- Ensuring the company is processing supplier and paying for the goods it was delivered.
- Expedited invoice processing with effective communication between internal departments and external vendors.
- Contributed to the development of a positive work environment, fostering strong relationships with colleagues and supervisors.
- Managed accounts payable, ensuring timely processing of invoices and payments.
- Improved financial decision-making by providing detailed expense reports and analysis.
- Enhanced accuracy of financial reports by meticulously reviewing and reconciling accounts.
- Facilitated smoother audits by preparing necessary documentation and supporting materials.
- Enhanced accuracy of budget forecasts by analyzing past expenditures and predicting future costs.
- Enhanced vendor relations by promptly resolving invoice discrepancies.
- Contributed to cash flow management, monitoring incoming and outgoing transactions.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Reconciled company bank and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Managed complex problem-solving for upper management in order to complete projects on-time and within budget.
- Inspected account books and recorded transactions.
- Performs other functions and activities whether unrelated or unrelated to the position: bank reconciliation monthly, checking all expenses if inputs in the cash flows, data entry and keeping file safe.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting Technology
Cagayan State University - Gonzaga Campus
Gonzaga, Cagaya Valley06-2019
Skills
- Bank reconciliation
- Invoicing and billing
- Journal and General ledger entries
- Continuous learning attitude
- Invoice processing and balancing
- Cost accounting
- Carrier of positive vibe for positive outlook
- ERP system, MYOB and NAV Dynamics system experience
- Variance analysis
- Microsoft Excel
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
Certification
- NCIII Bookkeeping Certificate, TESDA
ABIGAIL ANDAYA
Applicant
Languages
English
Intermediate (B1)
Iloco
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tagalog
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Accounting Assistant - Cost Accounting (inventory)
RestaurantConcepts Group Inc
03.2023 - 12.2024
Accounting Assistant - Cost Accounting
Astra Realty Corporation
01.2021 - 03.2023
Accounting Assistant - Accounts Payable
Astra Realty Company
08.2019 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Accounting Technology
Cagayan State University - Gonzaga Campus