John Emmanuel Malbas
@johnemmanuelmalbas
Accounts Payable Manager and Finance Officer driving efficient, automated operations across global teams.
What I'm looking for
I’m a Finance and Accounting professional with 7+ years of end-to-end financial operations experience across Accounts Payable/Receivable, bookkeeping, reconciliations, and payroll—serving both global organizations and freelance environments.
I lead finance operations with a strong focus on operational efficiency, automation, and compliance, supported by hands-on expertise with Xero, MYOB, SAP ERP, SAP Concur, and Oracle. In my recent roles, I manage full-cycle AP/AR, invoicing, bank reconciliations, vendor setup, and streamlined reporting for growth-focused businesses.
I’ve also led people and process: I supervised a 16-accountant team for full-cycle AP and served as an SAP Concur subject matter expert, and I managed accounting teams (including 6 team leaders and 20 staff) while driving KPIs and continuous improvement. From APAC Travel & Expense leadership to SOX audit controls and automation, I’m known for turning complex workflows into consistent, audit-ready processes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Finance Officer
Elite Smart Energy Solutions
Apr 2025 - Present (1 year 1 month)
Manage end-to-end finance operations including accounts payable/receivable, bookkeeping, payroll, invoicing, and bank reconciliations using Xero and MYOB. Oversee vendor setup, inventory management, and CRM integration to support a growing energy solutions business.
Accounts Payable Manager
Albertsons Inc.
Jun 2025 - Nov 2025 (5 months)
Led and supervised a team of 16 accountants handling full-cycle accounts payable, including T&E, invoicing, corporate cards, disbursements, and utilities. Served as SAP Concur subject matter expert and drove process improvements while ensuring operational compliance.
Accounting Supervisor
Casto Travel Philippines Inc.
Jun 2024 - Jun 2025 (1 year)
Managed 6 team leaders and 20 staff, driving operational performance and KPI delivery using Monday.com. Led accounting activities including ARC reconciliation, bank reconciliation, bookkeeping, and commission tracking, and provided mentorship through process improvements.
Expense Audit Specialist
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
May 2023 - Jun 2024 (1 year 1 month)
Served as SAP Concur and Ariba process expert for EMEA, supporting expense audits, invoicing, and compliance checks. Conducted risk assessments for sponsorships and donations and improved reporting efficiency using Cognos.
OIC Team Lead / SME
Vestas Shared Services
Sep 2020 - May 2023 (2 years 8 months)
Led APAC Travel & Expense operations, managing KPIs, regional stakeholder relationships, and compliance. Drove SAP Concur implementations across multiple countries, including UAT, training, and go-live support, and strengthened SOX audit controls through automation.
Compliance Audit Associate
Shell Business Operations
May 2019 - May 2020 (1 year)
Processed and audited travel and expense reports, performing reconciliations and statement postings. Supported process improvement initiatives, including participation in Shell Blackbelt programs.
Education
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Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA), Financial Management
Grade: Magna Cum Laude
Activities and societies: SM Foundation Inc. Scholar; Top 4 Outstanding Finance Student in the Philippines (Junior Confederation of Finance Association - Philippines).
Earned a BSBA in Financial Management at Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, graduating Magna Cum Laude.
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