Danica Dico

DANICA DICO CORDOVA, CEBU, PHILIPPINES 6017 -- RESUME OBJECTIVE To obtain a position in your company that will provide valuable work experience for personal and in professional growth. To secure a challenging position that utilizes my years of experience, while allowing me the opportunity to grow professionally. Dedicated Accounting Assistant with experience in achieving tangible results and cross-team collaboration. Proactive and excited to partner with like-minded individuals to achieve goals. EXPERIENCE HOTWORK INTERNATIONAL INC Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, Philippines Accounting Staff 03/2020 to Current Sent timely invoice reminders to enable improved payment efficiency for up-to-date company finances. Demonstrated expertise across various accounting software, including Sage, QuickBooks and Xero. Reconciled accounts to assess processed payment accuracy, raising queries with senior accounting teams. Handled accounting inboxes, quickly responding to invoice and expense requests to deliver payment within allotted deadlines. Worked with meticulous precision and care, ensuring processed payments were accurate and in line with company policies. Assessed staff expense claims, charging to relevant departments for precise, timely processing. Collaborated effectively with staff, contractors and payroll teams, enabling smooth, efficient payment processes. Created clear, accurate purchase orders, detailing completed works and agreed payments for reliable accounting records. Handled petty cash claims, carefully filing records and receipts for reliable disbursement information. Managed staff and contractor invoices, accurately verifying payment information ahead of prompt processing. Inputted, verified and coded purchase orders, submitting large numbers of invoices within processing timeframes. Assisted finance teams, inputting and processing transactions accurately. Processed invoices and payments quickly and accurately, maintaining precise up-to-date company finances. Assisted with weekly payment runs, compiling invoices updating records. Supported wider accounts teams in processing expenses and reimbursements as required, improving team efficiency. Logged employee expenses, cross-checking expense claims comply with expense policy. Conducted regular reconciliations of supplier statements, checking accuracy and flagging any issues. Managed all payment processing, invoicing and collections tasks. Compiled financial data and drafted billing reports to identify past-due accounts and reconcile balances. Settled debt and disbursement write-offs, completing related documentation in line with regulations. Analysed billing procedures to evaluate backlogs and identify opportunities for improved efficiency. Managed highly organised document filing system for account records, maintaining stringent data security Carefully reviewed each invoice and requisition for payment, resolving errors prior to processing. Coordinated workflows and delegated tasks for bill checking, posting and credit note processes. Reviewed financial information before publishing figures, maintaining accuracy in accounting system. Paid vendors and verified accounts and payment totals for accurate accounting. Charged expenses to accounts, analysing expense reports and reconciling against established budgets. Executed account updates and noted account information in company data systems. Monitored past due accounts and pursued collections on outstanding invoices. Tracked and chased unsettled account balances, providing reports and findings to inform management. Balanced reports and batch summaries to submit for approval. Payroll in-charge Bank/Government Liaison CORDOVA REEF VILLAGE RESORT Cordoba, Cebu, Philippines Accounting Assistant 11/2018 to 01/2020 Assisted finance teams, inputting and processing transactions accurately. Processed invoices and payments quickly and accurately, maintaining precise up-to-date company finances. Provided cover for team members, covering shifts to meet payroll deadlines. Logged employee expenses, cross-checking expense claims comply with expense policy. Liaised with different departments regarding supplier queries, resolving issues in timely and professional manner. Chased approvers for unapproved overdue invoices, provided weekly reports highlighting outstanding invoices. Managed monthly production staff payrolls, liaising with individuals to resolve discrepancies. Processed supplier invoices, posted accurately and to correct nominals. Assisted with bank reconciliations updating spreadsheets and balancing accounts. Assisted with weekly payment runs, compiling invoices updating records. Supported completion of year-end and internal audit requests with precision and accuracy. Completed administrative duties, opening post, printing invoices and monitoring emails. Supported wider accounts teams in processing expenses and reimbursements as required, improving team efficiency. Petty Cash Custodian Maintained accounts receivable documentation electronically and on paper. Charged expenses to appropriate accounts, evaluating transactions and recording entries. Processed journal entries, online transfers and payments. Reported sales taxes by calculating requirements on paid invoices. Reconciled bank and credit card accounts weekly, monthly and quarterly. Supervised payroll, electronic deposits and employee pay adjustments. Processed transaction documents, verified entries and compared system reports to balances. Handled cash and deposits using proper accounting procedures and documentation. Verified credit posting transactions and reconciled journal entries to balance financial accounts. Government/Bank Liaison JB ROCK STONE SPECIALIST Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines Accounts Payable In-Charge 05/2016 to 11/2018 Calculated, prepared and filed payroll taxes for clients. Completed detailed reviews of accounts and bookkeeping records to verify compliance with standards. Reviewed financial statements and tax audits in detail to identify and correct discrepancies. Reconciled monthly bank statements and resolved discrepancies. Produced monthly and year-end closing statements, financial documents and invoices. Addressed recurring operational inefficiencies and poor financial governance with optimised accounting processes. Helped departmental managers develop and optimise inventory controls. Reported on operating income, expenses against budgets and forecasted trends. Conducted thorough investigations into financial records and suspected malfeasance. Maintained updated chart of accounts following correct procedures and including current, accurate details. Kept internal financial controls aligned with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Posted journal and ledger entries, prepared financial statements and reports and closed books. Payroll In-charge both weekly & semi-monthly payroll of all employees Weekly & Monthly Bank Reconciliation both Sales & Expense Account Government Mandated Benefits Liaison Project Coordinator Assistant and monitoring of Project Expenses/Income UNIVERSITY OF CEBU MEDICAL CENTER Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines Accounts Receivable Clerk 02/2016 to 05/2016 Managed all payment processing, invoicing and collections tasks. Developed strong professional rapport with vendors and clients, fostering timely payments. Completed payor and VAT account setups, monitoring for discrepancies and critical changes. Processed invoice payments and recorded information in account database. Executed account updates and noted account information in company data systems. Tracked and chased unsettled account balances, providing reports and findings to inform management. Reviewed financial information before publishing figures, maintaining accuracy in accounting system. Monitored past due accounts and pursued collections on outstanding invoices. Charged expenses to accounts, analysing expense reports and reconciling against established budgets. Analysed billing procedures to evaluate backlogs and identify opportunities for improved efficiency. SKILLS Budget management Graphic design Complaint handling and resolution Basic Computer Technical Microsoft Suite Commitment to excellence Resourcefulness Problem-solving Negotiation techniques Google Workspace Administrative support Expense control Microsoft Excel Invoice verification Invoice reconciliation Payment discrepancy resolution 45 WPM typing speed Payment completion Cash allocation Vendor payments Office administration QuickBooks proficient Purchase order processing Balancing reports Month-end reporting Invoice processing Prepayment scheduling Bank reconciliations Inter-company transfers General ledger maintenance Excellent communication Account reconciliation Payroll calculation Data Entry EDUCATION BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION: MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING University of Cebu Lapu-Lapu & Mandaue, Mandaue City, CEB [Degree] Graduate of Business Administration major in Management Accounting Member of UCLM-JPIA 2015 10TH: HIGH SCHOOL Cordova Catholic Cooperative School, Cordova Academic Achievement Award with High Honors 2011 CAREER GOALS Proficient & expert in my Accounting Field Widen & expand my learnings & knowledge Earn a Certification LANGUAGES English: First Language HOBBIES AND INTERESTS Swimming Biking Movie Marathon Reading Music Travel