April Labora

Results-oriented accounting professional with experience in bookkeeping, financial reporting, disbursement, and collections. Skilled in maintaining accurate financial records with strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Also experienced in supporting administrative and HR functions in government service.

Supervising Administrative Officer - Human Settlements Adjudication Commission (HSAC)

(2021-07)

• Supports administrative and finance operations, handling HR functions, payroll, records management, and compliance. Supervises staff, ensures accurate documentation, and assists in maintaining efficient office operations

Administrative Officer IV - Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB) and HSAC

(2015-10 - 2021-07)

Performs comprehensive accounting functions covering bookkeeping, payroll, disbursement, and collection processes. Prepares journal entries, bank reconciliations, and complete financial reports up to annual financial statements, ensuring compliance with COA and BTr requirements. Oversees remittances, manages cash collections and deposits, and maintains accurate and organized financial records.

Accounting Assistant / Cash Monitoring Supervisor - Schillings Finance Corporation

(2011-03 - 2015-10)

• Handled bookkeeping and accounting support for the Schillings Group of Companies, including journal entries, ledger postings, trial balances, financial reports, payroll processing, government remittances, and preparation of checks for payables.
• Promoted to Cash Monitoring Supervisor overseeing cash operations of SHC, SFC, and SLRDI. Supervised staff in preparing daily cash position reports, ensured timely and accurate submissions, prepared bank reconciliations, and monitored bank balances and cash flow requirements across all companies.

Accounting Staff - 8990 Housing Development Corporation

(2009-05 - 2011-03)

Handled accounting and bookkeeping functions in a real estate company, including daily collections, journal entries, and check deposits for equity accounts. Assisted in bank reconciliation, receivables monitoring, and tracking of returned checks. Prepared checks for multiple companies, supported branch funding, and produced monthly financial reports and reconciliations.

Credit and Collection Assistant - Golden Haven Memorial Park, Inc.

(2008-08 - 2009-01)

• Handled client accounts and collections, including preparation of Statements of Account, monitoring receivables, and issuing payment reminders. Assisted in account restructuring, record maintenance, and processing of interment and petty cash requests. Also handled cashiering duties and processed releases of documents, commissions, and supplier payments.

Master in Public Administration - Public Administration - Southwestern University PHINMA (2023 - 2024)

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy - Accountancy - University of San Jose - Recoletos (2003 - 2007)