Victor G. Pastrana

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San Jose, CA 95148

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Summary:

 Proficient in managing accounts receivable and payable, national and local taxes, statutory and management financial reporting in a timeline and goal oriented setting.

 Demonstrated ability to recognize and employ process improvements thru automation enhancing accuracy, efficiency and productivity. Designed and implemented relational database applications for premium statement processing, commission and tax calculations, account reconciliation, and various statutory and management reportorial requirements.

 Outstanding computer skills; very proficient in Excel, Access and Word. Experienced in the use of proprietary financial accounting system.

Experience:

Sony, Electronics, Inc. San Jose, CA

Financial Analyst August to December 2008

 Prepared monthly SOX compliance account schedules and reconciliations.

 Calculated and billed affiliates for monthly commission revenues for offshore sales.

 Calculated and settled monthly commission expenses due to affiliates.

 Conducted quarterly assets inventory.

 Assisted in monthly closing processes.

 Reallocated monthly import and other related charges to appropriate cost centers.

 Keyed-in, downloaded, and uploaded data in Oracle 11i.

RC Consulting Engineers, Inc. San Jose, CA

Accountant March 2008 to August 2008

 Keyed-in classified financial data into QuickBooks and prepare monthly trial balance and financial reports.

 Reconciled discrepancies found in General Ledger.

 Received, recorded, and banked cash and checks.

 Calculated, prepared, and issued invoices, and account statements to clients.

 Calculated, and prepared disbursement vouchers and checks for utilities, and other payments.

 Maintained, and reconciled vendor's subsidiary ledger account.

 Maintained, and reconciled client's subsidiary ledger account.

 Reconciled records of bank transactions.

 Coordinated, and reconciled with clients and vendors regarding billing discrepancies.

Ace Insurance (formerly CIGNA) Makati City, Metro Manila Philippines

Tax & Collection Officer January 2004 to July 2007

 Responsible for the overall management of premiums receivable and premiums collection and the attainment of related collection and receivable turnover goals.

 Implemented processes and procedures concerning collection, claim settlement, commission settlement, account reconciliation, subsidiary ledger administration and reinsurance management and settlement.

 Coordinated with reinsurance companies, brokers, agents and credit card companies on matters concerning billing, payment, reporting, and reconciliation processes.

 Ensured that the premiums receivable and reinsurance subsidiary accounts are reconciled and tallies with the general ledger accounts.

 Ensured that accurate and timely statements of accounts were sent out and followed up with clients and intermediaries.

 Ensured that payments were accurately and efficiently allocated to accounts settled and any discrepancy noted and reconciled.

 Ensured that commissions due to intermediaries were accurately and promptly settled.

 Provided detailed listing of outstanding balances, and account reconciliation to management and intermediaries.

 Coordinated with underwriters and managers any related concerns that needed interdepartmental cooperation.

 Reported and elevated to management delinquent or problem account needing legal assistance for resolution.

 Ensured the accuracy of tax calculations and the filing of tax return on time.

 Participated in budget preparation pertaining to premiums receivable, commission and reinsurance costs and tax liability projections.

 Collaborated extensively with internal and external auditors and government examiners, providing in-depth assistance with periodic corporate audits examinations.

 Approved journal entries prior and check settlement vouchers prior to settlement.

 Trained and supervised staff members in areas of procedures, client relations and systems operations.

CIGNA (acquired) Makati City, Metro Manila Philippines

Accountant June 1993 to December 2003

 Established, proposed and streamlined new business protocol for involving areas of payment transactions, subsidiary ledger management, tax calculation and commission settlement.

 Handled all activities in accounts payable and receivable and ensured timely payments of vendor invoices.

 Updated broker's and agent's subsidiary ledger accounts by proper allocation of premium settlements and commission payments and reconciliation of any discrepancy.

 Prepared reconciliation and analysis of general ledger accounts.

 Prepared month and year-end adjusting and closing entries.

 Calculated and settled taxes.

 Prepared working papers for tax and statutory report requirements.

 Prepared working papers for internal and external audit requirements.

 Handled the company's purchase requirements and processed purchase orders.

 Tasked with the full-cycle accounts payable function.

 Premium collection.

AMA Group of Companies Quezon City, Metro Manila Philippines

Internal Auditor April 1992 to May 1993

 Conducted audits for management to assess effectiveness of controls, accuracy of financial records and efficiency of operations.

 Conducted internal audits of the accounting and administrative procedures and guidelines of the company.

 Confirmed the accuracy of bank reconciliation and the proper treatment of reconciling items.

 Performed regular verification and testing of general ledger accounts.

 Reviewed records pertaining to material assets which included periodic inventory of the company's assets.

 Ensured that all company purchases are substantiated by purchase orders and valid price quotes from vendors.

 Verified the progress or work in process billing of sub-contractors versus actual project completion prior to settlement.

Institute for Studies in Asian Church & Culture Quezon City, Metro Manila Philippines

Accounting Clerk December 1990 to April 1991

 Prepared journal entries.

 Prepared general ledger and accounts reconciliation.

Education:

Philippine School of Business Administration Quezon City, Metro Manila Philippines

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Major in Accounting October 1991

References: Available upon request

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