Joel De Guzman

JOEL B. DE GUZMAN Home Address: Pari-an Sigma Capiz, Philippines Telephone no. + 63 - Mobile no. - Whatsapp no. - Email add:-Career Objective: To get a challenging position that would best fit of my qualifications and to contribute to its goals and objectives through my own capabilities and further develop my skills for continuous career growth. Skills and Qualifications: • • • • • • • • • • • • • Work A graduate in Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (4 years). With more than 8 years of extensive international experiences include working in US and NATO bases in Afghanistan and currently in Somalia Working experiences as Finance Officer, Accountant, Administrative Support, Bookkeeper, Procurement, PCF Custodian, Logistics Officer and Timekeeper. Thorough understanding of accounting processes and procedures. Ability to work between different sets of data. High level of competence in Excel, Word and Outlook and computerized accounting software. Willing to work in flexible hours. Can easily adapt and learn to the new accounting system. Can perform and lead with responsibilities, team management and ability to work independently. Manage multiple tasks with high degree of accuracy and attention to details. Has values, dignity and self-motivated. With excellent communication skills and articulate. Excellent interpersonal skills, high level of motivation, analytical skills and integrity. Experiences: Pbi2 Pte Ltd. (A Security Agency) And sister company, Polaris Global Management (An International Development Firm) FINANCE OFFICER/ ADMIN SUPPORT Mogadishu, Somalia Nov 21, 2014 – December 31, 2019 ! Ensure all income and expenses are properly and accurately recorded in Accounting system. ! Report day-to-day financial transactions to the COO and Country Manager. ! Report monthly income and expenses to the CFO and COO. ! Establish and maintain cash control. ! Contribute to the preparation of monthly income and expenditure statements. ! Monitor expenses and assist in budgeting. ! Process, verify the accuracy, and control payment of invoices payable. ! Prepare disbursements vouchers. ! Ensure that rent, and other periodic payments are made and that proof of payment is obtained. ! Issue invoices and manage Accounts Receivable, and issue receipts for all the monies received. ! Act as liaison between company and clients, banks, and suppliers for payment transactions. ! Monthly banks reconciliation. ! Responsible for the preparation of monthly Employee Payroll. ! Responsible for company travel payments and settlement of travel claims. ! Verify timesheets and hours worked, calculate employee salaries, deductions, advances, and overtime. ! Timely reconciliation of Petty Cash account before reimbursement. ! Record and reconcile monthly VAT. ! Production of monthly management reports. ! Assist with the preparation of the annual budget. ! Deal with Insurance Claims when necessary. ! Annual archiving of financial records. ! Provide information to Auditors upon request. ! Perform other duties as assigned. ASIA PACIFIC ENGINEERING GROUP FINANCE OFFICER / ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT /PROCUREMENT/ LOGISTICS KAF, Kandahar, Afghanistan Dec 10, 2011 – July 05, 2013 1. Administer and monitor the financial system in order that the company finances are maintained in an accurate and timely manner. Include the following duties, establish and maintain cash controls, reconcile general ledger, implement financial policies and procedures, assist with the preparation of the budget, prepare and reconcile bank statements, ensure transactions are properly recorded and entered into the computerized accounting system, prepare income statement and balance sheet and maintain financial files and records. • 2. Prepare, examine and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness and conformance to reporting and procedural standards. 3. Maintain the accounts payable and accounts receivable systems in order to ensure complete and accurate records of all moneys. • Include the following duties, ensure the safeguarding of all funds, establish and maintain supplier accounts, process supplier invoices, maintain the purchase order system, reconcile accounts payable and issue cheques for all accounts due, establish and maintain client accounts, issue receipts, reconcile the accounts receivable and reconcile weekly deposits. 4. Ensure of delivery of construction materials and leased equipments on site. 5. Administer employee files and records in order to ensure accurate payment of benefits and allowances and administer monthly payroll in order to ensure that employees are paid in accurate and timely manner. • Include the following duties, document new employees and set up files, verify and code timesheets and hours worked, calculate employee salaries, deductions and contributions, enter payroll information into the computerized accounting system, prepare, review and file payroll summaries, journals and reports, maintain employees files. 6. Provide efficient and effective office management. • Order office supplies, manage the filing, storage and security of documents, respond to inquiries, issue permits and licenses. 7. Perform other related duties as required. PAMIR PHIL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY / TRAKKER CORP ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF/ LOGISTICS OFFICER KAF, Kandahar, Afghanistan Sept 28, 2010 – June 15, 2011 • • • • • • • • Responsible for all administrative works. Do Timesheets preparation for Third Countries National Workers, Local Workers – Skilled Workers, Laborers, and Equipment Operators. Maintain Accounts Payable Log, Petty Cash Log and Purchases Log. Ensure proper delivery of all purchases of construction materials and leased equipments on site. Responsible for the movement of company vehicles. Provide Financial Status per project. Responsible in Daily Progress Reports and Work Activities of the projects. Coordinate Daily Reports and any necessary paper works to the Project Manager. ELECTRO MOVERS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY (EMCC) ADMIN/ PCF CUSTODIAN Kandahar Airfield, Kandahar, Afghanistan July 1, 2010 – August 30, 2010 • • • Responsible for all administrative works. Do Timesheets preparation. PETTY CASH CUSTODIAN. ! Pay related Project Invoices. ! Secure balance of payment from Petty Cash. ! Make certain that all payables have back up for supporting of payment. ! Responsible for all payment documented by Petty Cash Voucher attached by an Invoice for minor purchases, copies of delivery receipt, materials requested, and Purchase Order must otherwise attached to the Voucher for all construction purposes. ! Update Petty Cash Log and Purchase Order Log. ADMIN/ TIMEKEEPER AIM GROUP (Deploy in Fluor Intercontinental) FOB Leatherneck, Helmand Province, Afghanistan February 24, 2010 – June 15, 2010 • • • • • Maintain daily reports and monthly reports of multi-skilled technicians. Maintain daily time records and work accomplishments, then coordinate to American Project Supervisor. Collate and record all daily work diaries. Check and ensure all work diaries are correctly filled in. Responsible on any administrative works. ADMIN/ PROCUREMENT STAFF AIM GROUP (Deploy in PAE, A Lockheed Martin Company) Kandahar Airfield, Kandahar, Afghanistan November 22, 2009 – February 14, 2010 • • • • • • • • • Get the list of needed materials from Requestor. Request for Quotations from suppliers. Make Purchase Requisitions. Review PR for clarity, compliance, detail, completeness and obtain additional information considered necessary. Submit PR for approval and signature. Prepare and maintain a complete PR file in accordance with policies and procedures. Review the invoices and submit for approval to pay. Respond to supplier inquiries, provide problem solution, maintain open line of communication with requestor and supplier and provide status to management on all assigned procurement activity. Maintain the Petty Cash Ledger. ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT FOR ALL LOGISTICS Garhoud, Dubai U.A.E. Sept 2008 - Nov 2008 • • • • • Assist the Accountant. Report the Daily Finance Report. Check the daily bank account balances through online or internet banking system. Maintain Petty Cash Register Book. Handle sales invoicing, records purchases and other related daily accounts transactions. MARKETING CONSULTANT HAZCARD, INCORPORATED Iloilo City, Philippines July 2003- March 2004 • • • • Hazcard, Inc. (An Accredited Agency of Citibank) is an external service provider of Citibank. Solicit from prospective clients to avail of Citibank credit cards. Assist them the proper documentations for the approval of their applications. Follow up the status of their applications through telemarketing. Educational Attainment: Colegio de la Purisima Concepcion Roxas City, Philippines March 2002 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTANCY (graduate) Sacred Heart College Catbalogan Samar, Philippines March 1996 Secondary School(complete) Seminars and Workshops: BASIC ACCOUNTING AND BOOKKEEPING 29th – 31st of August 2001 Baybay Roxas City, Philippines By the Center for Agrarian Reform and Rural Development, Capiz Branch MBN-CBPIMS TRAINING FOR COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER MONITORS 25th – 29th of January 1999 Roxas City, Philippines By the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) with support from United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) COMPETENCY-BASED ECONOMIES through FORMATION OF ENTREPRENEURS (CEFE) 24th – 12th of August 1998 Iloilo City, Philippines Under Countryside Entrepreneurship Development Program of Visayas Cooperative Development Center with the support of Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Federal Republic of Germany Languages Known: English and Filipino