Dependable accounting professional acknowledged for reliability, integrity and quick-learning ability. Highly skilled in invoice processing and accounts payable with eye for identifying and correcting errors. Dedicated with strong work ethic and resourceful nature. Detail-oriented Accounting Assistant offers 6 years of experience in accounting roles. Skilled in account reconciliation, report drafting and collections. Industrious and meticulous with strong history of integrity and reliability.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Accountant
Scrubbed
San Fernando Pampanga
07.2024 - Current
Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
Updated general ledger with latest entries.
Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
Attend weekly client calls for any urgent tasks and work agenda
Prepare weekly payment run on a weekly basis and ensure all invoices have been fully approved
Managed accounts payable emails and address queries from clients
Validate and review the accuracy of any billing documents and expense reports received from vendors
Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
Analyzed financial statement discrepancies, identifying issues, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
Optimized month-end closing procedures by streamlining workflow processes, reducing time taken from 10 days to 5 days without compromising accuracy or detail level achieved.
Accounting Specialist II
Emerson Electric Asia Ltd
Quezon City
08.2022 - 07.2024
Managed cash flow effectively by monitoring daily transactions reconciling bank accounts regularly.
Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
Leveraged advanced Excel skills to create dynamic financial models for decision-making purposes.
Checked general ledger entries to increase accuracy, prevent significant errors and identify adjustments.
Enhanced financial reporting by creating clear and concise financial statements, providing insight into company performance.
Coordinated office supply ordering to avail materials for streamlined operations.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop budgets, ensuring accurate financial planning and forecasting.
Analyzed financial information and made proactive adjustments.
Increased efficiency in accounts payable and receivable management, reducing processing time and minimizing errors.
Streamlined accounting processes for efficiency, implementing automation tools and software solutions.
Established effective communication channels with vendors and customers to resolve outstanding issues timely manner.
Daily processing of invoices from our vendors and validate invoices to be included in every period's netting.
Verified accuracy of invoices received from vendors prior to payment processing.
Developed reports to support month-end close process including account reconciliations.
Prepare audit files which includes balance sheet, AP to GL Reconciliation file, Journal Entries and Accruals.
Provide technical guidance in complex accounting issues to staff members.
Evaluate current processes for efficiency improvements within the department.
Prepared month end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
Run reports for month-end documentations.
Prepared monthly accruals and GRNI report as scheduled.
Assessed data and information for accuracy to check entries, calculations and billing codes.
Accounting Assistant (ACCOUNTS PAYABLE)
SUPER SHOPPING MARKET, INC (SM Hypermarket)
Paranaque City
2 2017 - 6 2022
Created detailed expense reports to facilitate reimbursement for business expenses incurred.
Maintained excellent financial standings by working closely with bookkeeper to process business transactions.
Strengthened internal controls through regular reviews of existing policies, suggesting improvements when necessary.
Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
Streamlined bookkeeping procedures to increase efficiency and productivity.
Transferred data and documents to facilitate system migration and software updates.
Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
Analyzed financial discrepancies and provided solutions for accurate financial records.
Invoice Processing
Invoices which are received from workflow are being monitored through daily preparation of queue ageing report in order to identify which invoices are going to be prioritize for processing and to ensure that we are meeting our SLA
Sales Monitoring
Daily sales report are being processed right after receiving documents and reports from different branches.
Vendor Master Issue Resolution
Acts as a subject master expert for issues in terms of the information reflected on the invoices versus system vendor accounts
Part of the role is to resolve the issues such as banking information inconsistencies, vendor’s billing address blocking/unblocking a vendor account and partnering issues.
Failed Payment Root Cause Analysis
A critical role as there is a need to identify what causes the failed of payment issue in a vendor account, be it document level or vendor account level
This requires lots of engagements to vendor master team and the vendors.
Accounts Payable Query Management
Attends vendor’s concerns such as invoice and payment status, escalation about over/short payment, further explanation on the rejected invoices for invoice processing, request vendor account amendments, remittance advice and other AP related concerns via calls.
Client Value Creation/People Development
Establish and manage client relationships within the scope.
Participate in client coordination, operations call.
Ensure that the subordinates have ample skill sets to perform their operational tasks by analyzing training needs, and knowledge/skills gap.
Provide cross training and facilitating the personal development plan of team members.
Conduct career development planning sessions for team members.
Inventory Specialist
PHILIPPINE WINE MERCHANTS
Pasay City
04.2016 - 01.2017
Communicating with store management about any inventory issues.
Supported reporting, accounting and recordkeeping staff with accurate updates regarding shipment information.
Prepared detailed reports on inventory levels and movement trends, providing valuable information for decision-making purposes.
Assisted in implementing a new inventory management system, resulting in more accurate record-keeping and reduced errors.
Maintained and organized inventory receipts and processed changes to reduce process lags.
Negotiated pricing with vendors to secure cost savings while maintaining desired product quality.
Worked effectively with shippers to resolve shipment issues, damaged materials and shortages.
Managed the return process for damaged or defective goods, ensuring prompt resolution for customers and minimizing financial loss for the company.
Monitored and adjusted inventory levels to meet customer needs and demands.
Placing inventory restock orders.
Work with management if products are missing or damaged within a shipment.
Evaluating and managing stock rotation procedures.
Training store staff in stocking procedures and product dating methods.
Completed physical inventory counts each month.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
Rizal College of Taal
Taal, Batangas
04.2012 - 03.2016
High School Diploma -
Taal National High School
Taal, Batangas
04.2007 - 03.2011
Primary Education - Elementary Education
Tulo Elementary School
Tulo Taal Batangas
04.2001 - 03.2007
Skills
Bookkeeping and Reconciliation
Expense tracking
Inventory accounting
Accounts receivable management
Bank reconciliation
Financial reporting
Payroll processing
Generally accepted accounting principles
Account updates
Expertise in Netsuite, SAP, Oracle, Coupa, Esker, Hansa