Merry Ann U. Acompanado
Imus
Summary
Dynamic finance professional with extensive experience, excelling in tax compliance and treasury management. Proven expertise in accounting software and strong attention to detail led to streamlined financial operations. Adept at multitasking and fostering team collaboration, consistently achieving timely and accurate financial reporting.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Virtual Assistant
Upwork
12.2024 - Current
Accounting Lead – Tax Compliance and Treasury
Loob Philippines, Inc.
Makati
12.2023 - 11.2024
- Tax Compliance
- Ensures timely filing and payment of all corporate tax returns and schedules
- Oversee the timely registration and renewal of business permits with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and Local Government Units (LGU)
- Ensure the prompt registration of Point of Sale (POS) permits to facilitate store openings
- Lead the process of cancelling and updating existing POS systems and managing the registration of new POS for migration
- Take the lead in addressing and submitting all required BIR returns and schedules in response to the BIR Letter of Authority
- Treasury
- Maintain Cash Position Reports and bank reconciliations
- Monitor and review all bank statements to ensure accuracy and reconciliation with the company's financial records
- Manage the tracking of deposits, withdrawals, transfers, and other banking activities, ensuring that all transactions are properly documented and aligned with the company's accounting practices
- Address discrepancies, ensure timely resolution of any issues, and coordinate with the bank as needed to maintain smooth financial operations
- Oversee the implementation and transition of accounting software, QuickBooks
- Lead the localization of Philippine Treasury operations
Senior Collection Analyst (Early Stage & Late Stage)
First Circle Growth Finance Corp.
Taguig
09.2020 - 04.2023
- Reviewing list of all leads assigned
- Contacting customers and informing them of their overdue or outstanding balance
- Advising customers on their payment options and suggesting methods of payments
- Negotiating suitable payment plans
- Monitoring of PTP (Promise-to-Pay)
- Updating of Collections Daily Tracker (Outstanding Balance & Aging)
- Updating and recording Daily Payments for Account under BP22, including small claims
- Maintaining customer payment records
- Preparation of Summary of Daily, Weekly and Monthly Collections Report
- Preparation of Daily Bounced Cheque Report
Finance & Admin. Officer
Data Front Solutions, Inc.
Pasig
03.2013 - 08.2020
- Checking and Verification of Company's Monthly/Quarterly BIR Returns
- Preparation of Quarterly and Annual BIR Income Tax Return and Financial Statement
- Checking and Verification of Submissions of all Annual requirements to BIR & SEC
- Checking and Verification of Company’s Annual Permits and Taxes
- Checking and Verification of APV's and CV's documents and entries
- Checking and Verification of Payroll and Government Statutory Contributions
- Checking and Verification of Reimbursement and Liquidation
- Checking and Verification of Sales Commissions and Incentives
- Cash Flow Reporting to the General Manager
- Assisting the General Manager in his daily meetings and schedules
- Represents the company in meetings in the absence of the General Manager
Credit Analyst
ERGO Contract Philippines Inc.
Makati
04.2010 - 03.2013
- Timely and Accurate preparation and analysis of Credit Accounts
- Updating of Reports such as: Accounts Receivables, Aging, Unbilled/Undelivered portion of Sales, Collection Chart, Total Sales, Total Collections (Weekly, Monthly & Yearly)
- Monitoring of Approved Sales per month
- Responsible for all CMG Financial reporting of Manual and LN
- In charge of day-to-day approval of Sales Order
- In charge of monthly intercompany Invoicing
- Assist ALL Finance Users for basic LN trouble shooting and their queries
- Successfully documented ERP Accounting process for company user manual
- “Super User” for finance for ERP implementation of INFOR LN
Treasury Assistant
Cathedral of Praise, Inc.
Manila
11.2008 - 03.2010
- In charge of preparation of Check and Check Voucher
- Responsible for releasing of Checks
- Handles company’s Petty Cash
- Responsible for weekly budget
- In charge of replenishment of Petty Cash and Benevolence Fund
On the Job Training
Land Bank of the Philippines
Quezon City
03.2007 - 05.2007
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Philippines Women’s University
Manila, Philippines04.2014
Bachelor of Science - Banking in Finance
Polytechnic University of The Philippines
Manila, Philippines12.2008
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
Filamer Christian College
Capiz, Philippines03.2005
Skills
- Expertise in Microsoft Office Applications
- Experienced with QuickBooks Software
- Experienced with SAP Systems
- Experienced with LN Infor-Baan System
- Tax compliance
- Accounting software
- Payment processing
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Travel planning
- Team collaboration
- Travel arrangements
- Multitasking and organization
- Adaptable Mindset
- Self-Enhancement Strategies
References
- Khrystelle Sy-Alvarado, General Manager, JHSA Corporation, +63 917 621 4264
- Jerome Baliwag, Assistant Manager, Late-Stage Collection Team, First Circle Growth Finance Corp., +63 995 282 3387
Seminars Trainings Certificates
- Certificate of Recognition – Trainer, ERP LN Brown Bag Training, Ergo Contracts Philippines Inc., 04/24/12 - 05/17/12
- Stress Management, Ergo Contracts Philippines Inc., 02/03/12
- Certificate of Recognition, ERP LN User’s Training, Ergo Contracts Philippines Inc., 10/07/11
- Certificate of Recognition, ERP Financials Module Training, Clerysys Philippines Inc., 10/07/11
Personal Information
- Age: 37
- Place of Birth: Sapian
- Place of Birth: Capiz
- Height: 4'11
- Weight: 128 lbs
- Date of Birth: 06/30/87
- Marital Status: Married
- Religion: Christian-Pentecostal
Timeline
Virtual Assistant
Upwork
12.2024 - Current
Accounting Lead – Tax Compliance and Treasury
Loob Philippines, Inc.
12.2023 - 11.2024
Senior Collection Analyst (Early Stage & Late Stage)
First Circle Growth Finance Corp.
09.2020 - 04.2023
Finance & Admin. Officer
Data Front Solutions, Inc.
03.2013 - 08.2020
Credit Analyst
ERGO Contract Philippines Inc.
04.2010 - 03.2013
Treasury Assistant
Cathedral of Praise, Inc.
11.2008 - 03.2010
On the Job Training
Land Bank of the Philippines
03.2007 - 05.2007
MBA - Business Administration
Philippines Women’s University
Bachelor of Science - Banking in Finance
Polytechnic University of The Philippines
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
Filamer Christian College
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