MARICEL JOHNSON, MBA

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CAREER SUMMARY

Accounting Professional. An accomplished finance executive with a successful track record overseeing financial operations for a microfinance institution. Proficient in managing and developing financial reports and controls using staffing and technology efficiencies. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

KPS Small Enterprise and Economic Development, Inc. 2013-Feb. 2018 General Santos City, Philippines

Finance Manager

Selected to lead in the financial planning and financial projections of the micro-finance service institution as well as in their implementation, monitoring and evaluation.

Prepared Annual Plan and Budget, 5 Year Financial Projections.

Prepared Funding Gap and Ratio Analysis.

Facilitated financial audits and some of Treasury functions.

Worked closely with other departments to discuss business performance and trends

(Actual versus Budgeted).

Supervised, trained and assisted in appraising finance personnel.

Prepared, submitted documentary requirements, legal contracts and financial covenants for fund access to local and international funders.

Team member of conversion project to replaced Excel accounting and bookkeeping system to customized microfinance software. The software produced real time reports which helped the management in sound decision making.

Helped developed and revised (Manual of Operations) accounting policies and procedures in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

Educated clients on the value of savings, cut unnecessary expenses and generate more profit through Financial Literacy Program of the institution.

Experienced exposure to other microfinance institutions and learned best practices in credit accounting.

Represented the institution in various microfinance forums, conferences and established connections to other microfinance practitioners.

KPS Small Enterprise and Economic Development, Inc. 2010-2012 General Santos City, Philippines

Finance Officer

Managed daily financial accounting, recording and financial operations of the institution.

Generated weekly bank deposits, verified balanced receipts and reconciled banking transaction for monthly management reporting.

Ensured timely payments of current, other trade and long-term payables to vendors and funders.

Checked and verified monthly, quarterly and yearly financial statements, the Balance Sheet, Income Statement and Cash Flow for internal and external use.

Checked and approved Payroll.

Prepared Annual Income Tax Returns.

KPS Small Enterprise and Economic Development, Inc. 2006-2009 General Santos City, Philippines

Bookkeeper

Performed general ledger accounting duties for a microfinance institution in Main Office and Branch Offices serving clients in marginal sectors and other small business.

Generated Financial Statements for financial reporting on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.

Posted financial transactions on Cash Receipts Book, Disbursements Books and General Journal.

Completed account adjustments and month or year-end closing entries.

Reconciled and balanced all financial accounts on General Ledger and Subsidiary Ledgers.

Performed monthly bank reconciliation.

Administered Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.

Completed Internal and External Audit Requirements. EDUCATION SYSTEMS/SKILLS

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, 2005 Financial System: Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Colleges QuickBooks Online Plus General Santos City 9500 Philippines T3X MF Solutions Language: English, Filipino

Master in Business Administration, 2017

Notre Dame of Dadiangas University

General Santos City 9500 Philippines

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