Maria Alejandra Fajardo Huertas

• Process and record vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Review, verify, and match invoices with purchase orders and receiving documents (3-way match).
• Manage vendor accounts and respond to supplier inquiries regarding payments and discrepancies.
• Prepare and execute weekly and monthly payment runs.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve variances.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and accounting procedures.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities related to accounts payable.
• Monitor invoice aging and ensure on-time payments to avoid late fees.
• Assist in audits by providing required documentation and explanations.
• Coordinate with internal departments (procurement, finance, operations) to resolve invoice issues.
• Process employee expense reimbursements according to company policies.
• Communicate effectively with international vendors in English.
• Handle multi-currency transactions and foreign suppliers.
• Use ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar accounting software.
• Analyze AP processes and propose improvements for efficiency and accuracy.

• Room Assistant in an Australian hotel, balancing English studies with operational responsibilities.
• Adaptation to a dynamic and demanding environment typical of the hotel sector.
• Optimization of time management and daily work organization.
• Effective collaboration with other team members, strengthening teamwork.
• Improvement of English communication skills.

• Ensured the timely arrival of imported supplies, guaranteeing compliance with all legal regulations and specific requirements for each import.
• Managed customs procedures using VUCE platforms, maintaining effective communication with customs agents.
• Controlled inventory levels in the warehouse, optimizing resource management and logistics process efficiency.
• Conducted the search and evaluation of new international suppliers, contributing to the diversification of the company's supply.
• Negotiated prices and contractual conditions with international suppliers, achieving profitable and efficient acquisitions.
• Performed reconciliation and payment to international suppliers, managing compensation accounts and banking platforms such as Bancolombia, Davivienda, and international banks.
• Managed payment plans for national and international suppliers in different currencies.

• Inventory management, identifying surpluses and shortages.
• Performed bank reconciliations of accounts payable.
• Handled accounting accounts for the reconciliation of foreign suppliers and national clients.
• Downloaded flat files from the Helisa accounting system for inventory management, accounts payable, and receivable.