Jenefa Fernandes
Reading,England
Summary
Detail-oriented Senior Accounts Payable Analyst with 15 years of experience in high-volume accounts payable functions, financial reporting, and vendor management. Improved AP processes and internal controls while reducing payment discrepancies. Delivered operational efficiency and accurate financial insights to enhance business decision-making.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Analyst
Enghouse Interactive (UK) Ltd
Reading
12.2021 - Current
- Review, validate, and process high-volume invoices accurately and efficiently.
- Match invoices to Purchase Orders and proactively liaise with suppliers to quickly resolve any queries as they arise.
- Monitor invoice approvals and resolve payment discrepancies.
- Ensure timely payment of vendors according to contractual terms.
- Manage vendor account reconciliations and statement reviews.
- Process employee expense reimbursements in compliance with company policies.
- Oversee payment runs, including ACH, wire transfers, and checks.
- Analyze accounts payable aging reports and identify outstanding liabilities.
- Prepare monthly AP accruals and support month-end and year-end close activities.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Provide guidance and training to Accounts Payable Specialists and Coordinators.
- Assist with external and internal audits by providing supporting documentation.
Administrative Officer
Green Finch Estate Agents
Southall
06.2019 - 02.2020
- Updated and maintained lease files, including data entry, review, and analysis of rental terms, future increases, expiration dates, and associated financial records.
- Processed and maintained records for vegetation control, pest control, property tax, annual business license fees, and percentage leases to ensure compliance and accurate tracking.
- Processes all monthly 'Lease Change Forms,' reports, and Lease audits.
- Assisted Real Estate Manager in background and revenue analysis for new lease development and renewal negotiations, providing ongoing support for each lease while maintaining direct communication with landowners.
- Coordinates and manages typed materials such as documents, reports, etc., and special projects directed by the Real Estate Manager. Also maintain all Real Estate Department files.
- Analyzed permit requirements for locations across various jurisdictions.
Accounts Payable Analyst
WAFI Industries LLC
Dubai
10.2007 - 04.2016
- Reviewing supplier invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment.
- Prioritizing invoices according to cash discount potential and payment terms.
- Match invoices to Purchase Orders and proactively liaise with suppliers to quickly resolve any queries as they arise.
- Perform AP reconciliations, post prepayments and accruals, and review new supplier set-ups.
- Manage and maintain payroll and employee incentives.
- Recommend automation solutions to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Assist with external and internal audits by providing supporting documentation.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Perform various detailed month-end allocations for shared costs and indirect cost allocations.
- Analyze accounts payable aging reports and identify outstanding liabilities.
Auditor
Abhijeet Virgincar Chartered Accountant Firm
Goa, India
06.2005 - 07.2007
- Prepare, analyze, and verify annual reports, financial statements, and other records, using accepted accounting.
- Inspect account books and accounting systems for efficiency, effectiveness, and use of accepted accounting procedures to record transactions.
- Reported audit results to management, recommending operational and financial changes to enhance compliance and performance.
- Prepared comprehensive reports on audit findings, providing insights for informed decision-making.
- Directed personnel in filing, recording, compiling, and transmitting financial records to ensure accuracy and adherence to procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Business Management
Goa University
IndiaProfessional Diploma - Financial and accounting
Manipal Institute of Computer Education
IndiaSkills
- Accounts payable analysis
- Invoice Processing
- Payroll Processing
- Bank Reconciliation
- Financial Accounting
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Internal/External Audit
- Advanced Excel
- GP Accounting System
- Oracle Accounting System
Timeline
Accounts Payable Analyst
Enghouse Interactive (UK) Ltd
12.2021 - Current
Administrative Officer
Green Finch Estate Agents
06.2019 - 02.2020
Accounts Payable Analyst
WAFI Industries LLC
10.2007 - 04.2016
Auditor
Abhijeet Virgincar Chartered Accountant Firm
06.2005 - 07.2007
Bachelor of Commerce - Business Management
Goa University
Professional Diploma - Financial and accounting
Manipal Institute of Computer Education