MARY DINA T. BRAY

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Professional Summary

Trustworthy Finance Manager with over 20 years in financial statement preparation and general ledger activity, effectively maintaining accurate accounting information for medium sized organizations;

Seasoned Accountant with a track record of dependability and a reputation for integrity, focused on honoring company ethics and preserving confidentiality;

Team-oriented Accountant adept at creating clear and comprehensive financial reports to present to senior management. Enjoys being part of a dynamic team;

Desires a challenging role outside of my past experiences.

Skills and Expertise

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Financial reporting specialist

Accounting operations professional

QuickBooks expert

Advanced bookkeeping skills

Account reconciliation specialist

Work History

Dillard’s – Associate (November 2010 – present)

Pacesetter Awardee (for 4 years) – for outstanding sales & customer service

Sonal Imports International – Bookkeeper/ Secretary (part-time)

Clerical function mainly on bookkeeping, payable and inventory management including payroll and sales tax payment & filing; Quickbooks user;

Philippine Experience (over 20 years)

Boie, Incorporated -Finance Manager, (2008 – 2009)

Pan Century Surfactants, Inc. - Commercial Manager, (2006 – 2007)

Bayview Technologies, Inc. - Financial Controller, (2004 – 2005)

DataOne Asia (Philippines) Inc. - Finance and Administration Manager, (2000 – 2003)

NEC Philippines, Inc. - Finance and Accounting Manager, (1998 – 2000)

Puyat Steel Corporation - Sr. Accounting Supervisor, General & Cost (1995 – 1998)

Clerical role mainly bookkeeping and general accounting function (1989 - 1995)

Responsible in the implementation of global policies, strategies and improvement programs within area of responsibility as directed by head office;

Prepares & analyzes monthly financial statements for corporate reporting;

Provides analytical insights and advises on strategic business operations;

Develops and implements effective financial control mechanisms according to organizational objectives;

Maintained integrity of general ledger, including the chart of accounts;

Collaborated with lawyers, tax experts, banks and audit personnel for issues to improve accounting operations procedures;

Filed tax returns and prepared governmental reports in compliance with strict standards;

Created periodic reports comparing budgeted costs to actual costs;

Closely monitors the import and export process to ensure commitments to buyers are met and ensure prompt collection as stipulated in letter of credits;

Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures;

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Accounting

National College of Business & Arts - 1987 Philippines

Accomplishments

Generated a 10% reduction in cost & expenses and optimized working capital thru effective management of resources;

Established operational and financial procedures that aided the management to sound business decision-making;

Enhanced Accounting System to align with regional reporting requirements;

Cleaned up books; implemented cost reduction measures to operate within allocated budget; Implemented effective collection process & payable administration;

Handled and resolved inventory discrepancy issue for a year and established correct inventory balance;

Effectively managed funds and resources through constant collaboration with sales and marketing team, purchasing team and import and export team;

Saved the company 4million from payment of duties and taxes due to secured exemption status;

Secured the required ruling on the application for relief from double taxation based on the Singapore and Philippines Tax Treaty, (special project);

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