LAURENCE S. GABRIEL

Umm GwailinaMobile No.+974 5180936/ +974 4439753

Doha, QatarEmail:

PERSONAL INFORMATION▼

Nationality:Filipino

Birth date:December 13, 1977

Gender:Male

Age:31 years old

Status:Married

Religion:Catholic

KEY QUALIFICATIONS▼

I have extensive 9 years of professional working experiences in different facets of Accounting and relevant exposure in Auditing. I have gained my experiencesfromPhilippines to the different companies such as Accounting and Auditing Firms, Accounting Software Distributors, Trading, Serviceand Manufacturing and mostly from Doha-Qatarto an Engineering Construction company.

EDUCATION▼

University of the EastManila- Philippines

DegreeBachelor of Science in Accountancy

Graduated, 1999

SKILLS▼

  • Strong attention to details and process oriented.
  • Communicates effectively and responsibly both oral and written to different levels of organization.
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal communication and problem resolution skills.
  • Ability to multi- task.
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain composure and work efficiently in a fast paced and pressured environment.
  • Proficient skills in computerized accounting system such as Peachtree, MYOB and Quickbooks.
  • Proficient in Windows application (Word, Excel, Power point)
  • Proficient in office administration, clerical and secretarial works.
  • Sound skills in telephone operation.

WORK EXPERIENCE▼

January 10, 2004 - up to present

P.O. Box 22860

Doha, Qatar

A Qatari registered general construction company which is specialized in general contracting works including construction of roads, infrastructure networks, concrete structures, electrical substations and networks, piling works, horizontal directional drilling , street lightingand beautification works.

Head Accountant

  • Report directly to the General Manager.
  • Maintain confidentiality of the company’s financial accounts and provide management a financial reports periodically and as required.
  • Provide all necessary documents, statements and schedules required by the External Auditors in preparation for the Audited Financial Reports and for the Submission of the Annual Income Tax Return.
  • Maintain Accounts filing system (soft and hard copies) with frequent back-ups.
  • Proper checking of all accounting records particularly petty cash liquidations and disbursements submitted by the Site Accountant.
  • Proper monitoring for the accounts of suppliers/ subcontractors and Clients.
  • Negotiate deals & credit terms with bankers and suppliers.
  • Responsible for the opening of Letters of Credit to Suppliers and applications for Bank Guarantees/ Bonds such as Tender Bond, Performance Bond and Advance Payment.
  • Responsible for cash flow programming (fund management).
  • Responsible for the preparation of Monthly Payroll for all employees when final approved timesheet received from the Site Accountant.
  • Prepare monthly bank reconciliations.

Head Office Administrative

  • Perform general administrative functions including the scheduling of appointments and meetings by the management.
  • Negotiate with the Insurance companies for the providing insurances such as CAR (Contractor’s All Risks), Plant & Equipment and Workmen’s Compensation when projects obtained.
  • Obtain and apply insurances (Third Party / Full Insurance) for the Company vehicles and Equipment and Workmen’s Compensation for the employees.
  • Prepare all necessary documents and files for bidding and tendering of various projects including preparation of the Bills of Quantities provided in the Tender Documents.
  • Assist the Purchaser to obtain suppliers and subcontractors quotations for the purpose of tendering and for projects awarded.
  • Prepare letters required by the management.
  • When the company started I have handled multi-tasks for the office administration such as:
  • Hotel and flight reservations for company guests and employees.
  • Assist the management in employee recruitment locally and abroad.
  • Filing of Employee Personnel data and Company legal documents and responsible in organizing, updating and filing of all project files and other related correspondences.
  • Attend for all incoming calls and inquiries.

Mustard Seed Systems CorporationJuly 2001- December 2003

Ortigas, Mandaluyong City, Philippines

An MYOB authorized distributor company of an off-the-shelf accounting, payroll and point of sale for the Philippines. They rendered implementation, customization and outsourced payroll services.

Accountant

  • Responsible for general accounting such as preparation and reporting of monthly, quarterly and yearly financial statements to the management, remittances of taxes and employee contributions to the government and private sector.
  • Prepare bi-monthly payroll of all employees.
  • Monitor payables and receivables and conduct quarterly physical inventory.
  • Prepare invoice and payments.

Accounting Software -Sales Consultant

Aside from being an Accountant of the company I have worked and perform the following duties such as:

  • Answers inquiries and prepare quotations.
  • Make demonstration of the MYOB accounting packages to various prospective clients (doing field works) and make the implementation of the softwareaccording to their company’s books of accounts and preferences.
  • Conduct training on how to use the software.

J.D. LLOVIDO & ASSOCIATES CPA’sJune 1999-May 31,2001

Quezon City, Philippines

A general professional partnership formed to engage in providing accounting, management and business advisory, audit tax, risk consulting and other services to individual, partnership and corporate business establishment.

Jr. Accountant/ Bookkeeper/ Auditor

Prior from graduation of college and onwards I have joined the firm and handled various clients performed the following:

  • Preparation of books of accounts (bookkeeping)
  • Periodic financial reports
  • Financial statement analysis.
  • Statutory reporting
  • Recommends and implements system for accounting procedures.
  • Conduct yearly physical inventory
  • One of the audit team, which conduct extensive auditing procedures to 3 companies.
  • Prepare year-end audit working papers.

Part-Time Works during College years

SM Department Stores

North EDSA, Quezon CityPhilippinesMarch 1996 – March 1997

Sales Utility Clerk

  • Assist and entertain customer’s enquiry.
  • Do promotional sales
  • Conduct quarterly inventory

CHOWKIING Food Corporation

Philcoa- Quezon City PhilippinesMay 1997 – October 1997

Stock Quality Controller

  • In-charge for stocks issuance and order for daily store consumption.
  • Conduct monthly inventory
  • In-charge for checking of customer’s order in compliance of standards.

TRAININGS

  • Basic Safety Course
  • Personal Survival Techniques
  • Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting
  • Elementary First Aid
  • Personal Safety and Social Responsibility