Rosalie Montejo

Accounting and Finance Professional with 18+ years of progressive experience in full-cycle bookkeeping, financial reporting, month-end close, account reconciliations, budgeting, payroll administration, VAT compliance, and multi-entity accounting across construction, hospitality, and manufacturing industries. Experienced in managing full-cycle accounting functions, preparing accurate financial reports, maintaining audit-ready records, and supporting business owners with timely financial information. Advanced user of QuickBooks, Xero, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, and Excel.

Chief Accountant - J5 Hotels - Dubai, UAE

(2024-05 - 2026-03)

• Led end-to-end accounting operations, financial reporting, and month-end close processes.
• Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS.
• Coordinated external audits and maintained full regulatory compliance.
• Supervised accounting staff and ensured adherence to internal controls and company policies.
• Managed VAT compliance, tax reporting, and statutory submissions.
• Supported management with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Processed, reviewed, and reconciled financial transactions exceeding AED 20 million annually while maintaining accuracy and compliance.
• Managed cash flow monitoring, treasury activities, and working capital requirements to support operational and strategic objectives.

Assistant Finance Manager - Far East Facade (Hong Kong) Ltd – Dubai Branch - Dubai

(2017-04 - 2023-10)

• Managed accounting and financial reporting for construction projects exceeding USD 200M across multiple active project sites while maintaining budget variance within approved thresholds.
• Tracked project costs by contract, phase, and project location to support accurate job costing and profitability analysis.
• Monitored material, subcontractor, labor, and overhead costs across multiple active projects.
• Managed accounts payable for contractors, suppliers, and service providers while ensuring accurate cost allocation.
• Prepared project budget versus actual cost reports and supported management decision-making.
• Processed accruals, journal entries, and reconciliations related to ongoing construction projects.
• Assisted with revenue recognition and contract accounting in accordance with IFRS requirements.
• Coordinated external audits and maintained full compliance with financial reporting standards.
• Supported cash flow planning and forecasting for multiple concurrent construction projects.

Senior Accountant - China State Construction Engineering (CSHK) Dubai Cont. LLC - Dubai

(2008-04 - 2017-04)

• Executed full-cycle accounting and bookkeeping functions.
• Maintained accurate general ledger and reconciliations.
• Generated monthly financial statements and variance reports.
• Supported audit documentation and compliance processes.
• Improved reporting accuracy and reduced errors in financial data.
• Tracked construction expenditures across multiple projects and cost centers.
• Performed project cost reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Supported project managers with financial reporting and budget monitoring.
• Ensured accurate classification of operating expenses versus capital project costs.
• Processed and reconciled 500+ contractor and supplier invoices monthly while ensuring accurate project cost allocation.

Accounting In-Charge - Yamashin Cebu Filter Manufacturing Corp. - Philippines

(2005-08 - 2008-02)

• Managed AP/AR, payroll, and tax compliance.
• Supervised accounting staff and ensured timely reporting.
• Maintained accurate financial records and reconciliations.

MBA - Financial Management - Swiss School of Business & Management (2026-01)

Bachelor of Science - Accountancy - University of the Visayas (2004-03)