Darlene Joy Aranda

Accounting professional with 2+ years of experience in accounts payable support, invoice and supporting-document review, disbursement processing, budget monitoring, payroll audit, reconciliation, and financial administration. Experienced in processing and validating invoices, receipts, liquidation documents, supplier payments, and other financial transactions while maintaining accurate records and documentation. Highly organized and detail-oriented with experience handling high-volume transactions, resolving discrepancies, coordinating with Operations and vendors, and meeting time-sensitive deadlines.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office, with practical experience in financial monitoring, reconciliation, transaction tracking, and accounting documentation. Adaptable and willing to learn Australian accounting processes and ERP/accounting systems such as Pronto.

General Accounting Clerk | Payroll Audit | Accounting Support - Great Escape Travel Consultancy - Taguig City, Philippines

(2026-04 - 2026-07)

• Reviewed payroll records, supporting documents, and payroll releases to verify accuracy and identify discrepancies.
• Maintained accounting records and Books of Accounts, including General Ledger, Journal Book, Cash Disbursement Book, Sales Book, and Purchase Journal.
• Validated financial and supporting documents to identify incomplete, inconsistent, or unsupported information.
• Performed reconciliation of accounting and payroll information and investigated discrepancies through document review and analysis.
• Prepared audit working papers, findings, and narrative reports for management review.
• Reviewed financial information against company policies, accounting records, and statutory requirements.
• Coordinated with concerned departments to clarify information, resolve findings, and follow up on outstanding requirements.
• Maintained accurate, organized, and confidential accounting documentation.
• Managed multiple accounting and audit requirements while meeting assigned deadlines.

Accounting Assistant | Disbursement & Budget Monitoring - Producer's Connection Logistics Inc. - Philippines

(2025-01 - 2026-03)

• Processed disbursements and payment-related transactions for multiple logistics operations.
• Reviewed and verified invoices, receipts, liquidation documents, and other supporting documents prior to payment processing.
• Validated invoices and financial transactions for completeness, accuracy, and proper supporting documentation.
• Maintained accurate financial records and transaction documentation for disbursements and operational expenses.
• Coordinated with suppliers, vendors, Operations, and concerned personnel to clarify invoice and payment-related issues.
• Investigated discrepancies by reviewing and analyzing supporting documents and transaction details.
• Assisted in reconciliation of expenses, transaction records, and budget utilization.
• Monitored supplier payments, budget releases, liquidations, and operational expenses.
• Prepared expense reports and maintained Excel-based transaction trackers and financial monitoring schedules.
• Identified unsupported or irregular expense claims through detailed document review and verification.
• Ensured financial transactions complied with established company policies and documentation requirements.
• Handled high-volume transactions while maintaining accuracy and meeting operational deadlines.

Admin Staff | Payroll & Sales Support - Ship Port Restaurant - Philippines

(2024-05 - 2024-12)

• Assisted in payroll preparation and payslip processing while maintaining accurate employee records.
• Maintained payroll, sales, and administrative financial documentation.
• Prepared daily sales reports and maintained transaction records.
• Assisted in monitoring sales, cash collections, and receivables.
• Supported reconciliation of cash sales, bank sales, and Instapay transactions.
• Assisted with StoreHub Back Office monitoring, including daily VATable sales and discounts.
• Maintained organized supporting documents and records for management review.
• Supported daily administrative and financial operations while meeting reporting deadlines.

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management - Manila Business College (2018 - 2022)