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
