Melissa Charmaine Taniegra ACMA, CGMA
London,United Kingdom
Summary
Results-driven finance professional with experience leading end-to-end financial processes within multinational, fast-paced environments. Newly qualified CIMA professional with a strong ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights to support senior leadership decision-making. Proven track record of delivering process improvements that drive cost savings and operational efficiency, including award-winning initiatives. Experienced in building and leading high-performing teams, developing future talent through effective performance management and positive leadership. Strong project management capabilities, with a collaborative approach and excellent communication skills to align finance with wider business objectives. Adept at solving complex financial challenges and delivering solutions that enhance performance and support strategic goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work history
Assistant Accountant
Sibylline Limited
2024.07 - 2026.04
- Produced monthly management accounts, overseeing full-cycle bookkeeping (accruals, prepayments, amortisation) and performing general ledger and bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy, integrity, and compliance.
- Delivered robust financial analysis, including variance analysis against budgets and forecasts, providing clear, actionable insights and strategic reporting to senior stakeholders.
- Identified and drove initiatives to improve financial performance, delivering data-led recommendations that enhanced cost efficiency and business profitability.
- Supported end-to-end budgeting and forecasting cycles, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and strengthening financial planning processes.
- Managed the full accounts payable function, including supplier relationships, invoice and purchase order processing, payment runs, and employee expense management.
- Maintained the fixed asset register and executed monthly depreciation, ensuring accuracy and compliance in asset accounting.
- Facilitated external audits by preparing supporting documentation, liaising with auditors, and resolving queries to ensure a smooth and compliant process.
- Prepared draft financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards, supporting accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Tracked tax, invoicing and budget information accurately.
Accounting Assistant III
Amazon UK Services Ltd.
London
2022.08 - 2024.06
- Drove process improvement initiatives within Amazon Hub business unit by identifying control gaps and implementing best practices, increasing team productivity by 9% through reduced response times and enhanced stakeholder engagement.
- Produced and enhanced business unit reporting packs, delivering forward-looking insights and partnering with Business Development Managers to align financial outputs with commercial strategy and performance objectives.
- Performed core accounting activities, including financial reporting, journal postings, and correction of accounting entries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal controls.
- Prepared management accounts with focus on providing clear, actionable insights to stakeholders, supporting strategic planning and business performance.
- Supported budgeting and forecasting activities, contributing to development of accurate financial plans aligned with business objectives.
- Strengthened stakeholder engagement by managing partner queries and translating financial information into meaningful, business-focused insights.
Credit Controller
Shopper Media Group
London
2021.09 - 2022.05
- Accelerated cash flow by recovering six-figure aged receivables (>60 days) within three months, resolving disputes and allocation issues while providing visibility on working capital improvements to support year-end financial performance.
- Maintained high accuracy in accounts receivable processes, delivering reliable financial data to underpin forecasting, cash flow analysis, and performance reporting.
- Produced Business Unit-level AR reporting, including weekly payment trends, debtor analysis, and working capital forecasts; delivered insights to senior finance stakeholders to support decision-making and liquidity planning.
- Partnered with stakeholders to validate billing and revenue data, ensuring accuracy and enabling dependable revenue reporting and forecasting.
Operations Supervisor / Accountant
Canon Business Service Centre Inc
2017.06 - 2021.01
- Led six-month transition project migrating Order Management processes from Canon UK to Canon Business Service Centre Philippines, establishing performance metrics and reporting frameworks to enable visibility on operational and financial performance.
- Oversaw team of 32 across finance and operational functions (including AR and general accounting), ensuring delivery of accurate, timely data to support financial reporting, forecasting, and business decision-making.
- Drove performance management through KPI tracking and analysis, achieving 98% SLA compliance and providing insights to improve efficiency, cost control, and service delivery.
- Partnered cross-functionally to identify process gaps, assess risks, and implement continuous improvements, enhancing operational efficiency and supporting overall business performance.
- General Accounting and Accounts Receivables
- Delivered accurate Balance Sheet reporting and monthly reconciliations, including percentage-of-completion (POC) analysis for R&D projects, providing reliable inputs to support financial reporting, forecasting, and performance tracking.
- Monitored and analysed operational and financial KPIs across multiple functions, consistently achieving 98% SLA performance while identifying risks and opportunities to improve efficiency and cost control.
- Developed and automated reporting dashboards using advanced Excel, enhancing data visibility and delivering actionable insights and presentations to senior management to support strategic and operational decision-making.
- Order Management
- Selected for UK-based Order Management training with Canon United Kingdom, developing subject matter expertise and leading knowledge transfer to Philippine team, enabling rapid capability building and successful operational stabilisation within agreed timelines.
Finance Analyst II
Hewlett-Packard Enterprise
2015.02 - 2017.05
- Delivered detailed analysis and reporting of Selling, General & Administrative (SG&A) expenses, providing variance analysis and actionable insights to senior leadership to support forecasting, budgeting, and strategic decision-making.
- Identified and explained key financial variances, strengthening financial transparency and enabling data-driven decision-making across business units.
- Acted as key finance escalation point, investigating and resolving financial discrepancies through root cause analysis, improving data accuracy and stakeholder confidence.
- Supported monthly performance reviews by providing trend analysis and contributing insights to budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Education
Chartered Global Management Accountant - ACMA CGMA CIMA (newly qualified)
AICPA-CIMA
LondonBS - Accountancy
Centro Escolar University
ManilaMaster of Science - Accounting & Business Management
Brunel University
London07.2022
Skills
- Financial and business reporting
- Process improvement
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Advanced Microsoft Excel
- Stakeholder management
- Accounting systems (SAP and Xero)
- Cross-cultural experience
- Management accounting
Timeline
Assistant Accountant
Sibylline Limited
2024.07 - 2026.04
Accounting Assistant III
Amazon UK Services Ltd.
2022.08 - 2024.06
Credit Controller
Shopper Media Group
2021.09 - 2022.05
Operations Supervisor / Accountant
Canon Business Service Centre Inc
2017.06 - 2021.01
Finance Analyst II
Hewlett-Packard Enterprise
2015.02 - 2017.05
Master of Science - Accounting & Business Management
Brunel University
Chartered Global Management Accountant - ACMA CGMA CIMA (newly qualified)
AICPA-CIMA
BS - Accountancy
Centro Escolar University