Ma. Fatima Osera

Accounting and Finance Professional with 6+ years of experience across construction, shared services, and corporate environments. Expertise in general accounting, PH tax compliance, accounts payable, treasury and ERP systems (SAP Business One, Oracle Netsuite). Proven ability to manage high-volume transactions, audits, month-end and yearly closing, and cross-functional teams, with a strong record of compliance and process improvement.

Accounting, Admin, and Finance Officer at OPTIMUS ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION (2023-07 – 2025-09)

• Managed end-to-end Accounts Payable operations of project-related payables and vendor invoices, Processed and reviewed 180+ invoices monthly, achieving 98% on-time vendor payments
• Monitored procurement and purchasing activities including evaluation of supplier quotations, purchase requests, purchase orders, and project-related contract documentation.
• Strengthened internal controls and implemented process improvement initiatives to streamline billing processes, disbursement procedures, and financial reporting efficiency.
• Managed petty cash funds, project cash advances, and liquidation processes while ensuring proper documentation and accountability of site expenditures.
• Prepared management reports including project cost analysis per project to support strategic decision-making.
• Collaborated closely with project managers, engineers, procurement teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure timely processing of operational and financial requirements.
• Oversaw compliance documentation to support participation in public and private sector project bidding opportunities including PCAB License renewal, Tax Clearance for bidding, PhilGEPS Platinum registration, Performance Bond / Surety Bond documents, Contractor's All Risk Insurance (CARI)
• Coordinated internal and external audits in compliance with BIR, IFRS, and GAAP
• Managed AP/AR aging, cash flow monitoring, and vendor schedules to support efficient financial operations and liquidity management.
• Handled monitoring and reconciliation of company credit card expenses, including tracking of utilization, due dates, and employee liquidations
• Oversees the coordination, preparation, and timely renewal of business permits, government registrations, and regulatory compliance requirements including BIR, SEC, LGU, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and PCAB documentation.
• Provided training, supervision, and performance guidance to junior staff and on-the-job trainees (OJTs)
• Handled end-to-end tax filing and compliance processes for monthly, quarterly, and annual statutory requirements, including: BIR Forms 2550M / 2550Q (VAT Returns), BIR Forms 1601-C / 1604-C (Withholding Tax on Compensation), BIR Forms 1701 / 1702 (Income Tax for Sole Proprietorship / Corporation), BIR Forms 0619-E / 1601-EQ / 1604E (Expanded Withholding Tax), BIR Forms 2307 / 2303 and other required forms
• Accurately calculated tax liabilities and ensured punctual remittance via eFPS or eBIRForms to avoid penalties
• Ensured timely submission and compliance for reports including SAWT, SLSP, QAP, and Alphalist of Employees (BIR Form 1604-C)
• Supported SAP Business One data migration and 2023 backlogs facilitation
• Managed procurement processes including supplier sourcing, negotiations, and purchase execution
• Manages company petty cash, including fund disbursement, monitoring, liquidation, and replenishment
• Posted job openings; screened resumes, conducted interviews, and onboarded newly hired applicants
• Maintained employee 201 records, contracts, benefits, and performance
• Facilitated employee mandatory government benefits and loans (SSS, PHIC, HDMF)
• Ensured accurate and timely processing and remittance of employee payroll
• Handled employee deductions including withholding taxes and other benefits

Treasury Supervisor (Promoted) at EON PETROLEUM CORPORATION (2022-11 – 2023-07)

• Prepared treasury and cash flow reports for management review, including cash position, fund utilization, bank balances, disbursement schedules, and liquidity forecasts.
• Monitors, validates, and consolidates daily cash sales and bulk dealer sales collections for semi-monthly management reporting.
• Managed overall treasury operations including cash flow management, banking transactions, liquidity planning, and fund disbursement controls
• Implemented treasury process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and fund utilization monitoring

Accounts Payable Accountant at EON PETROLEUM CORPORATION (2021-07 – 2022-11)

• Oversaw full AP cycle including invoice processing, accruals, and reconciliations
• Managed cash balances for two entities, preparing weekly liquidity reports
• Processed vendor payments via checks, bank transfers, and telegraphic transfers
• Posted incoming payments and reconciled cash collections and post-dated checks
• Supported month-end close and audit requirements

Finance Associate at INSTITUTE FOR INNER STUDIES, INC. (2019-03 – 2020-08)

• Recorded disbursements, collections, and receivables
• Prepared vouchers, checks, payroll summaries, and BIR remittances (1601C, 0619E filing and remittance)
• Issued official receipts and maintained accurate financial records

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy – ICCT Colleges (2018)