Managed complete AP Process including Invoice Validations, PO compliance, Payment runs & Vendor reconciliations while keeping close coordination with Vendors /Departments to identify & resolve any issues
Ensured compliance with organizational policies & procedures while making improvements. Reviewed existing SOPs and created new where required.
Kept close follow-up and coordination with customers & distributors for timely collections based on payment terms, while resolving any discrepancies (if any).
Assisted Accounting Manager & F&PA in month End activities and Rolling Forecasts.
Analysis of different Balance Sheet Accounts and other ad-hoc reporting
Monitoring Corporate Credit Cards spend in accordance with organizational policies. Managing bank portal while
ensuring timely payment of due amounts without complaints or surcharges
Monitoring Month End Activities, accruals including Personnel costs, Cut-off, commissions
T&E approval, management and support for all employees.
Support to Accounts receivable team when needed.
Accounts Receivable Accountant
Sophia Genetics SA
Lausanne
04.2022 - 08.2022
Ensured timely process of billing and cash allocations
Collections from national and foreign customers after proper reconciliation, identifying & resolving any issues.
Prepared Monthly & Weekly, ageing reports with commentary for the management in order to control the function effectively.
Accounts Payable Specialist
Galderma SA
Vevey
04.2020 - 04.2022
Post and process journal entries
Account reconciliation
Obtain Purchase Orders from customers to ensure timely payment
Assist in preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual closings, Manage intercompany invoicing, account payable transactions as well as monthly and weekly payments
General Ledger Accountant
H.Glass SA
Lausanne
09.2019 - 03.2020
Process supplier invoices,
Payment request approval and preparing payment run
Collection of outstanding debts
Accounts payable and receivable reconciliation and follow up on aged balances,
Cash allocation,
Preparation and submission of VAT declaration,
Assist with audit process (petty cash, bank, accruals, accounts payable and accounts receivable)
Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable
Independent Hospitality Associates SA
Geneva
12.2018 - 08.2019
Process supplier invoices
Handle queries for outstanding invoice amounts and requesting credit notes if necessary,
Ensure monthly closings,
Oversee workflow to ensure timely payment of suppliers’ invoices,
Process DTA payments, Bank and Credit card monthly reconciliation
Internal Income Auditor
Independent Hospitality Associates SA
Geneva
08.2017 - 11.2018
Review and optimization of internal control
Execution of daily internal audit,
Reconcile and monitor credit cards, cash revenue and discrepancies,
Follow up advance deposits to corresponding department
Internal Night Auditor
Société des Bains de Mer
Monte-Carlo
03.2016 - 07.2017
Investigate anomalies between daily reports and takings
Verify guest bills are settled
Control departmental floats as well as cash and credit card transactions
Complete the End of Day report, Monthly closing
Education
Chartered Specialist in Accounting and Financial Management (Federal Brevet) -
Goodwill Formation
Lausanne
03-2024
Specialised Accounting - Accounting
Virgille Formation
Lausanne
10-2020
Accounting Assistant - Accounting
GVA Ressources
Geneva
04-2019
Bachelor’s Degree in Management -
University of Algarve
04.2014
Skills
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
SAP
FIDES
Concur
Power BI
Oracle
M3 Financials (infor)
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 01/02/1987
Nationality: Portuguese
Driving License: B
Residency Permit
C
Languages
Portuguese
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
French
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Spanish
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Affiliations
Positive team player, Versatile, quick learner and hard worker.
Capable of making decisions and recommendations to the manager that resolve problems or improve operations.
Dependable and reliable in supporting and enabling team efforts to produce sustainable results.
Responsible, adaptable and capable of working under pressure.
High personal integrity, and able to relate to and create trust in all.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Accounts Payable Accountant
International Olympic Committee -IOC
09.2022 - Current
Accounts Receivable Accountant
Sophia Genetics SA
04.2022 - 08.2022
Accounts Payable Specialist
Galderma SA
04.2020 - 04.2022
General Ledger Accountant
H.Glass SA
09.2019 - 03.2020
Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable
Independent Hospitality Associates SA
12.2018 - 08.2019
Internal Income Auditor
Independent Hospitality Associates SA
08.2017 - 11.2018
Internal Night Auditor
Société des Bains de Mer
03.2016 - 07.2017
Chartered Specialist in Accounting and Financial Management (Federal Brevet) -
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