MARJIE OBENZA ALDA
Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Accomplished accounting professional with expertise in accounting principles, audit procedures, and accounts payable automation. Proficient in supplier statement checks, invoice processing, and accounts reconciliation, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial operations. Skilled in prioritizing tasks and resolving discrepancies, with a strong understanding of VAT regulations. Experienced in managing international payments and expense reports, focusing on effective payment scheduling and expense control.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Accounts Payable Supervisor
RADISSON BLU HOTEL MEDIA CITY FZ LLC
Dubai
2019.11 - 2026.04
- Updated and maintained vendor database for easy access and reference.
- Posting of Daily Invoices from receiving to back-office accounting system
- Verified invoice and expense claims' accuracy ahead of processing.
- Reduced payment delays with timely and accurate invoice processing.
- Oversaw the payment cycle activities in a timely manner.
- Oversaw all aspects of accounts payable function to ensure accuracy
- Reviewed purchase orders, audit logs, reconciling discrepancies in records
- Handled confidential information sensitively whilst adhering to data protection laws.
- Ensured accurate general ledger postings and reconciliations regularly.
- Resolved disputes over invoices swiftly, maintaining strong supplier relations.
- Ensured compliance with accounting regulations by meticulous record keeping.
- Managed vendor relationships for improved communication and efficiency.
- Organised timely processing of invoices and payments.
- Completed weekly bank reconciliations for accurate and deadline-oriented accounting.
- Coordinated record-keeping for compliance, tax preparation and external audits.
- Oversaw up-to-date general ledger documentation for thorough reference.
- Reviewed and approved payments in line with company policies.
- Handled supplier invoices from receipt through to timely payment.
- Developed records storage and maintenance for improved audit reliability.
- Reviewed bookkeeping and management accounts to achieve clear and correct reports.
- Petty Cash Posting
- Daily Inter-Transfer and F&B Consumptions Postings from Cost Controller to back-office accounting system
- Daily Purchases (Inventory) Reconciliation
- Daily Cash Balance update
- Weekly Cash Position and Operating Cash Flow update with Financial Controller
- Maintaining record of approved Long Range Investment Plan along with copy of invoices
- Providing data to Financial Controller for monthly budget and forecast
- Handles payments receipt postings during Income Auditor's and Accounts Receivable absence
- 31 Month End Reconciliations – Prepayments + Accruals + Other Reports every first day of succeeding month
- Closely assist Financial Controller in Profit & Loss Finalization
- Maintaining 90% above Finance Radisson Audit result every 2 years
- (4-Star Hotel)
Accounts Payable Supervisor (Pre-Opening Team)
PARK REGIS KRIS KIN HOTEL, DUBAI
Dubai
2010.10 - 2019.11
- Updating Daily Cash Position Report
- Weekly Cash Position and Operating Cash Flow update with Financial Controller
- Gather all daily invoices from receiving clerk, ensuring all prices and quantities agree with purchase order amount
- Verify proper codes on all invoices and confirmed delegated authorities are followed before any payments are made
- Posting all invoices from Micros Fidelio System & interface it to Sun System (Back Office Accounting System)
- Responsible for preparing accounts payable vouchers and printing cheques with complete supporting documents.
- Responsible for maintaining cheque register, void cheques register and any other register needed for operation and audit purposes.
- Maintaining monthly record of Utility Bills to be forwarded to respective departments
- Attending supplier’s inquiries – payments; unpaid invoices & SOA reconciliation
- Month End Closing Reports – Assist F&B Controller for Monthly Purchases Summary Report Reconciliation
- Assisting our General Cashier cum Payroll Administrator in actual cash sales counting & payroll distribution
- Ensuring all monthly government and utility bills must be paid on time (Dubai Municipality, Tourism Dirham, VAT, DEWA & Etisalat
- Preparing staff’s vacation pay
- Setting up monthly bank transfer including payroll
- Checking and posting petty cash, developments reimbursements, PRO and Hotel Nurse Expenses
- Updating contract list
- Maintaining proper and up-to-date files for accounts payable records (invoices & payments with uniform label)
- Handles yearly audit of hotel by coordinating auditors and providing data
- Ensuring all deadlines are always met as well as completion of all tasks and responsibilities in professional manner
- (5-Star Hotel)
Accounting Clerk cum General Cashier
RAMADA DOWNTOWN BURJ KHALIFA
Dubai
2009.10 - 2010.10
- Reconcile the daily cash collections from the Front Office & Food & Beverages Dept. – actual cash count, deposit & record it in the books
- Handles foreign currency exchange conversion
- Import the daily transactions from the Opera to Sun System
- Handles the petty cash fund & replenishments
- Maintain manual daily cash book – revenue & petty cash
- Reconcile the petty cash book daily and post the transactions in the Sun System
- Distribute the cash
- Daily banking - deposits, withdrawal & daily balances
- Keep track of all records – receiving to filing
- (Hotel Apartment)
Registrations Coordinator
GLOMACS FZ LLC
Dubai
2008.09 - 2009.04
- Responsible for coordinating registrations for training programs
- Maintaining client databases and communication
- Assisting in the preparation of training materials and logistics
- (Consultancy & Training Company)
Accounting Clerk
GOJI INDUSTRY PHILIPPINES CORPORATION
2005.02 - 2008.08
- Responsible for maintaining accounting records
- Processing invoices and payments
- Assisting in financial reporting and audits
- (Manufacturing & Exporting Camera Parts Japanese Company)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Commerce Major in Management Accounting
University of San Jose-Recoletos
Cebu City, Philippines 2000.10 - 2004.10
Skills
- Accounting principles expertise
- Supplier statement checks
- Audit procedures expertise
- Accounts payable automation systems
- Expense reports handling
- Payment scheduling
- Compliance awareness
- International payment experience
- Accounting system knowledge
- Skilled at prioritising
- Discrepancy resolution capability
- Expense control expertise
- GST and VAT understanding
- Invoice processing
- Accounts reconciliation
- Supplier reconciliations
LANGUAGES
Filipino (Mother Language)
Beginner
English (Fluent)
Beginner
References
- Cameron, David Speedie, Regional Director of Finance, cameron.speedie@radissonhotels.com, +971 58 935 6717, Radisson Hotel Group-Asia Pacific, Dubai, UAE
- Faisal, Khan, Financial Controller, faisal.khan@25hourshotel.com, +971 58 935 6717, 25Hours Hotel Dubai Once Central, Dubai, UAE
Field Experiences
- Bookkeeping
- Invoice Coding Familiarity
- Audit Preparation & Response
- Accounts Reconciliation
- Timely Month-End Reporting
Timeline
Accounts Payable Supervisor
RADISSON BLU HOTEL MEDIA CITY FZ LLC
2019.11 - 2026.04
Accounts Payable Supervisor (Pre-Opening Team)
PARK REGIS KRIS KIN HOTEL, DUBAI
2010.10 - 2019.11
Accounting Clerk cum General Cashier
RAMADA DOWNTOWN BURJ KHALIFA
2009.10 - 2010.10
Registrations Coordinator
GLOMACS FZ LLC
2008.09 - 2009.04
Accounting Clerk
GOJI INDUSTRY PHILIPPINES CORPORATION
2005.02 - 2008.08
Bachelor of Science - Commerce Major in Management Accounting
University of San Jose-Recoletos
2000.10 - 2004.10