Menchie Laurella

Results-driven Finance & Admin professional with 20+ years in NGO financial management, fund compliance, and bookkeeping. Proven track record overseeing audits, donor reporting, and multi-project budgets. Trusted advisor in cooperative finance and tax compliance.

Bookkeeper / Compliance Officer (Part-time) - Handumanan Faculty & Community Multi-Purpose Cooperative (HFCMPC)

(2018-09)

• Manage bookkeeping, compliance monitoring, and financial records for an active multi-purpose cooperative
• Ensure adherence to cooperative regulations and prepare accurate periodic financial reports
• Flag compliance risks and recommend corrective actions to the Board

Tax Preparer / Tax Compliance (Part-time) - Noy Eng'g and Construction Services, Noy Firepro and Fire Sprinkler Systems Services

(2020)

• Prepare and file BIR tax returns ensuring full regulatory compliance for two construction/fire systems firms
• Identify tax optimization opportunities and reduce filing errors through systematic review
• Maintain up-to-date tax records and liaise with BIR on assessments and submissions

Administrative & Finance Officer - Federation of Multi-Sectoral Alliance for Development – Negros (MUAD-Negros), Inc.

(2006-04 - 2025-12)

• Led all finance and admin operations for an NGO federation over 19 years, overseeing budgets, audits, and donor reporting
• Delivered financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Bank Reconciliation) and quarterly reports to management, Board, and international donors
• Trained community beneficiaries and affiliate organizations in bookkeeping and financial management practices

Finance Assistant / Bookkeeper - Federation of Multi-Sectoral Alliance for Development – Negros (MUAD-Negros), Inc.

(1996-09 - 2006-03)

• Supported NGO finance head with bookkeeping, payroll processing, fund monitoring, and donor financial reporting across multiple project accounts

Junior Accountant - Beloria Accounting Firm

(1995-04 - 1996-08)

• Executed client bookkeeping, field audits, and financial statement drafting at a professional accounting firm

Master in Business Administration - Business Administration - University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos (UNO-R), Recoletos de Bacolod Graduate School (2006 - 2009)

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy - Accountancy - University of Negros Occidental – Recoletos (UNO-R) (1991 - 1995)