Name: Hilmena de la Cruz Morales, MPA

Contact No: 094********/ 090********

Address: #*** ******* **., **** *** Maricaban, Pasay City Birthday: December 1, 1980

Status: Single

“I am ambitious and driven. I thrive on challenges and constantly set goals for myself, so I have something to strive toward. I'm not comfortable with settling, and I'm always looking for an opportunity to do better and achieve greatness.

“Skilled Accounting Payable Manager with five years of management experience seeking a position that welcomes my leadership and financial analysis experience while encouraging professional development and internal growth.” Performance-oriented as Division Manager offering a stellar record of exceeding growth targets and driving necessary division-wide change with a proactive management approach, specializing in Payable process. Summary of Work Experience

Accomplishments/Contributions and Job Description:

Duration: December 12, 2016 – Present

Position: Accounts Payable - Division Manager

Name of Office/Unit: Finance and Accounting

Immediate Supervisor: Kenny A. Lagota

Name of Agency/Organization and Location: LKY Group of Companies/411 A. Flores St., Ermita, Metro Manila

List of Accomplishments and Contributions (if any) o Coordinated staff and other departments to discuss developmental strategy, best practices, and, process improvements.

o Handled escalated complaints involving division operations and the work of personnel under supervision.

o Established clear and consistent policies and procedures. o Maintained control expenses while identifying and pursuing opportunities to grow business operations and boost profits.

Summary of Actual Duties

o Responsible for the management of the recruitment and selection process and the coordination of training activities of the Department; provides assistance in the management of the Division’s programs and activities and performs other related functions.

o Responsible for overseeing the entire company’s expenses as well as directing staff in processing invoices and payments and handling expenses for a business/organization. o Plans to assign, direct, and evaluate the work of subordinates. Responsible for activities and operations in the Accounts Payable function for the organization. Analyzes invoices and expense reports for accuracy and eligibility for payment. o Ensures timely payments of vendor invoices and expense vouchers and maintains o accurate records and control reports.

o Directs and supervises the activities of the accounts payable function. o Responds to all vendor and departmental inquiries. o Responsible for the review of invoices for accuracy and authorization before payment. o Responsible for training accounts clerks for data entry. o Responsible for record retention for source documents. o Responsible for all daily routine work and managed all reports when it comes to the aging of payables and validation of all documents. o General ledger accountants prepare journal entries, reconcile financial statements and accounts, and ensure data accuracy.

o Assist departments in the account reconciliation process on a monthly basis. o Analyze different general ledger accounts regularly. o Supervise all regular accounting processes such as A/P and Journal Entries plus monthly closure accounts.

Duration: February 17, 2016 – August 10, 2016

Position: Accounting Staff – Bookkeeper

Name of Office/Unit: Accounting Office

Immediate Supervisor: Ms. Sophia Sy

Name of Agency/Organization and Location: E-Secure Technologies Inc./Quezon City

List of Accomplishments and Contributions (if any)

Summary of Actual Duties

o They maintain complete sets of financial records, keep track of accounts, and verify the accuracy of procedures used for recording financial transactions. o Organized and carried out proactive month-end, quarterly and year-end processes. o Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals. o Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies. o Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records. o Identified accounting errors when cross-referencing documents and database information.

o Reduced financial discrepancies through transaction monitoring and management. o Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.

Duration: February 7, 2014 – January 29, 2016

Position: General Accounting Analyst

Name of Office/Unit: Finance and Accounting

Immediate Supervisor: Mr. Ronnie Rivamonte

Name of Agency/Organization and Location: CT Group of Companies – HMT Trading/Quezon City

List of Accomplishments and Contributions (if any) o Worked with customers to understand their needs and provide excellent service. o Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships. o Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions. o Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing them for resolution.

o Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.

Summary of Actual Duties

o Responsible for overall supervision of Credit & Collection, responsible for constantly reviewing and analyzing agents’ daily collections. o Responsible for client's Credit & Collection Investigation and Purchase Order Approval o Supervises Accounts Receivable and Collection transaction o Responsible to maintain confidentiality and to flow the rules and regulations implemented inside the company premises.

o Reviews invoices and check requests and sorts and matches invoices and checks, after reviewing the requests, set invoices up for payment and process check requests, process wire transfers, and handle the reconciliation of payments o Keeps track of the transactions and monitors accounts to ensure payments are up to date

o Maintain records and vendor files, also needs to correspond with vendors, and respond to any queries.

o Ensures compliance with established internal control procedures by examining records, reports, operating practices, and documentation.

o Verifies assets and liabilities by comparing items to documentation. o Completes audit work papers by documenting audit tests and findings. o Has to submit monthly reports and help in month-end closing.

Duration: June 13, 2013 – November 13, 2013

Position: Accounting Staff/Purchasing Officer

Name of Office/Unit: Finance and Accounting

Immediate Supervisor: Owner/ Mr. Aaron

Name of Agency/Organization and Location: Jobline Manpower Services Inc.-Great Bear Ice Industries Inc./Quezon City

List of Accomplishments and Contributions (if any)

Summary of Actual Duties

o To be able to audit daily incurred expenses, purchased materials of trucks &, etc., supervise truck problems, audit and inventory of stocks at the warehouse, and all parts of trucks for replacement.

o Check/audit the disbursement book and cash book

o To be able to check and monitor the records of the logistics department o To be able to purchase the materials need for trucks. o Collaborated with purchasing department to reconcile vendor invoices and facilitate payments.

o Worked with management at the project level to achieve expense plans. o Prepared working papers, reports, and supporting documentation for audit findings. o Collaborated with the accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.

o Provided journal entries and performed accounting on an accrual basis.

Duration: May 1, 2010 – January 31, 2013

Position: Officer in Charge – Hotel Manager

Name of Office/Unit: Operations and Finances

Immediate Supervisor: Mr. Ruben Mariano

Name of Agency/Organization and Location: Executive Express and Transport Services, Inc./ Marcos Highway, Baguio City

List of Accomplishments and Contributions (if any) o An Officer in Charge has to make sure that employees are fully trained and able to perform their job.

Summary of Actual Duties

o Answering questions, taking difficult telephone calls, responsible for communicating with all regarding the regarding real conducting department meetings regularly covering all shifts that are open dealings with all complaints from customers; and reporting all manners to the owner.

o Conducted regular meetings with the team to discuss issues, concerns, and updates. o Assessed and analyzed budgets to find ways to minimize expenses and optimize profits.

o Utilized appropriate financial tools to manage accounts payable and receivable. o Identified opportunities to expand or shift courses to take advantage of changes in the market.

o Identified trends and assessed opportunities to improve processes and execution. o Prepared bills for customers and delivered them o rooms on the day of check-out. o Greeted and assisted guests by gathering information about requests.

Duration: November 3, 2008 – March 15, 2010

Position: Clerical Aide

Name of Office/Unit: Commission On Audit

Immediate Supervisor: Mr. Leo Portillo

Name of Agency/Organization and Location: DPWH/Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte

List of Accomplishments and Contributions (if any)

Summary of Actual Duties

o Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and a great work ethic. o Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships. o Collaborated with team members to achieve target results. o Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time. o Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently. o Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, and engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.

Duration: August 1, 2004 – August 31, 2008

Position: Account Officer/Credit Investigator

Name of Office/Unit: Finance and Accounting

Immediate Supervisor:

Name of Agency/Organization and Location: SUDENACO/Rizal St., Surigao City, SDN.

List of Accomplishments and Contributions (if any) o Handle daily accounting duties and routines such as collecting the loan payments of individuals or groups. Conduct an ocular inspection of areas task assigned ad conducted as well as community involvement. Updates daily collections, and daily routine.

Summary of Actual Duties

o Maintained tough quality standards to optimize the delivery of the collection. o Identified key entry points to enhance market penetration and maximize returns. o Addressed problems with accounting, billing, and service delivery to maintain and enhance client satisfaction.

o Analyzed key competitors to respond to competitive threats. o Listened attentively to client feedback to create stronger relations and shape a business.

o Devised strategies to perform at the required goal level and achieve monthly quota. o Maintain positive relationships and make effective financial or client-related decisions. o Developed innovative and creative sales pitches to expand prospects’ understanding of the company.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

School/University: City University of Pasay

Course: Master’s in Public Administration (MPA)

Address: Pasadeña St., F.B. Harrison, Pasay City, Philippines Date: August 2019 – 2022

School/University: Saint Paul University Surigao (PAASCU-ACCREDITED) Course: BSC – Major in Management Accounting

Remarks: Shift to Accountancy Course

Address: Surigao City, SDN

Date: June 1997 – March 2002

Character References:

Kenny A. Lagota Aurora Building, 3540 Gen. V.

Lucban St., Bangkal, Makati

City

917-***-****

Ma. Gina L. Ignacio PATEROS, METRO MANILA 919-***-**** Levi D. Maranan #118 VIRATA ST., PASAY

CITY

919*******

I hereby certify that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Hilmena de la Cruz Morales

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