Anjanet Baranda
Senior GL Accountant
Lapu-Lapu City
Summary
Dynamic Senior GL Accountant with extensive experience at Lear Corporation, excelling in financial reporting and analysis. Proven track record in streamlining reconciliation processes, enhancing accuracy, and mentoring teams. Specializing in general ledger functions within the Global Business Services Center of a Fortune 500 company. Highly adaptable, with a strong commitment to continuous personal and professional development. Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Excel, with strong attention to detail and a commitment to achieving timely, compliant financial outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior GL Accountant /Fixed Asset Accountant
Lear Corporation
02.2021 - Current
- Led the preparation and analysis of monthly financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
- Streamlined reconciliation processes, resulting in increased efficiency and timely reporting to stakeholders.
- Managed general ledger activities, including month-end close procedures, improving accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
- Mentored junior accounting staff, fostering their professional development and enhancing team productivity.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve financial discrepancies, leading to improved audit outcomes.
- Ensured timely and accurate financial statements by overseeing end-of-month closings, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
- Supporting the Cebu manufacturing plant by executing core General Ledger functions under the GBS ASEAN Tower structure.
- Performed accruals for payroll, utilities, contracted services, and other overhead costs, ensuring accurate month-end financial reporting.
- Processed bi-monthly payroll journal entries for over 3000 hourly and 400 salaried employees.
- Responsible for recording journal entries related to government-mandated deductions, including taxes and mandatory employer and employee contributions.
- Prepare and post month-end journal entries, including reclassification and adjusting entries, to reflect the correct financial position.
- Quarterly attestation, fluctuation analysis of BS accounts and weekly Profit and Loss analysis of labor and overhead costs.
- Manage and respond to external auditor inquiries, make certain that all necessary financial records and explanations are readily available to support the audit process.
- Handle intercompany accounting activities including journal entries and chargebacks to Lear entities
- Led the oversight of fixed asset accounting processes, ensuring compliance with GAAP and enhancing financial reporting accuracy.
Accounts Receivable Staff Accountant
Trans-Asia Shipping Lines
05.2018 - 07.2019
- Streamlined the invoicing process, ensuring timely collections and enhancing cash flow for the organization.
- Managed customer account reconciliations, reducing discrepancies and improving overall accuracy in financial reporting.
- Implemented automated billing systems, increasing efficiency and reducing manual errors in accounts receivable processes.
- Diminished outstanding debts by analyzing accounts for issues.
- Developed and maintained detailed aging reports, enabling proactive follow-up on overdue accounts to minimize risk.
- Ensured accurate financial reporting through diligent reconciliation of accounts and resolving discrepancies.
Liquidator
Trans-Asia Shipping Lines
04.2016 - 05.2018
- Maintained strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and repeat business opportunities.
- Responsible for the billing and collection of shortages and additional accountabilities of agencies.
- Record payments of remittances thru the Acknowledgement receipts issued by the Cashier.
- Prepare journal entries to record revenues to be remitted by the agencies.
- Check all in transactions on freight charges are within the given allocated budget.
- Ensure all expenses deducted from remittances are authorized by respective Department Head.
- Monitor remittances and usage of accountable forms.
On the Job Training
Bollore Logistics Philippines
11.2015 - 03.2016
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
- Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
- Prepared comprehensive reports summarizing data analysis findings, informing key decision-makers of important trends and patterns.
Sales Associate
Forever 21
10.2013 - 03.2014
- Delivered exceptional customer service by actively engaging with shoppers, resulting in increased customer loyalty and repeat visits.
- Maintained merchandise presentation standards by organizing and restocking inventory, ensuring an appealing shopping environment for customers.
- Assisted in inventory management by accurately tracking stock levels and conducting regular audits, minimizing discrepancies and optimizing replenishment processes.
- Collaborated with team members to execute promotional displays, enhancing product visibility and driving sales during peak seasons.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Achieved monthly sales targets consistently by implementing effective sales strategies and maintaining a high level of product knowledge.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
University of Cebu
04.2001 -
Skills
Technical Skills
Financial Reporting and Analysis General Ledger Management Balance Sheet Reconciliation Accounts Payable & Receivable Inventory Management Month-end and Year-end closing Accruals and prepayments Variance Analysis
Bank Reconciliations
Fixed Assets Accounting
Attention to Detail
Tools and Software
Microsoft Excel Expertise
Powerpoint QAD ERP Coupa SAP
Outlook
Quickbooks
Accomplishments
- Promoted to Senior GL Accountant and assisted with training and supervision of press operators.
- Supervised team of 2 staff members.
- Achieved 100% monthly Key Performance Evaluation by completing Month-End Close with accuracy and efficiency.
- Documented and resolved Long Aged Accruals which led to Financial Accuracy.
- Contributed to the development and implementation of a system that migrated journal entries from manual creation to automated uploading.
Traveling, Reading and Cooking
Curious by nature and driven by discovery, I bring a global mindset to everything I do. Traveling has taught me adaptability and cultural awareness, reading sharpens my analytical thinking, and cooking fuels my creativity and attention to detail. These passions shape how I approach work: with curiosity, empathy, and a hunger to learn. Whether I’m collaborating on a project or exploring a new idea, I thrive on connection, growth, and meaningful experiences.
Timeline
Senior GL Accountant /Fixed Asset Accountant
Lear Corporation
02.2021 - Current
Accounts Receivable Staff Accountant
Trans-Asia Shipping Lines
05.2018 - 07.2019
Liquidator
Trans-Asia Shipping Lines
04.2016 - 05.2018
On the Job Training
Bollore Logistics Philippines
11.2015 - 03.2016
Sales Associate
Forever 21
10.2013 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
University of Cebu
04.2001 -