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Apple Patino

Accountant
Lal-lo,Cagayan

Summary

Driven accountant with proven expertise in ERP systems proficiency and a strong analytical mindset, showcased during the Brazil transition project at Johnson & Johnson. Excelled in optimizing internal controls and supporting annual audits, demonstrating an innovative approach and team-oriented leadership. Skilled in account reconciliation and process automation, with a track record of success in fast-paced environments.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Accountant

Johnson & Johnson
02.2020 - Current
  • SME Lead For Brazil transition project that collaborated with the sending team, absorbed all fixed asset transactions, ensure proper documentation and conducted assessment checking.
  • SME lead for newly owned MRC/LE
  • SME Lead for the newly transitioned AMO tasks to North America region
  • Processed daily transactions ranging from Capital and Operating Expenditure budget set-up and maintenance; and Asset Recognition, Transfers, Retirement, Maintenance and ensuring proper documentation and approvals.
  • Performed depreciation run, settlement runs, year end tasks (budget and commitment carry-overs, closing or opening fiscal year books and others).
  • Performed journal entries for accruals and adjustments in blackline.
  • Acted as cluster lead in a group, oversees the allocation, provide support, addressing priorities and identifying gaps in the cluster area
  • Documented process flow and assisted in standardizing the process globally.
  • Optimized internal control procedures regarding fixed assets accounting through regular review and updates of company policies and procedures and point person for compliance related queries.
  • Supported external and SOX auditors during annual audits through process walkthrough, providing samples and documentation to ensure accurate representation of fixed assets in financial statements.
  • Worked closely with Business Unit Finance Partners and Project managers from North America and Latin America Regions on Fixed asset Related request and queries to ensure compliance through virtual led refreshers and trainings and providing insights as to best practice in recording fixed assets.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.

System Support

AOBS – Advanced Outsourcing And Business Services
07.2018 - 01.2020
  • Access Management and provide queries for ERPs Blackline, Lynx, BTB and JDE
  • Blackline Admin, provide queries for assigned and unassigned accounts
  • Perform JE report on month-end close
  • Offered technical guidance and advised users of alternative approaches when troubleshooting.



Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Cagayan State University, Aparri Campus
9M22+P3C, Aparri, Cagayan
03.2015

Skills

  • Fixed Assets Transactions
  • ERP systems proficiency (SAP, Blackline,Topdesk)
  • User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
  • Process Automation - Tester
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Team Oriented
  • Written and Oral Skills
  • Innovative Mindset
  • Analytical Thinking

Additional Information

Software Proficiency


SAP with multiple platforms (Lynx, Beacon, BTB, Atlas, Sustain, Vision Care and JJSV), Blackline, Topdesk, SharePoint, Excel, Word and PPT.

Timeline

Accountant

Johnson & Johnson
02.2020 - Current

System Support

AOBS – Advanced Outsourcing And Business Services
07.2018 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Cagayan State University, Aparri Campus
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