Nora Garcia Cokor
*************@*****.***
Job Objective:
To be a part of an organization as an employee wherein I can apply my education and experience, as well as enhance my skills and capabilities. I am a hardworking and willing to give my fullest support and participation to meet the organizational goals.
I EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Position : Housekeeping
September 13, 2023- March 29, 2024
First Central Hotel Suites
TECOM, Al Barsha 3, Dubai, 9970
Position : Account Executive
October 05, 2017- October 30, 2019
Credit Department In Charge
Manage relations with collection agencies.
Manage relations with credit reporting agencies.
Manage relations with credit insurance providers.
Manage relations with the sales department.
Manage all account queries and disputes.
Manage Accounts Receivable and ensure all debtors accounts are reconciled regularly.
Daily review of Accounts Receivable ledger and monitor incoming payment.
Responsible for Ageing of Debtors and maintaining the same under control.
Responsible for compiling all group billing.
Focus on minimizing the AR outstanding balance.
Responsible for maintaining the debtor’s ledger with regular review of the aged accounts.
Monitor the AR ledger on a daily basis, If any discrepancies found then corrective measures to be taken after co-ordinating with the PMS vendor.
Ensuring prompt, accurate and efficient system for billing of current and aged accounts.
Review the AR Aging report on a daily basis.
Review the Guest Ledger High Balance report daily and reporting discrepancies, ensuring check-in / check-out procedures are followed.
Administer credit processes and policies for other departments in the hotel.
Ensure the accuracy of all charges and credits to the various accounts and that they are properly posted on a timely basis.
Ensure the timely credit collections of all outstanding payments.
Follow up on all overdue accounts and send to debt collectors, as required.
Monitor any unallocated payments from customers and apply the same with future bills.
Monitor credit limits of all outstanding accounts.
Check and verify that all open Paymaster accounts were justified and should comply with company’s policy and procedure.
Ensure that all credit applications properly documented approved by the management and are based on hotel’s policy and procedure.
Perform an audit trail for all debtors account to ensure that proper documentation is in place and charges are accurate.
Respond and resolve customer queries.
Reconcile all unpaid and short paid aged accounts.
Reserve for doubtful accounts is maintained in accordance with company policy and the bad debt reserve report is in agreement with the G/L.
Assign AR number to the approved accounts.
Assign credit limit to the approved accounts.
Black list accounts which are defaulters.
Ensure compliance on Payment Card Industry (PCI) policy.
Scrutinising all accounts to ensure adherence to the credit policy; includes pursuing and collecting delinquent accounts, providing status reports of uncollectable accounts and referring delinquent accounts to a collection agency.
Collaborating with managers to ensure that all associated accounting requirements are adhered to in accordance with established procedures / time lines.
Supervise Accounts Assistants regarding accurate and timely billing, processing of credit card inquiries and charge backs, billing of FIT accounts, processing of advance deposits and advance deposit refunds.
Schedule and precedes the monthly credit meetings.
Properly motivate the credit and collections staff.
Reviewing Credit/Accounts Receivable operation and recommending/implementing improvements.
Work with the Finance Manager to build effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
Other special duties as and when assigned by the Financial controller.
processes.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
AURIS PLAZA HOTEL AL BARSHA ( 5 Star Hotel)
Al Barsha 1, Dubai UAE
Position : Chief Accountant
June 16, 2012 to October 05, 2017
Act as second person in the Finance Department reporting to Director of Finance
Perform financial analysis and reporting to management as needed.
Perform month-end accounting activities such as reconciliations and journal entries.
Coordinate with finance team to complete assigned accounting tasks within deadlines.
Review & approve payment vouchers & journal entries
Evaluate computerized accounting systems and provide recommendations to IT team for performance improvements.
Generate financial reports and statements to Managers for review.
Analyze financial discrepancies and recommend effective resolutions.
Monitor expenditures, analyze revenues and determine budget variances and report the same to management.
Respond to accounting inquiries from management in a timely fashion.
Provide guidance to other Accountants when needed.
Assist in budget preparation and expense management activities for assigned accounts.
Assist in auditing activities by providing necessary information and preparing requested documentations.
Monitor and record financial transactions according to company policies and regulations.
Review and recommend changes to existing accounting procedures.
CORAL SUITES HOTEL AJMAN under HMH Management
Ajman, UAE
Position : Chief Accountant ( Head of Finance )
April 02, 2011 to April 12, 2012
EWA HOTEL APARTMENTSunder HMH Management
Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
Position : Chief Accountant ( Head of Finance )
January 2009 to March 31,2011
Study and know all terms & conditions of the management agreement and to ensure that they adhered to
Maintains complete and supported accounting records of the hotel according to the designed company’s policies and procedures.
Ensures that all accounting process in compliance with the local government rules and regulations such as taxation law, license, insurance and manpower…..etc.
Prepare and interpret the required financial statement and the required reports of the hotel
Ensure that all transactions records and hotel accounts audit are according to the designed streamline internal control procedures.
Maintain all necessary control in order to secure the safety of the hotel fixed assets, operating equipments, supplies and stock
Assist in compiling together with GM and HOD’s the operating budget and forecast which covering the all activities of the hotel
Assist in the administration of credits and collection procedures
Review and ensure proper procedures and control of purchasing, receivables, storages and related material management functions
Administer and control the treasury process to ensure that the daily banking is in time, in-house fund are secured and cash sale flow is safe
Liaise with both internal and external auditors with the company’s requirements.
Administer the PMS section and ensure that the hotel hardware and its software are fully utilize, well safeguarded and properly maintained
Guarantee that the hotel has signed a comprehensive insurance policy with term and condition covering all risk with one of the bet local agent in town
Assist the General Manager in the compilation of the entire departments written policies and procedures into the hotels own in-house policy manual
Manage the finance staffing. Liaising closely with the HR and with GM approval. Staffing management involves the selection, employment, supervision, transfer, promotion and dismissal (with due cusses) of individual within the finance department.
Implement appropriate internal and if necessary external training program in computer usages, accounting and finance skills in conjunction with the Training Manager or HR to develop department trainers in the accounting department
Maximize productivity and morale by setting goals, providing clear guidelines and by developing team spirit.
Ensure that the regular and appropriate data back-up is secured and safely implemented.
CORAL DEIRA DUBAI HOTEL under HMH Management
Al MurraqabatSt., Deira, Dubai, UAE
Position: Income Auditor
May 19, 2007 to December 2008
Check the EBR for the day & send to the concern persons in the MS Outlook
Prepares the F & B report daily
-post the F & B revenue excel file-count the no. of covers per outlet using the bill check
Check the Rate variance Report and double check with the reservation personnel those with positive variance & confirm the correct rate.
Check the series of bill check against with the Employee Guest Checks Report from Night Audit
-separate one copy for credit card payment
-photocopy those checks with tips
-separate copy for city ledger
Check the Cashier Closure (from the Reception)
-print the cityledger & credit card for the day in the Fidelio Report
-separate those folio under cityledger & creditcard payment
-separatepaid-out & refund & other payment and check if properly signed by the concern person.
Post CI, Mgrs. & Ent.. Complimentary.(excel file)
Checks daily cash shift drop together with the cheques, and ensure that it will deposit the following day and credited to the appropriate accounts
Checks bank deposit slips against General Cashier’s report.
Counter check General Cashier’s posting in the system.
Checks and controlled numerically the General Cashier’s official receipts, issued for cash payments
Compares housekeeper’s morning report with the system, investigation and report of some possible differences, counter check with the reception.
Post Revenue in the Sun System.
Double check Visa Charges.
Checks telephone pulse report.
Monitors the foreign exchange rate.
Prepares letters to the bank for any refund for credit card & others.
Make a spot check to the cashier’s at least twice a month.
Prepares the schedule of staff city ledgers & cash advances as basis for the payroll deduction.
Prepares the reports needed by the Financial Controller in preparation for the month-end report such as
- Finalizing the Revenue as basis for the payment of Municipality tax & Service charge among employees, as well as basis for FS report.
- Intercompany city ledgers.
-F&B outlet covers. Health Club Revenue Report.
Assists the payroll master in the preparation of payroll.
Prepares and issue checks in the absence of the assigned.
Performs any other task assigned by the supervisor.
ATHENA PRIME MARKETING / BLUEBEV BEVERAGES DISTRIBUTION
Warehouse 4 Door D Marcelo Comp, #67 Gov. Pascual Ave.,
Potrero, MalabonCity
May 15, 2005 – March 31,2007
Position : Bookkeeper & Internal Accountant
Prepares Monthly Income Statement with the corresponding schedules.
Prepares government reports & payments such as SSS, HDMF, Philhealth& BIR reports.
Monitors check remittances.
Prepares daily bank transactions such as checks for deposit, for bills purchase, discounting & others.
Monitors &checks dailysalesmen’s collections& remittances.
Records purchases, sales & accounts receivables.
Prepares weekly & monthly payroll.
Prepares check vouchers.
Prepares weekly & monthly inventory.
Maintains salesman’s settlement reports.
Prepares weekly performance report.
Maintains company’s files.
Monitors checks issued.
Monitors company’s expenses.
Act as the companies Accountant.
RICHJORDAN ENTERPRISES
114 B. Serrano St., bet. 10th & 11th Ave.
Grace Park, CaloocanCity
April 15, 2002 to January 23, 2004
Position: Accounting Staff
Job Description: Handled Account Receivables & Account Payables
CRAYONS PROCESSING INC.
No.6 MGM Compound, P. Dela Cruz St., Bagbaguin,ValenzuelaCity
January 20, 1999 to February 18, 2002
Position: Accounting Staff – (Account Receivables)
Checks the Delivery Receipt against Job Order from the Sales Dept.
Encodes the Delivery Receipt as a basis for the preparation of the Monthly Statement of Accounts for each customer.
Updates the Daily Sales Summary Report.
Prepares Sales Invoices.
Prepares Monthly Billing or Statement of Account for both trade & non-trade.
Prepares the Monthly Summary for Finishing Services Income Report.
Makes analysis on customer’s payment.
Checks and prepares summary of adjustment.
Prepares credit memos and record to the Credit Memo Book.
Prepares follow-up letters.
Follow-up checks to customers in the absence of the assigned.
SANTEH FEEDS CORPORATION
Bo. LawangBato, ValenzuelaCity
July 16, 1998 to January 15, 1999
Position: Accounting Clerk
Job Description
Book keeps the expenses of the Affiliated Co. (Feedpro Corp.) serves as the Co’s Marketing Dept.
Encodes delivery receipts receiving report as a basis for preparation of Voucher’s Payable and its Monthly Summary.
Maintains Supplier’s file both paid and unpaid
Records and file duplicate copies of all vouchers.
Prepares Monthly Report on Costing by Department
Prepares Monthly Report on Raw Materials and Premix Materials.
Prepares Accounts Payable Vouchers.
Prepares check voucher in the absence of the assigned.
SERVICIO FILIPINO, INC. – assigned at MetrobankGuagua, Pampanga Branch
105 West Ave., Quezon City
February 23, 1992 to February 24, 1995
Position: Radio Operator / General Clerk
Job Description:
Transmit and received messages from / to Head Office and other branches
Prepares transmittal slip regarding the message received and transmitted.
Assist the New Accounts Clerk in her task, including preparing and updating Time Deposits
Assist the Remittance Clerk in preparing and issuing telegraphic transfer, including the daily report of the same
Assist the Tellers and Cash Custodian in sorting out bills.
LAND BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES
Sen. Gil. J.PuyatSt.,MakatiCity
February - March 1998
Position: Student Trainee
II. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
1995-1998ARELLANOUNIVERSITY
2600 Legarda St., Sampaloc Manila
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
1998-1990CENTRAL LUZON TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
B. Mendoza St., San Fernando, Pampanga
General Radio Communication Oprtr.
1983-1987SAN ROQUE DAU HIGH SCHOOL
San RoqueDau.,Lubao, Pampanga
Secondary
1977-1983RIZALELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Rizal, Guagua, Pampanga
Primary
SEMINARS ATTENDED
Accounts Receivable Management
Philippine Institute of Public Accountants
February 3, 2000
Auditing Standards
ArellanoUniversity
March 1998
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS)
ArellanoUniversity
October 2, 1997
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 1 & 13
ArellanoUniversity
October 2, 1995
COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE
Protel, Prologic, Paytrazx, IDS Fortune Genie, Cartel, Fidelio, Sun System, Internet, MS Application such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel Access & QPRO
OTHER ACHIEVEMENT
NTC Licensure Examination
First Class Commercial Radio / Telephone Operator
III.PERSONAL DATA
Prov’l. Address: #141 Magsaysay, Guagua, Pampanga
Date of Birth: August 28, 1970
Place of Birth: Guagua, Pampanga
Citizenship: Filipino
Religion: Protestant
Civil Status: Married
Height: 5’ 0”
Weight: 110lbs.
Sex: Female
Name of Spouse: Dennis Michael Cokor
Son’s Name : Kert Angelo G. Atay (deceased) / ChristianzenJirah G. Atay
Parents Name: Nicanor O. Garcia / Normita B. Garcia
Language Spoken: English, Tagalog &Pampango
CHARACTER REFERENCE:
Available upon request
I hereby certify that the above data are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Nora Garcia Cokor