Arlene Aquino

Key Responsibilities:

• Managed full-spectrum finance operations including bookkeeping, budgeting, payroll, and tax compliance.
• Processed payroll, benefits, and government remittances (SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, BIR forms 1601C, 2550Q, 1702Q, etc.).
• Handled accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliation, and petty cash management.
• Prepared annual budget plans, monitored expenditures, and ensured adherence to company policies.
• Coordinated with external auditors, banks, and government agencies for financial and regulatory matters.
• Maintained company permits, SEC filings, business registration renewals, and board resolutions.
• Oversaw HR administrative functions such as employee onboarding, timekeeping, and records management.
• Managed procurement, vendor accreditation, and inventory of office supplies and assets.
• Supported management with reports and documentation for strategic and operational decisions.

• Accurately encoded, updated, and maintained product master data in the merchandising system, including item codes, descriptions, pricing, supplier details, and category information.
• Processed item creation, price changes, markdowns, and SKU updates in compliance with merchandising timelines and company policies.
• Coordinated closely with Planning and Inventory teams to ensure timely and error-free item setup and data synchronization across systems.
• Generated and validated reports on product listings, pricing, and sales movements for management review.
• Monitored data integrity within merchandising databases and assisted in troubleshooting discrepancies or system errors.
• Provided administrative and technical support during seasonal launches, promotions, and price updates.
• Supervised and trained junior data encoders, ensuring adherence to quality and efficiency standards.
• Maintained confidentiality and accuracy of all product and vendor information.
• Supported process improvements to streamline data entry workflows and enhance operational efficiency.

• Managed filing of 201 files, timekeeping, and HR forms.
• Assisted in manpower monitoring and employee document processing.

• Supervised inventory and staff as Database Administrator.
• Encoded sales, prepared purchase orders, and received supplier deliveries.
• Served as Cashier handling POS transactions, balancing cash, and issuing receipts.