Manager
BPO ME Consulting FZ LLC
Total years of experience :11 years, 9 Months
Leads a team of 8 staff members under the advisory & accounting services and learning and development services divisions of BPO ME Consulting FZ LLC
Oversees the marketing, operations and administration of the Philippine CPA review and US CMA Coaching Classes and other trainings in Abu Dhabi office (Premiere Management Consultancy) and Dubai office (Philippine Middle East Institute of Management)
Supervises the financial reporting and bookkeeping of the Philippine Middle East Institute of Management FZ LLC and Premiere Management Consultancy
Worked as the Engagement Manager for a Financial Advisory Services - Due Diligence engagement for an architectural and interior design company in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Handled the financial reporting and accounts restructuring of various clients, including a medical and aesthetic center and a recruitment agency
Outsourced as Accountant in Merck Serono Middle East, a multinational pharmaceutical and chemical company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and is part of the Merck Group with headquarters in Darmstadt, Germany
Processed the expense claims of employees in 13 countries in the Middle East and makes sure that expenses being claimed are in accordance with the Merck Group policies and procedures
Examined the debit notes from agents from 13 countries in the Middle East and makes sure that they are paid on time and in compliance with the distributor agreements with them
Reconciled the statements of account from the agents, communicating any items in the debit note that are not for the Company but are to be paid by Merck Export (another subsidiary of Merck Group KGAA)
Coordinated with the purchasing and marketing department regarding all other requests and transactions that need financial expertise and advice
Prepared reports (Excel schedules, charts & PowerPoint slides) as required by top management for submission and presentation to parent company in Paris, France
Utilized the Company’s main accounting system, Microsoft Dynamics’ four modules - Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Cash Manager & General Ledger - for various entries and postings every month
Used the Company’s payroll system, e-HRMS, to assist in the preparation of monthly payroll and for the computation of vacation, resignation and termination settlements of employees
Conducted monthly Stock Take in the Central Warehouse and prepared a report to summarize findings
Conducted monthly Stock Reconciliation between the accounting system and the count per location for all clients of the Company (around 90-100 companies)
Aided in cash management and control by checking petty cash vouchers, telephone bills and other supporting documents for all locations
Reconciled the cash books per location and posted expenses and adjustments to the accounting system
Prepared monthly Bank Reconciliation
Posted and updated payment to suppliers in the system and in the bank book and check register
Prepared Receipt Vouchers after receiving payments from some clients
Analyzed monthly changes in the prepayments and recoverables of the Company
Checked the accuracy of amounts in the trial balance by preparing control reports for GL accounts (Accounts Receivable and Payable), Asset system (Fixed Assets) and Payroll
Prepared Intercompany Debit Notes with attached supporting documents for various related parties (companies also part of Sodexo group)
Gathered the requirements needed by auditors such as balance confirmations from clients, aging schedule, etc.
Prepared the journal vouchers for various transactions such as but not limited to: stock, expenses, recoverables and cash book transactions
Prepared other recaps and schedules as required by management for internal use or for submission to the headquarters in Paris, France