Maria Tabien

With over 19+ years of experience in Accounts Payable within the Finance Operations
department, combined with a strong background in administrative support. Highly
skilled in core finance functions including invoice processing, payment execution,
supplier communication, and invoice review. Experienced in cash handling and
managing the company’s safe box with high integrity. Proven ability to manage
multiple tasks efficiently under pressure, maintaining accuracy and professionalism in
fast-paced organizational settings

handle multiple responsibilities
efficiently under tight deadlines
Identifying inefficiencies in finance
processes and implementing
effective solutions to improve
accuracy and workflow
Facilitated CEOs payment approvals through secure online banking
platforms; processed and prepared electronic payments and bank
transfers; monitored accounts to ensure timely payments and proactively
followed uponoverduebalances
Managed invoice processing by following up on pending approvals and
missing information, providing clear and professional updates on invoice
status and payment timelines, and resolving vendor concerns regarding
delayed paymentsormissingdocumentation
Managed purchase order procedures, coordinated with vendors and
internal teams via email, and provided clear reporting; disbursed petty
cash funds to internal departments upon approved requests, ensuring
accurate recording of all transactions with supporting receipts or
vouchers; and verified that submitted claims adhered to approved petty
cash limits
Managed day-to-day accounts payable operations, including verifying
petty cash claims, processing payments, and maintaining accurate
financial records; collaborated with internal teams and vendors to ensure
timely approvals and resolve discrepancies; and supported month-end
closing activities to ensure accurate financial reporting
Efficiently managed the Accounts Payable inbox by regularly reviewing
and prioritizing incoming emails related to invoices, payment statuses,
and account queries; ensured timely responses to urgent requests; and
maintained a solid understanding of accounting principles and end-to
endAccounts Payableprocesses
Reviewed and verified incoming vendor invoices against purchase
orders for accuracy; reconciled vendor statements monthly by
investigating discrepancies managed outstanding credit balances by
requesting refundsandchecks fromvendors.
Reviewed Accounts Payable aging reports to track outstanding invoices
and aged items, identified and resolved variances, prepared account
analyses and monthly financial reports, and maintained communication
withvendors toaddress inquiriesand resolveissues
Assisted in month-end closing activities and preparation of financial
reports; performed administrative tasks including handling cash,
cheques, and bank transactions
Reviewed and verified supplier contracts for compliance with company
policies and procurement requirements; ensured purchase orders
accurately matched corresponding invoices in pricing, quantity, and
terms; collaborated with finance, procurement, and receiving
departments toresolvediscrepancies
Supported internal audits by preparing complete Accounts Payable
documentation, ensuring timely submission of invoices, purchase
orders, and paymentrecords