Catherine P. Santos
****.**********@*****.***
+63-927-***-**** ; +63-933-***-****
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
~10 years experience in financial statements’ preparation and analysis
~10 years experience in payroll preparations and 3 years in handling receivables
Adept at budgeting, receivable/cash flow management, bank coordination regarding accounts’ transactions, clients’ evaluation of accounts, supplier and government negotiation
Overall Job Purposes
Computes, classify and record numerical data to keep financial records complete.
Perform any combination of routine calculating, posting and verifying duties to obtain primary financial data for use in maintaining accounting records.
May also check the accuracy of figures, calculations and postings pertaining to business transactions recorded by other workers.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Feb 10, 2014 ACCUSERVE BUSINESS SYSTEMS, INC.
To Pasig, Philippines
Current
The company is a full-service web development and design company. It provides services
for small to medium scale businesses in Australia to help them better serve the needs of
the customers
Accounting Head
Responsible for preparing, analyzing monthly, annual Financial Statements
Management and supervision of A/P, A/R, General Ledger, Fixed Assets
Prepares Weekly Cash forecast/Budget
Maintains Intercompany transactions records
In charge for payroll computations, employees benefits
Coordinates with external auditor – bank and annual audit
Set up/Implements accounting system of the company using MYOB accounting software
Reports directly to CEO
NOBLE ROAD WINES
South Adeleaide, Australia
Virtual Accountant
Management and supervision of A/P, A/R, General Ledger, Fixed Assets
Preparation and analysis of Bank/Credit Card Reconciliation
Maintains books of accounts using MYOB
ACCUSERVE PTY LTD
South Adeleaide, Australia
Virtual Accountant
• Management and supervision of A/P, A/R, General Ledger, Fixed Assets
• Preparation and analysis of Bank/Credit Card Reconciliation
• Maintains books of accounts using MYOB
Jan 10, 2010 LUZVIMINDA GLOBAL TRADING CO. LLC
To Dubai, U.A.E.
April 30, 2012
The company is engage in importing / trading of food products from the Philippines
Finance & Admin Manager
Was responsible in preparation of all government requirements needed in setting up a company in Dubai, U.A.E.
In-charge of all bank transactions
Prepares financial and administration functions
Coordinates with the marketing manager regarding distribution of products from the Philippines
Aug 5, 2007 ORION TRADESOFT LLC
To Dubai, U.A.E.
Oct 31, 2009
The company specializes in providing online financial trading solution for financial brokers and other finance related institutions.
Accountant
Compiles and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts such as general ledger accounts, and document business transactions.
Monitors and reviews accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness.
Resolves accounting discrepancies
Interacts with internal and external auditors in completing audits
Assists in month-end closing procedures
Reconciliation of accounts (banks, inter company, clients)
Prepares payments to suppliers, and other payments to employees
Handles petty cash and visa fund
Records fixed assets and prepare depreciation schedule
Performs other duties directly related to the job as may be required
Prepares monthly financial statements.
Feb 11, 2007 OCTOPUS ADVERTISING
To Dubai, UAE
June 30, 2007
Accountant
Reconciliation of payable at month end and preparation of monthly aged analysis reports.
Reconciliation of receivable at month end and preparation of monthly aged analysis reports.
Ensure correct posting of all transactions on the company bank accounts and reconciliation of same at month end
General ledger functions including posting of monthly entries to account for accruals, prepayments,
Depreciation, gratuity and any other journal as required. Reconciliation of all Balance Sheet accounts
On a monthly basis
Compile and review cost analysis on individual client jobs. Provide relevant reports on same
as required.
Preparation of monthly management report: P&L, Sales Forecast, Cash Forecast
Support to the Finance Manager on monthly reporting issues and any other special projects as required.
March 7 2006 MAGRUDY ENTERPRISES
To The company is engaged in selling books and non books items.
Feb 8, 2007 Dubai, U.A.E.
Payables Accountant
Checks vouchers prepared by the accounts assistant
Prepares checks for non book items
Monitors advances to suppliers
Facilitates communications with suppliers; responsible in claims & damages
Prepares monthly schedule for outstanding checks needed in fund transfer
Jan 2003 GRAND TECH INT’L ENT CORP.
to The company is engaged in the retail and wholesale trading of computers, parts and accessories
Dec 2004 1005 Medical Plaza Makati Phils.
Accountant/Admin officer
Prepares and analyzes monthly financial statements and discusses it with the management
Coordinates input from sales, marketing and service department to develop P&L and cash flow forecast
Prepares company’s payroll. Computes 13th month pay, bonus, sick and vacation leave of employees
Delivers periodic performance evaluations, apportioning raises and bonus grant for employees
Interviews applicants and recommends for open job positions within the company
Supervises the work of accounting clerk in maintaining books of accounts such as cash receipts book, sales book, cash disbursement book, purchases book and general journal.
Establishes and implements strategies on cost control
Manages company’s cash flows and receivables
Sep 1999 KEPPEL PHILIPPINES MARINE, INC. (Member of Keppel Group, Singapore)
to The company is engaged in the service of ship's repair and construction
Dec 2002 Gil Puyat, Makati, Phils.
Accounting Officer
Prepares monthly payroll and journal entries for payroll transactions
Ensures all collection records and systems are to date
Prepares weekly debtors list and reports to the President and VP for Finance during meeting
Prepares customers’ Statement of Account and sends to each customer and take immediate actions
on long outstanding accounts
Participates in weekly meetings on debtors and reports on all outstanding accounts
Review balances of clients and ensures correct allocation of payments
Monitors foreign remittances and excess funds placement
Dec 1997 KEPPEL PHILIPPINES MARINE, INC. (Member of Keppel Group, Singapore)
to
Aug 1999 Accounting Officer
Prepares Daily/Monthly Cash Flow
Responsible in company's deposits, decides at what bank the funds should be deposited
Coordinates with the bank officer regarding fund transfers and other bank transactions
Records accounts payable voucher and check disbursement issued
Summarizes and classifies transaction for the month
Prepares summary of transactions covering asset additions (disposals) for the month
Prepares monthly bank reconciliation statement the company
Oct 1994 CHOW BLOOM FOOD CORP. (Franchise of Chowking Food Corp.)
to Sta. Cruz, Manila, Phils.
Oct 1997 Franchise Accountant
Prepares and analyzes monthly financial statements and reports directly to the Managing Director
and Area Manager to discuss it
Coordinates input from sales and operations department to develop P&L and cash flow
Forecast
Set-up, develops and implements accounting system and policies
Supervises the work of accounting clerk in maintaining books of accounts such as cash receipts
Book, sales book, cash disbursement book, purchases book and general journal.
Checks the vouchers prepared by the Accounting clerk and ensures that all financial transactions
are recorded accurately, completely and timely with supporting documents
In-charge of payroll and employees benefits. Computes the 13th month pay, sick leave and
Vacation leave payment and separation pay of all employees
Nov 1989 CABOCHAN AND CO. INC.
to The company is engaged in the management of operations of diversified business endeavors in Sept 1994 the field of agriculture, aquaculture and commercial establishments, i.e. supermarkets, food chains,
which delivers in efficient management services consultancy for business results measured by
profitability, market share and growth.
Kalookan, Phils.
Junior Accountant
Prepares monthly bank reconciliation statement
Audits the following: acknowledgment deposits summary submitted by cash custodians, stock
transfer, sales scrap invoice, cash count
Computes the annual fixed asset depreciation
Prepares payroll
Maintains the vacation leave and sick leave of the company
EDUCATION
1985 – 1989 Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Major in Accounting
Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
Proficient with MS Office 2013, “MYOB", “Quickbooks”,” Peachtree”, “SUN System”, “SAGE 200” accounting softwares.