OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE
Accounting Services Office
Arra Jen L. Dagalea, CPA

Accountant II

OIC, University Accountant

About Us

The Accounting Services Office plays a pivotal role in managing the university’s financial resources with precision and integrity. Responsible for budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance, our office ensures fiscal transparency and accountability across all university operations. The office collaborates closely with departments and stakeholders to support strategic financial decisions and optimize resource allocation.

Email Address

lnu_acctg@lnu.edu.ph

Telephone Number

Services

The Accounting Services Office of Leyte Normal University performs the following important functions for the University and its stakeholders:

Financial Recordkeeping

The Accounting Services Office is responsible for maintaining financial records of the University. This includes recording and classifying financial transactions, such as income, expenses, assets, and liabilities, using Philippine Public Sector Accounting Standards (PPSAS) embodied under the Government Accounting Manual (GAM), and systems via Electronic New Government Accounting System (eNGAS). It also maintains the financial ledgers of all the students.

Financial Reporting

The Accounting Services Office prepares financial statements and reports that provide an overview of the University’s financial position, performance, and cash flow. These reports are often required for internal management purposes as well as for external stakeholders such as regulatory bodies like the Commission on Audit (COA), Department of Budget and Management (DBM), Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), among others.

Compliance and Audit

The Accounting Services Office ensures compliance with accounting standards, auditing rules and regulations, tax regulations, and other financial reporting requirements. They may coordinate with the state auditors of the Commission on Audit (COA), provide necessary documentation and information to auditors, and address any audit findings, recommendations, suspensions, or disallowances.

Payroll Processing

The Accounting Services Office manages employees’, students’ and workers’ payroll by calculating salaries, wages, honoraria, deductions, and other personnel benefits. They ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll, including tax withholding, remittance of premium contributions and other statutory deductions to Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), Pag-IBIG Fund, Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), among others.
The Accounting Office handles accounts payable, which involves processing and recording payments to employees, students, contract of service workers, suppliers, vendors, and creditors. They also manage accounts receivable, including tracking of payments. The preparation of the Free Higher Education (FHE) billing every semester is also part of its integral function.

Financial Analysis and Forecasting

The Accounting Services Office conducts financial analysis to assess the financial health of the University, identify trends, and evaluate performance. They may also engage in financial forecasting to estimate future revenues, expenses, and cash flows.

Staff and Personnel
Staff Name Position

Mr. Marc Andrei G. Colasito, CPA

Accountant I

Ms. Liza M. Del Pilar

Administrative Officer II

Ms. Mae C. Espellarga

Administrative Officer II

Mr. Reymart L. Enderez

Administrative Aide VI

Mr. Jeremy Daniel A. Holares

Administrative Aide VI

Mr. Reynold D. Nacinopa

Administrative Aide III

Ms. Merlyn E. Juntilla

COS Personnel
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Phone: +63 (53) 832 3205
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