Ariel Lawrence Tan
@ariellawrencetan
Accounts Payable specialist with 10+ years in multinational operations—focused on accuracy, reconciliation, and customer excellence.
PhilippinesWhat I'm looking for
I’m a finance and business operations professional with over 10 years of experience in multinational corporations, specializing in Accounts Payable, business processing, and client-facing banking services. I consistently deliver top performance through disciplined processing, clear documentation, and an operations-first mindset.
In my recent role as a US Accounts Payable Specialist, I manage the full accounts payable cycle—from invoice coding and PO matching to approvals, system entry, and vendor payments. I also handle tax ID verification, discrepancy resolution, recurring expense monitoring, monthly AP and bank reconciliations, and support month-end reporting, year-end audit data, and administrative accounting tasks.
Previously, as a Senior Mandarin Accounts Payable professional, I managed and reconciled expense and financial reports across global accounts while providing Mandarin-language support for regional finance processes. Earlier in my career, I owned AP for the Asia-Pacific region and delivered bilingual data processing using Cang Jie typing in client data validation workflows, earning repeated Top Performer and Customer Excellence recognition.
Beyond back-office work, I bring a client-facing perspective from my banking experience handling teller operations, new accounts, and customer engagement. I’m known for cross-cultural communication, attention to detail, and process optimization—bringing structure, compliance, and high service standards to every team I support.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
US Accounts Payable Specialist
New Era Software Solutions and Technology Philippines Corp.
Mar 2026 - Present (3 months)
Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice coding, PO matching, approvals, system entry, and vendor payments with tax ID verification and discrepancy resolution. Prepare recurring AP correspondence and perform monthly AP and bank reconciliations while supporting month-end reporting and audit data.
Senior Mandarin Accounts Payable
Shell Business Operations
Aug 2022 - Mar 2026 (3 years 7 months)
Reconciled expense and financial reports across global accounts and supported regional finance processes in Mandarin. Ensured compliance with corporate policies and audit standards while maintaining accurate reporting.
APAC Accounts Payable Specialist
City Storage Systems
Sep 2021 - Aug 2022 (11 months)
Oversaw accounts payable for the Asia-Pacific region by verifying and reconciling expense reports to maintain accurate financial data. Supported ongoing financial operations through consistent reconciliation checks.
Mandarin Business Process Associate
Manulife Business Processing Services
Nov 2017 - Sep 2021 (3 years 10 months)
Processed and validated client data in English and Mandarin using Cang Jie typing. Earned multiple awards for excellence, customer obsession, and top performance.
Teller & Service Associate
China Banking Corporation
Apr 2016 - Jul 2017 (1 year 3 months)
Delivered frontline banking services, handling customer account transactions and service requests. Interviewed and engaged prospective clients to drive customer acquisition and new account activity.
HK/Mandarin Business Process Associate
Manulife Business Processing Services
Oct 2013 - Aug 2015 (1 year 10 months)
Supported Hong Kong operations through bilingual (English/Mandarin) data processing. Recognized multiple times with Top Performer and Best Associate awards for performance.
Mandarin Hotel OJT Trainee
Mandarin Hotel
Jan 2012 - Jan 2013 (1 year)
Completed 600 hours of OJT at Mandarin Hotel, gaining hands-on exposure to hospitality operations and service delivery. Developed stronger customer-focused execution during on-the-job training.
Cabalen Restaurant OJT Trainee
Cabalen Restaurant
Jan 2012 - Jan 2012 (0 months)
Completed 300 hours of OJT at Cabalen Restaurant, strengthening practical skills in customer-facing hospitality work. Applied learned service standards in a training environment.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of the East, Caloocan
Bachelor of Science, Hotel and Restaurant Management
2009 - 2013
Earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management at the University of the East in Caloocan from 2009 to 2013.
Chiang Kai Shek College
Secondary, Secondary Education
2005 - 2009
Completed secondary education at Chiang Kai Shek College from 2005 to 2009.
Philippine Buddhist Seng Guan Memorial Institute
Primary, Primary Education
1997 - 2005
Completed primary education at Philippine Buddhist Seng Guan Memorial Institute from 1997 to 2005.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
PhilippinesAuthorized to work in
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