Finance Graduate with Accounting Experience
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Torrance, CA
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SEBASTIAN NERIA
Finance graduate with a B.S. in Financial Management and experience as an Accounting Assistant, supporting financial reporting, reconciliations, and operational processes. Skilled in analyzing financial data, preparing reports, and providing actionable insights to support management decision-making. Experienced in streamlining workflows, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a solid foundation in accounting and finance for contributing to data-driven business decisions.
EDUCATION
DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY MANILA, PHILIPPINES
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, MAJOR IN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2020-2024
•Relevant Coursework: Corporate Finance, Investment Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Strategy, Valuation
•Leadership: Elected School Treasurer; managed and allocated a student organization budget of ~$15,000, prepared quarterly financial reports, and implemented a new tracking system that improved transparency and reduced discrepancies by 20%.
Projects
VC Thesis & Market Analysis Project Academic Project 2023
•Researched and modeled the potential market size and competitive landscape for a disruptive FinTech startup in the Southeast Asian market.
•Developed a discounted cash flow (DCF) model to estimate a preliminary valuation, identifying key value drivers and potential risks for investors.
•Presented a comprehensive investment memo recommending a "pass" based on regulatory hurdles and market saturation, honing analytical and pitch skills.
Public Equity Analysis Investment Management Course 2023
•Performed a fundamental analysis of a publicly traded company, including SWOT analysis, ratio analysis (liquidity, profitability, leverage), and examination of 10-K and 10-Q filings.
•Built a comparative company analysis (Comps) model to determine relative valuation and formulated a price target and investment recommendation.
EXPERIENCE
T&G Global Torrance, CA
Accounting Assistant – AP/AR & Reconciliations October 2025 – Present
•Accounts Payable & Receivable: Process vendor invoices and customer payments in SAP, maintain AP/AR ledgers, and monitor outstanding balances to support accurate cash flow tracking and timely payments.
.Reconciliations & Month-End Support: Reconcile AP and AR sub-ledgers to the general ledger, research and resolve discrepancies, and prepare supporting schedules to assist with the monthly close process.
Billing, Collections & Cash Application: Assist with issuing customer invoices, posting receipts, and following up on overdue accounts to keep receivables current and reduce past-due balances.
Vendor & Client Account Management: Maintain accurate records for vendors and clients in SAP, update account and payment details, and help resolve billing or payment issues in coordination with finance and operations.
• Invoice & Payment Processing: Review and process invoices, ensure timely payments to vendors, and record transactions accurately to maintain up-to-date financial records.
Lantro Phils Manila, Philippines
Accountant Assistant Jan 2023 – Jun 2025
• Due Diligence & Compliance: Conducted preparatory work for regulatory filings with the SEC and BIR, ensuring 100% adherence to deadlines and reducing filing errors. Gained foundational experience in the legal and compliance aspects of business operations.
• Portfolio Management Support: Managed bookkeeping for accounts payable and receivable, overseeing a portfolio of 50+ vendors and clients, which improved cash flow visibility for management.
• Financial Reporting Assistance: Prepared monthly and quarterly financial reports, reconciled discrepancies, and provided insights to support management decision-making.
• Process Improvement & Documentation: Streamlined invoice processing and record-keeping workflows, reducing errors and improving efficiency across accounting operations.
SKILLS
• Accounts Payable & Receivable (AP/AR) Management
• Invoice Processing & Billing Operations
• Bank & Account Reconciliations
• Cash Flow Analysis & Management
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Variance Analysis
• Financial Reporting & Performance Monitoring
• General Ledger Support & Journal Entries
• QuickBooks & Accounting Software
• Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, SUMIFS, Charts)
• Microsoft PowerPoint (Reports, Dashboards, Executive Summaries)
• Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Drive)
• Attention to Detail & Analytical Problem-Solving
• Organizational & Time Management Skills
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