MARICAR THUSI

• Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
• Oversaw budgets, payroll, and accounts payable and receivable.
• Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information and prepared financial forecast for the executives.
• Advised executives on strategic financial matters, providing insightful recommendations backed by thorough analysis.
• Enhanced profitability with cost reduction initiatives, such as renegotiation of supplier contracts and process improvements.
• Collaborated with executive leadership to establish budgetary guidelines and allocate resources efficiently across the organization.
• Prepared accurate financial statements at end of month to summarize financial health and business performance.
• Managed multi-currency transactions.
• Coordinated with external tax CPAs for the successful completion of PAYE and year-end corporate tax filing.

• Addressed problems with accounting, billing, and service delivery to maintain and enhance client satisfaction.
• Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
• Coordinated with internal teams to facilitate prompt delivery of client projects.
• Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
• Monitored and analyzed customer feedback to identify opportunities for improvement.

• Prepared finance reports for monthly meetings with the CEO. Highlight material transactions, and suggest solutions for a better financial performance.
• Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for the CEO to inform decision-making.
• Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
• Reviewed documentation and identify financial discrepancies where applicable.
• Reviewed project budgets and coordinate with the Creative Producers to make sure that targets are met (monitor costs to not exceed 35% of project’s deal value).
• Conducted seamless transition to accounting, payroll and other operating tools (20% savings on expenses per year).
• Full-cycle accounting (gather financial information, prepare documents and close books).
• Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and take corrective actions on deviations.
• Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt.
• Processed bi-monthly Payroll for company contractors
• Processed and filed 1099 forms for contractors.
• Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
• Drafted client and vendor contracts, and send them once approved .
• Set up or updated leads, clients, project records in the CRM.
• Sent Test Projects for potential talents and review their work.
• Assisted in certain marketing-related activities, if needed
• Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.
• Reviewed business operations and obligations to help the organization function at an acceptable level.
• Reviewed accounting structures and procedures on a regular basis to identify areas in need of improvement.
• Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.

• Prepared finance reports for weekly meetings with the CEO and formulated suggestions for better financial performance.
• Identified and investigated variances to optimize financial plans and forecasts (increased sales by 10%).
• Maintained internal accuracy and transparency controls in accounting and bookkeeping.
• Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.
• Conducted scheduled review and evaluation of systems and processes to maintain efficiency and proficiency across enterprise.
• Guided staff and provided opportunities for growth by encouraging creativity and ownership (95% contractor retention).
• Developed and updated tracking spreadsheets for process monitoring and reporting.
• Implemented and monitored organizational plans and developed goals and strategies to address prioritized issues.
• Prepared and sent customer invoices to clients & conducted follow-ups for timely collections.
• Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
• Conducted full-cycle accounting.
• Filed/updated annual reports.
• Prepared bi-monthly payroll for company contractors.
• Gathered, organized and input information into a digital database.

• Prepared finance reports for weekly meetings with the CEO and formulate suggestions for better financial performance
• Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
• Implemented budget and expense controls and financial policies by analyzing income and expenditures (resulted 10-15% cost saving)
• Created policies and formulated improvements to departmental workings, including certain hiring procedures
• Overhauled our team by searching and hiring qualified talents with lower fees but delivers excellent results (30% saving of contractor costs)
• Prepared and sent customer invoices to clients & conducted follow-ups for timely collections.
• Conducted full-cycle accounting.
• Filed/updated annual reports.
• Completed bi-weekly payroll for company contractors.
• Leveraged data, implemented new technology and revised procedures to support change.
• Performed payroll function using safe and efficient tool (saves 10% of transaction fees)

• Reconciled cash and credit card accounts.
• Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt.
• Entered bills, as needed.
• Reviewed invoices from vendors against contracts and budgets.
• Set up or update leads, clients, project records in the CRM to ensure accurate documentation.
• Set up project folders and budget spreadsheets to be used by the creative team.
• Drafted client and vendor contracts and sent them once approved.
• Helped in hiring/screening of talents.
• Handled social media calendar and posting.
• Created basic graphics for post-marketing tasks.
• Reviewed contracts and processes and suggested ways to improve them (i.e. Revised payment terms in contracts and invoices, resulted in 5-10% cost saving and sped up collections)

• Organized budget documentation and tracked expenses to maintain tight business controls.
• Applied mathematical abilities to calculate and check figures in accounting systems.
• Prepared and sent customer invoices to clients & conducted follow-ups for timely collections.
• Reviewed/approved vendor invoices for payment.
• Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
• Coordinated with project managers and contractors to make sure budgets and tasks are met.
• Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
• Implemented successful transition of productivity tools, as approved by the Manager and CEO.
• Weekly meet with the Accounting Manager and CEO to review business finance and operations.

• Consolidated monthly the intermediate parent of the company and prepared required quarterly schedules needed in interim reporting.
• Prepared draft consolidated and stand-alone financial statements at year-end and assist in its external audit.
• Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
• Performed full cycle bookkeeping of one parent company and 10 incubating subsidiary companies. Note: These companies must have clean financial and legal records to qualify and win for bidding of Power Companies. Bidding occurred once or twice a year.
• Won 2 out bidding throughout my term (about 70% successful bids)
• Successful turn over of files and books of winning companies to their new finance team by mentoring and orienting them about the business transactions.
• Developed and implemented effective accounting systems.
• Made annual projected cash requirements for various companies to ensure proper cash management and assess funding requirements (15%-20% savings per year).
• Participated in annual tax planning for various companies to identify strategies and take action to appropriately address the taxation requirements (0% Tax Exposure throughout my term).
• Ensured tax compliance by reviewing and reconciling tax tax returns (i.e VAT, Withholding tax, and any interim or annual taxes)
• Interim and Annual External Audits - Worked with external auditors to make sure that the audit is successful (Actual result: Unqualified Opinion issued by EY, our external auditors).
• Internal audit - Provided the required financial schedules upon request.
• Part of the team to ensure successful transition to the new Accounting system (Oracle).
• Assist in securing annual business permits and other reportorial requirements.
• Booked flights, hotel, and car reservations for team events and travels.
• Coordinated with the legal team to gather and file copies of contracts, documents for the newly-formed companies, board resolutions, and others.

• Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate students on various subjects Basic Accounting, Management Advisory Services, Advanced Accounting, Practical Accounting I and II, Income Taxation, Auditing Theory and Auditing Problems.
• Selected, organized and distributed materials and supplies to meet classroom instructional needs.
• Compiled, administered and graded examinations to assess student learning and identify individuals likely to need assistance.
• Participated in student and faculty events to highlight program offerings, engage students and increase profile on campus.
• Formed a pioneering team of excellent students to participate in the Interschool Accounting Quizbowl. The team ranked top 10 out of 20 participating schools.

• Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
• Performed full cycle accounting of two holding companies and 15 incubating subsidiary companies Note: These companies must have clean financial and legal records to qualify and win for bidding of Power Companies. Bidding occurred once or twice a year.
• Won 2 out of 3 bidding (About 70% successful bids)
• Successful turn over of files and books of winning companies to their new finance team by mentoring and orienting them about the business transactions.
• Managed complex finance projects under direction of senior management to meet deadlines and budget limitations.
• Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
• Reconciled month-end totals for timely and accurate reporting of financial information.
• Utilized tax software to prepare and file tax returns.
• Managed supplier accounts and built lasting relationships with suppliers.
• Checked employee expense reports and submitted for signatures.
• Interim and Annual External Audits - Worked with external auditors to make sure that the audit is successful (Actual result: Unqualified Opinion issued by EY, our external auditors)
• Assisted in securing annual business permits and other reportorial requirements
• Booked flights, hotel, and car reservations for team events and travels
• Coordinated with the legal team to gather and file copies of contracts, documents for the newly-formed companies, board resolutions, and others.

• Recorded all financial transactions of the branch and facilitated the submission of pertinent documents and/or taxes to all regulatory agencies.
• Reconciled account information and reported figures in the general ledger by comparing to bank account statements each month.

• Developed and maintained positive customer relations and coordinated with team members to properly handle requests and questions.
• Monitored service capabilities and resolved escalated issues.
• Handled both retail bank and business banking clients with excellent customer service.
• Awarded as a Top Agent and Top-Rated in Quality Assurance

Marks: High Distinction

• Graduated Cum Laude
• Awarded as Outstanding Graduate
• Member of Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA)