Chantaely Fernandez
Electra St Al Danah,AZ
Work Preference
Summary
Finance and accounting professional with 10+ years of experience across accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and financial reporting. Lead month-end close, account reconciliations, collections management, and finance operations. Build and maintain financial controls while supporting audit activities and business performance reporting for multinational organizations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
AP/GL Accountant
Applus Technical Services LLC
Abu Dhabi
02.2024 - Current
- Managed supplier payments totaling approximately AED 40 million annually to support timely settlements and stronger cash flow.
- Processed over 900 supplier invoices monthly, ensuring 90% accuracy and compliance with internal controls.
- Completed balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations and resolved discrepancies within reporting deadlines.
- Prepared and posted journal entries for month-end and year-end close, supported P&L reporting, and provided cost and profit analysis to HODs.
- Updated vendor master records to reduce payment exceptions and improve data accuracy.
- Managed AED 7000 petty cash balance, monitoring disbursements and performing regular reconciliations to maintain financial integrity.
- Supported internal and external audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and responses to audit queries.
Accounts Receivable Accountant
Applus Technical Services LLC
Abu Dhabi
11.2021 - 01.2024
- Processed and sent 250+ client invoices each month with 95% accuracy to support timely billing and revenue recognition.
- Supported credit controller in managing accounts receivable portfolio valued at AED 27 million, facilitating effective collection strategies.
- Generated aging reports and reconciled receivables for management review, enhancing decision-making processes.
- Tracked work-in-progress valued at AED 25 million, ensuring accurate project billing and timely financial adjustments.
- Worked with operations and project teams to resolve billing disputes and speed up collections.
Project Analyst
Applus Technical Services LLC
Abu Dhabi
11.2020 - 11.2021
- Monitored financial performance across 2 projects, reviewing budgets, costs, and variances to safeguard profit margins.
- Analyzed budgets, costs, forecasting, and variances to pinpoint cost-saving opportunities.
- Compiled and presented monthly project financial reports and profitability assessments for management review.
- Provided clear financial reporting and performance analysis to support data-driven decisions.
- Prepared purchase orders and assisted operational procurement activities.
- Supported rollout of regional invoicing/billing tool to standardize billing processes across region.
Finance Process Associate
Accenture, Inc.,
Cebu City
10.2017 - 05.2020
- Coordinated finance operations across multiple business units, achieving 95% transaction accuracy through strict control adherence.
- Processed 500+ finance transactions monthly while meeting 95% SLA compliance.
- Facilitated reconciliations, reporting, and exception management, ensuring timely and accurate financial records.
- Led process improvement initiatives that enhanced overall efficiency by 40%.
- Acted as an SME for the PTP Middle East region, providing training and guidance to peers.
Accounting Staff
Choobi-Choobi Foods Corp.
Cebu City
09.2015 - 02.2017
- Prepared supplier checks for timely payment, providing backup support for accounts payable.
- Recorded supplier invoices and coordinated delivery schedules to ensure timely receipt and maintain accurate accounts payable records.
- Managed petty cash across five restaurant branches, controlled disbursements, and completed regular reconciliations.
- Monitored branch inventory and supply levels to ensure smooth daily operations and prevent stockouts.
Accounting Staff
Visioneer Homes Development Corp.
Lapu-Lapu City
04.2015 - 09.2015
- Executed accounting tasks, maintained accurate financial records.
- Managed client collections via outbound calls, ensuring timely recovery of overdue payments.
- Facilitated property viewings for clients and agents, clarifying payment terms and explaining handover procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management Accounting
University of San Jose Recoletos
Cebu City, Philippines 03-2015
Skills
- Accounts payable
- Accounts receivable
- General ledger reconciliation
- Journal entries
- Month-end close
- Balance sheet reconciliation
- Financial reporting
- Invoice processing
- Intercompany transactions
- Microsoft Excel expertise
- ERP system proficiency
- Analytical thinking
- Attention to detail
Timeline
AP/GL Accountant
Applus Technical Services LLC
02.2024 - Current
Accounts Receivable Accountant
Applus Technical Services LLC
11.2021 - 01.2024
Project Analyst
Applus Technical Services LLC
11.2020 - 11.2021
Finance Process Associate
Accenture, Inc.,
10.2017 - 05.2020
Accounting Staff
Choobi-Choobi Foods Corp.
09.2015 - 02.2017
Accounting Staff
Visioneer Homes Development Corp.
04.2015 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Science - Management Accounting
University of San Jose Recoletos