Cherie Shyrell Wolter
Administrative And Finance Officer
Makati City
Summary
Dedicated professional with solid experience supporting teams to meet operational goals. Detail-oriented and committed to fostering a collaborative work environment. Focused on continuous improvement to enhance safety and efficiency. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to clearly convey goals and vision. Dependable problem solver and team player who values building positive relationships and encouraging consensus among diverse groups.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Invoice Checking Team Lead
GIZ PH Service Unit
01.2024 - Current
- Responsible for the overall management of staff in the Invoice Checking and Logistics Unit.
- Responsible for setting up procedures in line with the service unit processes in invoice checking.
- Ensures efficient execution of all processes in invoice checking and logistics.
- Responsible for sorting staff assignments as requested by projects or by GOM.
- Responsible for monitoring the processes under the unit.
- Ensures the implementation and dissemination of relevant rules and regulations.
- Supports and prepares as the focal person for internal control and audit-related topics and areas of concern, and follows up on potential recommendations or audit observations.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Enhanced overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities.
Finance Acctg Admin Program Officer
German Development Cooperation – Agri DPP Projects (Coffee, Abaca, Coconut) Kto12 Plus Project
01.2017 - Current
- Sets up, executes, and oversees all administrative processes, especially financial management: accounting and financial reports, contracts for procurement and services, payments and service requests, and organizing all events, meetings, and logistic requirements of all projects.
- Supervises the accounting process, performs financial planning and administration, and manages local procurement.
- Developed the overall Agri-DPP Cluster Budget Monitoring and supported overall Agri Program Management, as well as monitoring the financial budget plan, costs, and expenditures for each project.
- Facilitates and coordinates information exchange between the project members, work partners, and other institutions or providers.
- Coordinate and oversee Administration Assistant, driver in the project field areas.
- Performs other tasks that are assigned to the Chief Advisor and provides support to the entire team, including technical topics.
- Organized workshops and trainings for stakeholders, increasing understanding of program goals and objectives.
- Analyzed and assessed program performance data and implemented corrective measures.
Project Administrator
German Development Cooperation – Promotion of Green Economic Development
01.2012 - 12.2016
- Sets up, executes, and oversees all administrative processes, including logistical arrangements in the program's offices.
- Supervises the accounting process, performs financial planning and administration, and manages local procurement.
- Monitors the financial budget plan, costs, and expenditures for the program.
- Facilitates and coordinates information exchange between the program's members, work partners, other institutions, and providers.
- Supervises staff in Cebu and Manila.
- Performs other tasks that are assigned to the program manager and provides support to the entire team.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project integration and alignment with organizational goals.
- Supported senior management in strategic planning activities related to future projects or initiatives within the organization.
Program Administrator
German Development Cooperation – Private Sector Promotion Program
01.2009 - 12.2012
- Sets up, executes and oversees all administrative processes including logistical arrangement in the programs offices.
- Supervises accounting process and performs financial planning and administration as well as manages local procurement.
- Monitors on the budget plan, cost and expenditures to the program.
- Facilitates and coordinates information exchange between the program(s) members/work partners/other institutions/providers.
- Supervises staff in Cebu and Iloilo.
- Performs other task which is assign to the Program manager and provides support to the entire team.
Senior Administrative Officer – SMEDSEP Cebu
German Technical Cooperation (GTZ Philippines)
09.2006 - 12.2009
- Office Administration & Operations manages daily office operations, supervises auxiliary staff, organizes internal and external meetings, ensures supply and inventory availability, and provides IT and general administrative support in coordination with the Program Head Office.
- Financial Management prepares and monitors the program budget and expenditures, manages cash and bank books, processes fund requests, reviews travel claims, handles financial records, and maintains compliance with financial procedures.
- Logistics & Event Support handles all logistics for activities such as meetings, travel, workshops, and seminars—including bookings, arrangements, documentation, and reporting.
- Procurement and Asset Management performs procurement activities within set guidelines, monitors office supplies and equipment, and ensures proper documentation and record-keeping.
- Communication & Coordination: Facilitates information exchange with SMEDSEP team members, partners, and external institutions, coordinates closely with the Regional Office, and supports PR material development and mission reports.
- Confidential Filing & Reporting maintains confidential filing systems for finance and personnel, supports documentation needs, takes meeting minutes, and carries out other assigned tasks as needed by the Team Leader.
- Acquired proper equipment, refreshments and supplies for meetings and supported needs of attendees.
- Analyzed data from various sources to identify trends and areas for improvement in organizational performance.
Office Manager – SMEDSEP Cebu
GFA Consulting Group / Philippines
03.2004 - 08.2006
- Office & Personnel Management oversees daily operations of the Cebu, Iloilo, and Tacloban offices; maintains office systems, filing, and personnel records; and supervises travel, vehicle use, and auxiliary staff.
- Financial Administration & Disbursement acts as the disbursing officer for staff salaries, allowances, program activities, and operational costs; manages procurement, and ensures accurate bookkeeping and financial documentation.
- Budget Monitoring & Reporting: Monitors program budget, checks accounting reports from Visayas offices, prepares monthly expenditure statements, and submits reports to GFA Consulting Group (Hamburg, Germany).
- Logistics and Procurement coordinates the procurement of equipment and facilities, and handles logistics for meetings, workshops, training, and travel arrangements for SMEDSEP activities.
- Communication & IT Support assists in program correspondence and communication systems, provides IT support, and facilitates the preparation of PR materials and mission reports.
- Coordination and Representation: Takes meeting minutes, supports event preparation and documentation, liaises with partner offices and agencies, and performs other tasks as assigned by the Team Leader.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
Administrative Officer
ANZ Internation Inc. / Philippines
10.2002 - 01.2004
- Manages daily office operations
- Supervision of the office staff.
- Review and assess the applicants qualification basing on the immigration standards.
- Review & finalize all the documents needed before submission to the embassy.
- Conducts Cebu and Out-of-town seminar.
- Does other duties on the Management side.
Accounting / Processing Officer
Flagship Immigration Consultancy, Inc. / Philippines
09.2000 - 09.2002
- Supervised daily office operations, accounting, marketing, and processing staff.
- Finalized client applications and assessed eligibility based on Canadian Embassy standards.
- Prepared and discussed weekly financial reports and monthly statements with the branch head.
- Handled payroll and government remittances (SSS, PhilHealth, BIR).
- Verified cash disbursements, receipts, and maintained petty cash.
- Conducted and organized client seminars; handled bookings, and logistics.
- Monitored office supplies and inventory.
- Performed other tasks assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Accounting / Marketing Assistant
Phil-Amer Immigration Consultancy, Inc. (Canadian Immigration Consultancy) / Philippines
02.1998 - 02.2000
- Supervised daily office operations, including accounting, marketing, and processing staff.
- Finalized client applications and assessed eligibility based on Canadian Embassy standards.
- Prepared weekly financial reports and monthly statements; discussed results with the branch head.
- Managed payroll and processed government remittances (SSS, PhilHealth, BIR).
- Verified cash disbursements and receipts; maintained petty cash fund.
- Organized and facilitated client seminars, including bookings and logistics.
- Monitored office supply inventory and ensured availability.
- Performed additional duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Education
Executive Masters of Business Administration -
University of San Carlos
01.2006
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
La Salle University
01.1997
Skills
Operations management
Project management
Budget management
Process improvement
Problem-solving
Coaching and mentoring
Quality control
Schedule management
Training
- 07/2024 BasicQPlus Training (Disciplinary Management Task) Bangkok, Thailand
- 11/2023 BasicQ Training (Disciplinary Management Task) Bangkok, Thailand
- 07/2023 Hospitation and Job Shadowing in DPP and IDPP Eschborn and Bonn, Germany
- 01/2022 SAP: GIZ-Project Finance Management for intermediate level, module 2 (webinar)
- 09/2019 SAP: Introduction to GIZ Project Finance Management Internal Control of GIZ Projects Bangkok, Thailand
- 09/2017 Financing Agreement and Local Subsidies Training Bangkok, Thailand
- 03/2016 GIZ Eschborn Hospitation Training (Administrative and Finance Related Training) Eschborn, Germany
- 04-07/2016 A2 German Language Course Cebu City
- 03/2015 Internal Control Training Makati City
- 07/2013 SAP Training (Accounting software) Makati City
- 09/2012 Financial Management Training
- 01/2012 Personal Security Training / Crisis Management Exercise GIZ Philippines, Cebu City / Makati City
- 12/2011 Facilitation Techniques for Meetings and Workshops AMI Management Institute, Bangkok, Thailand
- 10/2011 Personal Security Training / Crisis Management Exercise Makati City
- 07/2011 Supervisory Training II (Coaching & Conflict Management Skills Development) GIZ Philippines, Manila
- 03/2011 Supervisory Training I GIZ Philippines, Manila
- 07/2009 Professional Event Management Training Ortigas City, Manila
- 06/2008 Finance and Management Workshop (GTZ Philippines) Cebu City
- 07/2007 Organizational Development Workshop Makati City
- 11/2006 Finance and Management Workshop Makati City
- 09/2006 Respect and Be Respected Seminar Makati City
- 04/2006 Teambuilding Workshop Negros Occidental
- 10/2005 Strategic Planning Workshop Tambuli Resort, Mactan, Cebu
- 09/2004 SME Credit Appraisal Seminar for Loan Officers Cebu City
- 04/2004 Paglaum Multi-Purpose Cooperative Seminar Oroquieta City
- 07/2001 Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountant (Monthly Meeting) Cebu City
- 09/2000 Personal Development & Enhancement Seminar Cebu City
6. Government Examination Passed
Civil Service Examination (Sub-Professional): 81.63%, April 1996
Timeline
Invoice Checking Team Lead
GIZ PH Service Unit
01.2024 - Current
Finance Acctg Admin Program Officer
German Development Cooperation – Agri DPP Projects (Coffee, Abaca, Coconut) Kto12 Plus Project
01.2017 - Current
Project Administrator
German Development Cooperation – Promotion of Green Economic Development
01.2012 - 12.2016
Program Administrator
German Development Cooperation – Private Sector Promotion Program
01.2009 - 12.2012
Senior Administrative Officer – SMEDSEP Cebu
German Technical Cooperation (GTZ Philippines)
09.2006 - 12.2009
Office Manager – SMEDSEP Cebu
GFA Consulting Group / Philippines
03.2004 - 08.2006
Administrative Officer
ANZ Internation Inc. / Philippines
10.2002 - 01.2004
Accounting / Processing Officer
Flagship Immigration Consultancy, Inc. / Philippines
09.2000 - 09.2002
Accounting / Marketing Assistant
Phil-Amer Immigration Consultancy, Inc. (Canadian Immigration Consultancy) / Philippines
02.1998 - 02.2000
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
La Salle University
Executive Masters of Business Administration -
University of San Carlos
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