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Paula Garcia

@paulagarcia

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Lead accountant with 12 years' experience in AR, AP, payroll, and reporting.

Philippines

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a stable accounting role where I can lead AR/AP, improve cash flow processes, ensure compliance, and contribute to financial planning in a collaborative team.

I am a lead accountant with 12 years of hands-on experience in accounts receivable, accounts payable, bank reconciliation, payroll, budgeting, and preparing accurate financial statements. I have worked across corporate environments including STI Education Services Group Inc and Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation, and I am known for being thorough, dependable, and committed to keeping finances clear and organized so teams can focus on growth.

I coordinate with auditors, tax agencies, and external parties to ensure compliance and timely reporting, monitor cash flow to maintain healthy financial standing, and manage month-end and year-end close activities. My technical toolkit includes SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, and advanced Microsoft Excel, which I use to streamline billing, collection, and statutory filing processes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Lead Accountant

STI Education Services Group Inc

Jan 2014 - Jan 2025 (11 years)

Prepared financial statements, budgets, and management reports while coordinating with auditors and tax agencies to ensure compliance and accurate reporting. Monitored cash flow, accounts receivable, and accounts payable to maintain healthy financial standing.

Financial Reporting Accounts Receivable Accounts Payable Tax Compliance Budgeting & Forecasting Cash Flow Management

Accounts Payable Accountant

St. Joseph Group Inc.

Jan 2013 - Present (12 years 8 months)

Processed and verified invoices ensuring accuracy and timely payments, and assisted in month-end and year-end closing activities by preparing accounts payable reports and reconciliations. Maintained proper approval workflows and supported accounting close processes.

Accounts Payable Invoice Processing Reconciliations Month End Close Payment Processing SAP Oracle Quickbooks Time Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

National College of Business and Arts

Bachelor of Science, Accountancy

2009 - 2013

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy focusing on accounting principles, financial statement preparation, and reconciliation from 2009 to 2013.