Marifel Cacao

MARIFEL M. CACAO Santa Rosa City, Laguna, Philippines 4026 • - www.linkedin.com/in/marifel-cacao •- SUMMARY Skilled Accounting Assistant with over 12 years in finance and accounting, awarded Employee of the Year for outstanding performance. Expert in accounts payable/receivable, financial reporting, and reconciliations. Proficient in thriving in fast-paced environments with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Seeking to leverage my extensive experience to contribute to a dynamic accounting team. WORK EXPERIENCE Part - Time Billing Clerk - QBO, Responsive Capital Ventures - South Carolina, United States Nov. 2024 - Jan. 2025 Manage receipt organization and entry. Processed and entered high volumes of invoices into accounting systems, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company policies. Utilized ERP systems (e.g., QuickBooks, AppFolio and Keeper.App) to manage accounts payable functions, including invoice processing and reconciliation Organized and maintained shared files on platforms enhancing accessibility and reducing processing time. Research and problem-solve financial discrepancies Finance Assistant, Nagatsu Seisakusho Philippines Inc. August 2021-June 2024 Generated and processed over 30+ purchase orders to monitor inventory levels and validate PO and non-PO invoices, ensuring 100% authorization and matching accuracy. Processed and issued payments, including checks , credit card and electronic transfers, ensuring timely completion. Sent invoices to customers with complete accuracy, ensuring on-time payment. Matched incoming payments with outstanding invoices, resolving discrepancies for 95% of transactions and analyzing accounts receivable aging reports. Compiled and updated the Books of Accounts (Purchase, Sales, Disbursement, General, and Cash Receipts Journals) with complete accuracy. Processed replenishments for the Revolving Fund, maintaining a 100% replenishment accuracy rate. Processed customs clearance and documentation for shipments, ensuring full regulatory compliance. Accounting Staff, GRM International Inc. (Freight Forwarder & Customs Broker) Oct. 2005 -April 2015 Monitored and processed the company’s inward and outward remittances, managing 10+ transactions weekly. Issued checks for expenses and vendor payments with a 99% accuracy rate; managed petty cash, recording entries, and verifying documentation with 100% compliance. Ensured accurate reconciliation of payments to airlines like Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, and IATA with a 100% reconciliation accuracy rate. Created invoices for import freight charges, trucking services, and warehouse rental fees, resolving 95% of payment discrepancies through client communication. Collected payments and updated receivable records, reducing overdue receivables by 25%. Admin Accounting Assistant, South Center Tower Condominium Corp. May 2004-April 2005 Managed 40+ inquiries and reservations. Verified item receipts by comparing received goods to orders, managing 50+ items weekly. Prepared itemized statements, bills, and invoices with a 98% accuracy rate. Handled bookkeeping tasks, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, bank reconciliation, and disbursements, with a 100% accuracy rate for financial entries. Monitored and followed up on overdue receivables, reducing aging accounts by 20% over three months. EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Accountancy West Bay College - Muntinlupa City , Philippines SKILLS & EXPERTISE Bookkeeping and Accounting Skills Accounts Payable/Receivable Property Management Financial Reporting Reconciliation Invoicing and Accounting Software Logistics Documentation Technical Skills Microsoft Office Microsoft Outlook Google Workspace QuickBooks Online AppFolio Keeper. App Xero Slack Zoho June 2000-March 2004