MARIA ETHELIA ANCHETA
Metro Manila
Summary
Results-driven Executive Assistant with over 20 years of experience supporting C-suite and senior executives in high-paced environments. Proven expertise in managing complex calendars, streamlining workflows, coordinating international travel, and handling sensitive correspondence. Adept at increasing executive efficiency by up to 40% through proactive support and process improvement. Skilled in financial reporting, vendor coordination, and cross-functional collaboration that consistently reduces turnaround time and enhances decision-making.
Professional with proven experience supporting high-level executives. Skilled in managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and handling confidential information. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Reliable and adaptable, with expertise in communication, organization, and multitasking.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Remote Accounts Receivable Bookkeeper
The StayHub Auckland
08.2021 - 04.2025
- Managed financial transactions and invoicing using Xero, processing 100+ payouts weekly from Airbnb, Booking.com, and Expedia with 100% accuracy.
- Reconciled resolution payouts, processed damage claims, and tracked adjustments, contributing to a 15% reduction in financial discrepancies.
- Consolidated daily task logs from field teams, improving reporting turnaround by 30%.
- Ensured full accountability for billable purchases and internal inventory use, increasing expense visibility for property owners by 25%.
- Collaborated with internal departments and third-party vendors, reducing processing time for finance reports by 20%.
Administrative Assistant / Customer Service Specialist
Bonifacio Water Corporation
04.2019 - 04.2020
- Processed over 100 expense reports monthly, maintaining 98% accuracy rate and ensuring audit readiness.
- Accelerated email response time by 40% through implementing a prioritized tagging and filtering system.
- Improved executive availability by reducing scheduling conflicts by 25% via proactive calendar management.
- Spearheaded coordination of bi-weekly meetings and conferences, increasing team alignment and project progress visibility.
- Maintained up-to-date CRM records with 99% accuracy, supporting stronger customer relationship strategies.
Executive Assistant to CFO (Reliever Position)
Fort Bonifacio Development Corporation
11.2018 - 04.2019
- Scheduled and supported 30+ high-level meetings and board sessions, increasing CFO’s availability for strategic planning by 35%.
- Streamlined cross-departmental collaboration on 5+ ongoing projects, reducing project delays by 20%.
- Ensured compliance and zero errors in notarized document preparation and submission.
Executive Assistant to VP - Client Services Director
Ace/Saatchi & Saatchi Advertising
05.2000 - 03.2018
- Managed calendars, travel logistics, and confidential documentation for 4 senior executives, achieving a 95% satisfaction score in internal performance reviews.
- Coordinated 50+ domestic and international trips annually, reducing travel errors by 40% through thorough pre-checks.
- Ensured timely and compliant execution of 50+ brand campaigns per year, liaising directly with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).
- Functioned as regional liaison for P&G accounts across Asia, accelerating inter-office communication and issue resolution by 35%.
- Oversaw accurate reimbursement and liquidation of executive expenses, aligning with financial audit standards and deadlines 100% of the time.
- Acted as Regional Coordinator across Asia offices, increasing operational alignment and communication efficiency by 40%.
- Managed confidential reimbursements and liquidations totaling over ₱5M annually with zero audit findings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES
Manila10.1985
Skills
- Senior management scheduling
- Interdepartmental coordination
- Document organization
- Budget monitoring
- International and domestic travel management
- Sensitive data handling
- Invoice management
- Vendor coordination expertise
- Cross-functional communication skills
- Customer engagement
- Administrative support specialist
Certification
- SAGE VA TUTORING | AIRBNB HOSTING FOR VIRTUAL ASSISTANT
- FILIPINO VIRTUAL ASSISTANT ACADEMY | CERTIFICATECOURSE, VIRTUAL ASSISTANT
Timeline
Remote Accounts Receivable Bookkeeper
The StayHub Auckland
08.2021 - 04.2025
Administrative Assistant / Customer Service Specialist
Bonifacio Water Corporation
04.2019 - 04.2020
Executive Assistant to CFO (Reliever Position)
Fort Bonifacio Development Corporation
11.2018 - 04.2019
Executive Assistant to VP - Client Services Director
Ace/Saatchi & Saatchi Advertising
05.2000 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES
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