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John Emmanuel Malbas

@johnemmanuelmalbas

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Accounts Payable Manager and Finance Officer driving efficient, automated operations across global teams.

Philippines

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a finance role where I can own AP/expense operations end-to-end, lead a team, and continuously automate processes for accuracy and compliance—while partnering with cross-regional stakeholders to support business growth.

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

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Finance Officer

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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.

Xero MYOB Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Payroll Bank Reconciliation Invoicing Inventory Management CRM Integration Google Sheets

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.

Accounts Payable Team Leadership SAP Concur Oracle Invoicing Disbursal Utilities Process Improvement

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.

Accounting Operations Team Management Monday.Com Bank Reconciliation Bookkeeping Process Improvement KPI Tracking

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.

SAP Concur Ariba & Compliance Invoicing Risk Assessment Due Diligence Automation EMEA Stakeholder Support

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.

SAP Concur SAP ERP Process Automation UAT Support Training Enablement SOX Controls Corporate Card Administration

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.

Reconciliations Statement Posting & Compliance Process Improvement Audit Support Documentation Continuous Improvement

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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.