MELISSA CARON GARCIA

Phase * Block * Lot * Volkswagen St.

Sta. Rosa Garden Villas, Brgy. Labas, Sta Rosa City, Laguna 092*-***-**-**

E-mail: adelgj@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE

A rewarding position in accounting wherein my organizational aptitude, human relation skills and prior work experience will be utilized and my full potential as a worker and an individual can be achieved to the best benefit of the institution.

QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS

Enthusiastic in handling responsibilities

Open-minded with fervent aspiration to learn more

Well organized with strong attention to details

Ability to handle high volume of transactions under pressure and outstanding prioritization abilities Computer knowledge in Read Soft, MSWord, Excel, Microsoft Outlook, SAP, SITA GABRIEL, JDE, Enterprise One

Good communication and human relations skills

Effective in working individually or collaboratively in a team effort EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

MBA, Lyceum of the Philippines, 2020

Calamba, Laguna

COLLEGE

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, 1997

University of the East, Claro M. Recto, Manila

Affiliation: Member, Junior Philippines Institute of Accountants WORK EXPERIENCES

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SUPERVISOR, COLLINS AEROSPACE

FPIP Tanauan, Batangas City

May 28, 2015 up to date

An enterprising, hardworking and technically skilled AP supervisor known for Excellent Leadership, accuracy, attention to detail and timeliness who takes ownership and enthusiasm at work. Demonstrates commitment, loyalty and passion to job and ensures that everyone is aligned with the organizational mission and vision. Operates with a strong sense of urgency and thrives in a fast-paced setting. Lead system support set up in AP automation. Staff and user training on the system. Core competencies include:

People Engagement • Strive for Productivity (Metrics driven) • Customer Satisfaction DISBURSEMENT TEAM LEAD, Asia Pacific Region, W.R. GRACE OPERATIONS CENTER, INC. 4F iHub1 Building, Northgate Cyberzone, Alabang, Muntinlupa City, June 1, 2014 to February 2015

An enterprising, hard working and technically skilled known for accuracy, attention to detail and timeliness in managing disbursement functions. Monitor and review payment proposal of Asia Pacific Region. Perform month end activities efficiently. Monitor and validate the bank reconciling items. Lead the team to deliver customer satisfaction by processing the payments accurately and timely. Maintain good audit compliance and controls. Monitor and validate electronic transfer and payments. Correspond with vendors and respond their inquiries.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE TEAM LEAD, North and Latin America Region W.R. GRACE OPERATIONS CENTER, INC

4F iHub1 Building, Northgate Cyberzone, Alabang, Muntinlupa City, July 1, 2013 to May 31, 2014 A competent professional with years of experience in a demanding accounts payable role as Team Lead for North and Latin America. Manage the AP Team to focus on processing invoices and delivers output accurately based on Service Level Agreement. Ensure the month end close is completed within the allocated deadline. Gives clear direction, ensuring communications are clear, simple and understood by all. Help management establish strategic goals and plans for AP services. Lead a team to ensure workload is adequately covered and proposes process improvements. Handle escalated and unresolved tasks/processes. Maintain good audit compliance and controls. Conduct performance evaluations of the team member. Act as primary contact of the team during audit season.

Manage the backlog of 9,000 invoices due to poor management (solve issue within 2weeks)

Improve productivity of the Team of Almost 46% (from 1,200 to 1800 per admin)- by injecting effective way of working.

Customer satisfaction (customer Branding)- Meeting with the sites to eliminate ambiguity in the process- Closing the gaps and defining “who does what”.

Created sub team that is dedicated in metrics and continuous improvement of AP group

-handle HUD (heads up display), aged invoices, lead time and Issue resolution.

Completed total of 64 work instructions/Special instructions for both regions (resulted to reliable work instructions that can be used as reference for training and for evaluation processes not compliant to standard.

Fostering a culture of engage employees (meeting dynamics and continuous coaching). ACCOUNTS PAYABLE TEAM LEAD, Asia Pacific Region, W.R. GRACE OPERATIONS CENTER, INC

4F iHub1 Building, Northgate Cyberzone, Alabang, Muntinlupa City, April 2011 to June 30, 2013 Technically skilled accounts payable team lead responsible for monitoring and processing company’s payables of Asia Pacific Countries such as Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, India, Indonesia and Philippines. Excellent attention to detail coupled with strong organization skills ensures a streamline and efficient payment process. Proven ability to maintain precise records and proficient in a number of accounting applications. A hard worker with strong vendor relations and communication skills. Effectively analyze situations and provide innovative solutions. Monitor and validate intercompany netting of the company. Manage the team developing their technical skills and knowledge. Responsible for negotiating past due accounts of a vendor. Conferred with vendors to resolve discrepancies on invoice and provided vendors with payment information when requested. Prepares monthly accrual. Lead team in improving productivity and delivering excellence customer service.

Maintain systems, procedures, policies including accounts payable functions to make sure adherence to company guidelines.

Created documentation processes of all countries handled.

Implement accounts payable issue log to monitor and addressed the issues encountered. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ADMINISTRATOR, Asia Pacific Region, W.R. GRACE PHILIPPINES, INC. Silangan, Canlubang Industrial Park, Canlubang, Calamba, Laguna, April 9, 2009 up to March 31, 2011 An adaptable, lateral thinker, and quick learner with extensive knowledge of accounts payable procedures and general accounting processes. Handled all activities in accounts payable of Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, and Vietnam accurately and in timely mannered. Verified and delivered purchased invoices to appropriate department for approval via Read Soft. Assessed and closed AP sub ledger on a monthly basis, validated content and resolved various issues. Scheduled and conducted annual AP audits and prepared proper audit reports. In charged of inter- company reconciliation, provide assistance to Site Accountant every month end close. Handle vendor’s inquiries relating to accounts payable issues.

Lead the AP Read Soft program.

Implementation of Read Soft program for all countries handled.

Maintain high reputed of the organization by issuing payments on time and resolving conflicts amicably.

Maintain company information and account details confidentially.

Created documentation processes of accounts payable. GENERAL ACCOUNTANT, SWIFT FOODS, INC.- RFM Corporate Center Pioneer cor. Sheridan St., Mandaluyong City, June 9, 1998 to March 31, 2009. Maintained and reconciled the general ledger and chart of accounts. Work closely with external auditors, accomplished yearend auditing schedules. Performed month end journal entries. Assist the Accounts Payable Manager in ensuring compliance with law and organization policies while processing accounts payable transactions using SAP system. Prepared accounts payable aging report and assist in month end closing of accounts books. Performed monthly bank reconciliation. Collaborated with project managers on customer invoices and billing issues. Instructed and trained other accounts payable associates. Resolved inventory issues in collaboration with vendors. Engaged in SAP roll out. Performed other work -related duties and special projects as assigned

ACCOUNTING CLERK, RED RIBBON, INC., Libis, Quezon City, March 2, 1998 May 15, 1998 Technically proficient accounting clerk that handles and prepares bank reconciliation as well as the daily sales report. Competent in basic bookkeeping procedures. ACCOUNTING CLERK, TRADERS ROYAL BANK - Foreign Currency Department Unit, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City, December 11, 1997 January 31, 1998 Verified accuracy of accounting documents of records. Prepares and encoded domestic and international remittances effectively and efficiently.

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