JAN GERANGAYA-MERCADO
Norwalk,CT
Summary
Skilled financial professional bringing 20 years of experience working with academic and other business organizations. Proven leadership and successful in leading teams in achieving financial goals. Accomplished in working with executive leaders to develop business, financial and growth strategies. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level accounting position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Peer Tutor
CT State College - Norwalk
2023.04 - Current
- Conducted tutoring sessions to help accounting students engage active learning and critical thinking skills.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses
- Used personalized learning plans to guide students to deeper understanding of course material and learning styles.
- Worked closely with students on specific class struggles, closely reviewing materials and assignments to offer targeted help.
- Developed valuable problem-solving strategies with peers to provide assistance in understanding difficult accounting concepts.
Finance Controller
Luova Education Group
2021.01 - 2022.05
- Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with all departments and affiliates
- Prepared financial statements and departmental reports under the Luova Education Group
- Managed E-commerce and online collection and banking platforms
- Increased flow of financial information throughout company by improving communication strategies.
- Created and distributed reports on internal and external finances, audits, and budgets.
- Prepared and filed tax returns and generated monthly reports in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
- Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
- Provided treasury and cash management by performing cash reports and bank reconciliation
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management through Quickbooks
- Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
- Prepared executive payroll data entry and managed payroll processing for 100+ employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Introduced internal controls to monitor critical areas of financial control and devised corrective actions to address risks or deficiencies.
- Verified accurate completion of corporate income tax returns and optimal use of favorable tax codes.
- Mitigated risk by implementing internal controls and safeguards for revenues and expenditures.
General Accountant / Branch Controller
De La Salle University
2014.06 - 2019.11
- Supervised the accounting and financial operations of Laguna Campus of De La Salle University with focus on Cash and Fund Management, Financial Closing, Student and Scholarship Accounts, Investments, Payroll and Disbursements and Fixed Assets)
- Prepared consolidated financial reports and performed analysis of financial transactions of the campus
- Performed bank and account/fund reconciliation and responsible for financial closing
- ·Managed scholarship grants and gives regular reports and financial statements to relevant stakeholders
- Proposed funding and cost structure for new academic programs and business development projects
- Developed consolidated operating budget and performs budget monitoring and variance analysis of all academic units
- Performed account reconciliation and data analysis to add value for management decisions
- ·Developed financial and operational policies for effective internal control
- ·Formuated costing of new academic programs and faculty salary scale
- ·Liaised with the different stakeholders of the University for accounting-related transactions
University Controller
University Of Saint La Salle
2009.01 - 2014.05
- Supervised the accounting operations of a University with 16,000 student population and its affiliates with focus on Financial Closing, Student Accounts, Treasury, Cash Management, Payroll and Disbursements
- Spearheaded the transition and execution of an integrated financial information system
- Prepared financial reports on the utilization of tuition fee increase for presentation and submission to concerned stakeholders and government agencies
- Managed utilization of scholarship grants, depository accounts and prepared regular reports and financial statements to relevant stakeholders
- Oversaw the student accounts receivable management
- Proposed funding and cost structure for new academic programs and projects
- Developed accounting policies and internal controls system for new programs and ancillary operations
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
- Created and distributed reports on internal and external finances, audits, and budgets.
- Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed the data
- Introduced internal controls to monitor critical areas of financial control and devised corrective actions to address risks or deficiencies.
Internal Auditor
University Of Saint La Salle
2005.09 - 2008.12
- Developed compliance and audit program for the university to ensure compliance with government regulations and significant university policies
- Performed audit procedures for Board of Trustee-directed programs
- Prepared audit reports for the Board of Trustees and De La Salle Philippines as needed
- Developed the University-wide risk management policy for compliance and execution of academic units
- Performed internal audits of financial and departmental operations, developing risk assessments and conducting process walkthrough for compliance with documented processes.
Accounting Supervisor
The Sugarland Hotel
2003.04 - 2005.08
- Responsible for supervising the accounting operations of the hotel which includes the food and beverage, rooms and banquet operations
- Prepared monthly financial reports as needed by the management and government regulatory agencies
- Performed audit and compliance procedures for the hotel operations
- Developed costing/pricing for hotel products and new menu/banquet offerings
- Prepared payroll in the absence of the Human Resource Officer
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, service charge, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
Education
Associate of Science - Accounting
CT State - Norwalk
Norwalk, CT12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Saint La Salle
Bacolod City, Philippines03.1998
Skills
- Current GPA of 4.0
- Account and Ledger Reconciliations
- Internal Control Management
- Budgeting and Variance Analysis and Resolution
- Strategic Planning
- Finance and Accounting Operations
- Non-Profit Accounting
- Audit Preparation
- Office Workflow Improvements
- Cash Flow and Reconciliation
- Monthly Reconciliations
- Financial Operations Systems
Timeline
Academic Peer Tutor
CT State College - Norwalk
2023.04 - Current
Finance Controller
Luova Education Group
2021.01 - 2022.05
General Accountant / Branch Controller
De La Salle University
2014.06 - 2019.11
University Controller
University Of Saint La Salle
2009.01 - 2014.05
Internal Auditor
University Of Saint La Salle
2005.09 - 2008.12
Accounting Supervisor
The Sugarland Hotel
2003.04 - 2005.08
Associate of Science - Accounting
CT State - Norwalk
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Saint La Salle
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