Ai Sun Tan
Singapore
Summary
Highly accomplished financial leader with 25+ years of experience driving strategic financial management, optimizing processes, and leading teams across Southeast Asia. Proven track record of increasing profitability, enhancing operational efficiency, and implementing successful enterprise systems (e.g., SAP). Possesses exceptional analytical and communication skills, adept at translating complex financial data into actionable insights for executive decision-making. Eager to leverage expertise to contribute to the Chief Financial Officer Program and advance my career toward senior Director and CFO positions in the Bio-Pharma, Life Sciences and clinical Diagnostics industries.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Financial Controller
Bio-Rad Laboratories Singapore Pte Ltd
01.2010 - Current
- Help drive the successful implementation of SAP across 9 APAC countries in just 15 months, leading to substantial enhancements in financial reporting accuracy and streamlined processes
- Developed and implemented comprehensive financial models for strategic planning and decision-making, resulting in increased profitability and cost reductions
- Optimized working capital by proactively managing inventory levels, receivables, and payables, maximizing cash flow and financial health
- Managed a team of finance professionals, providing guidance, support, and training to ensure continued development and effective financial leadership succession
- Led and mentored finance teams across Thailand sales organization, Singapore Sales organization, and Singapore Manufacturing plant, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement
- Ensured precise financial reporting, adhering to statutory audit and tax compliance requirements, for informed decision-making at all levels
- Oversaw SOX compliance, mitigating financial risks and maintaining strong internal controls
- Championed the implementation of homogeneous SOX controls across most of the workstreams in Asia Pacific countries
- This enhanced internal controls consistency, streamlined audit processes, and mitigated financial risks
- Managed inter-company activities and transfer pricing compliance, optimizing financial flows and ensuring adherence to regulations
- Partnered actively with the business by evaluating business proposals and tenders, supporting pricing activities, and collaborating on credit management strategies to support the commercial team in achieving their financial goals
- Supervised core financial processes including Order-to-Cash (OTC), Record-to-Report (RTR), Procure-to-Pay (PTP), Fixed Asset CAPEX management, and payroll administration support, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to corporate policies
- Streamlined revenue recognition procedures, enhancing the accuracy of sales forecasting and financial planning
- Played a pivotal role in strategic decision-making by providing insightful financial analysis and recommendations aligned with corporate goals and long-term success
- Led the standardization of the payroll process for 3 Singapore operations, including the sales organization, manufacturing plant, and Asia Distribution Hub
- This initiative improved efficiency, reduced errors, and ensured compliance with local regulations.
Finance Manager
Oerlikon Solar Singapore Pte Ltd
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Successfully implemented SAP for a new start-up company, establishing a strong financial foundation for growth
- Established robust investment finance modeling for data-driven decision-making, enabling strategic resource allocation
- Introduced new interactive reporting tools, improving management reporting and decision-making.
Senior Regional Financial Accountant
Applied Biosystems Asia Pte Ltd
01.2000 - 01.2008
- Consolidated and analyzed monthly financial results for the entire Asia region, ensuring timely and accurate reporting for informed decision-making
- Performed SOX control testing for APAC countries, demonstrating a strong understanding of internal controls and risk management
- Developed comprehensive budgets aligned with company goals, promoting fiscal responsibility and efficient resource utilization.
Education
CPA -
Institute of Certified Public Accountant Singapore (ICPAS)
01.2007
ACCA -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Singapore01.2006
Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) -
University of Otago
Dunedin, New Zealand01.1996
Diploma of Commerce (Business & Accounting) -
Inti College, Malaysia
01.1994
Key areas of expertise
- Strategic Business Partnering
- Financial Management
- Project Management and ERP Systems Implementation
- Revenue Recognition
- Working Capital Management
- SOX Internal Controls and FCPA Compliance
- Financial Planning & Forecasting
- Transfer Pricing, Tax Compliance
- Payroll Processing
- Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
- Negotiation and Pricing Strategies
- Cash Flow Management
- Analytical Thinking and Trend Analysis
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Pricing and costing
Timeline
Regional Financial Controller
Bio-Rad Laboratories Singapore Pte Ltd
01.2010 - Current
Finance Manager
Oerlikon Solar Singapore Pte Ltd
01.2008 - 01.2010
Senior Regional Financial Accountant
Applied Biosystems Asia Pte Ltd
01.2000 - 01.2008
CPA -
Institute of Certified Public Accountant Singapore (ICPAS)
ACCA -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) -
University of Otago
Diploma of Commerce (Business & Accounting) -
Inti College, Malaysia
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