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Kristine Paula Mercado

@kristinepaulamercado

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Finance professional specializing in Accounts Payable and General Ledger accounting.

Philippines

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What I'm looking for

I seek a finance role where I can lead AP/GL operations, improve processes through automation, collaborate cross-functionally, and contribute to accurate month-end close and reporting.

I am a Financial Management graduate and accounting professional with deep experience in accounts payable, shared services, and general ledger accounting. I have led AP teams, supported IPO preparation activities, and transitioned into GL work including reconciliations and month-end close.

Throughout my career I have designed and implemented process improvements and SOPs, automated invoice processing to increase efficiency, and managed AP operations across APAC, EMEA, and LATAM. I have trained and mentored staff, managed JIRA ticketing workflows, and worked with systems such as Workday and Citibank interfaces.

I prioritize accuracy, internal controls, and cross-functional collaboration to support reliable reporting and cash management. I hold certifications in Workday Financials and Google Data Analytics and have a proven record of operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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GL Accountant - EMEA

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CloudKitchens

Jun 2025 - Present (4 months)

Prepare and post journal entries, reconcile general ledger accounts, and support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities while ensuring compliance and improving GL accuracy during IPO preparation and clean-up efforts.

General Ledger Month End Close Journal Entries Reconciliations Financial Reporting Excel Data Cleaning

Accounts Payable Team Lead

CloudKitchens

Sep 2021 - Jun 2025 (3 years 9 months)

Managed a team of 5 FTEs to launch the APAC Accounts Payable function, designed SOPs and process controls, and implemented automation that reduced invoice processing time while improving KPI performance.

Accounts Payable Team Leadership SOP Development Process Improvement Jira Workday

Accounts Payable Officer

Cardno

Mar 2019 - Sep 2021 (2 years 6 months)

Managed end-to-end AP for APAC countries including vendor maintenance, invoice capture, payment execution via HSBC, supplier reconciliations, and credit card process enhancements to improve accuracy and timeliness.

Accounts Payable Vendor Management Invoice Processing HSBC Reconciliations Concur ServiceNow

Invoice Processing Analyst

Willis Towers Watson

Sep 2017 - Mar 2019 (1 year 6 months)

Validated and posted invoices for APAC/EMEA/LATAM, acted as regional contact for JPN/CHN/AUS, and supported data migration and testing to improve invoice accuracy and tax compliance.

Invoice Processing Data Migration Tax Compliance ServiceNow Invoice Validation Testing

Corporate Planning Intern

Maybank

Feb 2017 - Apr 2017 (2 months)

Supported corporate planning by preparing financial indicators, market scans, presentation materials, and weekly deposit monitoring reports to inform strategic analysis.

Financial Analysis Reporting Market Research Presentation Excel Business Intelligence