Ailene Pontillas Bagatsolon
Lapu-Lapu
Summary
Senior analyst with strong background in data analysis, financial modeling, and strategic planning. Known for strong collaboration skills and adaptability in fast-paced environments. Adept at leveraging advanced analytical tools and methodologies to drive impactful business decisions. Consistently delivers results through teamwork and solutions-focused approach.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Analyst - Africa and Asia Pacific
Mercedes-Benz Financial Services
11.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify areas of improvement, leading to increased operational effectiveness.
- Mentored junior analysts, fostering professional development while enhancing overall team performance.
- Improved company efficiency with the development of key performance indicators and tracking metrics.
- Optimized project management, resulting in timely deliverables and improved client satisfaction rates.
- Enhanced team productivity by streamlining workflow processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
- Analyzed data to identify root causes of problems and recommend corrective actions.
- Generated ad-hoc reports to evaluate specific business requirements.
- Ensured timely payments to vendors by developing a robust payment schedule and maintaining clear communication regarding due dates.
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy through diligent account reconciliations and promptly resolving discrepancies.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, leading to improved payment terms and more favorable contract negotiations in some cases.
- Supported the finance department during audits by providing thorough documentation and explanations of accounting procedures specific to payroll and accounts payable functions.
- Streamlined accounts payable processes by implementing an efficient filing system and reducing invoice processing time.
AP Accountant
Lear Corporation
09.2023 - 11.2024
- Communicates to the suppliersʼ issues in billings and disputed items
- Responsible for the validity and accuracy of the processed invoices by comparing the original copy of invoices to be paid against purchase orders and the receiving copies from receiving warehouse stamped 'no discrepancy' or with RDR for those with discrepancy.
- Process payables schedule including adjustments and Aging of accounts
- Prepares quarterly vendor reconciliation for suppliers in accordance with LEAR requirement
- Responsible for the proper filing of paid invoices and other documentation
- Weekly monitoring of Accounts Payable account
- Send weekly payment details
- Process Manual pay out every month end
- Process Japan Claims
- Update Clients SOA
- All other functions that may be required of the position from time to time
- Participated in cross-functional projects that improved financial processes across the organization.
- Effectively managed high-volume invoices, ensuring timely payment and data accuracy.
- Enhanced data integrity by maintaining meticulous records of all transactions and reconciliations.
- Supported month-end closing processes by preparing accurate AP-related journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Strengthened relationships with key vendors through consistent communication, issue resolution, and prompt payments.
Accounting Assistant
ECU Far East Ltd. Japan-BPO Philʼs
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Posting of Accounts Receivables using Microsoft Dynamics AX
- Posting of Accounts Payables
- Reconcile Monthly SOA of AR
- Posting of Refunds, Overpayments and Fund Transfer
- Download Bank Statements from Japan
Treasury Officer
DSV Air and Sea Inc.
10.2013 - 12.2022
- Calculate and process invoices
- Check completeness of supporting documents and accuracy of request for payment such as Request for Payment, Cash Advance, Purchase Order or Purchase liquidation and reimbursement
- Ensure that the request is duly approves by the proper approver
- Clarify any questionable invoice items, amounts and receiving approval
- Respond to vendor inquiries
- Reconcile vendor statement and investigate if there are discrepancies
- Review invoices and requisitions for payment approval
- Issue cheque to supplier
- Posting of container refund
- Post invoices from vendors using proper codes
- Do Bank Recon before month end to ensure that all issued cheques are properly posted
- Handled petty cash fund for Operation use
- Call customers if there is an available cheque for pick up
- Pick up and deposit cheque
- Posting of payments to system using Systems 21
- Report Daily Collection Receipts
- Issue Official Receipts
- Make Purchase order
- Process Business permits Renewal and other government needs
- Computation and Printing of form 2307
- Printing of Cheques
- Go to the bank for encashment of PCF Cheques
Purchasing Officer
Lhuivil Compania de Restaurantes
06.2007 - 08.2013
- Verify purchase requests
- Negotiate prices, terms, and service agreements
- Follow up delivery of Items purchase
- Make Inventory to monitor stock levels
- Deposit sales
- Handles Payroll
- Handles Petty cash for the assigned branch
- In Charge for the Renewal of Business permits and other govt
- Requirements
- Make a Request for Payment
Education
Quickbooks Online -
Vistual Assistant Training
08.2022
Skills
- Client management
- Bank reconciliation
- Strong communication skills
- Invoicing and collections
- Month-end reports
- Microsoft Excel expertise
- Administrative support
- Supplier negotiation
- Payment scheduling
- Accounts payable and receivable
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Catmon Cebu
- Date of Birth: 11/24/84
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Philippines
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Senior Analyst - Africa and Asia Pacific
Mercedes-Benz Financial Services
11.2024 - Current
AP Accountant
Lear Corporation
09.2023 - 11.2024
Accounting Assistant
ECU Far East Ltd. Japan-BPO Philʼs
12.2022 - 06.2023
Treasury Officer
DSV Air and Sea Inc.
10.2013 - 12.2022
Purchasing Officer
Lhuivil Compania de Restaurantes
06.2007 - 08.2013
Quickbooks Online -
Vistual Assistant Training
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