Alicia Sevilla
Summary
Dynamic Assistant Accountant with proven expertise at Fiskars Group in financial reporting and account reconciliation. Demonstrated ability to enhance data integrity and optimize month-end closing processes, reducing closing time significantly. Proficient in advanced Excel and adept at fostering team collaboration to achieve financial accuracy and efficiency.
Overview
49
49
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Accountant
Fiskars Group
07.2010 - 03.2025
- Maintained detailed financial records of accounts receivable and payable status and bank reconciliations.
- Assisted with monthly and quarterly income statements, balance sheets and cash flow reports to inform decision-makers.
- Reviewed general ledger entries and assessed accuracy.
- Assisted with timely month-end closing procedures, resulting in accurate financial reporting.
- Supported audit preparation efforts by compiling relevant documents and addressing auditor inquiries promptly.
- Assisted in developing more accurate financial models, aiding in future business planning and strategy.
- Reduced month-end closing time by optimizing accounting procedures and improving team coordination.
- Enhanced financial data integrity by conducting regular reconciliations of bank and ledger accounts.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
Assistant Accountant, Financial Reporting, Finance
Dupont Australia
10.2006 - 07.2017
- Prepared monthly GST reconciliations; GST remittance to the Tax Office.
- Prepare yearly FBT reconciliation.
- Reduced month-end closing time by optimizing accounting procedures and improving team coordination.
- Supported audit preparation efforts by compiling relevant documents and addressing auditor inquiries promptly.
- Reduced errors in tax filings by conducting thorough reviews and reconciliations of accounts.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Undertake writing up of procedures on duties assigned.
- Devised forms so that analysis can be done faster and easier to read and check. Error tracing was much easier because of the comparative data analysis that I have put in place, resulting in saving a lot of time in doing the task.
Accounts Payable/Assistant Accountant, Operations
Royal Bank of Canada, RBC
02.2000 - 09.2000
- Kept vendor files accurate and up-to-date to expedite payment processing.
- Entered invoices requiring payment and disbursed amounts via check, electronic transfer or bank draft.
- Responded promptly to vendor inquiries, fostering positive relationships with external partners.
- Enhanced financial accuracy with thorough verification of invoices against purchase orders and contracts.
- Assisted in month-end closing procedures, contributing to accurate financial reporting for stakeholders.
- Reduced payment errors by maintaining accurate vendor records and reconciling accounts regularly.
- Ensured timely approval of invoices by monitoring outstanding items and following up with approvers as needed.
- Verified accuracy of accounts payable payments, resulting in 90% reduction in payment errors and check reissues.
- Maintained organized filing systems for easy access to financial records, supporting efficient auditing processes.
- Supported cash flow management by scheduling and prioritizing payments according to company policies and vendor terms.
- Assessed data and information to verify entry, calculation, and billing code accuracy.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Collaborated with internal departments on intercompany billing reconciliation efforts, resolving discrepancies efficiently.
- Reconciled processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balance numbers.
- Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies.
- Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
- Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
- Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Strengthened financial operations by conducting bank reconciliations and financial reporting.
Media Reconciler, Media Finance
DDB Needham Sydney
11.1999 - 01.2000
- Reconciliation of high volume radio and outdoor network accounts for Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane on tight deadlines
- Collaborated with team members to identify and resolve complex reconciliation issues.
- Conducted thorough research to resolve outstanding items and minimize potential financial risks.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements during the reconciliation process.
- Attended to phone enquiries relating to the reconciliation of media accounts.
Unit Trust Administrator
BT Australia Limited
11.1998 - 10.1999
- Managed risk exposure through close monitoring of unit trust transactions and adherence to established procedures.
- Maintained strong relationships with external service providers, ensuring seamless coordination within the unit trust ecosystem.
- Reduced errors in fund valuation processes by implementing rigorous quality control measures and crosschecks.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing timely and accurate unit trust administration services.
- Collaborated with internal teams to resolve complex issues, improving overall service quality.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by diligently maintaining up-to-date records and documentation.
- Evaluated transactions and reporting for adherence to applicable regulatory guidelines and data integrity.
- Undertake special projects where necessary.
Administration Officer
First Estate Pty Limited (Nahant Corporation)
02.1987 - 10.1998
- Day to day operations in the office reporting directly to the Managing Director.
- Liaise with various banks - Australia, new Zealand and Japan.
- Screened and transferred incoming calls, took down messages, and transmitted information and documents to internal personnel.
- Aided colleagues, managers, and customers through regular communication and assistance.
- Loans Administration - prepared all correspondence relating to rollover of loans, renewal and payments of principal and interest on loans from banks.
- Prepared the monthly Financial Reports to Balance Sheet (MYOB accounting package).
- Liaison with Tokyo staff on matters relating to accounts.
- Handled correspondence required by the Managing Director.
- Assisted in the project analysis.
- Liaised with Project coordinators, Architects, bankers, auditors.
Clerk
Department of Youth and Community Services
10.1985 - 02.1987
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple priorities and tasks, ensuring timely completion of each assignment.
- Reduced errors in data entry by carefully inputting information into computer systems with attention to detail.
- Improved customer satisfaction by promptly answering inquiries and providing accurate information.
- Managed incoming calls professionally, directing callers to appropriate personnel or taking detailed messages when necessary.
- Accounts Payable and reconciliation of accounts; Monthly Bank reconciliations.
Senior Accounts Clerk
Elders Mining
03.1983 - 10.1985
- Assisted in the preparation of the monthly financial reports to Trial Balance stage for 4 companies
- Preparation of the monthly bank reconciliation
- General ledger reconciliations
- Facilitated smooth audits by maintaining well-organized documentation and providing clear explanations of financial processes when necessary.
Assistant Accountant
General Corporation Japan (Aust) P/L
12.1981 - 11.1982
- Assisted with monthly and quarterly income statements, balance sheets and cash flow reports to inform decision-makers.
- Reviewed general ledger entries and assessed accuracy.
- Assisted with timely month-end closing procedures, resulting in accurate financial reporting.
- Facilitated month-end and year-end closing processed to support accuracy and completeness of financial reports.
Internal Audit Staff
Philippine Fuji Xerox Corporation
07.1978 - 02.1981
- Review of internal control procedures of the Company.
- Formulation of new policies and procedures.
- Revision of existing internal control procedures.
- Field audit reporting.
- Inventory taking of warehouse goods.
- General Ledger reconciliations.
Accounting Clerk
Philippine Fuji Xerox Corporation
05.1976 - 06.1978
- Maintained organized filing systems for accounting records, ensuring easy access to crucial financial information when needed.
- Maintained accounting records utilizing in-house systems.
- Preparation of bi-monthly salaries and wages for 260 employees.
- Maintenance of Employees' earnings records.
- Facilitated timely month-end closing activities by completing accurate journal entries and account adjustments.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Commerce - Accounting Major
Philippine College of Commerce (Polytechnic Univ)
Manila, Philippines10-1977
Skills
- Account reconciliation
- MS office
- Bank reconciliation
- Accounts receivable
- Financial reporting
- Accounts receivable oversight
- Managed retail accounts, ie with David Jones, Myer and other Royal Doulton outlets in Australia and New Zealand
- Monthly analysis of retail stores performance
- Use of advanced Excel in the analysis/Trial Balance
- Data entry of month end journals
- Work prioritization
- Accounts receivable management - allocate monthly remittance from David Jones and Myer
Timeline
Assistant Accountant
Fiskars Group
07.2010 - 03.2025
Assistant Accountant, Financial Reporting, Finance
Dupont Australia
10.2006 - 07.2017
Accounts Payable/Assistant Accountant, Operations
Royal Bank of Canada, RBC
02.2000 - 09.2000
Media Reconciler, Media Finance
DDB Needham Sydney
11.1999 - 01.2000
Unit Trust Administrator
BT Australia Limited
11.1998 - 10.1999
Administration Officer
First Estate Pty Limited (Nahant Corporation)
02.1987 - 10.1998
Clerk
Department of Youth and Community Services
10.1985 - 02.1987
Senior Accounts Clerk
Elders Mining
03.1983 - 10.1985
Assistant Accountant
General Corporation Japan (Aust) P/L
12.1981 - 11.1982
Internal Audit Staff
Philippine Fuji Xerox Corporation
07.1978 - 02.1981
Accounting Clerk
Philippine Fuji Xerox Corporation
05.1976 - 06.1978
Bachelor of Science in Commerce - Accounting Major
Philippine College of Commerce (Polytechnic Univ)
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