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CYNTHIA ARTIFICIO
Phone 971-***-**** Email: ***********@*****.***
FINANCIAL ANALYST/ACCOUNTANT
Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Planning, Accounting, Financial Modelling, Bookkeeping, Payroll
SUMMARY:
• Financial planning analysis i.e. collecting data, monitoring and creating financial models for decision support
• Annual and quarterly forecasting
• Operational and administrative support to Financial Managers
• Data analyses and financial technical writing
• Budget preparation, implementation and monitoring
• Variance analysis
• Journal Entry, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
• Maintain subsidiary ledgers
• Financial Statements, Balance Sheets, Income Statements and other financial reports
• Tools: MS Office, Quick Books, SAP Accounting System SKILL SUMMARY:
Financial Analysis
Paraplanning
Bookkeeping
Accounting
Budgeting
Corporate Planning
Project Monitoring and Evaluation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
QUALITY PARAPLANNING PTY LTD (AUSTRALIA) May 2013 – Feb 2018 Paraplanner
Analyzes data, prepares financial models/projections and writes compliant Statement of Advice based on licensee standards.
Reviews completeness of data provided to complete the plan with relevant information from the Financial Adviser and the Clients.
Performs work with of help of software (XPLAN), develop complex models and conduct product research using SOA Wizard, Risk Research, Wealth Solver and Xtools+
Identifies and troubleshoots issues and devices solutions.
Communicates efficiently with Staff and Clients for immediate resolution of issues and excellent customer service.
Responds quickly to requests without delays that contributed to the quality of work and increase in productivity.
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Reviewed and consolidated budget proposals of various PICC departments and offices based on targets and budget utilization of the departments and offices.
Assisted in the preparation financial reports (i.e. preparation of journal voucher entries, trial balance, bank reconciliation statements and other relevant reports required) for submission to PICC Board of Directors using SAP and QuickBooks accounting systems.
Prepared statement of accounts and monitored PICC clients and tenants Accounts Receivable. GERMAN INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION (GIZ, PHILIPPINES) Aug 2010 - March 2011 Senior Administrative Assistant
Monitored fund releases and liquidation of all financing agreements, local subsidy agreements and contracts entered into by the GIZ with partner institutions and consultants.
Conducted internal audit on the fund utilization of partners (Local Government Units and People’s Organizations) and beneficiaries of the program’s grants in accordance with the German government’s rules and procedures.
Prepared reports, correspondence, memos, forms, agendas and minutes of meetings in conformity to established formats.
Scheduled and facilitated meetings, conferences, committees as required. CITY GOVERNMENT OF MAKATI (PHILIPPINES) URBAN DEV DEPT July 2003 - Aug 2010 Planning Officer II and Planning Officer I
Monitored and evaluated finance and health related programs of the various offices of the City Government of Makati.
Prepared quarterly/annual reports and highlights on accomplishment reports and statistical data and financial reports.
Prepared yearly studies used as tool in the planning, reviewed and evaluated financial status and revenue generation capability of the City Government of Makati.
Participated and assisted in the planning and review of different programs and projects of the City Government of Makati.
WORLD BANK – DEPT. OF FINANCE Nov 2002 – June 2003 COMMUNITY – BASED RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PROJECT
Financial Analyst
Monitored fund releases to the different Local Government Units (LGUs) funded under loan agreement between the World Bank and the Philippine Government on environment related projects.
Conducted on the spot audit of books of accounts of the LGUs and its maintenance of subsidiary ledgers.
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Recommended fund releases for approval of the Finance Management Specialist and Project Director to LGUs based on the review conducted: Loan (World Bank Fund); and Grant (Philippine Govt. Counterpart).
Participated and assisted World Bank representatives in the audit of the LGUs Fund (Loan, Grant and LGU Equity).
PHIL COUNCIL FOR INDUSTRY & ENERGY RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT July 1984 – Aug 1996 Cashier III –1989 to 1996
Cashier II - 1988 to 1989
Senior Clerk - 1986 to1987
Emergency Employee & Science Research Assistant II - 1994 to 1986
Prepared monthly report of collections, disbursements, allocation and utilization of general fund, report of checks issued and cancelled for both general fund and trust fund.
Disbursed salaries, wages and payroll checks.
Assisted the accounting section in the preparation of monthly remittances to several government agencies.
Assisted the accounting section in the preparation of monthly financial reports.
Prepared correspondences and minutes of meetings.
Organized and planned the Deputy Executive Director’s schedule.
Participated as secretariat to the different seminar workshop conducted by Council.
Document Control of communication documents.
Encoded reports, letters and studies conducted by the Division Chief and technical staff of the division.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
MS Office Word, Excel, Power Point
Quick Books
Xplan
SOA Wizard (NAF)
Risk Research
Wealth Solver
Xtools+
SAP Accounting Software
QUALIFICATIONS, TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS
Kaplan Professional Education – Australia
Diploma of Financial Planning (DFP) with Superannuation, Securities, Margin Lending and Managed Investments, 8/2013
RG 146 Compliant (Australia Regulation Guide)
EDUCATION
Masters in Business Administration, Rizal Technological University, Philippines Bachelor of Science in Commerce (Accounting Major), University of the Cordilleras, Philippines