Geraldine Astillo
Accountant
Davao City, Province Of Davao Del Sur
Summary
Professional with strong expertise in financial record-keeping and accounts management. Skilled in reconciling statements, managing invoices, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Demonstrated attention to detail and time management skills, streamline processes to enhance financial accuracy and vendor relationships, contributing to increased profitability and operational efficiency.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Assistant
Metrix Group Pty Ltd
01.2024 - Current
- Supported the accounting team with month-end closing procedures, ensuring timely completion and accurate reporting.
- Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
- Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
- Communicated and resolved disputes with clients regarding outstanding invoices, payments and adjustments.
- Streamlined invoice processing for improved efficiency and timely payments to vendors.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
Accounting Staff Member
Mindanao Agri-Banana Ventures Corporation
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Optimized accounts payable processes, reducing late fees and improving vendor relationships.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of tax regulations, ensuring accurate filing and timely payment of taxes.
- Contributed to a positive work environment within the accounting department by actively participating in team meetings and offering support to colleagues when needed.
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
Accounts Officer/Purchasing Assistant/Inventory Officer
Del Monte Fresh Produce Philippines, Inc.
09.2010 - 09.2022
- Updated general ledger of accounts with current, accurate and industry-compliant data to meet all internal and external audit requirements.
- Overhauled process for year-end inventory audits to improve accuracy.
- Developed strong relationships with external partners such as banks and vendors to facilitate smooth transaction processing on behalf of the company.
- Input vendor payments and updated accounts to reflect new balances.
- Collaborated with purchasing department to reconcile vendor invoices and facilitate payments.
- Improved financial accuracy by streamlining accounts payable and receivable processes.
- Provided valuable insights on cost reduction strategies, leading to increased profitability for the organization.
- Managed customer deliveries and assisted with carrying out orders to promote maximum satisfaction.
- Assisted in budget planning, forecasting, and monitoring expenses to ensure adherence to fiscal guidelines and goals.
- Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
- Verified receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered and resolved shipment order errors with suppliers.
- Supported successful physical inventories by preparing necessary documentation, organizing staff assignments, and validating count accuracy.
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
- Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Mindanao
Davao City, Province Of Davao Del Sur, Philippines 04.2001 -
Skills
Ledger and journal entries
Microsoft Excel
Data inputting
Invoice processing
Payment reconciliation
Time management
Accounts receivable management
Attention to detail
Variance analysis
Accounts payable processing
Accounts payable and receivable
Invoice balancing
Timeline
Accounts Assistant
Metrix Group Pty Ltd
01.2024 - Current
Accounting Staff Member
Mindanao Agri-Banana Ventures Corporation
01.2023 - 01.2024
Accounts Officer/Purchasing Assistant/Inventory Officer
Del Monte Fresh Produce Philippines, Inc.
09.2010 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Mindanao
04.2001 -