Kristel Joy Apolinario, Cpa
About Kristel Joy Apolinario, Cpa
Kristel Joy Apolinario, CPA, is the Senior Onboarding Team Lead at Airbase with extensive experience in accounting and financial systems.
Current Position and Role
Kristel Joy Apolinario currently holds the position of Senior Onboarding Team Lead at Airbase. In this role, she oversees the onboarding processes and ensures new clients and employees have a smooth transition into the company's environment. Her leadership and expertise in system implementations are crucial to providing a seamless onboarding experience.
Professional Experience at Airbase
Kristel has a comprehensive history with Airbase, holding multiple positions over the years. She started as an Onboarding Specialist in 2021, working in that role for 10 months. She was then promoted to Onboarding Team Lead, a position she held from 2022 to 2023. Presently, she is the Senior Onboarding Team Lead, exemplifying her progression and growth within the company.
Previous Roles in the Finance Sector
Kristel has significant experience in the finance sector, having worked in various roles. She served as a Professional Services Principal Consultant at NetSuite from 2019 to 2021, providing advanced customer support and implementation services for North American clients. Prior to this, she worked at Johnson & Johnson as an Accountant I and Financial Systems Analyst from 2015 to 2019. Her early career included positions such as Senior Accounting Technician at Fluor Corporation and Internal Auditor at Insular Life Assurance Co., Ltd.
Educational Background in Accounting
Kristel studied Accounting at Colegio de San Juan de Letran, where she achieved a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree. Her education from 2006 to 2010 laid a strong foundation for her successful career in the finance and accounting industry. The degree has equipped her with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in various roles throughout her career.
Expertise with ERP and Financial Systems
Kristel possesses extensive expertise working with various ERP and financial systems. These include SAP, NetSuite, Blackline, Ariba, Concur, QAD, and Veeva Vault. Her deep understanding of these systems is augmented by her experience in shared service centers, enabling her to handle complex financial operations and implementations effectively.