Merlyne Razle Tercenio
North Las Vegas,United States
Summary
Accounting Manager with nearly two decades of experience in financial analysis and reporting, excelling in IFRS and SAP systems. Demonstrates a strong command of budgeting, forecasting, and revenue management to drive financial success. Eager to utilize extensive expertise to enhance the financial strategies of a forward-thinking organization.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
DELTA HEALTH SYSTEM
STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA
08.2020 - Current
- Manage financial data, ensuring compliance and accuracy in reporting
- Prepare monthly financial statements, supporting strategic decisions
- Analyze financial accounts, identifying trends and opportunities
- Assist VP of Finance in crafting detailed financial and board reports
- Oversee annual budget processing, enhancing financial planning
- Manage financial data, prepare statements, and ensure compliance with accounting procedures, while assisting VP of Finance with reports and budget processes
- Oversee month-end closing, accruals, bank reconciliation, and payroll, while creating financial reports using Management Reporter System
- Lead AR and AP departments, fostering teamwork to streamline financial operations and enhance organizational efficiency
- Develop and implement improved financial reporting methods, resulting in more accurate and timely insights for decision-making
- Drive financial optimization through meticulous analysis, identifying cost-saving opportunities and enhancing overall fiscal performance
- Spearhead financial data management, ensuring compliance and accuracy in reporting while driving strategic decision-making through insightful analysis
- Lead finance in HOD meetings, ensuring tax compliance and strategic alignment with GM
- Streamline payroll and benefits processing, enhancing accuracy and efficiency
- Prepare and review budgets, forecasts, and financial reports, ensuring regulatory compliance
- Collaborate with hotel owner and manage audits to safeguard assets and improve profitability
- Spearhead financial strategy, overseeing tax compliance, budgeting, and reporting while collaborating with leadership to drive strategic goals and profitability
- Optimize operational costs and enhance revenue streams, implementing robust accounting policies to safeguard assets and improve overall financial performance
- Foster teamwork within Finance department, liaising with stakeholders to ensure accurate financial reporting, tax compliance, and timely management of audits
- Develop creative solutions for profit improvement, leveraging financial expertise to identify cost-saving opportunities and drive business growth
- Ensure meticulous accuracy in financial transactions, payroll processing, and tax filings, maintaining strict adherence to local regulations and company policies
- Conduct comprehensive financial analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and drive strategic decision-making, enhancing overall profitability for Hotel Emblem
Finance Controller
Hotel Emblem
SAN FRANSCISCO, CALIFORNIA
01.2019 - 06.2020
- Lead finance in HOD meetings, ensuring tax compliance, and strategic alignment with GM.
- Streamline payroll and benefits processing, enhancing accuracy and efficiency.
- Prepare and review budgets, forecasts, and financial reports, ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Collaborate with hotel owner and manage audits to safeguard assets and improve profitability. Spearhead financial strategy, overseeing tax compliance, budgeting, and reporting, while collaborating with leadership to drive strategic goals and profitability.
- Spearhead financial strategy, overseeing tax compliance, budgeting, and reporting while collaborating with leadership to drive strategic goals and profitability.
- Optimize operational costs and enhance revenue streams, implementing robust accounting policies to safeguard assets and improve overall financial performance.
- Foster teamwork within Finance department, liaising with stakeholders to ensure accurate financial reporting, tax compliance, and timely management of audits.
- Develop creative solutions for profit improvement, leveraging financial expertise to identify cost saving opportunities and drive business growth. Ensure meticulous accuracy in financial transactions, payroll processing, and tax filings, maintaining strict adherence to local regulations and company policies.
- Conduct comprehensive financial analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and drive strategic decision-making, enhancing overall profitability for Hotel Emblem
Accounting Manager
Lotte Hotel & RESORTS
TUMON, USA
04.2013 - 05.2018
- Overseeing daily transactions (e.g
- Accounts payable/receivable, general ledger and bank reconciliations)
- Coordinate the organization, staffing, and operational activities for assigned accounting activities and operations
- Work with each direct report to establish goals and objectives for each year and monitor and advice on the progress to enhance the professional development of staff
- Assist the DOF in the daily banking requirements
- Ensure the monthly and quarterly Bank Compliance activities are performed in a timely and accurate manner
- Supports budget and forecasting activities
- Collaborates with the other department managers to support overall department goals and objectives
- Managed journal entries and reconciled accounts, ensuring accurate financial reporting
- Led month-end close for multiple hotels, improving financial accuracy and efficiency
- Supervised hotel accountants, enhancing team performance and compliance
- Reviewed financial statements, ensuring precise balance sheet reconciliations
- Collaborated with auditors, addressing inquiries and maintaining audit readiness
- Spearheaded monthly close procedures for multiple hotels, ensuring accurate financial statements and balance sheet reconciliations
- Streamlined payroll processing for 4 multi-state properties, enhancing efficiency and compliance with diverse state regulations
- Provided expert guidance to hotel controllers, fostering a culture of financial accuracy and adherence to accounting policies
- Managed complex tax filings across New York, Florida, and California, ensuring timely submissions and minimizing compliance risks
- Partnered with auditors, swiftly addressing inquiries and maintaining transparent financial practices across hotel operations
- Optimized financial reporting processes, resulting in faster month-end closures and improved data accuracy for multiple hotel properties
- Managed financial reporting, ensuring timely monthly and yearly closures
- Facilitated audits with EY and KPMG, enhancing compliance accuracy
- Streamlined banking operations, improving fund transfer efficiency
- Supervised general ledger team, meeting all reporting deadlines
- Developed accounting policies, fostering procedural improvements
- Spearheaded monthly closing processes, ensuring accurate financial reporting and timely bank compliance activities while managing account reconciliations and budgets
- Pioneered accounting policies and procedures as a founding employee, implementing efficient workflows and enhancing departmental productivity
- Fostered strong relationships with external auditors, facilitating smooth audits and maintaining transparent financial practices across the organization
- Mentored and developed finance team members, setting goals, providing training, and addressing personnel issues to promote professional growth
- Optimized financial operations by streamlining processes, resulting in improved accuracy, reduced turnaround times, and enhanced overall efficiency
- Optimized financial reporting processes, reducing monthly closure time and enhancing data accuracy for Lotte Hotel & RESORTS' financial statements
Payroll and Accounting Executive
HSBC Bank
ALABANG, PHILIPPINES
10.2006 - 12.2010
- Monitors and analyzes department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy
- Streamlined financial processes, enhancing accuracy in accounts payable/receivable and bank reconciliations, while mentoring staff to meet departmental goals
- Partnered with department managers to align financial strategies, fostering a cohesive approach to budget forecasting and resource allocation
- Implemented efficient procedures for bank compliance activities, ensuring timely and precise execution of monthly and quarterly requirements
- Spearheaded professional development initiatives for direct reports, setting annual goals and providing ongoing guidance to cultivate a high-performing team
- Assisted Controller in managing daily banking operations, while developing innovative solutions to optimize departmental workflow and resource utilization
- Optimized financial processes, enhancing accuracy in accounts payable/receivable and reconciliations, while fostering team growth and aligning with departmental objectives
- Processed payroll accurately, ensuring timely payments and compliance with regulations
- Resolved payroll discrepancies, enhancing accuracy and employee satisfaction
- Managed payroll records, maintaining confidentiality and data integrity
- Supervised payroll team, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment
- Streamlined payroll processes, ensuring accurate and timely compensation for employees while maintaining strict confidentiality and compliance with tax regulations
- Implemented efficient payroll system upgrades, reducing processing time and minimizing errors, resulting in improved employee satisfaction and trust
- Partnered with HR to resolve complex payroll issues, providing clear explanations to staff and maintaining positive relationships across departments
- Meticulously managed payroll records, tax obligations, and benefit calculations, ensuring precision in all financial transactions and reports
- Guided team members on payroll procedures, fostering a culture of accuracy and efficiency while maintaining a supportive work environment
- Conducted comprehensive payroll audits, identifying and rectifying discrepancies to ensure compliance and accuracy in financial reporting
Education
MBA -
California Intercontinental University
Irvine, CALIFORNIA05.2025
Financial Analyst -
Corporate Finance Institute
01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
University of Saint Anthony
Philippines03.2003
Skills
- Financial Management
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Reconciliations
- Auditing
- Bank Reconciliation
- Accrual Accounting
- IFRS
- GAAP
- Tax Filing
- Financial Reporting
- Payroll Processing
- Cost Control
- Revenue Management
- Microsoft Office
- Advanced Excel
- SAP
- Opera
- QuickBooks
Timeline
Accountant
DELTA HEALTH SYSTEM
08.2020 - Current
Finance Controller
Hotel Emblem
01.2019 - 06.2020
Accounting Manager
Lotte Hotel & RESORTS
04.2013 - 05.2018
Payroll and Accounting Executive
HSBC Bank
10.2006 - 12.2010
MBA -
California Intercontinental University
Financial Analyst -
Corporate Finance Institute
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
University of Saint Anthony
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