KEVIN ELREY E. ARCE
Piddig
Summary
Detail-oriented accountant seeking to join a company to further enhance my knowledge of tax and accounting software, management reporting, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Finance Analyst- Sales Office Accounting
San Miguel Brewery Inc
03.2022 - Current
- Validates remittances from sales offices and monitors compliance to cash handling procedures
- Conducts daily bank reconciliation and validates all reconciling items noted.
- Ensures proper documentation, recording and processing of accounting/financial transactions and timely closing of books in conformance with accounting policies and procedures.
- Prepares monthly reconciliation of General Ledger accounts with supporting schedules and ensures that they are maintained up to date and reconciled to optimize the use of funds.
- Reviews and recommends improvements on existing accounting systems and procedures
- Prepares and submits Operating budgets based on business plans and strategies
- Prepares timely and accurate financial and management reports: a) Sales Schedule b) Discount Report and analysis c) VAT Report d) Funds Analysis
- Ensures proper recognition of applicable taxes in accordance with National and Local Government Tax regulations
- Participates in the execution of regular audits and ensure that internal controls are consistently implemented in the following areas: a) Inventory Management b) Cash Management c) Credit Management
Finance Analyst- Disbursement
San Miguel Brewery Inc
04.2019 - 02.2022
- Prepared timely and accurate payment to suppliers, contractors and other payees based on the established disbursement policies and procedures
- Monitored sufficiency of funding for disbursement checks by maintaining a target average daily balance whilst maximizing usage of company funds.
- Prepared and provided variance analysis of Fixed Operating Expenses in comparison with budget and targets.
- Ensured monitoring of third party contractors’ on bonds, insurance and collateral requirements in conformance with SMB policies and guidelines including proper safekeeping thereof
- Prepared timely and accurate financial and management reports as follows: a) Fixed operating expenses variance analysis b) Funds Aging c) 30-Day funding projection
Property Accountant
Greenmist Property Management Corporation- SM Prime Holdings, Inc.
06.2018 - 04.2019
- Implemented finance internal controls and procedures such as 1) Monthly preparation of bank reconciliation 2) Ensuring collections are deposited intact within the set cut-off (daily); and 3) Compliance with procurement and disbursement standards.
- Supervision of billing and collection department to ensure efficient, reliable, and customer-oriented billing and collection process via the implementation and creation of a standardized collection policy.
- Assisted in preparation and review of annual budget via variance analysis and focused cost reallocation.
- Maintained updated and accurate financial records and reports such as 1) Balance Sheet 2) Income Statement 3) Collection Efficiency 4) Accounts Receivable Aging 5) Cash Position and Cash Flow Report; and 6) Other related reports that may be required from time to time.
- Assisted auditors in yearly external audit procedures to ensure fairness of financial reports.
- Ensured continuous improvement of financial standing of handled property by acting as a financial consultant to the condominium corporation.
- Demonstrated clear and concise verbal presentation of the corporation’s financial standing during board meetings, annual general member meetings, and town hall meetings.
Instructor (Contractual/ Part-time)
Northwestern University
12.2017 - 05.2018
- Taught the following courses to accountancy and other business-related college degrees: a) Business and Transfer Taxation b) Management Consultancy c) Financial Management d) Partnership and Corporation Accounting e) Fundamentals of Accounting f) Cost Accounting
Transaction Processing Associate- Accounts Payable Analyst
Accenture Philippines
07.2015 - 06.2016
- Served as 1 of 4 members of the queue management team. A support team that provided assistance to 25 individuals engaged in accounts payable data processing.
- Responsible for the resolution of problematic invoices. Makes sure that issues are resolved on time to ensure noiseless and efficient operations.
- Directly communicated with foreign client and gave general assistance to team lead.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
Northwestern University
01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Accounting Technology
Mariano Marcos State University
01.2015
Skills
Advanced in MS Excel with VBA integration
Certification
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants License No: 0184207 October 2017
Affiliations
- Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA)
- National Institute of Accounting Technicians (NIAT)
Training
- National Level
- General Management and Executive Leadership for CPAs Northview Hotel, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte December 08, 2017
- Accounting/ Auditing Updates and a Forum with the Chairman of Board of Accountancy University of Northern Philippines, Vigan, Ilocos Sur February 11, 2017
- Essentials of Personal Leadership and Successfully Navigating Through the Sectors of the Accounting Profession City Auditorium, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte January 21, 2017
- 2nd Accelerated CAT- Level 3 Program- Certified Accounting Technician NIAT HQ, Philippine Stock Exchange Center7, Pasig City October 23, 2015
- 6th Accelerated CAT- Level 2 Program- Registered Cost Accountant St. Paul University, Quezon City April 23, 2015
- 8th Accelerated CAT (Certified Accounting Technician) Level 1 Program- Certified Bookkeeper St. Paul University, Quezon City April 22, 2015
- College Level
- Bridging the Academe and Industry: A Seminar on System Development Life Cycle MMSU- Teatro Ilocandia October 4, 2014
- English Bridging Program- CHED Memo Ord. No. 3 s. 2007 MMSU- College of Business, Economics and Accountancy May 22-24, May 26-27, 2014
- On-The-Job Training MMSU- Commission on Audit April to May 2014
- Empowering and Enhancing Youth Professionals through On-The-Job Training Mariano Marcos State University – Hostel, April 4, 2014
SPECIALIZATIONS
- Financial Accounting and Systems
- Management Reporting
- Bookkeeping
- Cost Accounting
- Accounts Payable Data Processing
- Income and Business Taxation
- Payroll Accounting
- Budget Preparation
- Inventory Management
- Cash Planning and Handling
- Financial Analysis and Evaluation
- Business Controls
- Disbursement
Timeline
Finance Analyst- Sales Office Accounting
San Miguel Brewery Inc
03.2022 - Current
Finance Analyst- Disbursement
San Miguel Brewery Inc
04.2019 - 02.2022
Property Accountant
Greenmist Property Management Corporation- SM Prime Holdings, Inc.
06.2018 - 04.2019
Instructor (Contractual/ Part-time)
Northwestern University
12.2017 - 05.2018
Transaction Processing Associate- Accounts Payable Analyst
Accenture Philippines
07.2015 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Accounting Technology
Mariano Marcos State University
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
Northwestern University