Tara Leah Y. Cuyco
Parańaque
Summary
Proven leader in financial and operational efficiency at the Directorate for Comptrollership-PNP, enhancing process improvements and fostering strong audit relationships. Excelled in teamwork, adaptability, and spearheaded cost-saving initiatives, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving and organizational skills. Achieved significant enhancements in fiscal operations and staff collaboration.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Budget and Fiscal Officer
Integrity Monitoring and Enforcement Group-PNP
01.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements in areas such as procurement and contract administration.
- Spearheaded development of user-friendly financial reports, fostering better understanding among non-finance staff members.
- Ensured timely financial reporting, adhering to strict deadlines and regulatory requirements.
- Reduced operational expenses with thorough analysis and identification of cost-saving opportunities.
- Established strong working relationships with external auditors, ensuring smooth audit processes and timely resolution of any identified issues.
- Developed, implemented and maintained internal standards, processes and routines based on group requirements.
- Championed transparency in financial reporting by implementing rigorous controls and documentation standards.
- Oversaw the annual budget planning process, aligning financial resources with organizational objectives.
- Optimized fiscal operations for increased efficiency through regular auditing and monitoring of budgets.
- Performed routine data entry or document management.
- Stayed up-to-date on budget policies and issuances.
- Attends procurement process.
Assistant Chief, Budget Division
Directorate for Comptrollership-PNP
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Established performance metrics that allowed for continuous improvement within the Division, driving increased efficiency.
- Served as a key liaison between senior leadership and frontline staff, facilitating open communication channels throughout the organization.
- Disciplined personnel and initiate disciplinary measures as defined by SOPs.
- Prioritized high-risk situations through rapid assessment skills leading to efficient deployment of resources.
- Successfully led change management initiatives, effectively managing resistance and ensuring smooth transitions in operations.
- Assist the Chief of the Budget Division in preparing the PNP Budget Proposal and addressing other budget-related matters.
- Attend meetings and conferences on behalf of the Chief of Budget when they are absent.
- Supervise the work performance of junior officers and other subordinates within the Budget Division.
- Engage in activities related to the preparation and consolidation of the budget proposal.
- Participate in budget and hearing committee sessions.
Chief, Retirement Pension and Benefit Section
Directorate for Comptrollership-PNP
03.2019 - 01.2021
- Establishes standards and procedures on retirement benefits of PNP/INP pensioners ;
- Assigns, evaluates and monitors staff actions and performances;
- Coordinates with DBM and other offices concerning retirement benefits of PNP/INP pensioners;
- Controls and monitors the system to prevent irregularities in funding retirement benefits;
- Monitors the proper utilization of pension and retirement benefits chargeability obligation of retirees and/or beneficiaries;
- Prepares fiscal directives, correspondences, conference reports, letters to pensioners/retirees, and other reports related to retirement and pension;
- Checks and countersigns vouchers and its supporting documents, fund requests, letters to DBM and chargeability of DVs; and
- Attends conferences related to retirement benefits
Action PCO, Capital Outlays Section
Directorate for Comptrollership-PNP
11.2017 - 03.2019
- Implements instruction of C, BD pertaining to Capital Outlays (CO);
- Prepares communication/memoranda pertaining to CO matters as directed by C, BD;
- Supervises the encoding of filled-out forms for online submission to DBM;
- Attends conferences and meetings related to CO;
- Assists C, BD during Budget Hearing and deliberations pertaining to CO; and
- Liaise with the Directorate for Logistics pertaining to CO.
Administrative Officer-ORD
Police Regional Office BAR-PNP
01.2017 - 10.2017
- Update the Regional Director, ADC and Security Officer regarding the schedule of activities, engagement, appointments, meetings, courtesy call and visit;
- Maintained accurate records, ensuring timely processing of reports;
- Managed files and records and adhered to safety procedures to prevent breaches and data misuse;
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database;
- Enhanced overall office productivity through effective staff management and coordination of daily tasks;
- Supervise in coordinating schedules, arranging meetings, engagement, appointments, courtesy call and visit;
- Supervise the personnel in their individual tasking particularly in the matters pertaining to filing, dispatch, and security of documents;
- Attend various meetings, seminars, and conference;
- Review all incoming documents, checks, DVs, letters and case folders and prepare them for the approval , notation and/or signature of the RD;
- Review and examine all outgoing documents, checks, DVs, letters, Hand Written Instructions of the RD and forward them to the Chief Clerk for proper disposition.
- Ensuring the confidentiality and security of the memo/files to other department and units.
Education
Master of Arts - Public Administration
Emilio Aguinaldo College
Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Public Safety
Philippine National Police Academy
Camp BGen Castaneda, Silang Cavite03.2008
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering (3rd Year)
Cor Jesu College
Digos, Province Of Davao Del Sur, Philippines2004
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Active Listening
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Decision-Making
- Relationship Building
- Money Handling
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
Budget and Fiscal Officer
Integrity Monitoring and Enforcement Group-PNP
01.2024 - Current
Assistant Chief, Budget Division
Directorate for Comptrollership-PNP
01.2021 - 05.2023
Chief, Retirement Pension and Benefit Section
Directorate for Comptrollership-PNP
03.2019 - 01.2021
Action PCO, Capital Outlays Section
Directorate for Comptrollership-PNP
11.2017 - 03.2019
Administrative Officer-ORD
Police Regional Office BAR-PNP
01.2017 - 10.2017
Master of Arts - Public Administration
Emilio Aguinaldo College
Bachelor of Science - Public Safety
Philippine National Police Academy
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering (3rd Year)
Cor Jesu College
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