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    PROPOSED SOLUTIONS

    Objectives

     This proposed accounting system and policies aim:

    1. 

     To ensure proper documentation of the whole business

    operations.

    2. 

     To provide a clear and defined accounting systems for Polaris

    Power Engineering’s operations. 

    3. 

     To ensure timely and complete recording of financial and

    non-financial transactions.

    4. 

     To establish a detailed chart of accounts that will serve as a

    basis in creating the financial statements.

    5. 

     To ensure strong security controls over assets.

    6. 

     To ensure that all policies and procedures for every

    transactions are being followed.

    7. 

     To ensure that proper internal controls are being

    implemented in the company’s whole accounting system. 

    8. 

     To propose a well-defined organizational chart.

    9. 

     To appropriately segregate the duties and responsibilities of

    each employee in the whole business operations in order to

    establish accountability.

    10. 

     To be able to deliver a consistent good quality service to all

    its customers.

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    General Recommendations

    1. 

    Provide proper and clear policies regarding:

    a. 

    Sales Returns

    b. 

    Sales Discounts

    c. 

    Credit

    d. 

    Purchasing

    e. 

    Inventory Management

    f. 

    Cash Disbursement

    g. 

    Petty Cash Fund

    h. 

    Bank Deposits

    i. 

    Employee Absences, Overtime and Undertime

     j.  Employee Hiring and Termination

    2. 

    Make a new organizational chart that will establish proper roles,

    responsibilities and segregation of duties.

    3. 

    Provide proper documentation on all transactions to acquire

    evidence and audit trails.

    4. 

    Establish proper segregation of major categories of inventories

    in the warehouse to promote increased efficiency in the work of

    warehousemen.

    5. 

    Restructuring of the offices for clear distinction of departments

    and employees under the departments.

    6. 

    Establish a proper automated accounting system.

    7.  Establish a mission and vision statement for the company.

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    8. 

    Establish employment benefits for the employees (Pag-ibig,

    PhilHealth, and SSS).

    9. 

    Change logo of the company since a service engineering

    company named Polaris Engineering, Inc. located at 212 Pine

    St., Lake Charles, Southwest Louisiana, United States has

    almost the same logo (visit the website: www.polarisengr.com).

    Advantages and Disadvantages

    Upon implementation of this proposed accounting system, the

    following are the advantages:

    1. 

    It will correct or reinforce the existing internal controls of the

    company. The existing internal controls will be strengthened

    and the areas where internal controls are not found will be

    secured.

    2. 

    It will lessen, if not, minimize the likelihoods of fraud and

    embezzlements due to overlapping of responsibilities.

    3. 

    It will help improve the implementation of policies and

    procedures present in the company. Proper policies and

    procedures will help avoid conflicts within the organization

    4. 

    It will increase the effectiveness and efficiency of all its

    business operations.

    5. 

     Through proper documentation, it is easier to verify the

    validity of the transactions entered into by the company.

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    6. 

     There will be an established chart of accounts which will

    guide in the application of accounting policies, recording of

    transaction and generating financial statements

    7. 

    With proper segregation of duties among the employees, it

    will increase their accountability over their responsibilities.

    Notwithstanding the advantages mentioned earlier, the following

    are the setbacks with the proposed accounting system:

    1. 

    It can be more costly for the business since new personnel

    may have to hired, additional training may have to be done,

    and existing procedures may have to be restructured.

    2. 

    It may take time before employees will be able to adjust with

    the changes brought about by the implementation of the

    proposed accounting systems.

    3. 

    Employees might resist to adapt new policies

    4.   The implementation of the new system will require additional

    time

    5. 

    Confusion of roles and responsibilities will possibly arise

    especially for those employees who had routine jobs

    6. 

    Additional costs will be incurred to implement the proposed

    changes

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    Policies

    Sales Returns

    Refund 

    Wholesale 

    1. 

    Return of items purchased from Polaris Power

    Engineering must be made within 15 days. Returns

    will no longer be entertained after 15 days from date of

    purchase.

    2. 

     The customer must present the Sales Invoice (SI)

    together with the item. No Sales Invoice (SI), no

    return.

    3. 

    Return of items must be in original packing, carton,

    manuals and accessories and most of all the pump,

    parts or items must look "brand new" to make it

    acceptable.

    4. 

     The customer should inform the dealer regarding the

    items to be returned, then if the returned items are

    received by the dealer and if found to be acceptable,

    Credit Memo will be issued.

    5. 

     The Credit Memo will be reflected on the next billing.

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    Retail

    1. 

    Return of items purchased from Polaris Power

    Engineering must be made within seven (7) days.

    Returns will no longer be entertained after seven (7)

    days from date of purchase.

    2. 

     The customer must present the Sales Invoice (SI)

    together with the item. No Sales Invoice (SI), no

    return.

    3. 

    Return of items must be in original packing, carton,

    manuals and accessories and most of all the pump,

    parts or items must look "brand new" to make it

    acceptable.

    4. 

    Item is accepted for refund or replacement if it is

    verified by a Warehouseman to be defective who then

    prepares report as to the cause of the defect (factory or

    handling) to be submitted to General Manager.

    5. 

    Item returned in exchange for another item is accepted

    but not subject to refund. It can be replaced with item

    of the same price or item with a higher price subject to

    additional payment.

    6. 

    For the same item replacement, no need to issue

    another Sales Invoice. Customer acknowledges on the

    receipt that item is replaced.

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    7. 

    A Return Slip (RS) is issued for every item returned

    and received from the customer.

    8. 

    For big items, such as aircon pump, transformer,

    water tank, etc., dealer must be informed. If dealer

    accepts the returned items, replacement or refund is

    then processed.

    Form(s) Involved:

    i. 

    Return Slip

    Replacement

    General Terms & Conditions

    1. 

    Replacement can only be granted the customer

    presents the proof of purchase consisting of original

    invoice or sales slip indicating the date of purchase,

    model and serial no. of the item. Polaris Power

    Engineering reserves the right to refuse replacement if

    the proof of purchase cannot be provided by the

    customer. Polaris Power Engineering obligations are

    limited to the replacement of the item itself.

    2. 

    Repairs must not be carried out by any repair shops.

    Replacement will be void if a repair has been

    attempted. Polaris Power Engineering shall not be

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    liable for reimbursements, claims and damages that

    may result from the unauthorized repair of the item.

    3. 

     The replacement is not applicable to cases other than

    defects in material, design and workmanship.

    4. 

     The replacement does not cover the following:

    a. 

    Periodic checks, maintenance, repair and

    replacement of parts due to normal wear and

    tear.

    b. 

    Abuse or misuse, including but not solely

    limited to the failure to use the item for its

    normal purposes or in accordance with the

    instructions on usage.

    c. 

    Failure of the item arising from incorrect

    installation or use not consistent with the

    instructions and technical or safety standards

    prescribed in the item user manual.

    d. 

    Accidents, acts of God, lightning, water, fire,

    public disturbances, improper ventilation,

    voltage fluctuations or any cause beyond the

    control of Polaris Power Engineering.

    e. 

    Unauthorized modifications carried out to the

    item in order to comply with local technical

    standards

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    5. 

     This replacement does not affect the consumers'

    statutory rights nor the consumers' rights.

    6. 

     This replacement will be the purchasers' sole and

    exclusive remedy and neither Polaris Power

    Engineering shall be liable for any incidental or

    consequential damages.

    7. 

     The above policies are for replacement service and the

    customer will be responsible for any costs associated

    with no replacement conditions. Polaris Power

    Engineering reserves the right to make final decisions

    regarding problem determination and the appropriate

    service option. Some limitations and restrictions apply

    and these policies are subject to change without prior

    notice.

    Sales Discounts

    Establishing a written sales discount policy would create a more

    organized flow of transactions in the business. Moreover, it gives an

    easier track of transactions because of the standards being followed. A

    guide to making the Sales Discount Policy is the following:

    1. 

     There must be a set of amount threshold as to which discounts

    could be given to customers. Moreover, there should be an

    authorized personnel in granting discounts, based on the total

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    amount of purchase of the customer. The amount threshold will

    then be based to the sound judgment and experience of the

    business. An example of which would be: If the sales is between

    P50, 000 - P 100, 000, the discount could be granted by the Sales

    Supervisor. If it is P100, 000 worth of purchase, then the granting

    of sales discount will then be decided by the General Manager.

    2. 

     The business also needs to come up with a consideration

    that should be given to customers before granting

    discounts. There must only be a prescribed range of

    percentage as to which discounts will be given. A published

    list of this should be determined by the Finance and

    Administration Head.

    Credit

    Polaris Power Engineering should establish a credit policy for its

    customers. In addition, the business should publish this credit policy

    and be known among the salesperson. Standardizing the credit policy

    would result to a more efficient and controlled process of transactions.

    As a guide in making the policy, here is the group’s recommendation: 

    1. 

    Polaris Electrical Engineering should establish credit standards,

    which involves decisions on how much credit risk to assume.

     That is, the management, based on their sound judgement and

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    through experience, should set amount threshold that would

    serve as the basis on granting credit from customers.

    2. 

    Determine credit standards for which involves a company

    evaluating the credit worthiness of an individual or business.

     This is done by contacting banks regarding the credit rating of

    the individual or the business. Another method would be to

    check the financial statements of the company and compute the

    necessary ratios, such as assets-to-liabilities ratio.

    3. 

     The business must decide on the length of the period before

    payment must be made and whether or not they will offer a

    discount for early payments.

    4. 

    Establish a collection agreement. 

    5. 

     This will all be done and verified by the Finance and

    Administration Head.

    Purchasing

    All purchases shall be made by the Asst. General Manager through

    the purchasing department.

    General Purchasing

    1. 

    Inventory requests shall be accomplished through an official

    Purchase Requisition Form.

    2. 

    Official Purchase Order Forms shall be accomplished in

    three (3) copies by the Purchasing Clerk, with each copy to

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    be kept by the Purchasing Clerk, Bookkeeper and

    Warehousemen (blind copy).

    3. 

    Purchase Orders must be authorized by no less than the

    General Manager.

    4. 

     The Warehousemen shall not make purchases, they shall

    only fill up the official Purchase Requisition Forms for

    requests of inventory when the stocks are low.

    5. 

    Both Purchase Requisition Forms and Purchase Order

    Forms shall provide a space for the date of accomplishment

    to be indicated and shall be pre-numbered to facilitate their

    filing.

    Form(s) Involved

    i. 

    Purchase Requisition Form

    ii. 

    Purchase Order Form

    Planned Purchases

    1. 

    Orders to suppliers shall be based on a purchase plan

    budgeted based on an estimation of an incoming month’s

    sales, while properly considering contributing factors such

    as nature of inventory to be ordered, the proximity of

    supplies, minimum inventory levels and the like.

    2. 

    Planned purchases shall be acquired from approved vendors

    only. A vendor list must be maintained to facilitate the

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    ordering process. This vendor list shall contain, at a

    minimum, information on vendor trade name, address,

    nature of inventory acquired from it, contact details and

    payment terms.

    3. 

     The Receiving Reports that accompany orders received by

    the Warehouseman shall only be signed after adequate

    inspection or quality and correctness of items received and

    reconciliation with the Purchase Order corresponding to the

    order.

    Form(s) Involved

    i. 

    Purchase Requisition Form

    ii. 

    Purchase Order Form

    iii. 

    Charged Invoice

    iv. 

    Sales Invoice

    v.  Packing List

    vi. 

    Waybill

    vii. 

    Receiving Report

    Inventory Management

    1. 

    A minimum inventory level for every material single or

    classes of inventory must be formally set, which may also be

    referred to as buffer inventory. This level shall be agreed by

    management as advised by the supervisor in the Warehouse.

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    2. 

     The minimum inventory levels must be maintained with

    purchase levels adjusted accordingly to replenish

    unanticipated consumption of inventory beyond minimum

    levels.

    3. 

    Purchase requests must be drafted only after sufficient prior

    reference to existing inventory levels to avoid overstocking.

    4. 

    Documentation for received orders must be accomplished

    immediately upon receipt and before transfer of the same to

    the respective storage areas.

    5.  Documentation is inputted and kept. Essential information

    must be disclosed. This record of purchases shall be updated

    upon every receipt of orders and shall be furnished to

    appropriate parties to facilitate control and financial

    reporting procedures.

    6. 

    After the goods are received and signed by the

    warehouseman:

    a. 

    Receiving Reports should be surrendered to the

    Purchasing Clerk promptly after receiving procedures

    are concluded.

    b. 

     The Receiving Report is signed by the Supervisor of the

    warehouse before given to Purchasing Clerk.

    c. 

     The Accounts Payable Clerk issues check or cash for

    payment to supplier.

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    7. 

    Sufficient controls to safeguard inventory must be

    established.

    8. 

    FIFO system is adopted in controlling inventory flow and a

    perpetual inventory system is implemented.

    Disbursements

    1. 

    All disbursements are paid by check except those which are paid

    from the Petty Cash Fund.

    2. 

    Each check prepared is covered by a pre-numbered CV.

    3. 

    All CVs should be properly supported. The Bookkeeper reviews and

    checks the validity of the CV and its supporting documents.

    4. 

    CVs shall be forwarded to the Finance and Administration Head for

    approval. The check shall be forwarded to the General Manager for

    signing.

    5. 

    Upon release of checks, the Accounts Payable Clerk will check if

    the payee has signed all copies of CVs and its supporting

    documents indicating therein the date of payments.

    6. 

    CV will be signed by the payee/authorized representative to

    acknowledge the receipt of payment upon release of check.

    Check Disbursements

    1. 

    All expenses to be paid using checks shall be initiated using

    a Check Voucher prepared by the Accounts Payable Clerk.

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    2. 

     The Bookkeeper shall record a corresponding expense and

    liability upon acceptance of the bill.

    3. 

     The Check Voucher must be approved by the Finance and

    Administration Head and the check should be signed by the

    General Manager.

    4. 

     The Accounts Payable Clerk shall make a Check Voucher for

    all Check Disbursements.

    5. 

     The Bookkeeper shall have a duplicate copy of Check

    Voucher which will be used for bookkeeping.

    Control of Checks

    1. 

    All checks are issued in their proper numerical sequence.

    2. 

    All checks are prepared based on the properly approved

    CVs, duly verified by Bookkeeper, approved by the

    Finance and Administration Head, and signed by the

    General Manager.

    3. 

     The check is always payable to a specific person or entity.

    4. 

    Unused check booklets will be under the custody of the

    Accounts Payable Clerk. Under no circumstances such

    check booklets be made available to any authorized

    persons.

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    5. 

    Voided, spoiled and cancelled checks shall be marked

    cancelled and attached to the corresponding checkbook

    for subsequent inspection and reconciliation.

    Signing and Countersigning of Checks

    1. 

     The check when presented for approval should be

    supported by corresponding approved CV and supporting

    documents.

    2. 

    All checks shall be signed and countersigned by the

    authorized signatories: the Finance and Administration

    Head for approval and the General Manager for the official

    signing.

    3. 

    Signing or countersigning of blank checks in advance is

    strictly prohibited.

    Bank Reconciliation

    1. 

     To determine the accuracy of the cash in bank account

    balance, a reconciliation of the book and bank balances is

    done monthly by the Bookkeeper.

    2. 

     The bank reconciliation statement especially the

    reconciling items are reviewed by the General Manager.

    Unrecorded bank charge and credits, if valid, should be

    recorded in the books.

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    3. 

    Posting errors committed by the bank immediately

    communicated to the bank.

    Forms and Persons/Unit Involved

      Forms:

    i. 

    Check Voucher (CV)

    ii. 

    Bank Reconciliation Statement

    Petty Cash Fund

    Main Features

    Petty Cash System and Custodianship

    1. 

    A petty cash fund is setup to take care of minor

    disbursements, usually consisting of day to day

    expenses involving small amounts. The amount of PCF

    is limited to 1,000 pesos only. The Head Cashier shall

    not use his/her collection for the day for the Petty

    Cash Fund.

    2. 

     The funds are maintained on imprest system. At any

    time the total cash on hand and the unreplenished

    disbursements should be equal to the amount of the

    fund.

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    3. 

     The funds are in the custody of the Head Cashier.

    Access to, and responsibility, for each of the funds are

    limited to the respective custodian.

    4. 

    Each of the funds is kept in a separate box. If one

    custodian is responsible for two or more funds these

    should be physically segregated.

    5. 

    Only the Head Cashier shall have custody of the Petty

    Cash Fund.

    6. 

     The Head Cashier shall verify the need for the expense

    before issuing a Petty Cash Voucher.

    7. 

    All receipts from using the Petty Cash shall be

    accompanied by a Petty Cash Voucher signed by the

    Head Cashier.

    8. 

    Petty Cash Vouchers shall be pre-numbered and

    released in sequential order.

    9. 

    All Petty Cash Disbursements shall be liquated by the

    Head Cashier.

     The Petty Cash Voucher

    1. 

    Each of the funds is kept in a separate box. If one

    custodian is responsible for two or more funds these

    should be physically segregated.

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    2. 

    A petty cash voucher (PCV) is required for

    disbursements from the Petty Cash Fund. The

    approval and signing of the Petty Cash Voucher is

    directly through the General Manager.

    3. 

    PCVs and CVS are approved by the General Manager

    and Head Cashier before any payment is made.

    Supporting documents, if any are attached to the

    corresponding PCV.

    4. 

    After payment, the PCV and CV and its supporting

    documents are numbered and stamped paid with the

    date of payment noted thereon in ink.

    Restrictions on Disbursements

    1. 

    Each payment from the funds is limited to a certain

    amount in accordance with the policies implemented.

    Any disbursement more than this amount is made by

    check.

    2. 

    Enchasing of checks from the fund is prohibited.

    Petty Cash and Revolving Funds Replenishment

       The Head Cashier requests for replenishment, when

    the runs low and insufficient to cover petty

    expenses by preparing Replenishment Summary

    Form for Petty Cash as the case may be.

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    Surprise Count

      From time to time, the Internal Auditor conducts

    surprise counts of the PCF and prepares a report to

    the General Manager, copy furnished the manager

    regarding the results of the count.

    Forms and Persons/Unit Involved

     

    Forms:

    i. 

    Petty Cash Voucher (PCV)

    ii. 

    Petty Cash Replenishment Form (PCRF)

    Bank Deposits

    1. 

    All cash collections for the day shall be deposited to the bank

    immediately.

    2. 

    Should the bank be closed at the end of the collection, the money

    shall be kept in a safe and secure cash vault and it shall be

    properly locked. It shall then be deposited at the earliest time

    possible the following banking day.

    Employee Policies

    Work Rules and Regulations

    1. 

    Customers should be the priority at all times. They must be

    greeted politely with welcoming expressions.

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    2. 

    Customers should be accommodated at all times and they

    should be given due assistance when they are in need.

    3. 

    Customer queries should be answered in a respectful and

    courteous manner. Suggestions should also be taken in and

    raised to management especially when they are serious

    matters.

    4. 

    Be happy in the things being done and experience how to

    share that happiness to others  –  co-workers and customers

    alike.

    5.  All must work as a team helping out each other, but with

    due observance of segregation of duties.

    6. 

    Everyone must be accountable to everyone in his work.

    Dress Code

    It is the responsibility of every employee employed by the

    organization to abide by the specified dress code required. How the

    employee looks affect largely the company image that’s why it is of

    utmost importance for employees to dress rightly and

    appropriately. Employees not in the prescribed uniform would be

    dealt with properly. Such instances may result to penalties.

    Moral Ethical

    1. 

    Employees are prohibited from exposing or revealing

    confidential information relating to the business. They also

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    are not allowed to use company-related information for

    personal gain.

    2. 

    Use of offensive words by an employee to another

    employee is strictly not allowed. Courtesy must be

    extended to every employee.

    3. 

    Pornography and indecent displays are not allowed.

    4. 

    Involvement in gossips and trivialities are strictly not

    tolerated.

    5. 

    Employees are prohibited from having another job or

    business involvement in any other businesses/activities that

    can be considered competitors of the business.

    6. 

    Items/objects that were left by customers and found by the

    employees should be kept awaiting retrieval from the owner.

    7. 

    Conflicts of interest must be avoided by the employees. Any

    matter which the employee thinks may conflict with his/her

    duties and responsibilities to the business should be

    consulted with the human resource supervisor.

    Absences

     

     The Supervisor is responsible for maintaining attendance

    records to determine if an employee’s absence or lateness

    exceeds the guidelines of this policy.

     

     The employee should keep a Time Card of himself/herself.

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      Employees are expected to be in their respective work station

    at the starting time specified by the company. Work activity

    should commence at starting times and continue until the

    normal designated stopping times for breaks, lunch, or the

    end of work.

      In the event of absence or tardiness from work, the employee

    is required to report the absence to the company’s

    management. When reporting absence, the employee must

    communicate his/her intention to be absent or late and the

    reason for such at least an hour before work starts to the

    General Manager, or other designated individual as specified

    by management.

       The company reserves the right to require an employee to

    submit a physician’s/medical certificate in the event of

    repeated absences for the medical reasons or in the event of

    medical absences exceeding three (3) days.

     

    An employee’s request to leave work early may be considered

    by the Supervisor or General Manager. Approval of such

    absences should be based upon the urgency of the reason

    for absence and department staffing needs. As a general

    guide, early leaving should not exceed one (1) instance per

    month or five (5) instances in a calendar year.

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      In the event an employee is absent for three (3) days or more

    without prior notice or approval, such absence is viewed as

     job abandonment. The employee is then separated from

    employment as a voluntary quit.

      Excessive absenteeism is defined as two (2) or more

    instances of unexcused absence in a calendar month. Such

    excessive absenteeism is subject to corrective discipline. Any

    eight (8) instances of unexcused absenteeism in a calendar

     year are considered grounds for discharge.

     Tardiness

      Excessive tardiness shall be subjected to corrective discipline

    or termination. Excessive tardiness is defined as five (5) or

    more instance of lateness in a calendar month and is subject

    to corrective discipline. Any 12 instances of lateness in a

    calendar year are considered grounds for discharge.

    Undertime

      Undertime work on any particular day shall not be offset by

    overtime work on any other day.

      Employee should inform the General Manager of his/her

    intent to work under time with a valid reason.

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       The General Manager should assess the validity of the

    reason before giving any approval to the employee’s intent to

    work undertime.

     

    If the reason is not valid and therefore not approved by the

    General Manager, the Payroll Clerk should deduct the

    number hours he did not work from his weekly salary.

    Evaluation of Employees  

    Evaluation should be done to the newly hired employees after one

    (1) month for relievers and trainees. For the rank and file, supervisory

    and other job position present, evaluation is conducted every third (3rd)

    and fifth (5th) month from the date hired.

    Hiring of Employees

    Recruitment

     

    Referrals from trustworthy associates, employees, or

    partners will serve as a basis for potential people to recruit

    for any available job.

    o  Advantage: Less or No recruitment cost

    Disadvantage: Existing employees tend to be biased in

    recommending potential employee for the available job

    position.

      Cooperate with DOLE

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       The contract of employment is an agreement between the

    newly hired and the company. As such, the employer must

    clarify any unclear matters for the newly hired presented in

    the contract. Questions and clarifications should be

    entertained by the employer.

    Hiring

      Only qualified employees must be hired for job vacancies.

    Both job description and specification must be complied.

      Document/Paper Requirements

    o   Job Applicants are expected to submit the following

    directly to the company’s office: 

    o  Application Letter

    o   TOR (Transcript of Records)

    o  NBI Clearance

    o  Resume

       The Human Resources personnel checks the completeness of

    the documents submitted by the applicant and reviews it.

    Interview

       The Human Resources Manager shall schedule and conduct

    an interview for the selected applicants. This process enables

    the interviewer to assess further the validity of the

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    information in the resume submitted by the applicant and

    know more about the candidate’s competencies and future

    goals.

       The interviewer shall examine the applicant’s previous work

    experience and his/her flexibility in work to determine if all

    his/her experiences, skills and attitude fits the vacant job

    position.

      At the end of all applicant interviews, the Human Resources

    Manager shall select a few applicants who submitted all the

    requirements and excelled in the interview to be a candidate

    for the available job.

    Background Check

       The Human Resources Manager shall conduct a background

    check on the applicants through follow-ups in the

    candidates’ references to confirm their assertions about

    themselves.

    Hiring Proper

       The Human Resources Manager shall choose the best

    applicant fit for the vacant position. He/she shall call or

    send an employment letter through e-mail to the chosen

    applicant informing the acceptance, start date to work,

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    wage/salary, and other necessary information. In addition,

    Human Resources Manager should call or e-mail the other

    applicants not accepted to inform them the denial of their

    application.

       The applicant must furnish the necessary papers and fill up

    employee information sheet.

      Newly hired employees must be properly oriented with the

    existing rules and regulations and the nature of work. They

    must be trained as well to be fully equipped in performing

    their work.

       The new employee shall be on probation for six (6) months

    and have their performance under observation. After six (6)

    months, if the management is satisfied with the employee’s

    work performance and dedication, the newly hired employee

    will then be an official regular employee.

    Retirement/Termination of Employees

    Involuntary Termination

    In cases of regular employment, the employer shall not

    terminate the services of an employee except for a just cause. The

    following are considered to be a just cause for terminating one’s

    employment:

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      Serious misconduct or willful disobedience by the employee

    of the lawful orders of his employer or representative in

    connection with his work;

     

    Gross and habitual neglect by the employee of his duties;

     

    Fraud or willful breach by the employee of the trust reposed

    in him by his employer or duly authorized representative;

     

    Commission of a crime or offense by the employee against

    the person of his employer or any immediate member of his

    family or his duly authorized representatives; and

     

    Other causes analogous to the foregoing or similar causes.

     The procedure for termination due to just causes (Twin

    Notice Rule)

    1. 

     The employee will be serve a First Written Notice

    containing the specific ground/s for termination and a

    directive that they are given the opportunity to submit

    their written explanation within a reasonable period.

    2. 

    After serving the first notice, the employer should

    schedule and conduct a hearing or conference wherein

    the employee/s will be given the opportunity to:

    a) 

    Explain and clarify their defense to the charge

    against them;

    b) 

    Present evidence in support of their defense; and

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    c) 

    Rebut the evidence presented against them by the

    management.

    After determining that termination of employment is

     justified, the employer shall serve the employees a Written Notice

    of Termination indicating that:

    a) 

    All circumstances involving the charge against the

    employees have been considered; and

    b) 

    Grounds have been established to justify the

    severance of their employment.

    If in the event of employee breaks the TRUST of the employer

    about money matters, the employee will be terminated immediately

    upon discovery. These acts include: (1) falsification of documents;

    (2) theft of money and/or valuable possessions; and, (3) swindling.

     The employer may also terminate the employment of any

    employee due to the installation of labor-saving devices,

    redundancy, retrenchment to prevent losses or the closing or

    cessation of operation of the establishment or undertaking by

    serving a written notice on the workers and the Ministry of Labor

    and Employment or DOLE at least one (1) month before the

    intended date thereof.

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    In case of termination due to the installation of labor-saving

    devices or redundancy, the worker affected thereby shall be

    entitled to a separation pay equivalent to at least his one (1) month

    pay or to at least one (1) month pay for every year of service,

    whichever is higher.

    In case of retrenchment to prevent losses and in cases of

    closures or cessation of operations of establishment or undertaking

    not due to serious business losses or financial reverses, the

    separation pay shall be equivalent to one (1) month pay or at least

    one-half (1/2) month pay for every year of service, whichever is

    higher. A fraction of at least six (6) months shall be considered one

    (1) whole year.

    An employer may terminate the services of an employee who

    has been found to be suffering from any disease and whose

    continued employment is prohibited by law or is prejudicial to his

    health as well as to the health of his co-employees: Provided, That

    he is paid separation pay equivalent to at least one (1) month

    salary or to one-half (1/2) month salary for every year of service,

    whichever is greater, a fraction of at least six (6) months being

    considered as one (1) whole year.

    An employee who is unjustly dismissed from work shall be

    entitled to reinstatement without loss of seniority rights and other

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    privileges and to his full backwages, inclusive of allowances, and to

    his other benefits or their monetary equivalent computed from the

    time his compensation was withheld from him up to the time of his

    actual reinstatement.

    Voluntary Termination/Retirement

    An employee may terminate without just cause the

    employee-employer relationship by serving a written notice on the

    employer at least one (1) month in advance. The employer upon

    whom no such notice was served may hold the employee liable for

    damages.

    An employee may put an end to the relationship without

    serving any notice on the employer for any of the following just

    causes:

     

    Serious insult by the employer or his representative on

    the honor and person of the employee;

      Inhuman and unbearable treatment accorded the

    employee by the employer or his representative;

      Commission of a crime or offense by the employer or his

    representative against the person of the employee or any

    of the immediate members of his family; and

      Other causes analogous to any of the foregoing

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    Organizational Chart

     The group has presented a recommended organizational chart

    taking into consideration what has been practiced by the organization

    and answering the needs of the organization.

    First is the group only retained the HR manager, assuming that

    the same person will become the head of the payroll clerk. The group

    then added to the functions under the Finance & Administration, the IT

    personnel function.

     The Inventory function is transferred to the Purchasing

    Department since these two functions connect with each other.

     The Credit and Collection function has been added with the

    General Clerk since the presence of such position is practiced in the

    organization.

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    OWNERS

    INTERNAL

    AUDITOR

    GENERAL MANAGER

    SALES

    OPERATIONS

    TECHNICAL

    CUSTOMER SERVICE

    SUPPORT

    SERVICEPURCHASING

    WHOLESALE

    RETAIL

    ELECTRICAL

    AIRCON

    PLUMBING

    CARPENTRY

    ELECTRICAL

    PLANS

    TOOL KEEPER

    WAREHOUSE

    LOGISTICS

    INVENTORY

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    TREASURY

    FINANCE &

    ADMINISTRATION

    CREDIT

    COLLECTION

    ACCOUNTING

    CASHIERS AR CLERK

    COLLECTION

    GENERAL CLERK

    AP CLERK

    BOOKKEEPER

    FINANCIAL

    REPORTINGCOLLECTORS

    PAYROLL CLERK

    HUMAN

    RESOURCE

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    Job Qualification and Job Description

    General Manager

    Job Qualifications

      Preferably a graduate of electrical engineering or any business

    course

      Excellent communication and leadership skills

      At least five (5) years’ experience in the same line of business

      Accustomed with the operations of the business

     

    Capable of working with pressure

      Good problem-solving skills

      Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills

      Proven working experience as purchasing manager

      Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management

     

    Interest in market dynamics along with business sense

      A knack for negotiation and networking

      Ability to gather and analyze data and to work with figures

      Strong leadership capabilities

    Job Descriptions

      Carries out the corporate strategic plan 

     

    Oversees the day-to-day operations of the retail and wholesale

    sales 

     

    Works closely with the finance/operations head 

      Signs the check disbursements and purchase order 

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      Involves in the screening of applicants 

      Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies

       Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and

    improve effectiveness

      Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms

      Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements

    documentation

      Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in

    buyer-supplier power

      Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking

      Assess, manage and mitigate risks

     

    Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers

     

    Determine quantity and timing of deliveries

     

    Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand

    Internal Auditor

    Job Qualifications

      Proven working experience as Internal Auditor 

      Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws,

    rules and regulations 

      High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills 

     

    Good reporting and research skills 

     

    Sound independent judgment

      Has thoroughness 

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      Literate with the financial software 

      BS degree in Accounting or Finance 

    Job Descriptions

      Perform and control the full audit cycle including risk management

    and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial

    reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and

    regulations

      Determine internal audit scope and develop annual plans

     

    Obtain, analyze and evaluate accounting documentation, previous

    reports, data, flowcharts

      Prepare and present reports that reflect audit’s results and

    document process

      Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity,

    legality and goal achievement

      Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost

    savings

      Maintain open communication with management and finance

    committee

      Document process and prepare audit findings memorandum

      Conduct follow up audits to monitor management’s interventions 

     

    Engage to continuous knowledge development regarding sector ’s

    rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques and

    performance standards

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    Sales Supervisor

    Job Qualifications

      A Degree holder with emphasis on sales or marketing or business.

     

    Excellent selling skills, including closing ability, strong negotiation,

    as well as excellent people skills

     

    Ability to multi-task

     

    Minimum of one or two year’s sales experience. 

      Excellent communication skills

     

    Strong organization skills

    Job Description

      Ensure pricing is correct 

      Work on store displays 

      Coach, train, counsel, recruit and discipline employees 

     

    Evaluate on-the-job performance of sales team 

      Identify future and current trends that appeal to consumers 

      Ensure merchandise ready to be displayed clean. 

      . Ensure items are in stock and maintain inventory  

      Keep up with fluctuating demand and supply  

     

    Ensure promotions are in with company’s standards 

      Monitor local competitors 

      Organize sales staff schedules 

      Assist sales staff in achieving sales targets 

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      Handle customer complaints, questions and issues 

    Wholesale Salesperson

    Job Qualifications

     

    Has a degree level that varies from a high school diploma to a

    bachelor's degree

     

    Excellent communication skills

     

    Has previous sales experience that may be beneficial for sales

    representatives

     

    Has customer service and interpersonal skills, stamina and self-

    confidence

    Job Descriptions

      Contact new and existing customers to discuss their needs and to

    explain how specific products and services can meet these needs

      Help customers select products based on the customers' needs,

    product specifications, and regulations

      Emphasize product features based on analyses of customers'

    needs and on technical knowledge of product capabilities and

    limitations

      Answer customers' questions about prices, availability, and

    product uses

      Negotiate prices and terms of sale and service agreements

      Prepare sales contracts and submit orders for processing

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      Follow up with customers to make sure they are satisfied with

    their purchases and to answer any questions or concerns

    Retail Salesperson

    Job Qualifications

      High school diploma or equivalent preferred

     

    Knowledge of customer service principles and processes

     

    Knowledge of sales principles

      Relevant product knowledge and training

     

    Experience in a retail, customer service or sales environment

      Basic business administration knowledge

    Job Descriptions

      Find out the customer's needs

      Recommend, select and help locate the right merchandise

      Describe a product's features and benefits

      Demonstrate use and operation of the product

      Answer customer queries

      Make suggestions and encourage purchase of products

      Provide information about warranties, manufacturing

    specifications, care and maintenance of merchandise and delivery

    options

      Provide information about financing available

      Receive and process cash

      Prepare receipts

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      Bag or package purchases

      Arrange and display merchandise in store

    Technical Customer Service Supervisor

    Job Qualification

      Has a sufficient level of education and training in the field of work 

      Has an experience as a technician 

      Has technical expertise 

    Job Description

     

    Resolves defects of returned items

    Electrical Supervisor

    Job Qualification

      Has an associate's or bachelor's degree in a technical or

    engineering field

     

    Has a related experience necessary for supervisor positions, along

    with leadership and troubleshooting skills

    Job Description

      Plans wiring and installation of equipment and fixtures such as

    motors, generators, switches, circuit breakers, and fuse boxes.

      Inspects wiring and fixtures for conformance to company

    specifications or local electrical codes

      Studies production schedules and estimates worker hour

    requirements for completion of job assignment.

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      Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety

    regulations

      Interprets specifications, blueprints, and job orders to workers,

    and assigns duties

    Air Conditioner Supervisor

    Job Qualification

      Has an associate or bachelor's degree in a technical or engineering

    field

     

    Has a related experience necessary for supervisor positions, along

    with leadership and troubleshooting skills

    Job Description

      Reviews blueprints, installs air conditioning systems, tests systems

    for proper functioning, performs emergency repairs, maintains

    tools, orders supplies, and makes routine adjustments to maximize

    operational efficiency

     

    Recovers and properly disposes refrigerants when servicing air

    conditioning equipment since refrigerants can be harmful to the

    environment 

    Plumbing Supervisor

    Job Qualification

     

     Two years of plumbing and/or mechanical-pipefitting systems

    experience, which includes one year of supervisory experience

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      Knowledge of the tools, equipment, and materials common to the

    plumbing trade

     

    Knowledge of applicable plumbing codes

      Knowledge of supervisory principles, practices, and techniques.

      Knowledge of the mechanics of operation of equipment such as

    pumps, boilers, heaters, and other plumbing components

      Skill in the installation, repair, and maintenance of all types of

    plumbing systems

     

    Skill in both verbal and written communication

      Skill in estimating time and materials common to the trade

    Job Description

      Supervises, assigns, and coordinates the work activities of

    subordinates

      Plans and develops work schedules, equipment usage schedules,

    priority of plumbing expenditures, and procedures for plumbing

    systems maintenance

      Estimates material and labor

      Monitors the acquisition and use of materials

       Trains or informs employees of new work methods or procedures,

    changes in safety regulations, work policies, and plumbing codes

    Carpentry Supervisor

    Job Qualification

      Minimum education requirements include a high school diploma

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      Skilled worker

      Has a certificate from TESDA

      Has a carpentry job experience

    Job Description

      Oversee the carpentry work being completed 

      Supervises employees, reviews the work and motivates workers 

    Leadman

    Job Qualification

     

    Minimum education requirements include a high school diploma

      Skilled worker

      Has a certificate from TESDA

     

    Has a construction safety and health certificate from DOLE

     

    Has a job experience

    Job Description

      Oversee the work being completed 

      Supervises employees, reviews the work and motivates workers 

    Technician

    Job Qualification

      Has skills on electronics troubleshooting, analyzing information ,

     judgment, client relationships, equipment maintenance, reporting

    skills, confidentiality, quality focus, results driven, supply

    management, informing others

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    Job Description

      Serves customers by installing and servicing systems and products

     

    Attend to the needs of the customers’ complaints 

    Support Service Supervisor

    Job Qualification

     

    At least a high school diploma holder, preferably a college degree

    holder

      Has experience in support service

    Job Description

     

    Oversees the work on the support service

      Has good leadership skills

      Can handle pressure from work

    Electrical Plans Supervisor

    Job Qualification

      Minimum of an Electrical Engineer degree

      Has a job experience

     

    Has a good plan reading skills

    Job Description

     

    Oversees the work done on wirings

     

     Takes over the operation done on the field work

      Reports any major problems to the general manager

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    Tool Keeper Supervisor

    Job Qualification

      Minimum of a high school graduate

     

     Trained custodian on various tools

     

    Honest

    Job Description

     

    Keeps a complete record of the in and out of tools, including time

    and the person who borrows the tools

     

    Manages the tools

    Warehouse Supervisor

    Job Qualification

      Minimum degree holder

      Has skills on supervision, safety management, data entry

    management, dependability, reporting skills, analyzing information

    , dealing with complexity, deadline-oriented

      Has good time management

      Has good interrelationship skills

    Job description

      Accomplishes warehouse human resource objectives by selecting,

    orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling,

    and disciplining employees; communicating job expectations;

    planning, monitoring, appraising job contributions; recommending

    compensation actions; adhering to policies and procedures

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      Moves inventory by scheduling materials to be moved to and from

    warehouse; coordinating inventory transfers with related

    departments

     

    Maintains storage area by organizing floor space; adhering to

    storage design principles; recommending improvements

     

    Maintains inventory by conducting monthly physical counts;

    reconciling variances; inputting data

      Secures warehouse by turning alarms on; testing systems

     

    Accomplishes warehouse and organization mission by completing

    related results as needed

      Supervises the staff

    Warehouseman

    Job qualification

      Proven working experience as a warehouseman

      Familiarity with modern warehousing practices and methods

      Good organizational and time management skills

     

    Delivers work fast

     

    Ability to lift heavy objects

      Current forklift license

      High school degree

    Job description

      Prepare and complete orders for delivery or pickup according to

    schedule (load, pack, wrap, label, ship)

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      Receive and process warehouse stock products (pick, unload, label,

    store)

      Perform inventory controls and keep quality standards high for

    audits

      Keep a clean and safe working environment and optimize space

    utilization

      Complete diary logs into inventory

      Report any discrepancies

     

    Communicate and cooperate with supervisors and co-workers

      Operate and maintain preventively warehouse vehicles and

    equipment

      Follow quality service standards and comply with procedures, rules

    and regulations

    Logistics Supervisor

    Job Qualification

      Have a bachelor's degrees

      Had a related work experience as logistics

    Job Description

     

    Ensure effective and timely implementation of all Logistics daily

    operational goals

      Develop and initiate monthly reports having required project

    timelines, corporate metrics and productivity measurements

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      Establish and manage relations with warehouses, ocean carriers,

    customs broker, drayage providers, sales force and customers

     

    Analyze and log purchase orders commensurate to existing stock

    availability and reduce shipping cost.

     

    Ensure to process orders and on-time delivery by network of

    courier companies and warehouses

     

    Plan and arrange logistics required shipments

      Support simplification and standardization of processes to

    accelerate logistics and enhance efficiencies

      Identify enhancement opportunities and suggest solutions for

    improvement to top management

      Assist audits of vendor invoices and month-end processing to

    incorporate finance accruals

      Head team to develop, articulate and maintain logistic process

    documentation

    Finance and Administration Head

    Job Qualification

      Minimum of a MBA/CPA or related degree

      At least 6+ years of broad financial and operations management

    experience

      Has experience of final responsibility for the quality and content of

    all financial data, reporting and audit coordination for either a

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    division or significant program area, and has preferably overseen a

    human resources function previously

      Ability to translate financial concepts to  –   and to effectively

    collaborate with -- programmatic and fundraising colleagues who

    do not necessarily have finance backgrounds

      A track record in grants management

       Technology savvy with experience selecting and overseeing

    software installations and managing relationships with software

    vendors; knowledge of accounting and reporting software

      Commitment to training programs that maximize individual and

    organization goals across the organization including best practices

    in human resources activities

      A successful track record in setting priorities; keen analytic,

    organization and problem solving skills which support and enable

    sound decision making

      Excellent communication and relationship building skills with an

    ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal

    and external stakeholders

      A multi-tasker with the ability to wear many hats in a fast-paced

    environment

      Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication

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      Has skills on accounting, supervision, benefits administration,

    audit, managing processes, quality management, corporate

    finance, developing budgets, attention to detail

    Job description

      Analyze and present financial reports in an accurate and timely

    manner; clearly communicate monthly and annual financial

    statements; collate financial reporting materials for all donor

    segments, and oversee all financial, project/program and grants

    accounting

      Coordinate and lead the annual audit process, liaise with external

    auditors and the finance committee of the board of directors;

    assess any changes necessary

      Oversee and lead annual budgeting and planning; administer and

    review all financial plans and budgets; monitor progress and

    changes and keep senior leadership team abreast of the

    organization’s financial status 

     

    Manage organizational cash flow and forecasting

      Implement a robust contracts management and financial

    management/ reporting system; ensure that the contract billing

    and collection schedule is adhered to and that financial data and

    cash flow are steady and support operational requirements

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      Update and implement all necessary business policies and

    accounting practices; improve the finance department’s overall

    policy and procedure manual

     

    Effectively communicate and present the critical financial matters

    to the board of directors

     

    Maintains cash flow by monitoring bank balances and cash

    requirements; investing excess funds

      Approves cash disbursements by verifying check amounts against

    invoices, authorizing checks and wire transfers

     

    Approves ledger entries by auditing transactions

      Renews business insurance by scheduling values including

    personal and real property, vehicles, computers, equipment,

    media, and accounts receivable

      Supports annual audit by providing information and answers to

    auditors

    Head Cashier

    Job Qualification

      At least a high school graduate

      Ability to manage all the cashiers

      Ability to develop long-term rapport with customers

    Job Description

      Consolidates all cash transactions

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      Oversees the balances cash drawer and receipts and documents

    discrepancies

     

     Trains newly hired cashiers

      Keeps register area neat and stocked with necessary supplies

    Cashier

    Job Qualification

     

    At least a high school graduate

      Ability to develop long-term rapport with customers

    Job Description

      Handles all cash transactions

      Balances cash drawer and receipts and documents discrepancies

      Keeps register area neat and stocked with necessary supplies

    Credit Collection Supervisor

    Job Qualification

      Required to have a high school diploma or equivalent. College

    degree is not required; however, employers prefer workers who

    have completed at least some college in related courses

      Has successful experience working for two or more years in credits

    or collections

      Know the state laws governing the collection of debt and the laws

    as mandated by the law

    Job Description

     

    Oversee his team of credit bill collectors

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      Ensure his staff is meeting production goals, complying with

    company standards and collection laws and generally performing

    the essential functions of their position

      Input data and creates spreadsheets showing the progress of his

    staff’s efforts to collect debts, for speaking with individuals who

    wish to speak with a supervisor and for approving and allow

    settlement and payment options

      Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in

    collecting overdue payments for charge accounts

     

    Reviews delinquent account records to determine which customers

    must be contacted for collection of overdue accounts

      Organizes collection work load according to degree and amount of

    delinquency and assign accounts to workers for collection

      Writes letters or approves form letters for use in collection

    attempts

    Authorizes or refers accounts to manager for repossession and

    legal actions against debtors.

     

    Assists subordinates with collection activities in difficult cases;

    supervises and coordinate activities of clerical workers in related

    activities

    General Clerk

    Job qualification

     

    Minimum graduate of a business course

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      Able to use common office machines

      Good interpersonal skills

    Job description

      Organizing, storing and processing both digital and paper

    information

      Keeps the records of everything from office activities to

    customer interactions

      Works under the supervision of the Finance and Administration

    Head

      May post payments, verifies entries in the database or edits

    financial reports

    Accounts Receivable Clerk

    Job qualification

      Must be a college graduate, preferably a business course

    graduate 

      Has administrative skills, organization, data entry skills,

    general math skills, financial software, analyzing information,

    attention to detail, thoroughness, and verbal communication 

    Job description

      Obtains revenue by verifying transaction information;

    computing charges and refunds; preparing and mailing

    invoices; identifying delinquent accounts and insufficient

    payments

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      Maintains accounting ledgers by posting account transactions

      Verifies accounts by reconciling statements and transactions

      Maintains financial security by following internal accounting

    records

      Resolves accounts discrepancies by investigating

    documentation

      Maintains historical records by filing accounting documents

      Prepares financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and

    summarizing account information and trends

    Collection Clerk

    Job qualification

      Associate’s degree in business preferred

      With at least 3 years of collections experience

     

    Detail oriented, with ability to work independently

    Job description

      Stratify collection activities to maximize cash receipts

      Issue dunning letters to overdue accounts

      Contact customer regarding overdue accounts and determine

    reasons for non-payment

      Negotiate the return of unpaid merchandise

      Monitor cash on delivery payments

      Recommend bad debt write-offs

     

    Maintain accurate records about the customer payment status

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    Collectors

    Job qualification

      At least a high school diploma

     

    Has good communication skills

     

    Good negotiation skills

      Has good direction of location

    Job description

       Track down people who owe money

     

    Remind people of the overdue bills

      Negotiate in the payment plan

      Keep a track of the debtors 

    Accounts Payable Clerk

    Job qualification

     

    4-year degree in Accounting preferred but not required

      Ability prioritize and to multi-task in a fast paced environment

     

    Ability to handle confidential information in a discreet,

    professional manner

      Eye for detail, accuracy is imperative

     

    Able to meet deadlines

      Excellent oral and written communication skills

      Excellent organizational and analytical skills

      Ability to be an effective team member and display initiative

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      Proficient with MS Word and Excel

      Familiar with manufacturing businesses

    Job description

      Verify approval on all invoices and check request

     

    Able to prepare and process checks

     

    Update and maintain vendor database

      Able to process and enter vast invoices per week

      Audits and verifies expenses reports

      Reconciles vendor statements

      Ability to process and follow-up on rush items

     

    Maintains account payable files

    Bookkeeper

    Job qualification

      Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy or a Certificate

    holder of bookkeeping

      At least three years of bookkeeping

      Computer literate

      Skilled in MS Word and MS Excel

     

    Willing to work under pressure

    Job description

      Maintains all journals, ledgers, and books of the company

     

    Prepares the trial balance

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      Prepares the year-end financial statements

    Human Resource Supervisor

    Job qualification

     

    Has bachelor's degree in a business-related field with an emphasis

    on human relations or personnel management 

     

    Knowledgeable of all relevant hiring and employment regulations

     

    Extensive experience in the HR field

    Job description

     Assist in implementing and administering HR policies and

    procedures in accordance with the organization’s overall goals and

    are in compliance with professional standards, state and federal

    regulatory requirements and laws

     Assist in hiring, training and reviewing performance of HR staff

     

    Advice and coach managers on HR policies and programs including

    employee relations issues.

     Supervise HR team in supporting the day to day operations of the

    human resources department

    Payroll Clerk

    Job qualification

     

    High School Diploma

      Experience processing multi-state payroll

     

    Working knowledge of payroll best practices

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      Strong knowledge of law and regulations

      Strong PC skills including proficiency in Excel

      Strong work ethic and team player

      High degree of professionalism

     

    Ability to deal sensitively with confidential material

      Strong interpersonal (verbal and written) communication skills

     

    Ability to communicate with various levels of management

      Decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical skills

     

    Organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills

    Job description

      Perform daily payroll department operations

     

    Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed

    accurately and timely

     

    Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed

    reports

      Understand proper taxation of employer paid benefits

      Process correct garnishment calculations and compliance

      Perform compliances for unclaimed property payroll checks

      Process accurate and timely year-end reporting when necessary

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    Publicity and Advertising

    Marketing and promotional efforts should not be misleading to

    potential customers. All information should be complete and there

    should be no hidden provisions. It should not be used to degrade what

    other competitors are doing. There should be a healthy and equitable

    competition.

    Information Technology

    In terms of the information technology (IT structure) and its

    corresponding controls, the group will recommend the inclusion of the IT

    personnel in the organizational chart and the use of more secure back-

    up storage.

    With regard the storage of data, the risk of loss and/or theft is

    inappropriately high for the company to solely rely on such device. The

    company may purchase additional password-protected external hard

    drives that will be kept in a secure location after every use. With the

    external hard drives, the officer can have his/her copy in her flash drive

    which he/she can carry for his/her work, while the company with have a

    proper back-up with the external hard drives. The external hard drives

    must be placed in a separate location from the branches, or be placed in

    a fire-proof and water-proof vault. The company may also use the online

    cloud storage services which ensure the safety of the data files from

    physical elements.

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    Accounting Department

     The Accounting Department should follow the following:

    1. 

    A computerized accounting system that encompasses all of

    the company’s operations and functions, including financial

    reporting, should be put in place. This is to link the

    recording, recordkeeping, accounting and financial reporting

    functions of the company. Having such a system in place will

    allow the company to benefit from faster transaction

    processing, real time financial (and non-financial)

    information available on demand, and better physical and

    computer controls, among others.

    2. 

     The company should strictly impose their credit policy to

    their clients in order to improve its accounts receivable

    turnover and benefit from added liquidity.

    3.  Access to the accounting office should be restricted

    whenever a cash count is being conducted by the staff to

    prevent theft/loss of cash.

    4. 

     The company should take a proactive stance in the payment

    of its accounts payable. It should not wait for the suppliers

    to collect their payments; rather, a systematic schedule of

    payments of accounts payable should be in place which

    identifies which accounts are near their due dates, are due

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    and demandable, and are past due. This will further improve

    the relationship of the company with its suppliers.

    Mission, Vision, Goals and Slogan

    Mission: Polaris Power Engineering assists and provides customers with

    quality products and quality services in electric supplies, air conditioning

    equipment & systems and pump services at competitive rates. 

     The mission of the business is to give the customers assistance in

    choosing the most suitable electric supplies, air conditioning equipment

    & systems and pump service. It also gives the customers the quality

    services in line with their needs. All these offers will be based on

    competitive prices, not compromising the quality but of justifiable rates.

    Vision: Polaris Power Engineering is the leading customer’s choice   of all

    electric supplies, air conditioning equipment & systems and pump services

    in Negros Oriental. 

     This vision would mean that the business aims to be the number

    one place for customer’s electric supplies, air conditioning equipment &

    systems and pump services in Negros Oriental. Also, it enforces

    ‘whatever it takes’ line to cultivate a relationship with customers rather

    than merely completing a transaction.

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    Slogan: Giving you the trusted ones over the years  

     This is to give emphasis that Polaris Power Engineering only

    provides high quality products and services, in line with its mission.

    Moreover, the slogan intends to quote the length of existence that it has

    been in the market, which would mean having instituted a name in the

    industry.

    Goals:

    • 

    Attaining high levels of satisfaction for various customers

    by meeting their expectations, actively communicating

    with them, and giving them with value-added services

    and products.

    • 

    Improving the level of support services delivery to various

    customer segments.

    • 

    Performing in a reliable businesslike manner to establish

    interconnected relationship with electricity-providers and

    the like companies.

    • 

    Participating in the electric power generation,

    transmission, and distribution projects.

    • 

    Interacting and actively contributing to the community