Cedric Tan
Singapore
Summary
Detail-oriented and organized individual with a meaningful understanding of business processes. Developed a strong sense of interpersonal skills and adept with working in teams and communicating well with others. Able to apply analytical thinking skills to solve problems that may arise.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Assurance Associate
PwC Singapore
06.2023 - Current
- Assisted in the preparation of comprehensive reports, presenting findings clearly and concisely for management review.
- Reduced discrepancies in financial statements by meticulously reviewing documents and identifying errors.
- Improved team collaboration by fostering open communication and effectively delegating tasks to team members.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards, ensuring accurate application throughout all assurance engagements.
- Strengthened relationships with key stakeholders through clear communication, active listening, and prompt resolution of concerns or issues raised during audits.
- Conducted reviews of interim financial information, providing timely insights into potential risks or areas requiring further investigation in year-end audits.
- Mentored junior associates, fostering professional growth through hands-on training and constructive feedback on performance evaluations.
General Assurance Intern
PwC Singapore
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Actively listened to clients, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Proofread audit and tax reports and year-end financial statements to verify accuracy.
- Developed understanding of company audit methodology, approach and tools while working under supervision of licensed auditors.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Used Excel to create and manage budgets, balance sheets and other related financial statements.
- Prepared, analyzed and verified annual reports and financial statements to assess financial condition and facilitate financial planning.
- Inspected cash on hand, notes receivable and payable and negotiable securities to confirm accurate records.
- Identified major risk areas and gaps in internal controls, process notes and risk control matrices to plan and perform audit procedures.
- Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.
Volunteer Teacher
Youth Corps Singapore
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Taught online English classes to people of Laos, with ages ranging from children to adults.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
Air Force Administrative Assistant
RSAF
01.2019 - 08.2020
- Audited work done by predecessors in preparations for internal audits.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Overseas Community Project Videographer
Temasek Polytechnic
09.2017 - 10.2017
- Set up for shots according to production schedules, weather and lighting conditions and available equipment.
- Conserved footage archive by organizing, labeling and tagging with metadata.
- Collaborated with team members to develop content and message of over 20 hours of footage.
- Used Adobe Premier Pro to edit footage into correct order and add effects.
- Taught english classes to the children of Laos.
- Built basic infrastructure such as roads for a school in Laos.
Admin Assistant
SSA Consulting Group PTE. LTD
12.2016 - 12.2016
- Displayed organizational skills by sorting paperwork into respective order required
- Adapted quickly to workplace environment as ability to work independently was shown
- Performed routine clerical tasks by scanning, filing and copying documents.
- Composed, edited and prepared correspondence and other department documents.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting & Finance (Honours)
Singapore Institute of Management
Diploma - Aerospace Electronics
Temasek Polytechnic
GCE ‘O’ Level Certificate -
Springfield Secondary School
Skills
- Account reconciliation processes
- Financial statement analysis
- Critical thinking
- Risk assessment proficiency
- Internal controls evaluation
- Professional skepticism
Certification
Elements of Singapore Tax, Singapore Institute of Management
Elements of Singapore Law, Singapore Institute of Management
Internship Experience UK: Audit, Tax and Corporate Finance, Brighton Network
Financial Planning & Analysis, Udemy
Software
Microsoft Excel
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
General Assurance Associate
PwC Singapore
06.2023 - Current
General Assurance Intern
PwC Singapore
07.2022 - 12.2022
Volunteer Teacher
Youth Corps Singapore
01.2021 - 03.2021
Air Force Administrative Assistant
RSAF
01.2019 - 08.2020
Overseas Community Project Videographer
Temasek Polytechnic
09.2017 - 10.2017
Admin Assistant
SSA Consulting Group PTE. LTD
12.2016 - 12.2016
Diploma - Aerospace Electronics
Temasek Polytechnic
GCE ‘O’ Level Certificate -
Springfield Secondary School
Bachelor of Science - Accounting & Finance (Honours)
Singapore Institute of Management
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