RIO TAMAYO MARCELO
***** ***** **** *****, **** Forest, California 92630
************@*****.***
I am pro-active and highly analytical; demonstrated in flexibility in creating systems to suit the needs of the company as evidenced by the varied experience in different fields of businesses; very meticulous; with expertise in electronic payment and wire transfers; ability to lead and act as a counselor and mentor of the Finance Department for banking policies, systems and processes.
RIENCE
GLOBAL STRATEGIES GROUP (Middle East) LIMITED
DAFZA, Dubai, UAE
A Multinational security, risk, strategy & business development company
(Accountant)
(November 2004 to February 2011)
Project Accounting
• Worked closely with each project managers, logistic managers, finance managers, and admin support of 30 projects in more than 10 countries of which we operate.
• Worked closely with the HR, Insurance, and Travel Departments regarding the hiring, mobilization and deployment of more than 5000 consultants and assigning specific company numbers per consultant categories.
• Overhauled timesheet and expense claims submission and streamlined it on a project level and per country office.
• Funded $100M annual consultant fees without delays and executing electronic payments of 1000 expats and arranged separate payment method for 4000 Local Nationals.
• Planned by gradually shifting from $3M cash payments into bank account payments for Local Nationals by assisting them in opening personal bank accounts.
• Implemented nominated bank account policy to adhere with the anti-money laundering laws and regulations via mandatory submission of 1000 expats monthly invoices each under their own and personal bank accounts.
• Funded $500K monthly Head Office payroll for more than 50 employees and executing each payment electronically.
• Monitoring bank accounts on a daily basis and preparation of bank reconciliation statement; coordinate with the bank for pay issues and wire transfer problems by issuing a tracer for investigation and re-calling of funds.
• Assist in the migration and update of the Navision accounting software.
• Assist the Audit confirmation of bank and intercompany accounts.
Payables/General Accountant
• Manage $25M in monthly accounts payables across hundreds of suppliers.
• Manage inter-company accounts.
• Make sure documents like delivery notes, invoices and purchase orders are properly attached, signed, approved and authorized and allocated to each projects
WATERCRAFT VENTURE CORPORATION
Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Subic Bay,Phils.
Exclusive distributor of Branded Boats & Yachts of Sea Ray, Boston Whaler, Baja boats.
(Senior Accountant/ Accounts Payable Accountant)
(September 2000 to July 2004)
• Designed the flow of transactions and established forms
• Organized a new accounting department trained and recruited 4 new accounting roles, invoicing clerk, general accountant, storekeeper.
• Managed vendor accounts, generating weekly on demand cheques.
• Preparation of company accounts for tax returns and audit.
• Preparation and application of Letters of Credit with Local Banks and in house financing of the boat distributors.
• Coordinate the renewal of Business Permit and all other clearances relating to re-issuance of certificate from all SBMA Departments concerned..
SPINNAKER GOLF CORPORATION
Clark Special Economic Zone, Clarkfield Phils.
A mother franchise of Las Vegas Golf & Tennis; Retailer of sports equipments & accessories.
(Accountant)
(September 1998 to July 2004)
• Provides monthly report to the General Manager and Higher Management.
• Manage inter-company accounts.
• Prepares all financial and weekly sales reports to the Franchisor in the United States.
• Prepare payroll and other related withholding taxes and security system
FEDERAL AGRICULTURAL CORPORATION
Greenhills, San Juan, Metro Manila, Phils
A meat processing and modern abattoir for exclusive requirement of five hotels & restaurants.
(General/Accounts Receivable Accountant)
(April 1997 to 1998)
Accounts Receivable Accountant
• Investigate credit-worthiness of new accounts and customer requesting terms; establish credit limits and open account terms.
• Execute daily review of outstanding accounts and take appropriate action on delinquent accounts.
• Responsible for collections credit adjustment, reconciliation of aged customer accounts.
• Prepares A/R related financial data like customer statement of account and aging of receivables as requested.
• Encodes all Invoices and Official receipts in the fox-pro accounting system.
General Accountant
• Assisting with other activities as directed by the chief accountant for the payment of taxes like monthly remittance of withholding taxes from Employees, and expanded withholding taxes for supplies; payment of monthly and filing quarterly VAT returns. Preparing Alphabetical listings of employees & suppliers. And for the preparation Financial Statements for the filing of corporate income tax return.
LUPO RAMOS & COMPANY
San Fernando, Pampanga, Phils
An auditing company performing audit/accounting services.
(Auditing Staff/Accounting Services)
(November 1996 to April 1997)
Auditing Staff
• Perform audit procedures including identifying and defining issues, reviewing documents, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting company processes and procedures for audit purposes.
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
Angeles University Foundation, Angeles City, Philippines
Graduated: March 1996
Skilled in Microsoft Office, Word and Exel applications and other related software to effectively produce documents, specifications and schedules including Microsoft Navision and other accounting software like Peachtree and Quickbooks