Accountful Advising

Accounting operations can be confusing and time-consuming for a new business owner, but don’t let an opaque view of your finances stall your business growth. You need an experienced accountant on your side to take the stress out of accounting.

Founder, Financial Accountant

NeuroLeadership Institute

Senior Accountant

Analyze and report on $30M+ annual revenue. Clearly communicate advice on revenue treatment to
streamline financial operations resulting in 3x reduction in reporting turnaround and greater cross-department alignment.

• Forecast $30M+ in annual revenue with keen accuracy by persistently staying  in clear communication with project management team leads.
• Prepare end of month reconciliations of profit and loss and balance sheet accounts including journal preparations; ruthlessly prioritize to lessen EOM closing times by the following business days:
           - Total EOM closing: from 15 to 7
           - Accrual: from 3 to 1.5
           - Deferred: from 1.5 to .5
• Prepare and analyze weekly cash flow reports to ensure healthy cash flow.
• Create new processes and procedures resulting in quicker reconciliations and  more efficient communication across teams.
• Perform complex analysis of financial data with extreme care and detail orientation to quickly produce accurate revenue forecasts for leadership.
• Complete routine calculations to produce analyses and reports as requested.
• Plan for new infrastructure investment and build new procedures within it to simplify and optimize processes.

Staff Accountant

Business Relationship Management Institute

Directly support strategic planning efforts by providing accurate reports, budget projections, cash flow statements, and financial analysis for executive leadership.

• Perform cash flow and variance analysis to determine data-driven decisions and implement new processes for solutions to deter further anomalies compared to plan
• Compose monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements resulting in timely, accurate reports
• Create and manage $1.5M in company budgets regularly keeping sheets up to date
• Balance and monitor five company bank and credit card accounts reconciling on a monthly basis
• Maintain and audit accounts receivable and payable on a continuous basis
• Assist in preparing and filing of appropriate tax forms by being the first point of contact with the outsourced tax team by researching and providing all necessary information for the forms
• Research lead for all things related to finance, researching and troubleshooting to find solutions in budget planning, on boarding, maintenance, reporting, taxes and any other accounting issues

Financial Accountant

Lake City Bank

Served as the first point of contact for bank customers seeking assistance with account transactions, loan payments, cash advances and other bank service questions in order to ensure a pleasant banking experience for the customer.

• Consistently delivered quality client experience by completing customer requests quickly, accurately and while always protecting the security of the customer
• Maintained very strong business relationships focusing on deepening client relationships and cross-selling of products and services
• Responsible for running a teller drawer, processing financial transactions and actively managed the on boarding of new clients
• Stayed informed and up to date on all bank products, processes and procedures; especially those that were most complex and maintained all operational and risk management standards

North-Central Regional Teller

I make it easy to understand your business' financial health // Accounting for B2B service businesses // Founder @ Accountful Advising

👋 Hi, I'm Kayla.

If I know one thing about business it's this: good decisions are backed by data.

I learned this lesson early in my career when I watched a promising business nearly self-destruct when an event drained their finances and they scrambled to make payroll. That experience burned into my memory the power of financial reporting & forecasting — and the cost of neglecting it. 

The truth is, financial headwinds are inevitable for growing businesses. But with clear, accurate financial data, those headwinds become manageable challenges, not insurmountable obstacles.

That's why I founded 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠. I'm passionate about giving small and medium-sized business owners the same financial clarity that Fortune 500 CEOs rely on to steer massive enterprises with confidence.

𝐖𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬. We're your financial co-pilots, providing:

𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: Crystal-clear reports that cut through the noise and show you what matters most.
𝐑𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: Real-time insights into your financial future, so you can plan proactively and make informed decisions.
𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬: We don't just give you numbers; we give you strategies to improve your bottom line and fuel your growth.

Our mission is to empower consulting business owners to make smarter decisions, scale faster, and achieve their ambitions. 𝐋𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐭.

Kayla Peña

Serendipity 4 You

☑ Certified by VDAB
☑ Career coaching
☑ Soft HR support

Serendipity 4 You offers coaching in choosing what direction to take: What degree should I pursue? Am I doing a job that is right for me? Am I making good use of my talents? We do this by mapping what gives you energy and what might be holding you back. 

That's where we come in. 

As a sounding board, we dive in right alongside you to shed light on what really drives you, where your talents lie and how you (re)gain joy in your professional life.

Co-Owner

Odisee

As a researcher with Odisee, I manage the operational aspects of the research project "Duurzaam en professioneel facilitair management in scholen".

In this role, I focus on:
➡️ Gaining a deep understanding of the sustainability and facility management challenges schools face, with an emphasis on energy, compliance, and financial considerations.
➡️ Coordinating training sessions, seminars, and networking events aimed at principals and technical experts in the education sector.

Additionally, I supervise the student team working on the development of a networking app designed to connect facility management professionals - drawing on my interest in business analysis.

Researcher - building a sustainability-focused learning network for Flemish schools

High Tech Lab maakleerplek

At the High Tech Lab circular makerspace, I played a role in shaping and executing the marketing strategy for a growing community of makers and innovators of Leuven. The most rewarding aspect of this experience was building a community from the ground up. High Tech Lab has since become part of Maakleerplek vzw.

In practice, I led the team of that developed the marketing strategy, which included:
➡️ Defining business objectives and translating them into measurable KPIs, social goals, and target channels.
➡️ Developing supporting assets and tools to drive brand awareness and engagement.
➡️ Establishing a visual identity that aligned with our mission and resonated with our community.
➡️ Engaging with key stakeholders to foster relationships and promote the makerspace's offerings.

Marketing Manager

Leuven Value Network

As Head of HR my chief concern is: "How are my people doing?" 
For me, this is the basis all my other KPI's go back to. 

At L V N, I’ve structured the processes and team around the employee lifecycle. I’m involved day to day operationally with these activities as well. 

In practice my work results in the following objectives:
- establishing and developing an honest employer brand 
- recruiting talented (young) potentials that fit with our culture 
- nurturing the current team and providing development opportunities

Head of HR

Fiscadvies

Fiscadvies (now: VAN HAVERMAET) is an accounting firm in the larger Leuven area. My role combines projects with ongoing assignments 

Business and marketing:
• Designing a workshop track to boost entrepreneurial skills of our clientele
• Creating marketing materials (blog, social media, flyers,...)
• Developing business plans in client dossiers

HR:
• Responsible for onboarding and offboarding of new employees 
• Wage administration


Project/procedural work:
• Assessing compliance with GDPR and IT security based on ISO27001 / ISO27701
• Developing and documenting standardized processes (e.g. onboarding) 

IT support:
• First-line internal support for 8 FTEs (Windows environment)

Business Operations & IT

ModuleBuilder

Audit:
- Junior auditor GDPR

Product development:  
- Assisting in development of audit tool to assess GDPR compliance, conforming with ISO27001, 27701

Business analysis:  
- Drawing up business processes 
- Assisting in translating in-house expertise to product portfolio 
- Assisting in implementation of KMO Portefeuille requirements (audit preparation and follow-up)

Business generalist (freelance)

AFC - Academics for Companies

I'm currently active as a student consultant for a consultancy project offered by junior enterprise AFC. Simply put, the aim of our project is to make AFC a future-proof organisation. While it is an important partner among junior enterprises, we want to research how it measures up against the competition. There has been a growth of new organisations over the past few years, which offers the possibilities of specialization but also challenges in functional) overlap. AFC has a pro-active mindset and wants to obtain a clearer picture of the possible ways forward. I am part of a fantastic team responsible for this research.

Junior Consultant

Veto

Veto is an independent student newspaper, firmly rooted in Leuven student history. Regular contributions on a variety on topics, including: 
- Sustainability and ocean life: damage control? 
- Leuven Food Sharing (a Leuven based startup) 
- A comparison between learning strategies frequently used by students 
- Behind the scenes picture of the master's degree in Medieval and Renaissance studies

Journalist

Babylon VZW

Along with fellow enthusiasts, I formed a student organisation to bring foreign (italian) students in contact with belgian students, thus creating opportunities for putting our academic knowledge/skills to use. Our aim was also to form a network that first year-students could rely on for feedback and support.

Co-founder Taalwerking Italiaans

Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Foodie

A bit about my background:
With a career that spans both freelance and in-house roles, I've had the opportunity to wear many hats. I’m a true generalist at heart, comfortable bridging disciplines and tackling challenges across various areas of business. 

What excites me the most?
The process of analysis. I thrive on diving into complex situations, dissecting the details, and crafting actionable strategies. I’m less focused on the execution itself - for me, the value is in delivering clear recommendations that lay the groundwork for success. And of course, the human element is key. I find great fulfillment in witnessing teams and individuals take action and pursue their goals with confidence - and I enjoy playing a role in making that happen.

As a bonus, I’m also an unapologetic fan of The Office, so if you ever feel like reaching out with a clever cold email, you have my full attention. 👀


Let’s connect - I’d love to see how we can collaborate and make an impact together.

taplio

The Battle

Kayla Peña

Thomas Hendrikx

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