QuickBooks, Xero, Excel
Ma Emma Cabral
Cebu City,CEB
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven finance professional with extensive experience in financial reporting, account reconciliation, and process optimization to ensure financial accuracy, compliance, and stability.
A strategic and accurate Bookkeeper with a commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement in financial management, general ledger accounting and completing periodic financial reports. Mathematically adept Bookkeeper with extensive knowledge of QuickBooks and Xero accounting software.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Bookkeeper
Self-employeed
Cebu City, Cebu
09.2017 - Current
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Maintained general ledger by transferring subsidiary account summaries.
- Maintained accurate historical records.
- Developed effective systems for charting financial transactions for my clients
- Complied with local laws and requirements.
- Input financial data and produced reports using QBO and Xero.
- Streamlined bookkeeping procedures to increase efficiency and productivity.
- Gathered, evaluated and summarized account data in detailed financial reports.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
- Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
- Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
- Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.
- Developed monthly, quarterly and annual profit and loss statements and balance sheets.
- Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
- Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
- Presented audit findings to the accounting manager after reviewing results and paperwork.
- Strengthened financial operations by conducting bank reconciliations and financial reporting.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Provided comprehensive accounting support to the company by managing payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and business expense processing.
- Reviewed and filed financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing, and posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with all corporate protocols.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Sorted financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing and posted daily receipts and payments.
- Reviewed and processed client electronic payments and check deposits.
VP/General Manager
ARMSCOR Shooting Center, Inc.
07.2005 - 08.2017
- Financial/Increased company growth through collaboration with sales and marketing departments.
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
- Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
- Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
- Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Established and directed successful programs focused on sales/productions/financial status of the company
- Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
- Oversaw divisional marketing, advertising and new product development.
- Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Founded performance- and merit-based evaluation system to assess staff performance.
- Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
- Communicated business performance, forecasts and strategies to investors and shareholders.
- Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Provided thoughtful guidance to personnel in navigating and resolving snags in productivity.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
Finance Manager
Marksman/Blue Dot Sports Company
01.2001 - 06.2005
- Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
- Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
- Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Performed banking, business administration and financial tasks to guarantee five-star service for clients.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
- Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
- Established internal audit procedures to validate and improve accuracy of financial reporting.
- Reviewed historical records, current operational data and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on system enhancement opportunities.
- Implemented and regularly reviewed financial controls to generate accurate and reliable financial data.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Complied with established internal controls and policies.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Established and checked coding procedures, monitored reports and updated internal files.
- Evaluated and negotiated contracts to procure favorable financial terms.
- Designed and maintained financial models to identify and measure risks.
- Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
- Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
- Collaborated with C-level executives and stakeholders to develop long-term financial plans.
Internal Auditor
Fil Products IOnc./
09.1997 - 08.1998
- Performed internal audits of financial and departmental operations, developing risk assessments and conducting process walk-throughs for compliance with documented processes.
- Reviewed financial statements to ensure adherence to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and corporate regulations.
- Prepared and distributed risk and audit reports to appropriate personnel.
- Identified and reported audit issues.
- Investigated discrepancies discovered during the auditing process.
- Prepared audit programs and documentation in alignment with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).
- Explained risk and compliance concepts to managers and executives.
- Produced audit reports.
- Evaluated company's policies to determine how well standards adhered to best practices.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Found tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Initiated comprehensive account assessments to check the viability, stability, and profitability of business operations.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on an accrual basis.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Performed internal audits of financial and departmental operations, developing risk assessments and conducting process walkthroughs for compliance with documented processes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Luzon College University
Dagupan City04.1979
Skills
- Bank reconciliation
- Accounts Receivable/Payable reconciliation
- Payroll processing capability
- QuickBooks
- General ledger management
- Financial statement preparation
- Cost accounting
- Cash flow management
- Financial data analyzation
- Journal entry preparation
Accomplishments
- Currently, Serve as the sole Bookkeeper for trading companies.
Work Availability
monday
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Work Preference
Work Type
Part TimeContract WorkWork Location
RemoteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursCareer advancementPersonal development programsWork from home optionCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsTeam Building / Company RetreatsQuote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Software
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Accounting Bookkeeper
Self-employeed
09.2017 - Current
VP/General Manager
ARMSCOR Shooting Center, Inc.
07.2005 - 08.2017
Finance Manager
Marksman/Blue Dot Sports Company
01.2001 - 06.2005
Internal Auditor
Fil Products IOnc./
09.1997 - 08.1998
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Luzon College University
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