April Lou Donozo

Government entity

• Delegated tasks efficiently to maximise productivity.
• Lead respective Accounts Payable and Treasury team.
• Support lead for other team (AR, Project, Reporting).
• Managed bank facilities.
• Ensured customer billing and collection is managed and up to date.
• Managed ESR filing.
• Processed ICV certification.
• Processed company's insurances.
• Supported payroll review and approval.
• Completed company ISO 20000,27001,22301 Certification activity as finance representative.
• Streamlined financial procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Implemented new financial systems enhancing data accessibility and reliability.
• Collaborated closely with auditors to ensure smooth audit processes.
• Reviewed and updated internal financial policies, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Trained staff on finance-related matters improving overall understanding and performance.
• Liaised between finance department and other departments fostering inter-departmental collaboration.
• Negotiated favourable terms with vendors, achieving cost savings.
• Prepared regular cash flow reports assisting in better fund allocation.
• Ensured accurate tax filings, avoiding penalties and interest charges.
• Streamlined invoice processing reducing errors and delays.
• Analysed complex financial data, providing meaningful insights for company leadership.
• Managed timely and accurate reporting of various financial transactions and information for detailed analysis.
• Monitored and reviewed financial controls, processes and procedures to enable best practice development.
• Consolidated comprehensive management accounts, integrating income statements, cashflow and balance sheets.
• Delivered regular management reporting and supervised quarterly tax calendar.
• Maintained KPI reporting tools for accurate, up-to-date financial data for decision-making.
• Served as finance business partner to drive strategic business decisions.
• Contributed to hiring process by interviewing applicants and making recommendations for best-suited candidates.
• Managed daily finance services for smooth business operations.
• Reviewed bookkeeping and management accounts to achieve clear and correct reports.
• Led finance transformation projects to reach company growth goals.
• Coached and mentored junior staff to maximise finance department capabilities.
• Facilitated staff training, resulting in better customer service.

Government-owned entity

• Coordinated cross-departmental collaboration for improved workflow.
• Liaised with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.
• Led performance reviews, identified areas for improvement.
• Delegated tasks efficiently to maximise productivity.
• Maintained smooth-running business operations by delegating priorities to staff abilities.
• Organised financial and operational data to help with yearly budgeting and planning.
• Investigated issues affecting group operations, prepared reports and helped correct problems.
• Developed organisational policies for administrative oversight and internal controls.
• Streamlined processes to improve and optimise office operations.
• Drafted procedural statements and guidelines for company-wide use.
• Managed overall finance operation of foreign subsidiary.
• Managed financial reports.
• Supervised entire outsourced finance department.
• Led Accounts Payable and Banking Team.
• Led Oracle ERP Implementation Project - Finance.
• Led Business Process Transformation Project - Finance.
• Implemented Finance Intranet and Service Desk.
• Implemented automation of process flows for Accounts Payable and Banking.
• Led team in preparing annual reports, resulting in timely submissions.

Government-owned entity

• Performed monthly reconciliation of bank statements; eliminated monetary discrepancies.
• Reduced discrepancies in financial statements through meticulous record keeping.
• Prepared detailed financial reports to aid strategic planning efforts.
• Provided insightful financial advice to senior management for informed decision making.
• Facilitated smooth audits by maintaining organised and accurate records.
• Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
• Organised and carried out month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.
• Compiled financial data for business forecasting and budgeting.
• Produced accurate tax returns complying with official requirements and serving client needs for minimising liabilities.
• Advised management on financial details related to business operations, inventory levels and budgets.
• Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
• Reviewed vendor invoices and payments.
• Facilitate banking related matters (cash reports, Bank Facilities, and others).
• Reviewed monthly reconciliation of vendor statements and credit card statements with records.
• Monitored task and responsibilities of team.

Freezone Company

• Over-all in charged of company and its branches' accounting books.
• Generated invoices based on established accounts receivable schedules and terms.
• Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
• Organised and carried out month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.
• Ensured transparency in company finances with regular report generation.
• Reduced discrepancies in financial statements through meticulous record keeping.
• Processed payroll and other employee payments.
• In charged with external interim and annual audit examination.
• Maintained financial security and confidentiality by following internal controls.