Bless Selambi

At Cox Enterprises, I supported both AP and AR operations for multiple business units, including construction and media divisions. My responsibilities spanned full-cycle invoice management, client billing, vendor payments, reconciliations, and audit preparation, in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Key Achievements & Responsibilities:
• Oversaw daily processing of AP and AR transactions using Oracle Cloud ERP, ensuring accurate coding, GL integration, and financial alignment.
• Reviewed, entered, and reconciled vendor invoices, subcontractor pay apps, and construction project billings in coordination with project managers.
• Created, tracked, and submitted invoices to clients based on project milestones, retainage terms, and progress billing schedules.
• Managed project closeouts, ensuring all payables and receivables were reconciled, and generated final financial reports for executive review.
• Led weekly payment runs, reviewed aging vendor balances, resolved payment exceptions, and maintained positive vendor relations.
• Reconciled bank statements, vendor ledgers, and AR customer accounts, identifying and correcting posting errors and misapplications.
• Prepared monthly cash flow summaries, AP aging reports, and AR forecasts to support financial planning and analysis teams.
• Coordinated with external vendors and internal procurement to address invoice discrepancies, pricing variances, and delivery issues.
• Processed remote check deposits, daily cash receipts, and posted payments against open AR in real-time.
• Assisted in monthly, quarterly, and year-end closings, providing reconciliations, documentation, and audit schedules in compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Supported transition to ServiceTitan and Sage Intacct, contributing to system testing, UAT, and SOP documentation.

• Reduced errors in accounts receivable by consistently reconciling customer accounts and promptly addressing discrepancies.
• Served as a subject matter expert within the finance department for all accounts payable/receivable related questions or concerns, enhancing overall team knowledge.
• Ensured compliance with internal controls by regularly reviewing accounting policies and procedures for improvement opportunities.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve billing disputes, contributing to improved customer satisfaction rates.
• Mitigated potential fraud risks through diligent monitoring of suspicious transactions, prompt investigation, and resolution efforts.
• Created detailed expense reports to facilitate reimbursement for business expenses incurred.
• Managed complex problem-solving for upper management in order to complete projects on-time and within budget.
• Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.

At Apple’s European finance hub, I was responsible for managing high-volume AP workflows across multiple business units and international vendors. My role required advanced financial accuracy, strong collaboration with global teams, and active participation in process improvements and system migrations.

Key Achievements & Responsibilities:
• Processed and validated over 2,500 vendor invoices monthly using SAP S/4HANA, ensuring timely, accurate payments and adherence to internal policies.
• Reconciled vendor statements monthly, managed complex vendor queries, and resolved aged items by coordinating with global procurement teams.
• Conducted weekly aging reports, monitored outstanding liabilities, and implemented strategies that reduced invoice aging by 40% over one year.
• Ensured all invoices met HMRC compliance standards including accurate VAT coding, reverse charges, and intra-EU regulations.
• Audited, processed, and reimbursed employee travel and expense claims in accordance with corporate policies and UK regulations.
• Actively supported month-end and quarter-end closes, posting journal entries and verifying accruals to maintain financial statement accuracy.
• Participated in the configuration and rollout of new AP automation tools, identifying and resolving system inefficiencies.
• Provided onboarding support and training for new AP team members, promoting a high-performance and compliant financial culture.
• Assisted with internal and external audits, prepared vendor ledger reports, and maintained compliance logs and documentation.

• Ensured timely payments for all invoices, maintaining strong relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Reduced invoice processing time with accurate data entry and timely vendor communication.
• Facilitated dispute resolution between company departments and vendors regarding payment issues or discrepancies in invoicing.
• Updated vendor information regularly, ensuring accurate contact details and banking information for prompt payments.
• Managed complex problem-solving for upper management in order to complete projects on-time and within budget.
• Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
• Contributed to year-end closing process by ensuring all outstanding payables were accurately recorded and settled promptly.

• At Microsoft’s UK finance division, I served as a key member of the Accounts Payable team supporting EMEA operations. I processed thousands of complex invoices monthly, ensured accurate vendor payments, maintained ledger integrity, and contributed to month-end financial reporting. I was integral to optimizing AP workflows in alignment with Microsoft’s global compliance and control standards.
  
  Key Achievements & Responsibilities:
  • Handled the full-cycle AP process for over 2,000 invoices monthly using Microsoft Dynamics 365, ensuring payment accuracy and vendor satisfaction.
  • Maintained and reconciled AP sub-ledgers, ensuring accurate general ledger integration and zero discrepancies during audits.
  • Executed detailed 3-way and 2-way PO matching, resolving mismatches in coordination with procurement and project managers.
  • Coordinated multi-currency payments (GBP, EUR, USD) for domestic and international vendors via BACS, CHAPS, and international wire transfers.
  • Partnered with the global compliance team to ensure all AP transactions aligned with UK GAAP and SOX internal controls.
  • Supported quarterly and year-end audits by preparing transaction histories, account reconciliations, and audit documentation.
  • Played a central role in AP automation implementation, reducing manual data entry errors by 30% and improving invoice processing time.
  • Managed vendor onboarding and maintenance, collected W-8/W-9s, monitored duplicate entries, and ensured all documentation met compliance.
  • Assisted in VAT reconciliations and monthly reporting in compliance with HMRC standards.
  • Led weekly payment runs, aged payables reviews, and vendor aging reports to ensure healthy vendor relationships and timely disbursements.