Accounts Payable Supervisor | End-to-end AP Operations | SAP,QBO,XERO
Metro Manila
I am Diana Jean Labestra. You can call me Diane. I was an Accounts Payable Supervisor for over 14 years at a retail company mainly handling end-to-end Accounts Payable operations ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, expense reports, credit memos and payment transactions. I mentored a high performance team and delivered full productivity and achieve daily goals. I prioiritize consistency and I take full ownership in all of my responsibility so there would be no need for follow-ups. I also enjoy structured work and support growing businesses. I am committed to helping the business succeed, not just by completing tasks but finding ways to improve processes. I have been looking for a role where I can share my transferrable skills in time management, organization and communication and contribute to the success of the company.
Sanford Marketing Corporation (SM Savemore), full_time
Jul 2010 to Feb 2025
• Directed end-to-end Accounts Payable operations for over 200 stores; • Facilitated the timely and accurate processing of invoices, expense reports, credit memos and payment transactions; • Monitored supplier outstanding accounts to reconcile aged payables; • Resolved payment discrepancies and exceptions for management review; • Led and coached a team of up to 20 junior staff establishing 98% team productivity; • Delivered 100% resolution for all AP-related email inquiries from vendors, branches and internal stakeholders; • Piloted User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and successful rollout of new accounting software, achieving 95% data integrity on first deployment; • Ensured accurate and compliant Accounts Payables files and records; • Maintained full compliance with company policies, GAAP standards and regulatory reporting, supporting month-end audit and documentation.
Supervalue, Inc. (SM Supermarket), full_time
Jan 2006 to Jun 2010
• Processed high-volume invoice payment runs of over hundred stores ensuring seamless AP workflow and supplier satisfaction; • Matched thousands of invoices daily with corresponding purchase orders and receipts; • Posted accruals and journal entries to support month-end reporting; • Assisted in preparation of AP schedules for vendor reconciliation; • Responded to daily email inquiries from stores and internal department concerns; • Recognized for rapid promotion to Supervisor based on consistent delivery, attention to detail and proactive problem-solving.