2006
BACHELOR OF SECONDARY EDUCATION MAJOR IN ENGLISH
North Eastern Mindanao State University
Skills can be learned. Software can be mastered. Processes can be taught. But integrity, reliability, and a heart to serve with genuine care are the qualities that earn lasting trust. That's how I give business owners peace of mind.
Hello, I'm Catherine C. Medrano from Surigao City, Caraga Region, Philippines. I'm 43 years old and a graduate of Bachelor of Secondary Education, major in English. Throughout my career, I've built a strong reputation for being dependable, detail-oriented, and proactive. I've developed excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced work environment while consistently delivering accurate, high-quality results.
With more than 14 years of corporate experience I’ve successfully managed high-volume accounting and administrative operations involving a large-scale operations with multi-branch administration, supporting business operations and executive management while meeting multiple concurrent deadlines across payroll administration for over 800+ employees, accounts payable by handling hundreds of invoices, HR administration by managing employee government compliance, employee BIR tax compliance with over 1,000+ employees and internal auditing. Process compliance-related transactions affecting company's financial health and hundreds of employees compensation and benefits. These experiences strengthened my organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities while consistently delivering accurate, high-quality work.
I also have hands-on entrepreneurial experience where i managed my own business with hundreds of employees daily for 3 years.
If you're looking for a reliable, detail-oriented, and trustworthy Virtual Assistant, I'd be honored to support your business with dedication and professionalism. I bring not only experience but also dedication, genuine commitment, and integrity to helping your business succeed, I understand the importance of accuracy, confidentiality, and delivering quality work. More importantly, I'm not just here to complete tasks. I take the time to understand your goals, anticipate your needs, and become a dependable part of your team. I believe that great work is built on trust, dedication, and genuine care. Your success is my priority, and I look forward to growing alongside your business.
My Skills and Competencies
Accounts Payable Specialist - Invoice Processing
Administrative Assistance
Data Entry
Accounting Specialist
Certificates
My Experience and Education
2010
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2022
NICKELBASE, INC.
(Admin./Accounting Offcer)
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST / INVOICE PROCESSING (4 Years) 2018+2022)
• Managed high-volume vendor invoices while ensuring accuracy and complete supporting documentation.
• Received, acknowledged, and organized vendor invoices by supplier for efficient retrieval, and ensuring complete documentation for processing and audit purposes.
• Ensure all supplier invoices, documents/attachments are original, readable. and with complete signatories for future audits.
• Processed and encode vendor invoices into the accounting system with complete supporting documentation, including supplier details, invoice dates, itemized costs, Purchase Requests (PRS), Purchase Orders (PO), Receiving Reports (RR), quotations/canvass, and reference photos to ensure accurate processing and audit compliance.
• Maintained accurate vendor invoice records with complete supporting documentation.
• Generated Accounts Payable reports for management review, approval, and audit compliance, maintaining accurate and complete supporting documentation ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Maintained audit-ready financial documentation in compliance with internal controls and company policies.
• Performed invoice verification and reconciliation to support timely payment processing
• Collaborated with cross-functional departments to resolve invoice discrepancies and vendor concerns.
• Ensured accurate data entry and documentation.
BOOKKEEPING SUPPORT : EMPLOYEE BIR ANNUAL INCOME TAX RETURN (ITR COMPLIANCE) (12 Years)
• I am managing the entire process of BIR Annual Tax Compliance Management - an annual preparation, consolidation, and validation of the BIR Alphalist of Employees BIR Annual Income Tax Return (ITR) every first quarter of the year with over 1,000+ employees for six company branches as part of the compliance process.
• Coordinated with Accounting and Payroll personnel across multiple branches by providing guidance and training on the proper preparation of the BIR Alphalist.
• I developed and distributed standardized Excel templates to be transmitted to the BIR System to ensure consistent and accurate reporting across all branches.
• Consolidated employee annual compensation data, government contributions, 13th Month Pay, withholding taxes, and employment status for both active and resigned employees.
• Reviewed and validated employee compensation information, including Annual Taxable and Non-Taxable Income, 13th Month Pay, Government Contributions, Tax Identification Numbers (TIN), and employment status for both active and resigned employees.
• Verified the consistency of annual compensation records against previously submitted monthly BIR reports before final submission.
• Coordinated the collection of branch files from six company locations and ensured timely consolidation for submission to the Central Office.
• Maintained a high level of accuracy and confidentiality while handling payroll and tax records for more than 1,000+ employees across multiple branches.
• Supported the timely submission of annual BIR compliance requirements by identifying and resolving discrepancies before final filing.
• Facilitated the filing of the Annual Information Return of Income Taxes Withheld on Compensation through the EFPS/BIR Form 1604-CF that allows taxpayers to electronically process, transmit, and pay their tax returns online.
• Coordinated the electronic submission of validated Alphalist data to the BIR and monitored the successful transmission and acknowledgment of submitted files.
• Verified successful BIR submission through official acknowledgment before proceeding with the annual employee ITR distribution process.
• Instructed branch accounting personnel to print employee Annual ITRs in accordance with company and BIR requirements and ensured all required employee signatures were completed before submission.
• Coordinated the submission of signed Annual ITRs to the BIR for official validation and certification.
• Distributed BIR-certified employee ITR copies to all company branches while maintaining proper documentation and secure handling of confidential tax records.
• Maintained strict confidentiality and accuracy while handling annual tax records for more than 1,000 employees across six company branches.
• I managed the process until employees received their signed and acknowledged ITRs and all required documents were distributed back to each branch.
HR ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT (EMPLOYEE GOVERNMENT COMPLIANCE) 8 Years (2010-2018)
● Administered employee government benefits, including loans, maternity, accident, and sickness benefit applications.
● Leave Application Processing
● Travel Order Processing
● Employee Records Management (Government Premium Remittance Report & Receipts
● Assisted employees with HR-related concerns and benefit inquiries while maintaining confidentiality.
● Email and calendar management
● Supported payroll administration through leave monitoring and employee records.
● Processed and facilitate hospitalization benefit requirements for admitted employees to help reduce hospitalization costs through government benefits and ensuring timely submission of documents.
ACCOUNTING OFFICER - PAYROLL ADMINISTRATION (12 Years) 2010-20022
• Processed payroll for over 800+ employees with a multi-branch administration on a biweekly basis. (4 Years) 2014-2018
• Processed payroll for over less than 100 employees on a biweekly basis. (12 Years) 2010-2022
• On boarding newly hired employees with their employment details and corresponding GOCC Numbers
● Time Data Processing – Preparing and checking the accuracy of employee attendance records, work hours, leaves, overtime, tardiness, undertime, absences and holidays before payroll.
• Payroll Reports Preparation, verification and computation such as basic pay, overtime, government deductions, HMO benefits, taxes and other mandatory deductions.
• Summary Preparation of Government Premium Contributions and Loans.
• Leave Monitoring for Payroll
• Review payroll : Confirm payroll has been processed correctly.
• Maintained accounting records and organized financial documents.
2007
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2010
LGU PROSPERIDAD
(Payroll In-charge)
● On boarding newly hired employees with their employment details and corresponding GOCC Numbers
● Timekeeping
● Payroll processing
● Payroll Submission
● Receiving and Recording Governement Cheque with various departments for Accountant’s signature.
● Receiving and recording incoming and outgoing documents for Accountant’s approval and signature.
● Employee travel order for Accountant’s approval
● Government various voucher for Account’s approval
April 2022
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June 2026
LKDC CANTEEN
(Entrepreneur)
OWNER
Managed daily business operations ensuring smooth workflow
Serving 150+ employees daily
Handled scheduling, inventory, monitoring and supplier coordination
Manage customer relations, resolve concerns and maintain high service standards
Oversaw cash handling , sales tracking, expenses monitoring and basic financial reporting
Implemented organizational systems and process improvements to increase effeciency and productivity
Maintained records, prepared reports for submission before payday
Ensured compliance with company policies
Develop strong skills in leadership, problem solving, multitasking, communication
Decision-making in a fast-paced environment
My Services
Administrative Assistance
Provide reliable and detail-oriented administrative support to help business owners and professionals stay organized, pr
Social Media Management
Analyzing engagement data, identifying trends in customer interaction and planning digital campaigns to build community.
Data Entry / Web Researcher
Search the Internet for information on a wide variety of topics.