Maricel Arenas
San Nicolas, Batangas,Philippines
Summary
Finance and HR Administrator experienced in managing financial operations and enhancing team functions. Delivered accurate financial reporting and streamlined recruitment processes through expertise in payroll, AP/AR, and compliance. Aimed to optimise workflows and contribute to organisational growth within a collaborative team environment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance/HR Admin
Top Del Real Estate
San Nicolas, Philippines
09.2025 - Current
- Administered payroll functions, ensuring timely and accurate employee payments and record keeping.
- Managed daily bookkeeping functions with attention to accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking reconciliation and disbursements.
- Monitored accounts receivable and accounts payable, ensuring timely settlements and healthy cash positions.
- Tracked expenditures against budget targets and spending limits.
- Coordinated with vendors and suppliers, negotiating terms and managing payment schedules to optimise cash flow.
- Managed petty cash transactions and maintained detailed records of expenditures for accountability.
- Assisted with recruitment processes, including job postings and scheduling interviews for potential hires.
- Conducted initial screening of CVs, shortlisting candidates suitable for various roles within the organisation.
- Reviewed applications for job vacancies, evaluating qualifications, experience and previous successes.
- Managed employee relations, addressing grievances and conflicts to foster a positive work environment.
- Oversaw large team of clerical staff and set clear tasks and work objectives.
- Prepared contract drafts, purchase orders and business correspondence for team.
- Arranged meetings and appointments using calendar management system.
Content Moderator
Alorica
Lipa City, Philippines
12.2024 - 08.2025
- Reviewed user reports of potentially harmful or offensive content, taking appropriate action in a timely manner.
- Monitored online community interactions, identifying and removing content that violated platform policies.
- Utilised advanced software tools for the detection and removal of inappropriate or harmful content.
- Managed high volumes of content under tight deadlines, prioritising tasks based on severity and impact.
- Analysed content trends to predict potential areas of concern and proactively address them.
Sales Admin Assistant
Benby Enterprises Inc
Quezon City, Philippines
12.2012 - 09.2013
- Coordinated with team members to meet and exceed target results.
- Managed incoming calls and emails, ensuring timely responses or directing queries to relevant departments.
- Drafted various written communications, documents, and reports to support team objectives.
Finance Assistant / AR AP Clerk
NBS BOOK EXPRESS
Mandaluyong City, Philippines
04.2005 - 08.2007
- Managed daily bookkeeping functions, ensuring accuracy in accounts receivable, accounts payable, bank reconciliation and disbursements.
- Processed invoices and purchase orders, ensuring timely payments to suppliers and contractors to maintain strong vendor relationships.
- Prepared and processed financial documents, including invoices, bills, and accounts payable and receivable, to support financial operations.
- Reconciled bank statements to maintain accurate financial records and identify discrepancies promptly.
- Managed petty cash transactions and maintained detailed records of expenditures for accountability.
- Provided administrative support, including filing, photocopying, and handling sensitive financial information securely.
- Worked closely with Finance Manager to complete functions and make up short coverage.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Office Administration
Polytechnic University of the Philippines
Manila01-2005
Skills
- Payroll management
- Accounts payable
- Accounts receivable
- Bank reconciliation
- Financial recordkeeping
- Talent acquisition
- Employee relations
- Administrative support
- Time management
- Effective communication
Timeline
Finance/HR Admin
Top Del Real Estate
09.2025 - Current
Content Moderator
Alorica
12.2024 - 08.2025
Sales Admin Assistant
Benby Enterprises Inc
12.2012 - 09.2013
Finance Assistant / AR AP Clerk
NBS BOOK EXPRESS
04.2005 - 08.2007
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Office Administration
Polytechnic University of the Philippines