Lea Espiña

LEA G. ESPIÑA E - - Block 2 Lot 1 Woodlane Malagasang 1-A Imus, Cavite, Philippines EXPERIENCE SUMMARY Accounting & Finance Supervisor Results-driven accounting professional with over 15 years of experience in financial management, procurement, and administration. Expertise in SAP and QuickBooks, specializing in financial reporting, cash management, and payroll processing. Proven track record in leading teams, ensuring compliance, and optimizing processes, with experience managing payroll for over 900 employees. Strong communicator skilled in vendor negotiation and strategic collaboration to achieve cost savings and meet corporate goals. Sallyport Global Holdings 12/2016 - 07/2025 • • • • • • • • • Balad, Iraq Manage the manpower of the field accounting and finance department, providing training to ensure compliance with company policy and DCAA regulations Oversee payroll processing for over 900 host country national employees and cash disbursements for 700 foreign national employees Conduct timesheet training for foreign nationals to promote accurate reporting Manage operational funds to ensure precise recording of daily cash transactions Review and approve petty cash vouchers, expense reimbursements, and accounts payable invoices, ensuring proper supporting documentation and correct budget allocation Provide assistance to employees and management, coordinating efforts to meet corporate deadlines and prepare necessary reports Attend management meetings to contribute to strategic discussions Represent the department during audits, ensuring proper communication and compliance Assist the contracting officer during site visits by providing necessary support and documentation Administrative, Procurement, Logistics Complete Source One W.L.L 11/2015 - 12/2016 • • • • • • Doha, Qatar Maintain and update the Status Report for all projects to be submitted to the GM and CEO Conduct market research and prepare proposals for RFQs and RFIs for various clients, including the Ministry of Defense, Qatar Armed Forces, Ministry of Interior, and Internal Security Forces Oversee procurement and logistical functions, tracking shipments and reporting status to the COO Monitor administrative functions, including timekeeping and scheduling meetings for all Sales Managers Coordinate flight bookings with the travel agency for employees traveling on official business and home leave Track employee visa expirations, ensuring all requirements are met for PRO renewal processing Procurement Specialist PAE Inc 01/2011 - 09/2015 • • • • • • • • • • • • Kabul, Afghanistan Review the completeness of Purchase Requisitions (PRS) and confirm product descriptions with end users before proceeding to solicitation Negotiate with vendors to secure the best possible deals and achieve cost savings Prepare Bid Summaries, Award Summaries, and Price Analyses Process PR forms, inputting appropriate Task Codes, Statements of Work, justifications, and assigned PR Numbers Send Requests for Quotation (RFQs) to the WDC office, Dubai office, and local vendors Validate received quotes and determine the best value Submit PRS and acquire signatures from requestors, finance, DPM, and COR Create Purchase Orders (POS) using Dynamics and Costpoint systems, awarding contracts to vendors and coordinating delivery Compile and submit the complete invoice packet, including delivery notes and fully approved PRs, to Finance for payment processing Archive procurement files in soft copy on GAIN or Ops Check and maintain hard copies Provide Approval and PR reports to the COR and DPM Track international purchases, coordinate with freight forwarders, and complete documentation required for customs clearance, while providing status updates to the DPM, Procurement Unit Chief, and end users EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Accountancy Technological Institute of the Philippines 06/2001 - 10/2004 Manila SKILLS SAP Unanet Quickbooks Dynamics Costpoint Advance excel Financial Reporting Cash Management and Payroll Processing Team Training and Development EXPERIENCE Accounts Assistant Jurong Country Club 08/2010 - 01/2011 • • • • • • • • • • • • • Singapore Verify the accuracy of member cheques against a checklist for banking purposes Manage stock inventory, coin counting, and banking to ensure weekly income deposits Address queries from users and members Prepare journal entries and other accounting documentation Analyze F&B cost of sales to identify areas of high or increasing costs Ensure accuracy and completeness of recipes, event costing, transfers, and charge-outs before forwarding to accounts payable Collaborate with Chefs to monitor food-related issues, including sponsorships, events, and promotions Support the F&B team in menu engineering, ensuring all menu prices are current and accurate Conduct random checks of goods received against the market list to ensure quality and quantity Perform monthly physical stock-taking, maintain assigned stock, and input figures to calculate closing inventory Process supplier invoices in the accounts payable system Manage cheque processing within the accounts payable system Address inquiries from suppliers and creditors Finance Manager Assistant Versar International Assistance Projects - Baghdad, Iraq 08/2008 - 06/2009 • • • • • • • • • • • • • Baghdad, Iraq Support the Finance Manager in invoicing, credit control, and expense ledger management Ensure timely and efficient payment of credits Maintain and control purchasing procedures Prepare payroll-related reports, including allowances and benefits reimbursements Assist in developing and implementing finance policies and procedures Ensure accurate and timely provision of intra-group data in line with group reporting requirements Serve as Finance Manager in their absence, as needed Collate and verify project progress photographs from all sites for compliance with standard formats, then upload to the AFCEE Iraq Project Collaboration Site Distribute Discrepancy Non-Compliance and Non-Compliance Notice Logs to various contractors Prepare and maintain logs/reports to track document responses and status Maintain and update the master electronic project file Prepare and maintain databases, spreadsheets, and other document control systems Manage filing, logging, and archiving of all project documentation Accounting Assistant FIAFI Group LLC 10/2007 - 08/2008 • • • • • • • • • • Baghdad, Iraq Prepare and submit DD250 forms to the Contracting Office for payment processing and update the invoice tracking sheet Manage the company's disbursement processes Ensure timely and accurate payments to third parties, including buyers and suppliers Handle the company's cash on hand Process and release payroll Verify and calculate employee incentives and allowances Conduct bank reconciliations Review the accuracy of invoices submitted for payment Process vouchers supporting receipts, ensuring accuracy of accounting data Track local purchases in the purchasing department EXPERIENCE Accounting Assistant SM Supervalue Inc 01/2005 - 10/2007 • • • Pasay City, Philippines Management of Accounts Payable: Oversee the entire accounts payable process for suppliers due for payment across both NCR and regional branches, utilizing the SAP system Verification of Payment Proposals: Ensure accuracy by balancing and verifying payment proposals, and comparing actual documents against transactions recorded in the system from all branches Processing Urgent Payments: Facilitate rush payments through manager's checks using the Integrated Disbursement Solution (IDS) to ensure timely supplier payments