MARY LORD C. DURAN
Cost Accountant
Budbud, Bunawan
Summary
Cost accounting professional with strong track record in financial analysis, budgeting, and cost control. Expertise in variance analysis, cost allocation, and financial reporting. Known for strong team collaboration, reliability, and adaptability to changing needs. Skilled in using financial software and ERP systems to drive efficiency and accuracy.
Overview
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8
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years of professional experience
Work History
Cost Accountant
Steelasia Manufacturing Co.
02.2025 - Current
- Compiled and reviewed daily, weekly, and monthly production reports from operations (Rolling Mill) to support data-driven decision-making.
- Analyzed manufacturing variances to identify cost drivers and support corrective actions.
- Prepared journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end cost close activities with accuracy.
- Updated standard costs, bills of materials, and inventory valuation records to ensure accuracy and reliability for financial analysis.
- Collaborated with operations and finance teams to identify and resolve inventory and production discrepancies, enhancing operational accuracy.
- Supported budget development by validating cost assumptions and expense classifications.
Accounting Associate - Accounts Payable
Steelasia Manufacturing Co.
11.2021 - 02.2025
- Managed accounts payable processing, verifying invoices, coding expenses, and routed approvals.
- Coordinated vendor statement reviews, investigating discrepancies and correcting billing errors.
- Reconciled general ledger accounts, resolving variances and ensuring accurate month-end close records.
- Compiled data, documents, and reports for daily, weekly, monthly, and annual consolidation, coordinating with Head Office to ensure timely payment of all plant payables.
- Assisted Accounting Officer in supervising annual and cyclical physical inventories of plant and managing petty cash fund.
Admin Associate
Steelasia Manufacturing Co.
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Provided comprehensive administrative support to enhance office operations.
- Conducted semi-annual audits across manufacturing departments to ensure compliance and operational integrity.
- Coordinated daily production support tasks to maintain smooth workflow across manufacturing operations.
- Monitored inventory records and updated material status for timely replenishment and issue resolution.
- Prepared documentation for quality checks, process logs, and operational reporting requirements.
Accounting Assistant - Accounts Receivables
Holy Cross of Davao College
05.2018 - 12.2020
- Prepared periodic summaries of receivables, analyzed aging reports, and recommended actions on outstanding debts.
- Monitored and recorded payments for tuition, school fees, and receivables from government and private scholarship funds.
- Reconciled bank statements and ledger balances to resolve discrepancies promptly.
- Processed vouchers, disbursements, and supporting documents for accurate accounting records.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration Major in Financial Management
Holy Cross of Davao College
Davao City03-2018
Skills
Cost analysis
Variance analysis
Budgeting
Accounts receivable
Microsoft Excel proficiency
Report preparation
Cost accounting
Technical proficiency
Communication skills
Data integrity
Initiative
Cross-functional collaboration
Interests
Reading Books, Writing, Great interest in films
Timeline
Cost Accountant
Steelasia Manufacturing Co.
02.2025 - Current
Accounting Associate - Accounts Payable
Steelasia Manufacturing Co.
11.2021 - 02.2025
Admin Associate
Steelasia Manufacturing Co.
01.2021 - 11.2021
Accounting Assistant - Accounts Receivables
Holy Cross of Davao College
05.2018 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration Major in Financial Management
Holy Cross of Davao College
Courses
- Root Cause Analysis Training Course — May 2022
- Internal Auditing Training and Refresher Course — Jul 2021
- Solid Waste Management Lecture — May 2021
- Green Me (My Enterprise) in the New Normal — Apr 2021
- Planning and Quality Mgt. Orientation-Documentation Seminar Workshop Internal Auditors Training Course — Jun 2022
- ISO 19011:2018 Guidelines for Auditing Management System based on ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 — Mar 2023
- FY2024 SGV Davao Tax BaSe Series - Value Added Tax — Jul 2023
- ISO 9001:2015 Documented Information Course
- IRR of the Ease of Paying Taxes (EoPT) Act Seminar — Jun 2024
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: October 1, 1997
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Filipino