CECILE C. DREU

**** * ********** ****., ***. ****

Las Vegas, Nevada 89117

213-***-****

acrfp3@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER SUMMARY

Fifteen years work experience of profound ability to prepare routine administrative and accounting paperwork. Possesses strong records maintenance skills and has the ability to analyze and solve problems. My widespread knowledge of the accounting cycle was attained through combined experience as an Accountant in Retail and Distribution, and bookkeeper in a government agency.

QUALIFICATION, SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Proficient in BAAN ERP Software and Financial Management Information System

Extensive knowledge of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable procedures and practices

Immense knowledge of Audit and Control procedures in Retail and Distribution

Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Applications – Advanced Excel (Vlookup, Pivot), Word, PowerPoint and Outlook

Proficient in use of 10-key by touch

Result-oriented

Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines

Excellent time management and organizational ability

Provides thorough and skillful administrative support to executives as well as peers

Able to grow positive relationships with both clients and colleagues at all organizational levels

Has strong moral values

WORK EXPERIENCE

September 2008 – Dec. 2014 General Accountant

Directly reports to Chief Accountant

Etoile Group (Burjuman Tower, Dubai, United Arab Emirates)

Industry: Retail and Distribution

- Etoile Group is part of the well-known and reputed Chalhoub Group of Companies recognized as one of the leading forces in the luxury business in the Middle East. The group specializes in the retail and distribution of renowned brands within the sectors of Beauty, Fashion and gifts. Representing a portfolio of over 280 luxury brands, a presence in 14 countries and the management of over 600 retail outlets. The Group partners with prestigious houses such as Chanel, Valentino, Ralph Lauren, and Tods, to name only a few.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Accounts Receivable and Sales Analysis

Record bank receipts and credit card settlements. Maintain books in accordance with the method and forms provided such as vouchers or slip, registers, general ledgers and others

File all Journal Entries and supporting documents

Ensure timely and accurate posting of transactions for effective management of company receivables and payables

Coordinate with the bank for the unsettled transactions, settlement discrepancies and customer disputes and refunds

Prepares billing requirements to customers, concessions and employees. Follow up, collection and allocation of payments

Reconciles book and bank statements including online credit card reconciliation

Analyzing current and past sales performance and prepare reports and projections based on this analysis as required by Commercial and Management team

Identifying trends in sales performance and providing recommendations for improvement

Assist with business reviews and annual audits

Records commission and other expenses in accordance with concession agreement

Maintains accounts receivable and vendor aging reports

Process, furnish, record, and clear customers’/suppliers’ Statement of Accounts

Process, furnish, record, and clear customers’/suppliers’ Debit and Credit Memos

Reviews, reconciles, and resolve accounting discrepancies and assist in month-end and year-end closing

Audit and Control

Audit and controls daily sales invoices to ensure personnel are complying with the company’s procedure. Reconciles daily sales against POS reports, manual sales report and validated bank deposit slip

Ensures that all credit card receivables are settled by the bank and with corresponding validated bank credit advices.

Investigate and solve inventory errors

Perform random stock-take of items in the store

Audit of Petty Cash Fund

Accounts Payable

Receives invoices for processing and reviews the accuracy of figures and completeness of supporting documents including approval from respective department heads

Post entries, allocate payment and reconcile each supplier’s subsidiary ledgers and supplier’s monthly statement of accounts for both foreign and local suppliers

Ensures that month end adjustments, such as accruals, prepayments and correction of errors, are accurately and completely prepared and or posted

Takes charge of billings to intercompany transactions, ensures that all invoices made are immediately billed to sister companies and takes charge of intercompany monthly reconciliation

Prepares travel allowance for brand and shop managers for buying/business trips. Ensure that all employee outstanding advances are timely and properly liquidated and reconcile all outstanding AP for all employees.

Prepares and process payment to local and foreign suppliers as well as inter-companies and employees’ travel allowances thru checks and wire transfers

Process payment and review propriety of transactions to be paid, check the completeness and validity of supporting documents in the payment requests for suppliers to ensure supplier-buyer good business relationship

Maintain fixed asset, prepaid and accrual schedules

Updates all checks issued and bank transfers on a weekly basis for finance cash position purposes

Release the signed checks to the respective payees

Corresponds with suppliers and respond to their queries

Oct. 2006 – July 2008 Bookkeeper III

Directly reports to Chief Accountant

Philippine Rice Research Institute (Maligaya, Munoz, Nueva Ecija, Philippines)

-PhilRice is a government corporate entity attached to the Department of Agriculture to help develop high-yielding and cost-reducing technologies so farmers can produce enough rice for all Filipinos. The Institute accomplishes this mission through research and development work in central experiment station and 6 branch stations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepare Journal Entry for transactions of Central Office such as receipts, disbursements, receivables and payable.

Monitor all PhilRice stations preparation of journals and their maintenance of index cards and subsidiary ledgers.

Prepare Journal Entry for Branch Stations’ book of accounts.

Process Disbursement Vouchers within two (2) days from the date of receipt as to supporting documents, computations and charging (travel and salary).

Prepare Certificate of Compensation Payment/Taxes Withheld (BIR Form No. 2306) for PhilRice staff.

Prepare Withholding Tax Certificate for all processed transactions for purchase of supplies, materials, equipment and services.

Assist in filing of all disbursement vouchers for submission to Commission on Audit.

Oct. 1999 to Oct. 2006 – Staff Accountant cum Admin Assistant

Directly reports to General Manager

South Rima Pacific Distributors, Inc. (Cabanatuan City, Philippines)

Industry: Retail and Distribution

-South Rima is the exclusive distributor of Monde Nissin, Columbia Int’l Food Products and Zest-O in Nueva Ecija and Bulacan.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Reconcile Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable of suppliers and customers

Prepare vouchers for all payments, process payments to supplier of goods on a timely basis

Encode daily sales in MNDS and prepare sales invoices for mass accounts

Research, verify and analyze returns, proof of delivery, shortages and allowances with Customer Service, Shipping and Salesmen

Process monthly expense report such as utility bills, business travel, vehicle maintenance and office supplies

Bank reconciliation

Perform inventory in warehouse and salesmen and reconcile any discrepancy

Verify proper documentation, credit standing, and other customer-related concerns before order release

Prepare and process payroll

Verify proper documentation, credit standing, and other customer-related concerns before order release

Checks incoming stocks and ensures first-in first-out inventory method

Review the inventory level and replenish stocks by issuing purchase orders to suppliers

Resolve customer complaints via phone, email or mail

Prepare VAT Sales and Purchases journal

EDUCATION

June 1995 – Apr. 1999 Bachelor of Science in Accountancy

Wesleyan University - Philippines (Cabanatuan City, Philippines)

RELEVANT TRAININGS & SEMINARS ATTENDED

Nov. 2014 Coaching and Mentoring by Dovetail FZ LLC

Nov. 2014 Intelligent Leadership by Dovetail FZ LLC

Sept. 2014 Time and Stress Management by Lynchpin Training

Aug. 2012 Microsoft Excel for Finance & Accounts Professionals by Executrain - Dubai, UAE

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