Caroline Dano

Highly motivated and detail-oriented Bookkeeping and Accounting Professional with over 20 years of experience in diverse financial environments. Proven ability to manage full-cycle accounting with precision and efficiency.

Intermediate Bookkeeper - Catholic Children's Aid Society of Hamilton - Hamilton, ON

(2025-07)

• Prepare financial reports, projections, and forecasts to support planning and decision-making activities
• Prepare and monitor invoices and accounts receivable, including issuing monthly A/R invoices for recoveries and reconciling outstanding balances
• Under the guidance of the Director of Finance, track, review, and process payments to external vendors while addressing and resolving accounts payable issues
• Support accounts payable functions by preparing bank deposits, processing credit card payments, and completing journal entries
• Generate required financial reports and assist in troubleshooting discrepancies or system-related issues
• Prepare month-end general ledger entries to support accurate financial reporting
• Produce, analyse, and interpret Oracle/Curam financial and operational reports as needed
• Participate in internal and external audit processes by providing required documentation and support
• Manage petty cash disbursements and perform regular reconciliations to ensure accurate tracking of expenses
• Update and maintain tracking and projection spreadsheets, ensuring accuracy and resolving any related issues
• Provide back-up support to other finance team members to ensure continuity of operations
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the overall efficiency of the finance department

Accounting Clerk - Catholic Children's Aid Society of Hamilton - Hamilton, ON

(2024-07 - 2025-07)

• Processed vendor payments, employee reimbursements, and general accounts payable with exceptional accuracy
• Handled reconciliation of vendor statements and supported monthly payment runs
• Maintained clean, audit-ready financial records and resolved payment issues
• Provided cross-departmental support including gift card/voucher distribution, transit tickets, and smoke detectors
• Championed accuracy and compliance in vendor data maintenance, demonstrating a commitment to financial integrity

Assistant Accounting Manager - Philippine Spring Water Resources Inc. - Mandaue City, Philippines

(2021 - 2023)

• Oversaw financial operations for a company generating over $5 million in annual revenue
• Supervised a team of 10 accounts payable and receivable clerks
• Approved critical disbursements and financial documents in the absence of the Accounting Manager

Accounts Payable Specialist - Philippine Spring Water Resources Inc. - Mandaue City, Philippines

(2015 - 2021)

• Managed regional payables and maintained the supplier ledger in SAP
• Pioneered automated templates for online payments, significantly reducing manual workload
• Built systems to ensure accurate, timely vendor payments and zero payment duplication

Accounting Analyst - Tamiya Philippines Inc. - Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines

(2010 - 2015)

• Handled multi-currency payables and petty cash replenishments
• Prepared government tax schedules and remittances
• Check issuances, manage liquidations, and provide month-end reports

Accounting / Admin Assistant - Cybertech Research and Development Center - Cebu City, Philippines

(2007 - 2010)

• Maintained complete accounts payable processes and tracked transactions in QuickBooks
• Managed inventory, and administered payroll for 50 employees
• Ensured government compliance with reports and employee records

Accounting Assistant - Watsons Personal Care Stores Inc. - Cebu City, Philippines

(2005 - 2007)

• Reconciled bank and processed accounts payable for multiple branches
• Conducted internal audits and managed documentation for new locations
• Assisted in monthly report preparation and financial tracking

Diploma - Global Business Management - Mohawk College (2025-04)

Bachelor of Science - Accountancy - Cebu Institute of Technology-University (2004-03)