LAARNI A. CATALUNA
SKILLED VIRTUAL ASSISTANT
PERSONAL
PROFILE
To secure a stable and
challenging position in a
fast growing organization
which provides
professional and personal
growth based on job
performance.
CONTACT
laarnicataluna
-https://www.facebook.com/lcataluna
SKILLS
Posses 9 years of work experience in Secretarial and
Administrative tasks as well as Finance. (2 yrs. Phils
& 7 yrs. in United Arab Emirates).
Fluent and well-mannered in written and spoken
English.
Has good time management skills,
Able to work under pressure with minimal
supervision.
Honest and hardworking and dedicated towards
overall Project goals.
Successful working in a team environment, as well
as independently
The ability to work under pressure and multi-task.
The ability to follow instructions and deliver quality
results.
WORK
EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
University of Santo Tomas ,
Espanya Manila, Philippines
Bachelor of Science Major in
Accountancy, 2002
INTERESTS
CAMPING
TRAVEL
FISHING
COOKING
MetLife Gulf, Dubai Airport Freezone, United Arab
Emirates - Accounts Assistant
DEC. 2015 - MAR. 2016
Calling and emailing bank regarding
requirements.
Answer incoming calls for queries regarding
policy holder's account..
Leads huddle sessions for updating the progress
of tasks assigned to the team.
Emails responsible party for cancellation of
receipt in case of insufficiency of fund of PDC’s
received from policy holders.
Passes the necessary entries in the accounting
system.
Assists the Treasurer in monitoring funds for
daily payment requirements.
TOOLS
Google Doc
Google Sheet
Google Slide
Google Form
Google Calendar
Google Drive
Skype
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TRAININGS
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CERTIFICATES
Skyline College University Sharjah United Arab
Emirates -Accountant cum Cashier -Releiver
OCT. 2015 - NOV. 2015
Calling and emailing parties who has cheque/s
that are ready for collection.
Daily receipt of payments from students via cash,
cheques and credit cards for their tuitions,
miscellaneous fees and etc.
Front desk entertainment of student’s queries
regarding the outstanding balance of their
accounts and when they are due.
Entry, documentation, and filing of transaction
documents.
Horizon Survey Company (FZC)
SAIF Zone Sharjah, UAE - Accts. Payable Supervisor
OCT . 2011 - JUNE 2014
FHMOMS Webminar
CAREER SERVICE
PROFESSIONAL
EXAMINATION, Rating:
81.62%, October, 2002,
Sorsogon City
ENGLISH
PROFICIENCY
TEST
C1 (Advanced)
DISC
PERSONALITY
TEST
Overall day to day supervision of Accounts
Payable Section and ensures that the team will
be able to produce timely payments to all
suppliers in accordance with agreed terms.
Verifies monthly payment schedule and assure
the accuracy of payment runs.
Ensures that payments are in accordance with
the internal control policies and procedures of
the company.
Informing respective recipients of payments
(suppliers and beneficiaries) via telephone or
email along with payment details.
Deals with supplier’s queries, discrepancies and
monthly reconciliation of their ledgers.
Liaise with bank and suppliers regarding
payment issues.
Daily ledger/entry verification.
Assist the Senior Accountant in preparing
schedules for audit purposes.
Assist the Financial Controller during audit.
- Accts. Payable Analyst-promoted to AP Supervisor
You have a strong inner motivation to
influence people and circumstances.
You thrive on competitive situations
and challenging assignments. The
stresses and pressures of everyday
work and life are unlikely to reduce
your effectiveness and enthusiasm.
OCT. 2010- SEPT. 2011
Scrutinized and analyzed huge volume of
purchase invoices in accordance with Authority
Schedule and Purchasing Policy before
settlement
Preparation of intercompany entries and
recharges.
Atlantic Offshore Services L.L.C.
Hamriyah Freezone Sharjah, UAE - Accounts Assistant
SEPT. 2006 TO MAR. 2010
Keep track and post incoming purchase invoices and utility bills.
Follow up invoices from the operations department regarding invoices already due for
payment based on aging.
Verify invoices according to accounting standards.
Settlement of payables based on credit terms.
Follow-up and collection of receivables. Prepare requisition for deposit of collections.
Calculation and disbursement of salaries of office staffs and vessel crew in adherence to
schedule.
Petty cash custodianship and reporting.
Sales billing and attaching proper supporting documents.
Post, sort and file confidential and non-confidential documents for the Accounts
Department.
Entry, documentation, and filing of transaction documents.
Assist the Senior Accountant in Finalization of Financial Reports.
Benit Sorsogon Accounting Office
Sorsogon City, Philippines- Electronic Bookkeeper cum Secretary
JUNE 2005 TO MAY 2006
Offering refreshments to guests and owners of the company whenever they visit Phil.
Taking minutes of meetings.
Schedule and arrange remote meetings via Skype.
Virtual bookkeeping of transactions from Norwegian Companies coming from different
industries.
Handle, update and report petty cash fund.
LiaIse with banks and government offices whenever necessary.
Sorsogon Medical Mission Group and Health Services Cooperative
Sorsogon City, Philippines - Cashier
JUNE, 2004 TO JUNE, 2005
Worked in a fast paced high-volume transaction environment with high level of
accuracy and efficiency.
Receive payments from in-patient and out-patient costumers as payment for their
hospital bills, medicines and other laboratory fees and issue the corresponding official
receipts.
Accept and report colaterals for receivables from costumers to be held by the company.
Receive payments from on account transactions.
Prepare, post and reconcile daily collections.
Finalize daily collections for bank deposit.
Post accounts from financial statement to general ledger.
Post several accounts to subsidiary ledgers.
Receive and transmit investments from cooperative members for deposit.
