IRENE VISTAL
Finance Officer/ Senior Accountant/ Accountant
Doha,Qatar
Summary
To obtain a significant and challenging position as a Finance Officer/ Senior Accountant/ Accountant wherein I could maintain company-wide financial records, oversee audits, manage the finance/ accounting team and communicate financial status and reports to the management. A job in an organization that provides me a scope for growth; where the blend of my 12 years relevant work experience and excellent educational skills can help in achieving the goals of the company. I would like to exploit my potential and sense of obligation for the benefit of the organization.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
Work History
General Accountant
The Look Company
Doha, Qatar
06.2020 - Current
- Responsible for all areas relating to financial reporting
- Responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements
- Supervises staff accountants and is responsible for managing the team to ensure that work is properly allocated and completed in a timely and accurate manner
- Addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, financial reporting, year-end audit preparation and the support of budget and forecast activities
- Ensures timely submission of Withholding Tax Return and payment in compliance with the General Tax Authority to avoid penalties due to late payments
- Liaises with international subsidiaries monthly for reconciliation of intercompany transactions
Senior Accountant
Procurio General Trading
Dubai, U.A.E.
02.2017 - 02.2020
- Posted, reviewed and adjusted accounting entries
- Prepared and processed monthly payroll thru WPS, including processing leave salaries and final settlement
- Processed vendor/ supplier payments – cheques, telex transfers, or cash
- Prepared and processed quarterly VAT payments
- Prepared invoices to, and receipts for clients
- Prepared and processed commission payments to salesmen and third parties
- Updated/ calculated fixed assets depreciation
- Prepared and organized financial statements and reports required by the Management
- Prepared schedules and other reports required for the annual audit and liaising with auditors
- Coordinated with banks for application of employee accounts, payment transfer requests, and other company bank account issues
- Assisted in the preparation of annual budget, as well as monthly cash flow forecasts and daily cash flows
Senior Accountant
Elite Sports
Doha, Qatar
06.2013 - 12.2016
- Posted, reviewed and adjusted accounting entries
- Performed bank, intercompany and other account reconciliations
- Prepared and processed monthly payroll thru WPS, bank transfers & payments to suppliers/ vendors whether thru checks, online or cash
- Calculated final pay, leave pay and other employee benefits, and processed such payments subsequently
- Monitored cash flows, payables and receivables
- Prepared and coordinated in sending invoices to clients
- Updated/ calculated fixed assets depreciation
- Liaise with banks for application of accounts, payment orders, application for bonds, letter of credit, and other Trade Finance matters
- Prepared cheques and receipts
- Calculated project costs and the related profit
- Handled petty cash
- Handled inventory, as well as monitoring changes for cost of sales
- Assisted the Finance Manager in preparing the yearly budget, as well as monthly updates
- Prepared financial statements, schedules and other financial reports useful to the management and coordinated with auditors during the yearly audit.
Accountant
Sykes Asia
Cebu City, Philippines
09.2009 - 02.2013
- Posted accounting entries
- Performed bank reconciliation and general ledger duties
- Monitored accounts receivable and accounts payable functions
- Assisted in preparing month-end closing reports
- Checked and assessed all accounting records for accuracy
- Assisted in the preparation of financial statements
- Implemented best practices, standards and procedures in all accounting functions and activities
- Initiated and implemented best practices of internal audit procedures.
Sales and Service Representative
Convergys Philippines Services Corporation
Cebu City, Philippines
12.2006 - 08.2009
- Managed high volume of phone calls and provided response to all maintaining high quality of services and performance standards
- Facilitated sales of all services according to company and client requirement
- Coordinated with customers and avoided any discontinuation from his or her end
- Assisted customers with all knowledge on products and services and performed basic troubleshooting to fix minor device or product issues
- Handled billing and collection
- Administered all customer complaints and ensured timely resolution within required guidelines
- Established rapport to promote client’s products and services
- Ensured optimal level of customer satisfaction at all times.
Education
Valedictorian - Elementary
06.1991 - 03.1998
Valedictorian - High School
06.1998 - 03.2002
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
06.2002 - 03.2007
- Awarded Latin Honors - Cum Laude
- Dean's List 1st Year to 4th Year
Skills
Financial Management
Tax Compliance
Internal & External Audit experience
Financial Statements & Reports
ERP Systems - Oracle, Sage/Peachtree, Focus, Quickbooks, PIMS, Seradex
MS Office Suite - Advanced in Excel
English Communication
Able to meet deadlines
Superior attention to detail
Problem-Solving & Analysis
Visa Status
Transferable Visa with NOC
Timeline
General Accountant - The Look Company
06.2020 - Current
Senior Accountant - Procurio General Trading
02.2017 - 02.2020
Senior Accountant - Elite Sports
06.2013 - 12.2016
Accountant - Sykes Asia
09.2009 - 02.2013
Sales and Service Representative - Convergys Philippines Services Corporation
12.2006 - 08.2009
University of San Jose- Recoletos - Bachelor of Science, Accountancy
06.2002 - 03.2007
Saint Paul's Academy - Valedictorian, High School
06.1998 - 03.2002
Inabanga Central Elementary School - Valedictorian, Elementary
06.1991 - 03.1998