mae.julian@avanacompanies.com
Team Experts

Mae Julian
Mae Monnette Julian-Ulfindo serves as Global Controller at AVANA Companies, bringing more than a decade of experience in accounting, auditing, and financial management. She leads global finance operations, overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and investor reporting to support the company’s continued growth and expansion.



Professional Skills
At AVANA Companies, Mae leads cross-functional finance teams and drives initiatives that strengthen operational efficiency, financial transparency, and strategic decision-making. Her oversight spans financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and investor communications, ensuring disciplined financial stewardship across the organization’s global platform.
Prior to joining AVANA, Mae built a strong foundation at Ernst & Young, where she earned recognition for technical excellence and innovative contributions. She led financial statement audits in compliance with IFRS and ISA standards and regularly presented audit findings and recommendations to executive leadership teams. During her time with EY Middle East and North Africa (MENA), she contributed to the development of regional technical guidance, digital audit solutions, and advanced data analytics initiatives — strengthening audit quality and modernization efforts across the region.
Educational Experience
Mae’s background spans public accounting and corporate financial leadership, providing her with a comprehensive perspective on regulatory compliance, risk oversight, and financial performance management. Her experience working across international markets has strengthened her expertise in global accounting standards and cross-border financial operations.
She graduated magna cum laude from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines and holds Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), and Certified in Strategy and Competitive Analysis (CSCA) designations, underscoring her commitment to excellence in financial leadership and strategic finance.
CSCA Certification
1st
Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
2nd
Certified Public
Accountant (CPA)
3rd
Bachelors in Accounting
(2008 - 2012)
4th