Josephine Awa-ao Abad
Accounting Associate
Angono
Summary
Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Cash Application Specialist
Nidec Motor Philippines Corp
Mandaluyong City
12.2020 - 04.2025
- Apply payments received daily with one-day turnaround time efficiently and accurately
- Maintain 100% Accuracy level in cash application
- Knowledge of transition projects.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and relevant regulations through diligent monitoring of cash application activities.
- Achieved consistent customer satisfaction through proactive communication and problem resolution.
- Supported credit control efforts by accurately applying payments against outstanding invoices, reducing delinquency rates.
- Optimized the use of ERP systems for more efficient cash application management.
- Identified and communicated customer payment discrepancies and worked directly with collections team for research and resolution.
- Sorted payments into batches by segmenting each payment by business unit and scanning into database.
- Contributed to process improvement initiatives, resulting in more efficient workflows and enhanced internal controls.
- Assisted with month-end close procedures, including account reconciliations and variance analysis reporting.
- Expedited resolution of unapplied credits by working closely with billing departments to address discrepancies promptly.
- Maintained thorough documentation of all cash applications, ensuring a clear audit trail for financial review purposes.
- Promoted a positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues and sharing knowledge on best practices in cash application processes.
- Provided support during financial audits by preparing necessary documentation and answering auditor inquiries regarding cash applications processes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely cash application processing.
- Worked in paperless environment to accomplish assignments electronically.
- Applied cash and wires to corresponding customer accounts based on remittance details provided by customers.
- Maintained accurate records of customer payments.
Accounts Payable Associate
Nidec Motor Philippines Corp
Mandaluyong City
06.2018 - 12.2020
- Process invoices, vouchers and credit memo into the system for payment, both PO and Non-PO related documents
- Analyzes vendor accounts
- Obtain approval for invoices with non-PO and enter them into the system when approved
- Plan out distributed accounts that need to be keyed in and processed and analyzed
- Assure that all customers and requests received for review or for payment processing are responded to on time and accurate
- Monitor, check and make sure all are entered into the system for payment and reconcile end of the day data.
- Assisted in month-end closing procedures, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
- Maintained vendor master file, ensuring up-to-date contact information and payment terms.
Accounting Officer
Sunrise Buckets Food Company Inc.
Pasig City
02.2016 - 04.2018
- Coordinated with external auditors during yearly audit processes, ensuring all documentation was provided efficiently and accurately.
- Reconciled bank statements monthly, keeping track of the company's cash flow effectively.
- Prepared tax returns whilst adhering to local regulations and laws to avoid potential penalties or fines.
- Managed payroll system for timely and accurate distribution of employee wages.
- Improved efficiency of accounts payable and receivable processes, resulting in faster payment collection and vendor payments.
- Oversaw company accounts, bank reconciliations and payments.
Accounting Assistant
Roku Sushi and Ramen Inc
Quezon City
05.2014 - 02.2016
- Purchasing Officer
- Handled petty cash disbursement, preventing misuse of funds.
- Processed routine and wire transfers for assigned portfolios.
- Improved cash flow management with timely collection and payment activities.
- Processed payroll accurately to maintain employee satisfaction.
- Performed bookkeeping tasks to ensure accurate financial records.
- Prepared bank deposits, checking and correcting any errors.
- Reviewed and filed payroll documents following department procedures.
- Process and monitor Cheque payments to Suppliers.
- Check and review Cash and credit card Sales
Accounting Assistant
Refreshment Republic Inc.
Quezon City
05.2011 - 05.2014
- Handled petty cash disbursement, preventing misuse of funds.
- Processed payroll accurately to maintain employee satisfaction.
- Undertook tax filing tasks for timely submission of returns.
- Prepared bank deposits, checking and correcting any errors.
- Maintained and improved company bookkeeping processes.
- Reconciled all company accounts, including credit cards and expenses.
- Participated in monthly, quarterly and annual audits.
- Processed routine and wire transfers for assigned portfolios.
- Reconciled bank statements monthly, ensuring accuracy of records.
- Assisted senior accountants in preparation of monthly and quarterly and yearly closings.
- Verified items billed against items received, following up with vendors to reconcile variances.
- Streamlined accounts payable processes, enhancing efficiency.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Accounting
University of Rizal System
Philippines 06.2004 - 03.2011
Skills
Knowledge of Oracle Steph and Akira, JDE/AS400, SAP, Quickbooks, Fouth Shift
Problem-solving
Communication skills
Complaint handling and resolution
Task collaboration
Willingness to learn
Accounting
Languages
English
Advanced
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cash Application Specialist
Nidec Motor Philippines Corp
12.2020 - 04.2025
Accounts Payable Associate
Nidec Motor Philippines Corp
06.2018 - 12.2020
Accounting Officer
Sunrise Buckets Food Company Inc.
02.2016 - 04.2018
Accounting Assistant
Roku Sushi and Ramen Inc
05.2014 - 02.2016
Accounting Assistant
Refreshment Republic Inc.
05.2011 - 05.2014
Bachelor's Degree - Accounting
University of Rizal System
06.2004 - 03.2011