Michelle G. Sarona, Cpa Email & Phone Number

Region V - Bicol, Philippines

American Start-up Company.

Philippines

• Responsible for the general accounting and taxes and various compliance of the reportorial requirements in accordance with the guidelines from P.H. Glatfelter Company (US) and Philippine Laws. • Performs month-end financial close process and prepares monthly financial statements for submission to the Finance Manager, Accounting Manager, Comptroller, and Accounting CFBU.• Prepares monthly bank reconciliation of all bank accounts (USD and PHP).• Monitors and posts intercompany collections from CFBU remittances.• Ensures on time submission of Weekly Cash Forecast to the Finance Manager.• Checks, reviews and verifies accuracy of disbursements processed by Finance Team.• Prepares payroll for all monthly-paid employees, checks payroll for the daily-paid employees.• Provides assistance to the Finance Manager in streamlining various finance processes.• Trains & mentors staff in the performance of their duties.• Ensures confidentiality of data and information.• Ensure a safe and 6S compliant environment.• Assists the Cost Accountant of the company every month-end closing.• Performs other related duties as may be required from time to time by superiors or may be assigned to other work areas as necessary.

Philippines

• Leads, conducts& reconciles physical monthly inventory cycle count – Raw Materials (Abaca Fibers, Chemicals, & Fuel) and Finished Goods -Investigates Cycle counting variances and resolves issues.• Monitors and analyzes Raw Materials & Finished Goods inventory recorded in SAP system’s Material management Module (MM) & coordinates with production and supply chain teams to ensure proper maintenance of inventory records.• Prepares, analyzes and submits actual manufacturing costs and various periodic reports (standard costs vs. budget costs vs. actual production costs)- RM & FG Schedules, Cost Report, Stock Valuation, Production Cost Per Ton Report, Yield Analysis, Chemical & Indirect Materials Breakdown Analysis, PPV Analysis, Power & Fuel Breakdown Analysis.• Calculates and monitors cost on a special project, In-House Fiber & Robes Brushing.• Assists the General Ledger Accountant every month-end closing• Works in special projects as required (Handled AP, Sales, Tax Audits, etc.)

Philippines

• Monitors daily general activities of the company. Oversees invoicing process if correct tax has been withheld and proper GL account has been charged.• Responsible for all GL accounting systems and records& prepares company’s Trial Balance.• Supervises cash disbursements and accounts payable to employees.• Monitors and reviews accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness.• Ensure timely filing of mandatory reports and financial documents to Government Associations (BIR, SSS, HDMF, PHIC, etc.)• Responsible for maintenance of accounting registers and books of accounts.• Handles and books intercompany-related transactions.• Monitors, maintains & analyses Property Plant & Equipment Lapsing schedule.• Supervises all month-end and year-end accounting procedures.• Works in special projects as required.

Assists the financial analyst of the corporation.