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SHILLAH MARIE RABUYA

SHILLAH MARIE RABUYA

STATEN ISLAND,New York

Summary

Dynamic finance professional with a proven track record at Discovery Employment LLC, adept in preparing financial statements and ensuring month-end closings with precision. Excelled in enhancing financial processes, achieving cost reduction, and boosting revenue through expert audit preparation and general ledger accounting. Skilled in QuickBooks and Peachtree, with exceptional English communication abilities, I bring both analytical prowess and collaborative energy to every project.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

FINANCE CONTROLLER - GROUP OF COMPANIES

DISCOVERY EMPLOYMENT LLC
ABU DHABI UAE, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
07.2024 - Current

Developed and maintained effective internal control systems to ensure the accuracy of financial reporting, working online, checking, and support.

  • Check and verify prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in accordance with GAAP standards from the accounts in charge.
  • Managed the preparation of the company's budget and monitored performance against it.
  • Bank reconciliation for 3 accounts with more than 100 transactions for each bank accounts monthly for 2 operational bank accounts . Reviewed account reconciliations for accuracy and completeness on a regular basis.
  • Coordinated audit activities with external auditors to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborated with other departments to improve processes related to financial data collection and analysis.
  • Monitored cash flow projections and adjusted budgets accordingly.
  • Ensured timely filing of all required tax returns in accordance with state and federal regulations.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors while ensuring favorable terms are obtained.
  • Oversaw month-end closing process, prepared financial statements and managed advanced reconciliations.
  • Oversaw financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, asset coordination, account management and budgets.
  • Maintained general ledger and chart of accounts, performed complex accounting functions such as journal entry preparation, account analysis, balance sheet reconciliation and preparation of quarterly financial statements.
  • Prepared company's financial reports and ancillary documentation in accordance with established policies and procedures.
  • Monitored accounting, payroll and financial reporting activities.
  • Managed AP and AR operations, coordinating staff workflows and reviewing completed work to reduce errors.
  • Supervised month-end close processes and reconciled treasury transactions.
  • Managed day-to-day finance operations by working closely with accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll staff to provide direction.
  • Produced financial reports and audit documentation to facilitate internal and external auditing.
  • Evaluated collection reports to determine collections status and outstanding balance amounts.
  • Reviewed sales numbers and calculated commissions.
  • Counter check quarterly Vat report in compliance of UAE FTA guidelines
  • Counter checking all expenditures to make sure its properly allocated and classified in compliance to the Corporate tax implementation initial stage implementation for 2024 yearend period.

Accounts Manager - (GROUP OF COMPANIES SAME OWNER)

EXPLORER FOR EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
ABU DHABI , UAE
12.2010 - 12.2024
  • Developed and implemented financial policies and procedures to ensure accurate accounting records.
  • Reviewed and approved monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements.
  • Check all in and out transactions of each department before handling over to GM office and CEO.
  • Identified cost savings through process improvement initiatives.
  • Managed the accounts payable and receivable processes ensuring timely payments of invoices.
  • Prepared annual budgets and monitored actual performance against budget goals.
  • Monitored compliance with government regulations regarding taxes, insurance coverage.
  • Provided guidance on accounting issues related to revenue recognition and other complex transactions.
  • Conducted research on financial reporting guidelines as needed.
  • Advised senior management on best practices for improving profitability.
  • Created detailed forecasts for cash flow planning purposes.
  • Supervised junior staff in daily accounting operations.
  • Maintained updated records of all assets owned by the company.
  • Ensured accuracy of general ledger postings by reconciling accounts periodically.
  • Performed month-end closing activities such as accruals and amortizations.
  • Implemented internal controls to safeguard assets from unauthorized use or misappropriation.
  • Improved year-end inventory audit process to increase accuracy.
  • Worked with regulatory representatives to complete accurate filings and maintain compliance.
  • Tracked and reported on sales performance metrics to senior management, highlighting successes and areas for improvement.
  • Negotiated contracts and closed deals, focusing on long-term benefits for both the company and the client.
  • Managed account receivables for assigned accounts, ensuring timely payments and minimizing bad debts.

ACCONTS IN CHARGE AND CEO P/Assistant (SAME OWNER)

UNITED INTERNATIONAL GROUP RECRUITMENT SERVICES LL
ABU DHABI , UAE
12.2008 - 12.2010
  • To organized company documents, CEO files company and personal accounts, administer office transaction reviewing all documents and put countersign before handling over to CEO for final approval. Receive direct instruction from CEO and designate to all departments.
  • Created and maintained relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, government agencies, and other industry partners.
  • Overseen the daily operations of the organization and ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Managed executive team members to ensure successful execution of projects in a timely manner.
  • Directed long-term research initiatives to identify new markets for growth opportunities.
  • Assessed financial performance of the organization on a regular basis and identified areas for improvement.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure competitive pricing for goods or services.
  • Monitored budgetary expenditures across multiple departments to ensure fiscal responsibility.

Documents Controller Cum Accountant

MOUNTAINGATE CONTRACTING LLC
DUBAI , UAE
02.2006 - 12.2008
  • Work as documents controller and executive secretary of the managing partner that includes taking notes of the meetings, appointments, contract preparations, proposals and sales with first project providing windows in Palm Island Jumeirah Project.
  • Prepare A/P from inquiry to LPO to enter bills and payments.
  • Prepare quotations, invoicing and collections.
  • Responsible for Issuance of chqs, arrange deposits and petty cash custodian.
  • Prepare management report from time time.
  • Payroll for head office and site.
  • Prepare monthly report per project - p&l and cash position.
  • And other day to day office work required by the management.

ACCOUNTING CLERK

BOLLOSOS TRACKING
CAGAYAN DE ORO, PHILIPPINES
02.2005 - 01.2006
  • CASH CUSTODIAN
  • CASHIER / INCHARGE FOR BANK DEPOSITS AND WITHDRAWAL
  • A/RP AND A/R INCHARGE
  • MONITORING SALES THAT INCLUDES DELIVERIES MONITORING AND INVENTORY
  • Maintained up-to-date accounts receivable records and coordinated monthly billing activities.
  • Processed invoices, payments, and statements in a timely manner.
  • Prepared bank deposits by compiling data from cashiers.
  • Reconciled financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.

ACCOUNTING STAFF

BIG TASTE FOOD CORPORATION
CAGAYAN DE ORO, PHILIPPINES
08.2003 - 12.2004
  • Accounts in charge for group of companies , restaurant sunburst fried chicken, boss coffee and timeout cafe
  • Monitoring sales and deposits
  • A/P and A/R preparation
  • Recording all in and out transactions
  • Monthly report.
  • weekly cash position

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

XAVIER UNIVERSITY ATENEO DE CAGAYAN
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY
03-2003

Skills

  • Preparing financial statements
  • Month-end closing
  • Audit preparation
  • General ledger accounting
  • Accounts reconciliation
  • Balance sheet management
  • Quickbooks desktop and online
  • Peachtree accounting software
  • Basic oracle software
  • Basic tally software
  • Fluent in English oral and writing communication

Timeline

FINANCE CONTROLLER - GROUP OF COMPANIES

DISCOVERY EMPLOYMENT LLC
07.2024 - Current

Accounts Manager - (GROUP OF COMPANIES SAME OWNER)

EXPLORER FOR EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
12.2010 - 12.2024

ACCONTS IN CHARGE AND CEO P/Assistant (SAME OWNER)

UNITED INTERNATIONAL GROUP RECRUITMENT SERVICES LL
12.2008 - 12.2010

Documents Controller Cum Accountant

MOUNTAINGATE CONTRACTING LLC
02.2006 - 12.2008

ACCOUNTING CLERK

BOLLOSOS TRACKING
02.2005 - 01.2006

ACCOUNTING STAFF

BIG TASTE FOOD CORPORATION
08.2003 - 12.2004

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

XAVIER UNIVERSITY ATENEO DE CAGAYAN
SHILLAH MARIE RABUYA