LARRY PEREZ LICAROS
Abu Dhabi,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Accounting and finance professional with expertise in MS Office, advanced Excel, and data analysis. Proficient in ERP systems such as Microsoft D365 / AX Pro and Quickbooks, with strong skills in VAT compliance and accounts management. Experienced in bank reconciliation, general ledger operations, and financial statement analysis. Focused on process improvement and quality assurance to enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Finance Manager
Best Marine Boats Services - Sole Pro LLC
Abu Dhabi
03.2024 - Current
- Reviewed and updated internal financial policies to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Streamlined financial procedures, enhancing efficiency and accuracy.
- Guided merger and acquisition processes for seamless transitions.
- Analysed complex financial data, delivering actionable insights for leadership decisions.
- Led forecasting exercises to prepare for future business needs.
- Implemented new financial systems to improve data accessibility and reliability.
- Managed accurate reporting of financial transactions for thorough analysis.
- Administered payroll processes, ensuring timely salary disbursements.
- Reviewed bookkeeping and management accounts to achieve clear and correct reports.
- Managed daily finance services for smooth business operations.
- Analysed financial performance to implement key improvement strategies.
- Finalised VAT returns with rigorous transaction checks.
FINANCE and ACCOUNTING OFFICER
Sama Art International FZ-LLC
Dubai
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Managed financial transactions for the entity to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Prepared price quotations and billing statements for all clients, enhancing revenue collection.
- Facilitated payroll payments through cash and various financial institutions.
- Verified vendor documentation for payments, ensuring timely disbursements.
- Reconciled vendor and customer transactions with ledgers to maintain accurate records.
- Recommended financial actions based on operational outputs to optimise resources.
- Audited documents to substantiate financial transactions, promoting transparency.
- Communicated financial information to accounting and audit service providers, ensuring alignment.
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT (General Accountant)
Autogrill Middle East LLC
Dubai
08.2018 - 12.2020
- Documented financial transactions through accurate account information entry.
- Compiled and analysed data to prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries.
- Collected information to summarise current financial status and produce trial balance reports.
- Analysed account information and trends to prepare specialised financial reports.
- Recommended financial actions based on comprehensive accounting analysis.
- Audited documents to substantiate financial transactions and ensure accuracy.
- Prepared and recommended policies to maintain robust accounting controls.
- Reconciled financial discrepancies by thorough analysis of account data.
ACCOUNTANT (Finance Executive)
Autogrill Middle East LLC
Abu Dhabi
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Ensured daily collection, tallying, and depositing of cash sales, including local and foreign currencies.
- Reconciled daily and monthly sales with bank credited amounts, preparing appropriate billing.
- Reviewed daily cashier variances and prepared consolidated adjustments in accounting records.
- Verified all purchase invoices, ensuring payment amounts matched received item costs.
- Converted and uploaded accounting entries for monthly trading activities, including sales and inventory costs.
- Prepared annual budget, forecasting, monitoring, and realigning financial targets.
- Analysed current procedures and recommended improvements for process development.
- Compiled daily and month-end reports while performing additional tasks as required.
QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICER (Financial and Process Auditor)
Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation
Manila
10.2002 - 02.2016
- Contributed to composition and implementation of Philippine Casino Regulatory Manual, focusing on financial policies.
- Reviewed financial data for accuracy; evaluated internal controls and conducted compliance audits.
- Assessed Contracts, Memorandum of Agreements, Authority to Operate, and other legal documents.
- Identified and analysed risks related to control objectives, determining suitable responses.
- Evaluated Quality Assurance Standards for adequacy and effectiveness.
- Developed sampling procedures and guidelines for quality data recording.
- Monitored service delivery to ensure compliance with high-quality standards.
- Prepared management reports for the Chairman and Board of Directors based on regulatory activities.
ACCOUNTANT
Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation
Manila
10.2002 - 03.2013
- Appointed as CORE TEAM member for transition to Full Accrual Accounting via ERP system.
- Executed transactions through the computerized accounting system, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Reviewed, analysed, and encoded Journal Entry Vouchers for Branch Debit/Credit Memos.
- Prepared Journal Entry Vouchers for monthly government shares and other fund allocations.
- Analysed and consolidated monthly financial schedules, including Accounts Receivable components.
- Conducted monthly schedules and year-end consolidations for Prior Year’s Adjustments.
- Reviewed branch accounting transactions to identify deviations from established standards.
- Coordinated corrective actions with branches following reports on non-compliance practices.
ASSISTANT AUDITOR
Shangri-La Plaza Corporation
Mandaluyong
12.2000 - 09.2002
- Reviewed daily sales reports to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Prepared consolidated sales reports for daily, monthly, and year-to-date analysis.
- Assessed financial statement schedules and ledgers for consistency and completeness.
- Conducted regular audits, maintained high level of fiscal responsibility within the company.
- Improved transparency within the organisation by enforcing strict adherence to ethical guidelines.
- Worked closely with senior auditor on complex audit projects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
PHILIPPINE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Philippines 06.1995 - 04.1999
Skills
- MS Office applications
- Advanced Excel functions
- Data analysis
- Pivot table creation
- Dynamic resource management
- ERP software proficiency
- Oracle and Tally software
- VAT compliance expertise
- Accounts receivable management
- Accounts payable processing
- Bank reconciliation skills
- General ledger operations
- Bookkeeping practices
- Accounting principles knowledge
- Financial statement analysis
- Point-of-sale systems expertise
- Shawman software proficiency
- Material Management System
- Microsoft AX Pro and D365 knowledge
- Financial accounting skills
- Auditing techniques
- Process auditing strategies
- Process mprovement methodologies
- Quality Assurance Review
Languages
Tagalog
English
Custom
- DARIO WOLFSEN, Global Senior Property Director, KITOPI, +971 55 2647891
- RONALD TRINIO, Head – Business Finance, Redington Middle East and Africa, +971 56 2521506, +971 52 4920016
Personal Information
- Height: 5’7”
- Date of birth: 09/26/78
- Nationality: Filipino
- Visa status: Resident (Wife Sponsorship)
- Place of birth: Bataan, Philippines
Timeline
Finance Manager
Best Marine Boats Services - Sole Pro LLC
03.2024 - Current
FINANCE and ACCOUNTING OFFICER
Sama Art International FZ-LLC
01.2022 - 11.2022
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT (General Accountant)
Autogrill Middle East LLC
08.2018 - 12.2020
ACCOUNTANT (Finance Executive)
Autogrill Middle East LLC
07.2017 - 08.2018
QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICER (Financial and Process Auditor)
Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation
10.2002 - 02.2016
ACCOUNTANT
Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation
10.2002 - 03.2013
ASSISTANT AUDITOR
Shangri-La Plaza Corporation
12.2000 - 09.2002
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
PHILIPPINE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
06.1995 - 04.1999
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