Alex Kuan Shih Chieh
Singapore
Summary
Results-driven and self-motivated Certified Public Accountant with over 11 years of experience in accounting and finance. Trusted to play a key role in supporting management and senior leadership by successfully performing complex accounting, tax, financial, audit assignments, and investigations. Known for conducting independent and objective financial reviews across all business segments and functions, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Finance Manager, ASEAN
BIPO Singapore
09.2021 - Current
- Preparation of full set of consolidation accounts and management reports and review monthly regional accounts, bank reconciliation, debtor aging, supporting schedules
- Develop and maintain financial models to support business planning and forecasting
- Partner with stakeholders to ensure timely and speedy delivery of financial accounts
- Prepare year end audit schedules and year end reporting pack for finance
- Manage the processes for financial forecasting and budgets
- Review and authorize procurements and payments
- Liaise with external/internal auditors for statutory audits, provide recommendation on process improvements to address control deficiency or enhancements discovered in internal audits
- Prepare/review/submit tax filings, withholding tax, VAT, income tax of the Company
- Monitor the development of relevant tax laws and prepare appropriate responses to tax changes; implement compliance monitoring according to government regulations
- Act as a business owner in design and optimization of accounting, reporting, forecasting systems based on ERP and enhancement of internal controls
- Implement system process with aim of providing business insights for good decision-making
- Involved in due diligence for the Company Series B funding with investor
- Develop and monitor Group budgeting and forecast with revenue of more than USD80million
Audit Manager
PwC Singapore
11.2015 - 08.2021
- Maintain client relationships at the appropriate level and present a favorable impression of the firm
- Conduct planning meeting with Partners/Directors before the start of the audit engagement
- Keep up to date with any changes or planned changes to accounting standards and understand their impact upon the audit strategy
- Performing audit assignments and preliminary risk assessments of account balances in compliance with the International Standards on Auditing (ISA)
- Managing a team of seniors and assistants on site for the audit engagement which includes delegating and reviewing of the work done
- Drafting audit reports including socialization of issues with lead auditor, senior management, and other stakeholders
- Ensure the audit engagement is carried out appropriately to meet expected deadline and hold closing audit meeting with client to further enhance the relationship with client for the next year
- Experienced with Group Reporting (involving amalgamation from other countries that include Japan, Philippines, Malaysia), Real Estate, Multinational Corporation, Construction, Manufacturing, Trading, Pharmaceutical and Solicitor client
Audit Senior 1
Deloitte Malaysia
11.2013 - 10.2015
- Perform Planning Procedures for the Company before the start of every engagement
- Provide on-the-job training /assistance to junior members of staff
- Provide timely feedback to partner / manager about ongoing job performance to avoid surprises
- Create management representation letter comments and recommendations and draft audit reports for management review
- Follow up for pending items before archive and close for the audited account in the financial year ended
- Experienced with Multinational Corporations, Manufacturing, Trading, Oil and Gas clients
Education
CPA Australia Program - Accounting
CPA Australia
Australia12.2019
Bachelor of Business and Commerce - Accounting and Banking & Finance
Monash University
Australia12.2012
Monash University Foundation Year -
Sunway University College
Malaysia11.2009
Skills
- Cash Flow Management
- Revenue Growth
- Tax planning
- Financial Budgeting
- Financial Modeling
- Budget Forecasting
- Financial Analysis
- Financial audits
- Internal Controls
- Portfolio Management
- Proficient in Xero accounting system, Power BI and Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
References
Available upon request
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Malay
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Senior Finance Manager, ASEAN
BIPO Singapore
09.2021 - Current
Audit Manager
PwC Singapore
11.2015 - 08.2021
Audit Senior 1
Deloitte Malaysia
11.2013 - 10.2015
CPA Australia Program - Accounting
CPA Australia
Bachelor of Business and Commerce - Accounting and Banking & Finance
Monash University
Monash University Foundation Year -
Sunway University College
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