Bea Marie Columbres

BEA MARIE A. COLUMBRES BOOKKEEPER| ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT| DATA ENTRY VA Cainta, Rizal, Philippines-- SKILLS Experienced in invoicing, intercompany billing, manual invoice creation, and invoice dispatching. Proficient in revenue and cost accruals, accounts receivable bookkeeping, and financial reconciliations. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently Excellent in customer servive TOOLS USED Skilled in using SAP, and S4 Hana for financial management and bookkeeping. Proficient in Microsoft Office for documentation and reporting. Experienced with communication and collaboration tools such as Teams, Zoom, and Google Meet. Basic knowledge at using Canva for design tasks and CapCut for basic video editing. WORK EXPERIENCE Virtual Assistant / Part time 2024-Present Responded promptly to comments, messages, and inquiries on Facebook and Airbnb Handled Airbnb listing: updated calendar, descriptions, and pricing Managed guest communication from inquiry to post-stay review, ensuring high response rates and positive reviews Coordinated with onsite team to relay guest needs and booking details Used Canva for basic design tasks like social media graphics and post templates Maersk Global Services Center- - Process Expert Managed billing, intercompany transactions, manual invoice creation, and dispatching of invoices to ensure timely and accurate processing, significantly improving payment accuracy and reducing processing time. Ensured financial accuracy and compliance by managing revenue and cost accruals, consistently meeting month-end close deadlines and identifying substantial annual cost savings. Streamlined administrative workflows and improved team productivity by supporting administrative tasks and ad hoc responsibilities. Conifer Health Solutions- - Payment & Research Representative Managed payment processing in the healthcare industry, ensuring accurate transaction posting and reconciliation, and achieved a significant improvement in transaction accuracy and reconciliation efficiency. Identified, researched, and resolved unapplied payment discrepancies, ensuring proper allocation and resolving a high volume of discrepancies within a short timeframe. Process Synergy San Miguel Corporation- Streamlined accounts receivable functions in the food industry, expediting invoicing, payment processing, and reconciliations to improve cash flow and reduce payment cycles. Maintained impeccable financial records and administered tasks with precision, resulting in accelerated processing times and increased productivity. EDUCATION BACKGROUND Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Financial Management Class of 2019 CERTIFICATES Xero Accounting & Bookkeeping using Australian Accounting - MSTCONNECT Master Xero Accounting & Bookkeeping for Australian businesses, covering setup, financial management, and financial reporting. Australian Taxation using Xero- MSTCONNECT Learn how to manage Australian tax obligations using Xero, including GST, PAYG, and BAS. Xero online advanced Training - PAURA ACADEMY Gain advanced Xero knowledge, including expert system navigation, complex financial reporting, and advanced features customization