Maria Theresa Querubin

MARIA THERESA QUERUBIN Blk 9 Lot 11, Hornbill St. Tropics 3, Cainta Rizal, Philippines Mobile: +63 - Email Address:-CAREER OBJECTIVES To build a long-term career in the field of finance, strategy and operations with opportunities for career growth. HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS     Over 11 years of in-depth experience in general accounting, credit management, controlling and reporting, accounts payable, treasury management and auditing. Post Graduate degree in Business Management. A leader in managing company initiatives through effective and motivating mentoring strategies. Articulate and persuasive in verbal and written presentations, proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office applications and ERP systems such as JD Edwards, SAP R3, BW, Lawson and MYOB. PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE  ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SPECIALIST- NUMED PHARMA (February 2020- present) Responsibilities:  Daily outbound collection calls to customers  Email and outbound telephone collection follow ups  Process credit card for customers’ payments (authorized)  Preparing statements, invoices, credit memos for customers via email, fax as requested  Coordination with Sales team to collect money owed by customers with pending orders & others  Coordination with Customer Service team regarding returns, credit memo creation  In charge in lifting credit hold (order releasing) process  Generates AR report for credit review and analysis  Assists in investigating customer related issues (e.g. payments, disputes, shipments, etc)  Assists in other tasks as assigned by supervisor  Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures  ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SUPERVISOR- FONTERRA BRANDS PHILS. INC (April 2017-July 2019) Responsibilities:  Supervise accounts receivable department.  Coordinate with sales team regarding collection of payment dues.  Verify and assess accounts receivable records.  Prepare credit balance reports on a periodic basis.  Ensure regular follow-up of customers regarding collection of dues.  Maintain good rapport with customers.  Resolve complex billing issues.  Set goals for the collection team.  Supervise the functions and activities of the collection team.  Initiate and implement an effective system to achieve collection goals.  In-charge of pricing set-up (new SKU’s, price increase, discounts)    Handle customer master data (account creation) Prepare AR aging report Conduct Credit limit review  SENIOR ASSOCIATE, ACCOUNTING – ADIDAS PHILIPPINES INC (February 2014-March 2017) Responsibilities:                    Generate and send out invoices to customers Follow up on, collect and allocate payments Carry out billing, collection and reporting activities according to specific deadlines Perform account reconciliations especially to key accounts( eg.. SCI, PSI, Quorum) Monitor customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments and other irregularities Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies together with Sales team Generate aging analysis, DSO Review AR aging to ensure compliance with the company’s policy Maintain and update accounts receivable customer files and records Follow established procedures for processing receipts, daily Review and analyze customers’ credit limit twice a year Prepare bank deposits Investigate and resolve customer queries Process adjustments and GL reconciliations Develop a recovery system and initiate collection efforts Communicate with customers via phone, email, mail or personally Performs month end closing Collect data and prepare monthly metrics TEAM LEADER ACCOUNTS PAYABLE – S.C. JOHNSON PHILIPPINES ROHQ. (August, 2012 to November 2013) Responsibilities:                Acts as the key point of escalation for the associates on the team Ensures team objectives are met according to Service Level Agreement Monitors performance of the team Makes recommendations on process improvement related projects Holds regular team meetings to identify priorities for the team and/or specific associates Ensure new associates are properly trained before taking live work Prepare regular and/or ad-hoc reporting on team performance Conducts regular 1:1 discussion with associates to provide feedback and coaching on performance Provides input into hiring, disciplinary issues and firing Prepares annual performance reviews Makes recommendations on regularization of associates Provides input into associates merit adjustments Acts as the key point of escalation for issues/concerns of Operations Works to resolve identified concerns PRICING ANALYST – S.C. JOHNSON PHILIPPINES ROHQ. (February, 2010 to August 2012) Responsibilities:   Responsible for executing the day to day transactional aspects of the complete range of Pricing, Promotions and Rebate Agreement Management functions for all of the SSC countries Responsible for achieving/exceeding the agreed Promotional Accuracy KPI’s        Responsible for the day to day management of promotional activity, Base Pricing Accuracy and resolution of pricing and Trade Spending related deductions. Ensures internal and external SSC customer inquiries are managed in a timely manner Understands and works within the parameters of compliance with country legal and market practices regarding Pricing and Promotional activities. Maintenance of Pricing and trade deductions to ensure accruals are built accurately in a timely manner. Provides periodic reports to Local Sales/Finance/Trade Marketing and to other external parties and special reports as requested. Executes pricing processes and procedures according to SOAR requirements. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SPECIALIST – NESTLE BUSINESS SERVICES AOA, INC. (February 2008 to February 2010) Responsibilities:       Ensures the accuracy of records of receivables from trade customers; analyzes and facilitates collection, and minimizes doubtful accounts. Timely and accurately analysis of trade customer's accounts to enable sales management at the Nestle market in the prompt collection of accounts receivables. Regularly conduct account receivable review and reconciliation with trade customers and sales management at the market to ensure the validity of the records. Assisting sales management at the market in ensuring that the trade customers generally conform to the respective nestle markets credit and control guidelines such preparing significant reports such as aging trial balance for sales’ requirements. Performs other collection-related responsibilities. TREASURY ASSISTANT – SYKES ASIA, INC. (May 2007 to March 2008) Responsibilities:      Responsible for check releasing for company vendors and personal checks of employees. Prepares daily cash and collection position report of the company. Handles cash/check deposits and dollar withdrawals for the company. Performs other treasury-related responsibilities. GENERAL ACCOUNTANT – FIGARO COFFEE SYSTEM, INC. (October 2005 to February 2007) Responsibilities:      Prepares monthly financial reports: Income Statements, Balance Sheets, Statement of Cash flows, Income Statement for Operations and other related reports. Prepares monthly schedules in preparation of reports: monthly inventory, amortization and lapsing schedules, payroll vouchers, bank reconciliation and others. Prepares adjusting entries for late billings and other adjustments. Monitors cash inflows and outflows of the company BOOKEEPER – EXPERTS & CONSULTANTS IN REAL ESTATE INC. (February 2004 to October 2005) Responsibilities:        Prepares monthly financial reports. Prepares cheques and vouchers. Handles petty cash fund for all departments. Prepares payroll computation of payroll for three (3) companies. Analyze and monitors inflow and outflow of cash Prepares legal documents e.g. MOA, Secretary Certificate, SPA’s, Contacts and other related transaction. Handles government mandatory reports e.g. SSS, Philhealth, HDFM, etc., EDUCATION JOSE RIZAL UNIVERSITY – MANDALUYONG CITY (June 2005 – March 2008)  MASTERS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PHILIPPINE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION – QUEZON CITY (June 1998 – March 2002)  BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTANCY PERSONAL DATA Date of Birth: Language: September 1, 1981 Filipino, English, Nationality: Religion: Filipino Roman Catholic