elaine hu-amar
@maelainetan
Senior Accounts Payable Analyst specializing in global finance operations and process improvement.
What I'm looking for
I’m a senior accounts payable professional with 12+ years of experience supporting global finance operations across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East. I focus on accurate, compliant, and efficient execution of full-cycle accounts payable in fast-paced, multi-entity environments.
In my most recent role, I managed full-cycle Accounts Payable operations, employee expenses, and payment processing for multiple global entities. I supported finance operations across 11 global entities and handled invoice payments, tax payments, VAT refunds, customer refunds, ACH payments, and wire transfers—ensuring strong internal control and reliable results.
I regularly lead month-end close activities, including bank reconciliations, journal entries, audit support, and reconciliations that keep the books audit-ready. I’m also recognized for process improvement—streamlining AP workflows for efficiency and accuracy while maintaining compliance with company policies.
Previously, I supported AP and intercompany operations for Middle East and Africa entities and delivered AP-to-GL and intercompany reconciliations to support financial reporting. I also managed invoice disputes, exception items, aged receivables monitoring, and timely resolution of payment and reconciliation issues.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Managed full-cycle global accounts payable and employee/travel expenses across 11 entities, processing invoice, tax, VAT refund, and vendor payment workflows while ensuring compliance with internal controls. Supported month-end close through reconciliations, journal entries, audit readiness, and AP process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
Senior Accountant
DriveMyCar & Carly
Jan 2019 - Jan 2021 (2 years)
Provided accounts payable, accounts receivable, bookkeeping, and reporting support for an Australia peer-to-peer car rental platform, ensuring general ledger accuracy and compliance with accounting standards. Prepared financial statements and supporting schedules, processed invoices and supplier payments in MYOB, and supported receivables monitoring and exception resolution.
Senior Accounts Payable Specialist
Emerson Electric (Asia) Ltd.
Jan 2014 - Jan 2019 (5 years)
Supported accounts payable and intercompany operations for Middle East and Africa entities, completing AP-to-GL and intercompany reconciliations to support month-end close and financial reporting. Audited employee expense claims, resolved invoice disputes and exceptions, and managed open-item and GRNI/goods-in-transit reporting to drive timely issue resolution.
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Philippine School of Business Administration
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, Accountancy
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from the Philippine School of Business Administration.
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