MARIE GRACE R. MONTECASTRO
Miramar Park Subdivision, Brgy. Zone 15 Talisay City, Negos Occidental, Philippines
E-mail: [email protected] / Phone: 0950-8846092
OBJECTIVE
A highly motivated professional is seeking a position relative to my qualifications within an esteemed organization, where I can utilize my skills and knowledge.
PERSONAL DATA
Age : 38 y.o.
B-Day : August 30, 1979
B-Place : Kabankalan, Negros Occidental
Height : 5’3
Weight : 110 lbs.
WORK EXPERIENCE
August 2011 to present, Senior Accounting Processor
TALISAY WATER DISTRICT
Prepares Financial Statements such as: Profit and Loss Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement, Changes on Equity Statement, Notes to Financial Statement
Checks disbursement/ check vouchers for completeness and correctness of supported documents
Provide financial data analysis and graphical presentation of company financial standing
Checks and certified funds availability.
Prepares and maintains subsidiary and general ledgers of various accounting books
Reconciles and balances book of accounts
Prepares Bank Reconciliation Report and adjustments when necessary,
Prepares Reconciliation Report of District Domestic Loan
Prepare schedules of various accounts such as A/P, A/R and etc.
Provides/Prepare Financial documents and supervises annual audit process of government auditors
Assist with Budget preparation
April 2006-August 2011, Accounting Processor/Bookkeeper
BACOLOD CITY WATER DISTRICT
Assists with the Corporate Accountant in the preparation of Financial Reports
Checked and prepared reconciliation of gasoline, oil & lubricants consumption of various pumping stations and various service vehicles of the District
In charge of preparing remittance of w/holding taxes of suppliers and jobbers and Philhealth monthly contribution of employees
In charge of preparing request for re-alignment of overtime pay for Board’s approval
In charge of preparing and maintaining subsidiary ledgers of w/holding taxes of suppliers and jobbers
In charge of preparing year-end financial reports for COA requirement during audit
In charge of preparing various payrolls for overtime of casual and job order personnel
Act as secretary to the Finance Department Manager
January 2001-April 2006, Accounting Supervisor
ANAWARE VENTURES INCORPORATED
In charge of preparing the company’s monthly and annual Financial Reports
Conducted financial investigation/ audit for Loss Prevention-embezzlement-internal/external controls-employee misconduct and other financial frauds
Conducted audit of the company’s physical inventories and Property, Plant & Equipment
Attended to various local and national trade fairs in Bacolod (ANP) as well as in Manila
(CITEM)
Conducts Physical Inventory of the company’s property, plant and equipment, supplies and materials.
In charge of product planning and costing using Time-In-Motion studies (Cost Accounting)
In charge of preparing various remittances such as SSS, Pag-Ibig, and Philhealth
Act as Secretary to the company President and CEO
May 2000-December 2000, Accounting Staff
TENGHWA TRADING CORPORATION
Assisted in the preparation of Financial Reports monthly and yearly
Prepared remittances of SSS, Philhealth and Pag-Ibig contribution
Audited inventories of supplies and materials
Prepared payroll every 15th and 30th day of the month
VOLUNTEER WORK/ BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
· Doing Volunteer work for Philippine People Outreach (PPO), with lawyer, Import Shipper, Philippine Customs, Goods Distribution and Management
Locating and handling commercial rent needs and general issues
· Manager, MGM Bookkeeping Services
CIVIC EXPERIENCE
· Guest Speaker, City annual event and Alma Mater School
· Emcee, during City Event and Special Office events
EDUCATION
2017, Masters in Public Administration (MPA), Carlos Hilado Memorial State College (on going)
2000, Bachelor of Science in Commerce Major in Management Accounting
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS/ CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
· Philippine Civil Service Professional Second Level Eligibility (PD907)
· Cum Laude
· Dean’s Listee (1996-2000)
· Academic Scholar/ Academic Awardee/ Leadership Awardee
· Member, Barangay Youth Toastmasters International
· Member, Society of Young Management Accountants
· Member, Red Cross Youth
· Philippine People Outreach (Volunteer)
SEMINARS / TRAINING ATTENDED
· Seminar on Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS) conducted by Baguio Water District Regional Training Center on April 18-20, 2018 at Supreme Hotel, Baguio City
· Seminar on Freedom of Information (FOI) at Metro Inn Bacolod City conducted by Association of Negros Occidental Water District on November 15-17, 2017.
· Seminar on Basic Life Support Training at Minulu-an Hall, Talisay City, Negros Occidental on November 11-12, 2017 conducted by City Development Risk Reduction Management.
· Seminar on GAD (Gender And Development) Planning and Budgeting for Water Sanitation Utilities at LWUA Residences, Balara Quexon City on Aug. 8-10, 2017.
· Seminar workshop on Business Planning for Water District at Metro Inn Bacolod City on May 17-18, 2017.
· Seminar on Philippine Financial Reporting Standard (PFRS) conducted by Commission on Audit at New Government Center, Bacolod City on April 3-7, 2017.
· Seminar on Government Accounting and Auditing Rules at Local Water Utilities Admin.(LWUA), Balara Quezon City on November 22-24, 2016.
· Seminar on Gender Sensitivity Training and Development/ GAD Planning and Budgeting at Metro Inn, Bacolod City conducted by ANOWD on October 13-15, 2017.
· Seminar on Government Procurement Reform Act (RA 9184) and Fiscal Matters at Puerto Princesa, Palawan conducted by JCAV on June 1-3, 2016.
· Seminar of LWUA updates and other matters at Boracay ,Aklan on April 28-30, 2016
· Seminar on Recent Development on Public Spending, Revenue Generation & Procurement at Davao City on November 11-13, 2014.
· Seminar on Strategic Performance Management System at Murcia Negros Occidental on November 23, 2014.
· Seminar on Strategic Planning, LWUA Updates, Water Safety Plan at Carles Iloilo City on April 25-27, 2014.
· Executive Course on Fiscal Accountability on Local Water Districts
· Seminar on Laws on Gender Awareness & Development, Fiscal Implications & Impact on Personnel Development.
· Seminar Workshop on Public Accountability and Values Enhancement on April 28-30, 2012 at La Carmela de Boracay Resort, Province of Malay which was conducted by the Philippine Civil Service Commission Region VI.
· Seminar on SSS, Philhealth and Pag-Ibig updates conducted by Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) last July 2010
Seminar on Entrepreneurship conducted by Department of Trade and Industry (DTI-Region VI) last February 2009
Seminar on Tax Updates conducted by PICPA last July 2008
Seminar on Tax Updates conducted by Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) last October 2007
Seminar on Civil Service Laws and Rules conducted by Civil Service Commission last May 2006
5’s Productivity Training Course for Managers and Supervisors conducted by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) last October 2002
ISTIV Productivity Training Course for Supervisors conducted by RTWPB last August 2001
COMPUTER SKILLS
Computer literate, knowledgeable in Quick Books, Knowledgeable in computer operations (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Additional Information: I have accomplished all this as an abused abandoned mother with supporting five wonderful kids alone. I am a Faith in God believer and practice faith. I hope someone will give me chance to show my work.
PERSONAL REFERENCES:
Mr. Sonny Willis
Dir. Of No Salary
Philippine People Outreach and IE Outreach Int’l.
And Native Americans Outreach
Mrs. Anita T. Hechanova
Finance Department Manager
Bacolod City Water District
Galo-San Juan Sts., Bacolod City
Engr. Monolito P. Mendoza
General Manager
Talisay Water District
Talisay City, Negros Occidental