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Karen Diane  Apao

Karen Diane Apao

Lapu-Lapu City

Summary

To secure employment with a reputable organization so that I can expand my learning, knowledge and skills while making a significant contribution to the success of the company.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounts Receivable Analyst/ Supervisor

LTHFood Industries, Inc.
07.2022 - Current
  • Reduced collection time for outstanding invoices by closely monitoring aged accounts and maintaining frequent communication with clients.
  • Participated in the month-end close process, ensuring accurate reporting of accounts receivable balances and timely submission of data for financial statements.
  • Collected, compiled and analyzed data to prepare customer invoices per contractual requirements.
  • Analyzed aging reports to identify trends and patterns causing missed collections.
  • Enhanced cash flow by diligently tracking and reconciling customer payments, ensuring prompt resolution of discrepancies.
  • Performed thorough account reconciliations to locate discrepancies and ensure accuracy in company records, avoiding costly errors down the line.
  • Mitigated disputes over invoices by liaising between internal departments and clients, ensuring clear communication and swift resolution of issues.
  • Contacted internal and external customers to obtain documentation to support invoices and claims.
  • Developed professional relationships with internal and external clients to encourage open communication and feedback.
  • Prepared spreadsheets using formulas, V-lookup and other intermediate and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Identified, recommended and executed opportunities to enhance accounts receivable and billing processes to meet finance requirements.
  • Posted cash receipts to customer accounts to maintain current and accurate account balances.

Cost Analyst

LTHFood Industries, Inc.
01.2021 - 07.2022
  • Reduced overall project costs by conducting thorough cost analysis and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Supported project managers in monitoring ongoing production budgets, keeping track of budgeted costs versus actual costs incurred.
  • Monitored inventory discrepancies between physical count and system quantities.
  • Maintained accurate entry of production report information supplied by supervisors.

Accounting Assistant

Carlos A. Gothong Lines
04.2015 - 12.2016
  • Managed the generation of periodic BIR reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive financial data, protecting company integrity and privacy rights of individuals involved.

On-the-Job Training Program

Securities and Exchange Commission
10.2014 - 02.2015

Education

Bachelor Of Science - Accountancy

University of Southern Philippines Foundation
Cebu City
01.2018

Bachelor of Science - Accounting Technology

Cebu City
01.2015

Skills

  • Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills
  • Sound Knowledge of Business Management and Accounting
  • Microsoft Office Applications
  • Quickbooks
  • SAP Business One
  • Xero
  • Excellent Typing Skills

Accomplishments

  • Dean's Lister, University of San Carlos, Accountancy Department, School of Business and Economics, 2011-2015

Timeline

Accounts Receivable Analyst/ Supervisor

LTHFood Industries, Inc.
07.2022 - Current

Cost Analyst

LTHFood Industries, Inc.
01.2021 - 07.2022

Accounting Assistant

Carlos A. Gothong Lines
04.2015 - 12.2016

On-the-Job Training Program

Securities and Exchange Commission
10.2014 - 02.2015

Bachelor of Science - Accounting Technology

Bachelor Of Science - Accountancy

University of Southern Philippines Foundation
Karen Diane Apao