Arlene Camiller Hewitt

Administrative assistant/senior bookkeeper with twenty-two plus years of experience in financial management and administrative support. Expertise in preparing tax remittances, budget forecasts, and financial reports, demonstrating strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Proven ability to assist in strategic planning and budget management, contributing to efficient operations and compliance.

Seeking to leverage extensive accounting and administrative experience to enhance organizational effectiveness.

Administrative Assistant III-Senior Bookkeeper - Department of Education-Palo, Leyte (Granja-Kalinawan NHS) - Palo, Leyte, Philippines

(2021-09)

• Created spreadsheets including formulas to organize, display and summarize data as to the current and overall financial performance
• Review documents prepared by disbursing officer, identify discrepancies and resolve problems and provide assistance for a timely submission of monthly, quarterly and yearly tax remittances online
• Facilitates the preparation of budget forecast and budget realignment though the Annual Implementation Plan and Annual Procurement Plan
• Prepared reports which summarizes financial information related to school's budget and programs
• Managed an annual budget of PhP 1,980,500.00 with 100% liquidation compliance and zero audit findings.
• Advise the management of the procurement process and the usual accounting rules and regulations on government expenditure

Administrative Assistant II-Disbursing Officer - Department of Education-Palo, Leyte, Philippines (Granja-Kalinawan NHS) - Palo, Leyte, Philippines

(2018-07 - 2021-09)

• Schedule and attend meetings with school heads and provide explanation regarding established policies and procedures
• Ensured the completeness of documentary requirements of the liquidation reports for JHS and SHS funds
• Collaborated with the School Planning Team in the preparation of Annual Implementation Plan and Annual Procurement Plan
• Assist the Senior Bookkeeper on the reports preparation, ensuring all data needed is current and up to date

Administrative Assistant/Clerical Assistant - Department of Education Leyte Division-Leyte, Philippines (Calingcaguing NHS) - Leyte, Philippines

(2017-03 - 2018-07)

• Performed administrative functions on behalf of the school head -prepare correspondence and other documents, receives and review documentary requirements for claims, monitor teachers' attendance

Finance Staff - Plan International Philippines - Tacloban City, Leyte, Philippines

(2015-07 - 2017-01)

• Facilitated the preparation of budget forecast and budget realignment and initiated the monitoring of Budget vs Actual expenses and ensures the completeness of documentary requirements of the liquidation reports and employees reimbursements
• Created spreadsheets including formulas to organize, display and summarize data as to the current and overall financial performance
• Review documents submitted by the Project Team, identify discrepancies and resolve problems and provide assistance for an accurate reimbursement of claims and payables
• Assisted the Project Team on the preparation of budget forecast and budget realignment
• Prepared reports which summarizes financial information related to programs grant
• Close monitoring of contract budget of PhP 8,000,000.00 ensuring an accurate liquidation compliance and zero audit findings.
• Collaborated with the Project Manager in the conduct of trainings and release of financial subsidy for Youth beneficiaries
• Ensured the prompt submission of financial reports and other urgent reports as required by the country office finance department

Accounting Staff - Felport International Marketing - Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines

(2014-01 - 2015-04)

• Performed front and back-office responsibilities through payment collection, record keeping and invoicing using Quickbooks

Administrative Staff-Claims Specialist - Alliance Pacific Resources Corporation - Tacloban City, Leyte, Philippines

(2009-07 - 2013-11)

• Executed the prompt submission of financial reports and other urgent reports as required by the operations manager and area manager
• Conducted weekly and monthly product inventory and accomplished weekly purchases in line with the targets
• Presented sales performances of salesmen and overall sales performances of the company

Ticketing & Reservation Officer-International Destination (Philippine Airlines) - Western Leyte Travel - Ormoc City, Leyte, Philippines

(2007-04 - 2007-09)

• Executed frontline customer service with walk-in clients
• Performed administrative and financial tasks and takes decision making with management's approval

Bookkeeper-Reliever (Financial Analyst) - Land Bank of the Philippines-Tacloban Branch - Tacloban City, Leyte, Philippines

(2006-02 - 2006-08)

• Prepared monthly payroll of contractual employees
• Performed monthly reports such as schedule of accounts payable and statement of cash flow

Sales Representative/Travel Specialist - AS Domestic & International Ticketing Office - Tacloban City, Leyte, Philippines

(1999-07 - 2006-01)

• Executed frontline customer service with walk-in clients
• Performed administrative and financial tasks and takes decision making with management's approval
• Presented cost efficient options for clients on travel plans through airline promotions

Diploma in Teaching Secondary - Social Sciences - Social Sciences - Eastern Visayas State University-Carigara Campus (2017-06 - 2018-04)

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy - Accountancy - Divine Word University (1994-06 - 1995-03)

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy - Accountancy - St. Paul's School of Professional Studies (1995-06 - 1998-03)