CPA and MBA-qualified accounting professional with 10+ years of full-cycle AP, AR, R2R, budgeting, and audit experience across the UAE and Philippines. Hands-on with vendor invoice processing, PO/GRN matching, reconciliation, journal entries, accruals, and month-end close. Experienced in UAE FTA VAT compliance and supporting audits with strong internal controls. Proficient in SAP Business One, Oracle, Zoho, and Xero; immediately available.

Kathleen Bangayan

CPA and MBA-qualified accounting professional with 10+ years of full-cycle AP, AR, R2R, budgeting, and audit experience across the UAE and Philippines. Hands-on with vendor invoice processing, PO/GRN matching, reconciliation, journal entries, accruals, and month-end close. Experienced in UAE FTA VAT compliance and supporting audits with strong internal controls. Proficient in SAP Business One, Oracle, Zoho, and Xero; immediately available.

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CPA and MBA-qualified accounting professional with 10+ years of full-cycle AP, AR, R2R, budgeting, and audit experience across the UAE and Philippines. Hands-on with vendor invoice processing, PO/GRN matching, reconciliation, journal entries, accruals, and month-end close.

Experienced in UAE FTA VAT compliance and supporting audits with strong internal controls. Proficient in SAP Business One, Oracle, Zoho, and Xero; immediately available.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Beginner

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Accounts Payable Accountant at Confidential — Cybersecurity & IT
August 1, 2024 - Present
Manage full-cycle AP including vendor onboarding, PO creation, invoice verification, and coding. Process 150–200 vendor invoices monthly and match invoices to POs with adherence to internal controls. Prepare AP aging and other AP reports for management, reconcile vendor statements weekly/monthly, and resolve discrepancies promptly. Run scheduled payments (checks and wire transfers) aligned to deadlines and cash-flow needs. Support month-end close including accruals and audit documentation; process employee expense claims. Maintain and update corporate asset records and assess idle assets for resale where cleared of security concerns, including records for testing equipment and end-user equipment.
Accountant at Dan Bolton Events DMCC
March 1, 2023 - July 31, 2024
Managed full-cycle AP including vendor onboarding and payment execution. Managed AR invoices, tracking customer billing and collections. Conducted project-level reconciliations after each event to verify cost accuracy against budget. Reconciled vendor statements and bank/petty cash accounts weekly and monthly. Built vendor relationships to improve payment terms and deliver cost savings. Coordinated with external auditors by preparing supporting reports and documentation. Filed quarterly VAT returns in accordance with UAE FTA regulations.
Accountant at Be K Café LLC
February 1, 2020 - February 1, 2023
Monitored daily transactions across AR, AP, and cash flow. Supported month-end close and maintained accurate financial records. Managed bank and petty cash reconciliations.
Accountant at Dia Trendz DMCC
December 1, 2017 - February 28, 2023
Handled full-cycle AR and AP across a 7-branch manufacturing and retail operation. Managed consignment stock invoicing and monthly inter-branch reconciliation. Administered gold, diamond, and jewelry tracking (acquisition, tagging, and disposal). Performed monthly stock counts and resolved discrepancies within 24 hours. Prepared costing for approximately 200 luxury jewelry pieces monthly (including separate repair costing) and managed import/export documentation. Filed quarterly VAT returns per UAE FTA regulations.
Internal Audit Supervisor at AMA Group of Companies
September 1, 2013 - July 31, 2017
Performed roving audits across branches for policy and franchise compliance. Verified accuracy of branch financial reports and managed audit follow-ups. Assisted with journal entries for accruals and prepayments using Oracle. Prepared monthly financial statements during audit visits and conducted collections audits.

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Gloucestershire
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (BSA) at Saint Louis University
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Bachelor of Science in Management Accounting (BSMA) at Saint Louis University
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010

Qualifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
January 1, 2013 - August 24, 2026

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Professional Services, Retail, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Other

Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Beginner

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