MARIA THERESA AGAPITO
CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER/ACCOUNTANT
Meycauayan City,BUL
Summary
Dedicated Accounting and Finance professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
A committed and passionate leader who possesses an exemplary character with over 20 years of extensive experience in:
- Financial accounting and reporting
- Corporate Finance
- Financial analysis and reconciliation of accounts
- Bookkeeping
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Credit and Collection
- Managing profitability, and Measuring performance
- Business Process and Systems Review, Design and Development
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Bookkeeping Service Contractor
IWA Wine Accessories
05.2022 - Current
- Provides accounting and bookkeeping services for company based in California
- Resolves problems, improves operations and provides exceptional service
Proprietor, Sales Agent
05.2011 - Current
- Provided superior service to customers by quickly and courteously responding to requests, inquiries, suggestions and concerns.
- Entered income and expense details into business databases to track purchases and address variances.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Chief Finance Officer/Treasurer
Portland Asia Inc
04.2005 - 05.2011
- Oversaw deployment of strategic business plans to accomplish accounting, compliance and revenue targets.
- Completed in-depth analyses of risks to control company profile, enhance systems and track legal concerns.
- Assessed company resources to keep business funded and nurture relationships with investors, lenders and key partners.
- Prepared accurate financial statements at end of month, quarter, and year to summarize financial health and performance of business.
- Directed budget development, budgetary controls and recordkeeping to make informed financial decisions.
- Devised systems to monitor, evaluate and track operational achievements.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable to track income and expenditures, drive statutory compliance and provide quantitative financial information.
- Managed and led direct reports to handle controllership, treasury and corporate finance functions.
- Tracked cash flow and financial planning to analyze company's financial strengths and weaknesses and propose strategic directions.
Consultant/Internal Auditor
Aalborg White Philippines, Inc
04.2004 - 04.2005
- Improved performance, hiring practices and management systems to facilitate success of client's organization.
- Analyzed problematic areas to provide recommendations and solutions.
- Managed multiple deadlines across several businesses to meet dynamic needs of multiple clients.
- Implemented practices and procedures to reduce expenditures and increase savings.
- Collected, arranged and input information into database system.
Chief Finance Officer/Treasurer
Aalborg White Philippines, Inc
12.2001 - 04.2004
- Devised systems to monitor, evaluate and track operational achievements.
- Prepared accurate financial statements and and management reports at month, quarterly and year-end close to summarize financial health and performance of business.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable to track income and expenditures, drive statutory compliance and provide quantitative financial information.
- Improved cash flow, retired debt and built cash reserves to control costs and enhance benefits.
- Delivered forward-thinking and bold insights to enhance business assets and report financial metrics.
Accountant
NEC Mobile Communications Ltd
09.1997 - 04.2001
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents and closed books.
- Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Prepared and filed tax forms to meet needs of customers.
- Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
- Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.
- Supported monthly reporting analysis to achieve validation of internal reports and to reconcile production operations and general ledger.
Credit & Collection Staff
Metro Asia Resources Corp
12.1996 - 08.1997
- Reviewed customer files on regular basis to make sure receivables were in sound condition.
- Minimized accounts receivable collections and reconciled customer billings and statements.
- Worked in tandem with sales team and customers to negotiate payments and verify account reconciliations.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Accounting Clerk
BENSAN Industries Inc
07.1995 - 11.1996
- Completed weekly and biweekly payroll for company personnel.
- Managed accounts payable and receivables and payroll.
- Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
- Communicated with suppliers to reconcile invoice payments.
Accounting Staff
Grace Marine & Shipping Corp, SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
07.1994 - 04.1995
- Reviewed figures, postings and documents for correct entry, completeness and accuracy.
- Prepared itemized statements, bills or invoices and recorded amounts due for items purchased or services rendered.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
University of The East
Caloocan City 06.1989 - 05.1993
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Management
University of The East
Caloocan City 06.1993 - 03.1994
Skills
Deep knowledge of ERP modules - Oracle NETSUITE, Microsoft Dynamics AX (formerly AXAPTA)undefined
Accomplishments
· Succeeded in defending the company from the Bureau of Internal Revenues’ tax assessment of 12 million pesos to zero tax assessment
· Initiated and won a case against the Bureau of Customs in removing the 3% excise tax imposed on importations of white cement, resulting in annual savings of millions of pesos
· Increased operational efficiency by fixing the inventory management issues, constantly reviewing strategies and resources, setting up priorities, improving processes, coaching and mentoring employees, and delegating works to employees matching their skills
· Identified, defined, designed, and evaluated the effectiveness of the internal control of a company that safeguards its assets against theft, fraud and error
· Effectively managed the cash flow and improved the bottom figure on a company’s income statement by employing a “pre-order, pay first policy” sales order system, thereby eliminating storage, warehousing, freight costs, and inventory loss
· Improved liquidity by optimizing the order to cash cycle (OTC), reducing credit terms from 90 to 60 days, and negotiating longer payment terms with vendors
. Assisted in the configuration and customization of the Axapta ERP System, conducted ERP training for end-users on the adoption and use of the technology, and successfully led the finance, accounting, administration and sales department in the migration and full
Training
· Oracle NETSUITE, Conducted by the Trainor in USA, May 2022
· Hyperion Financial Package Training, Ipoh, Malaysia, March 2002
· Axapta ERP System Training, Ipoh, Malaysia, February 2002
Timeline
Bookkeeping Service Contractor
IWA Wine Accessories
05.2022 - Current
Proprietor, Sales Agent
05.2011 - Current
Chief Finance Officer/Treasurer
Portland Asia Inc
04.2005 - 05.2011
Consultant/Internal Auditor
Aalborg White Philippines, Inc
04.2004 - 04.2005
Chief Finance Officer/Treasurer
Aalborg White Philippines, Inc
12.2001 - 04.2004
Accountant
NEC Mobile Communications Ltd
09.1997 - 04.2001
Credit & Collection Staff
Metro Asia Resources Corp
12.1996 - 08.1997
Accounting Clerk
BENSAN Industries Inc
07.1995 - 11.1996
Accounting Staff
Grace Marine & Shipping Corp, SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
07.1994 - 04.1995
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Management
University of The East
06.1993 - 03.1994
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
University of The East
06.1989 - 05.1993
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