Mark Ernani Laurel

Responsible for preparing and sending accurate customer invoices on time, monitoring and following up on overdue payments, and ensuring that accounts receivable and payable records match the general ledger. Also handles bank statement reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy.

Responsible for processing daily third-party customer payments and ensuring all transactions are posted accurately within two days, with complete application by month-end. Works closely with internal teams to resolve payment issues, supports month-end and mid-month closing activities, and prepares manual journal entries, AR provisions, and aging reports.

Provides analysis during financial and balance sheet reviews, ensures compliance with financial standards and controls, and meets performance KPIs. Also handles account reconciliations, supports audits, and maintains standard operating procedures and related documentation.

Handles auto debit arrangements and notifies customers of payment details. Responds to customer inquiries and concerns, applies cash receipts to invoices, and resolves issues like short or overpayments, unidentified payments, and missing invoice details.

Handles preparation of payments for various company expenses, including supplier advances, utilities, payroll, and petty cash. Records expenses and posts invoices with job numbers in the ERP system. Issues receipts for client payments and ensures accurate matching in ERP.

Verifies cash and cheque deposits, records payments in Oracle, and updates the collection tracker. Assists in sending past-due notifications to students and supports weekly account reconciliations. Maintains organized financial records and provides administrative support for accounting tasks.

Responsible for understanding the cash allocation process within the Invoice to Cash function. Retrieves daily cash receipt details and records them in Oracle. Allocates payments to customer invoices, handles related notifications, and resolves issues such as short payments, partial allocations, and currency differences with the collections team.

Responsible for posting invoices and processing payments for the Group of Companies using SAP, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting policies. Coordinates with departments for invoice approvals and monitors telecom subscriptions for regional offices. Ensures timely and accurate processing of claims and payments, reconciles vendor accounts, and resolves payment issues with suppliers.

Enters all invoices into SAP, verifies the validity of payment requests, and ensures supporting documents are complete. Tracks monthly recurring payments, processes check vouchers, and prepares withholding tax certificates. Issues official receipts for payments made via check, cash, auto debit, or bank transfer.

Completed a Master of International Business Administration program. The curriculum focused on advanced business concepts relevant to global markets.

Obtained a Diploma in Finance and Risk Management, awarded by Eduqual, UK. This program provided specialized knowledge in financial principles and risk assessment.

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Financial Management. The program covered core business principles and specialized in financial strategies.