
Eureka Arcillas
Finance & Accounting Professional | 19+ Years of Experience
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Detail-oriented Finance & Accounting professional with over 19 years of progressive experience across multinational corporations, retail, and the supermarket industry. Demonstrated expertise in full-set accounts, financial reporting, BIR tax compliance, AR/AP management, and internal audit.
Recognized Company Loyalty
Awardee with a track record of accuracy, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in SAP, QuickBooks, MS Dynamics AX, Oracle HFM, and ACCPAC.
Experience
Assistant Accountant / Finance Executive at ASSA ABLOY Singapore Pte Ltd – Philippine Rep Office & ASSA ABLOY Philippines Inc. (2017-07 – 2025-09)
- Manage full-cycle Accounts Receivable: chasing payments, sending monthly SOA, and performing customer reconciliations.
- Prepare monthly journal vouchers, review GL account balances, and support month-end closing activities.
- Encode monthly consolidated reporting in Oracle Hyperion (HFM) and ensure accuracy of balance sheet schedules.
- Handle BIR monthly/quarterly/annual tax filings via EFPS & eSubmission, ensuring zero penalties.
- Administer Petty Cash Fund and track all expenses, ensuring timely and accurate recording.
- Support Accounts Payable processing, employee expense tracking, and scheduling of non-direct payouts.
- Assist with HR & Admin matters and ensure compliance with internal controls and financial policies.
- Participate in internal and statutory audit processes.
Assistant Accountant at ASSA ABLOY Singapore Pte Ltd (2014-04 – 2017-06)
- Prepared and analyzed monthly financial statements including Sales & Margin reports, KPIs, Cash Flow, and Budgeting & Forecasting.
- Managed intragroup settlement via Netting system and performed reconciliations.
- Encoded supplier invoices and journal vouchers in ACCPAC; assisted with month-end journals and balance sheet schedules.
- Supported internal and statutory audits, ensuring compliance with financial policies and internal controls.
- Encoded monthly reporting data into Oracle Hyperion (HFM).
- Provided Admin & HR support and performed ad hoc tasks assigned by Finance Manager.
Junior Accountant at Gourdo's Inc. (Retailer of High-End Kitchenware, Beddings & Accessories) (2007-01 – 2013-07)
- Managed full-cycle Accounts Payable for trade and non-trade suppliers including rentals, utilities, and other billings.
- Processed local and foreign supplier payments via cheque and wire transfer; oversaw cheque printing via QuickBooks.
- Performed monthly bank reconciliation for multiple current and savings accounts.
- Filed BIR tax returns on or before deadlines; facilitated renewal of local business permits and BOI reportorial requirements.
- Monitored inter-company transactions, petty cash, revolving funds, lease contracts, and bank accounts.
- Handled foreign currency withdrawals for overseas buying seasons (China, HK, Europe, USA).
- Prepared weekly cheque-released reports, disbursement schedules, and cash position reports.
Accountant – Affiliated Companies at Braintree Tri-Media Corp. & Superior H&O Technologies Inc. (Affiliates of Gourdo's Inc.) (2008 – 2012)
- Monitored daily petty cash reimbursements, collection follow-ups, and cheque deposits.
- Processed day-to-day disbursements and ensured all transactions were recorded in the accounting system.
- Assisted Finance Manager in preparing Taxes, P&L, and Balance Sheet reports.
- Managed Treasury operations including cash and cheque releasing; maintained vault access and safekeeping of confidential files.
Accounting Assistant at Supervalue, Inc. (subsidiary of SM Investments Corp.) (2006-06 – 2006-12)
- Monitored supplier document delivery from head office and branches; managed timekeeping of contractual and security personnel.
- Encoded AP non-trade transactions and processed manual accruals for utilities, services, and employee-related billings.
- Prepared detailed tax withholding summaries for utilities and verified payment requests from all branches.
- Processed legal documents and maintained monitoring schedules for liabilities, rental deposits, and contractor down payments.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy — Major in Accounting – Divine Word College of San Jose (2002 – 2006)

