Experience

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  STARZPLAY

  • United Arab Emirates
  • Entertainment Providers
  • 200 - 300 Employee

  • Assistant Finance Manager

    • Feb 2022 - Present

  • Management Accountant

    • Dec 2017 - Apr 2022

  • General Accountant

    • Nov 2015 - Dec 2017

    Timely recording of revenue to create value to the organizationRegular Revenue reporting which also includes Variance analysis Forecasting of revenue targets with input from Sales and Business Development  Collections and Customer Accounts reconciliationMonthly Financial Reporting Assist the CFO and Finance Manager with the day to day, monthly and year-end operations of the Accounting/ Finance Department.Managing the Payroll function across 3 countries involving computation of Salaries, Leaves, Gratuity, Fixed and Variable Entitlement including processing so that the staffs will receive on time. Handled Month End Process Close by reviewing and posting necessary journal entries like Bank Charges, Interest income and Expenses, Prepaid Rent and Insurance, Amortization of Prepaid Expenses, Fixed Assets Depreciation, Allocation of Cost and Accrual of Cost, Severance and Revenue.Reviewed Accounts Payable and Receivable books on weekly basis in order to prepare ageing report.Prepare and allocate Inter-Company invoices and /or charges to and from Affiliates and Parent Company.Prepare and send customer invoices as per the term and agreement.Perform the processing and recording of accounts payable transactions and ensure that all invoices are paid accurately and in timely manner as per with the Finance policies and procedures.Oversee the total cash position of the business to optimize fund usage and warns if any shortage. Monitors bank accounts to ensure sufficient liquidity to meet payment obligations.Manage the processing of cash receipts, recording of revenue and receivable and work closely with the Billing Team to ensure that revenues and receivables are reconciled.Review transactions for output VAT and input VAT and provide the quarterly report to FinanceReconcile and process Employees Social security and Withholding tax. Prepare Balance Sheet Schedules after month and year end closing.Supervising accounting team to help to perform assigned roles.

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  International Center for Biosaline Agriculture

  • Dubai, UAE

  • Project Accountant

    • Apr 2014 - Nov 2015
    • Dubai, UAE

     Assume overall responsibility for the Project Accounting related processes. Ensure that project codes are appropriately controlled in the system in terms of opening the project codes, booking of expenses, allocation of expenses and timely closure upon completion of the project. Monitor the configuration of employees being mapped to projects so as to ensure that only authorized employees time is charged to the respective projects. Continuously liaise with Project Managers regarding the status of completion, collection follow up, estimated commitments and any other matters relating to booking of costs. Ensure the timely booking of direct staff cost to the project, make periodic follow ups in case of non-compliance and post all staff time allocations to project cost. Maintains accounting controls by establishing a chart of accounts; defining accounting policies and procedure. Prepare the allocation of indirect overheads to projects and post the entries. Prepare management reports regarding the project status, project costs, fund position, etc. Responsible in preparing and sending of invoices to the Donors. Responsible in preparing monthly payroll for all employees including benefits, leaves and severance pay. Monitored and reconciled accounts receivable and accounts payable. Handled payment processing of bills and vendor invoices while ensuring that the proper backup and authorizations are available. Prepared project budget and operating budget as per donors. Acted as petty cash custodian responsible in recording petty cash expenses, updating the balance and making replenishment. Performs any other tasks/activities that might be identified by the Department Manager. Assisted External Auditors during reviews and audits to ensure full support from accounting team.

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  Pacific Architect & Engineers Government Services, Inc. (PAEGSI)

  • Dubai, UAE

  • Program Accountant

    • Aug 2009 - Apr 2014
    • Dubai, UAE

     Responsible in preparing and sending of invoices to US Government using cost plus method. Perform posting of general entries, reviewing and posting of wire transfer packages whilst maintaining proper backup and authorizations are available. Prepare, allocate and submit InterCompany charges. Reviewed reconciliation of AR/AP, InterCompany, Bank Reconciliation and Variance Analysis. In charge in preparing payment of withholding taxes to tax ministries of branch locations. Prepare suppliers’ invoices, route invoice approval forms and assure proper backup of documents. Process and release payments thru ACH, checks and wire transfers. Responsible in preparing monthly reconciliation of accounts payable, general ledger, aging reports and management reports as well as reviewing of inter-company transaction of head office accounts. Handle cash forecasting for head office’s operation, summarize all invoices and schedule weekly payment. Perform payment processing of Invoices, Corporate Credit Cards, Corporate Ghost Cards, Corporate Meeting Cards and Procurement Cards for all the world wide divisions of the company. Develop and maintain professional relationships with new vendor and handle all inquiries from vendor and employee.  Identified and resolved discrepancies and reconciliation issues related to AR and AP. Prepared monthly management reports and weekly cash forecast. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required

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  PAE-ESKO Joint Venture

  • Kandahar, Afghanistan

  • Project Accountant

    • Apr 2008 - Jul 2009
    • Kandahar, Afghanistan

     Prepare and reviewed various financial statements such as Profit and Loss Statement, Balance Sheet, Trial Balance and Statement of Cash Flow. Managed and reviewed day to day transactions include AP, AR and General Ledger Posting.  Individually closed the books of accounts on monthly basis in order to prepare Trial Balance and Financial Statements. Prepare management reports like Cash Flows, Budgeted Reports and Variance Analysis Report. Prepare and post the month end JE’s includes Bank Charges, Accruals, Prepaid, Reclassification, Deferred Revenue/Accrued Revenue, etc., Monitor customer accounts details for non-payment, delayed payments and other irregularities. Prepared month end bank reconciliation and petty cash fund reports Handled payment processing of bills and vendor invoices while ensuring that the proper backup and authorizations are available. Facilitate payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders to the customers. Acted as petty cash custodian responsible in recording petty cash expenses, updating the balance and making replenishment. Coordinated all cash/ bank issues for settlement with banks and auditors. Reviewed and reconciled inter-company transaction. Making provision for leave salary, insurance, air tickets and other staffs benefits. Handled Fixed Assets Accounting. Prepare Balance Sheets Schedules. Conducted fiscal inventory count on site. Prepared variance analysis. Preparing and checking staff payroll and ensure timely payment of the salaries. Generate information for external auditors for the annual audit.

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  Sicangco, Menor, Villanueva & Co., CPAs

  • Angeles City, Philippines

  • Auditor

    • Jun 2007 - Apr 2008
    • Angeles City, Philippines

     Reviewed and evaluate clients internal accounting control system and presented recommendation to improve the present system. Implement audit plans assigned by the Audit Manager and ensure that work assignments are completed on a timely manner. Supervise, train, and mentor associates and interns on audit process. Examined and analyzed general journal and general ledger entries, income and expenses documents, bank statements, tax returns and other records and supporting documents to ascertain whether financial statements were fairly presented and in strict compliance with GAAP’s established standards. Inspected items in books of original entry to determine proper recording of transactions as per set rule. Prepared the Audited Financial Statements.  Prepared detailed reports on audit findings and provided recommendations to improve the clients’ accounting practices. Assisted clients in tax returns preparation and provided consultative services.  Handled research and compilation of accounting standards and tax updates.  Provided consultancy services (e.g. systems analysis and implementation), as well as accounting services (e.g. financial statement review, financial statement preparation, bookkeeping). Facilitated government regulatory filing e.g. SEC filing and disclosures.

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  Reyes Tibe & Co. CPA’s

  • Angeles City, Philippines

  • Audit Assistant / Accounting Staff

    • Apr 2005 - Jan 2006
    • Angeles City, Philippines

     Performed wide range of accounting works, including but not limited with, bookkeeping, AR/AP and aging report posting, general ledger accounts recording and analysis, and financial report preparation. Acted as petty cash custodian: recorded petty cash expenses, updated balance, facilitated replenishment. Counted cash on hand, inspected receivable/payable notes and negotiable securities, and canceled checks. Maintained the ledgers, completed audit reports, and provided information upon request. Assisted auditors in the examination and analysis of accounting records of establishment. Prepared reports concerning the establishment’s financial status and operating procedures. Provided support to Internal Auditors in preparation of audit observations, in the issuance of audit reports and in the organization of working papers. Prepared the Audited Financial Statements.  Computed, prepared and filed taxes such as Income, Excise, Value Added Tax, Withholding Tax on Compensation and Withholding Tax on Vendors. Carried out Government Regulatory Filing like with Municipal Registration, among others. Provided proactive and efficient admin support, primarily in file maintenance and supply management.