Stefany Pelayo

A skilled professional with more than three years of finance and general accounting experience. Proven expertise in bookkeeping, financial reporting, invoice management, purchase requisition and purchase order processing, inventory management, vendor payment coordination, and data analysis. Committed to maintaining accuracy, ensuring compliance, and supporting organizational growth through reliable financial insights and efficient operations.

Accounting Analyst at Mercedes-Benz Group Services Philippines Inc. (2023-03 – 2026-09)

• Manage the creation, modification, and closure of Purchase Requisitions (PRs) and Purchase Orders (POs), ensuring accurate and timely processing across relevant systems.
• Perform Accounts Payable activities, including invoice processing, validation, transaction posting, vendor coordination, and resolution of payment-related concerns.
• Analyze financial transactions and account balances, perform reconciliations, and prepare financial reports to support business operations and financial planning.
• Process and reconcile bank statements, maintain accurate financial records, and investigate discrepancies to ensure data integrity.
• Coordinate with vendors, stakeholders, and internal teams to resolve invoice, payment, reconciliation, and operational issues.
• Investigate and resolve financial and process discrepancies, errors, and exceptions while identifying opportunities to improve process efficiency.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc reports, including reports used to monitor team process volumes and operational performance.
• Support month-end closing, audit activities, reporting requirements, and stakeholder inquiries, ensuring timely and accurate completion of deliverables.
• Maintain process documentation and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
• Provide logistics and operational support through delivery document review, tariff cost computations, late-payment penalty monitoring, and weight-adjustment approvals for raw-material deliveries.
• Maintain accurate transaction postings and supporting documentation in accordance with established accounting policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with internal teams, clients, suppliers, and vendors to facilitate efficient and seamless business operations.

Bookkeeper / Accountant at Freelance Work: Accounting & Operations (AU) (2025-08 – 2026-07)

Part Time

• Managed end-to-end bookkeeping tasks including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger maintenance.
• Performed bank reconciliations, journal entries, and ensured accuracy of financial records.
• Contributed to month-end closing activities including reconciliations and reporting preparation.
• Prepared monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reports to support business performance and decision-making.
• Supported administrative and operational tasks to ensure smooth day-to-day business functions.

Accounting Associate at Aeonprime Land Development Corporation (2022-07 – 2022-12)

• Handled the computation of property taxes, transfer fees, and operational expenses while managing accurate filings for real estate transactions.
• Prepared comprehensive summary lists of payments (SLP) and reconciled client accounts for accuracy.
• Managed collections of client payments, including principal taxes, interest, penalties, and surcharges.
• Processed and tracked critical client documentation required for land title transfers and registration.
• Resolved client complaints regarding billing discrepancies and tax computations in a professional manner.
• Handled corporate correspondence, maintained secure financial records, and prepared official real estate documentation.

Bookkeeper at Freelance Work: Accounting (US) (2022-12 – 2023-02)

Full Time

• Prepared journal entries, posted to ledgers, and completed monthly account reconciliations.
• Verified digital Books of Accounts and generated financial statements for stakeholders.
• Managed digital bank statements and conducted line-item analysis to reconcile cash flows.
• Handled client emails, answered inquiries, and resolved financial discrepancies.
• Handled the preparation of financial statements and income tax returns.
• Prepared Summary Lists of Sales and Purchases (SLS/SLP) monthly to ensure compliant tax submissions.
• Supported daily tax filing procedures and managed critical administrative accounting tasks.

Accounting Intern at Amarillo Accounting Firm (2022-03 – 2022-05)

• Handled the preparation of financial statements and income tax returns.
• Prepared Summary Lists of Sales and Purchases (SLS/SLP) monthly to ensure compliant tax submissions.
• Supported daily tax filing procedures and managed critical administrative accounting tasks.

Office Clerk at City Government of Cebu, Mayor's Office (2018-04 – 2018-06)

• Handled office phones, sorted official mail, and managed accurate data entry registries.
• Implemented efficient document-tracking and work-handling processes to streamline the routing of endorsements and community requests.
• Provided professional assistance to office visitors, city constituents, and internal colleagues.
• Maintained organized filing systems and ran office equipment to ensure smooth daily operations.

Accounting Intern at CREOTEC Philippines Inc. (2017-08 – 2017-12)

• Assisted with recording and organizing financial transactions and maintaining accurate accounting records.
• Responsible for preparing, calculating, and processing employee payroll accurately and on a timely basis.
• Handled administrative and clerical tasks, including maintaining records, preparing documents, and providing general administrative support.

Bachelor of Science in Management Accounting – University of San Jose - Recoletos (2018 – 2022)

Diploma in Accountancy, Business, and Management – Colegio de la Inmaculada Concepcion - Cebu (2016 – 2018)