MELANIE DIAZ

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Summary

A Certified Public Accountant, with almost twelve years of financial accounting experience

from two top companies, who consistently demonstrates the highest level of performance and

accelerated rate of development.

Highlights

CPA certification Account reconciliations and

Completion of Forensic accounting investigation of irregularities

program Preparation and analysis of financial

Internal Audit statements

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Highly effective in leading and

PowerPoint motivating teams to produce positive

results while meeting deadlines

Strong communication, interpersonal

and presentation skills

Accomplishments

Consistently exceeds expectations when it comes to leading the Benefits team during the

annual external audit saving the company audit costs and time

Reduced audit costs by cutting down the time spent by the auditors during the annual

audit

Established internal control procedures within the team minimizing audit findings

Facilitated training for the non accountants in order for them to be more adept to the

audit process

Represented the finance group in acquiring training and successful migration of the

insurance system

Experience

Senior Global Benefits Accountant Jan 2007 to Current

Baker & McKenzie Global Services Manila/Chicago

Managed accounting operations, accounting close, account reporting and reconciliations

for the Benefits team

Executed benefits accounts reporting enhancements and reconciliation procedures

Investigated and resolved discrepancies on the monthly bills and prepared the

necessary adjustments

Collaborated extensively with auditors during preliminary and year end audit processes

by preparing all the required financial reports and documentations

Communicated financial results of benefit activities to Benefits Management

Monitor and recommend improvements for all benefit financial processes, such as

vendor payments, format and distribution of financial information to offices, plan

audit, etc.

Financial Accountant Sep 2004 to Dec 2006

HSBC Insurance Brokers Phils Inc HSBC Ltd

Ensured the timely and accurate processing, recording and reconciliation of Insurance

transactions

Monitored and reconciled premium payments and cash accounts

Ensured timely collection of tax certificates from insurance providers

Provided the monthly production report P&L Summary, Balance Sheet, Expenditure

Analysis

Prepared regulatory reports as required by Insurance Commission and Central Bank of

the Philippines

Assisted in the preparation of audited financial statements and ensured implementation

and compliance with internal/external audit recommendations.

Acted as a point person during the internal/external audits

Reconciliation and Snags Clerk

Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd Sep 2001 to Aug 2004

Performed accurate and expeditious reconciliation of accounts with branches, group

offices and foreign and local correspondent banks thereby preventing and/or detecting

frauds or other loss to the Bank and to ensure early resolution of unreconciled items by

coordinating with concerned parties

Reconciled entries in all major USD nostro accounts of HSBC MNL and HBPH and other

accounts as may be required

Pursued and monitored departments to ensure that unreconciled/unresponded items

are legitimate

Assisted other departments by advising of potential reconciling items

Investigated unreconciled items by examining supporting documents and coordinating

with staff of concerned department

Education

BS, Accountancy March2000

University of Santo Tomas Philippines

High School Diploma March1996

Tomas Del Rosario College Philippines

Additional Information

Amateur travel photographer

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Avid runner

Underwater Hockey Player

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