Michael Chiew Sye Cheow
Singapore
Summary
Experienced accounting professional with 8 years of expertise in financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reporting. Recognized for precision, problem-solving, and effective management of responsibilities within tight deadlines. Strong interpersonal and communication skills developed through collaboration with diverse teams and stakeholders. Seeking a transition into a cabin crew role to align career with passion for delivering exceptional customer service, interacting with people from diverse backgrounds, and exploring new cultures. Eager to leverage organizational skills, adaptability, and commitment to excellence in a dynamic, customer-facing environment, contributing to passengers' safety, comfort, and satisfaction.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accountant Assistant
The LearningLab Education Centre Pte Ltd
05.2024 - Current
- Answered phone calls regarding financial matters such as payments due.
- Documented business expenses and sales.
- Helped prepare month-end, quarterly and year-end closings.
- Reconciled bank statements monthly, identifying discrepancies for prompt resolution.
- Collaborated with accounting team members to complete projects efficiently and meet deadlines consistently.
- Produced and distributed invoices and financial documents.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by assisting with the preparation of monthly financial statements and reports.
- Used spreadsheets to track data and produce charts.
- Streamlined accounts payable processes for timely vendor payments and reduced errors.
- Prepared detailed journal entries as needed, supporting accurate record-keeping initiatives.
- Composed business correspondence and official documents to assist accounting staff.
- Managed expense reporting process ensuring timely reimbursements while maintaining adherence to company policies.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Presented audit findings to accounting manager after reviewing results and paperwork.
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
Natural Cool Airconditioning & Engineering Pte Ltd.
10.2019 - 04.2024
- Collected information from clients before securing accounts, verifying payments and special needs
- Account Payable - data entry, verify and posting, purchase order, Prepare Payment
- Account Receivable - Issue invoice, Credit Note, create and updates customer into system, application of credit limit
- Month end closing to ensure all account bookkeeping is correct
- (accrual, prepayment, audit schedule, fixed asset record, bank reconciliation, Journal Voucher)
- Cash flow forecast and budget report
- GST submission
- Monthly management report
- Providing support for clients by learning about and satisfying their needs
- Maintaining a database of contact information
- Building long-lasting, mutually beneficial relationships with external contacts and internal departments to create a better customer experience
- AP and AR aging report
- Month petty cash record and allot to department
- Liaise with external and internal auditor
ACCOUNT ASSISTANT
LEAP NETWORK PTE LTD
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Documented sales, customer interactions and concerns, and generated update reports for senior management
- Prepared documents, reports and presentations for executives and board members using advanced software proficiencies
- Prepared and mailed account statements to vendors and kept meticulous correspondence documentation
- Calculating and checking to make sure payments, amount and record are correct
- Controlling credit and chasing debt
- Reconciling financed accounts direct debit
- Input data into accounting system and maintained integrity of system information to alleviate potential breaches
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
HARDWARECITY (S) PTE LTD
06.2017 - 05.2019
- Executed successful budget, talent and sales campaign development
- Identified sales growth opportunities by networking and building relationships with potential advertisers
- Responsible for daily accountancy operation, variance cost analysis and cash flow planning
- Ensure updated of all booking transaction
- Perform administrative as assigned
- Manager account receivable and payable
- Liaise with banker, finance and audit
- Support admin purchasing task when necessary
- Ensure transaction are property recorded and entered into system
- Payroll
- Perform bank reconciliation
- Supporting GST submission
ADMIN CUM WAREHOUSE ADDISTANT
GAIN CITY BEST-ELECTRIC PTE LTD
06.2016 - 05.2017
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors
- Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies
- Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked
- Worked safely around moving machinery
- Satisfied documentation requirements by using software to produce estimates, invoices and tracking spreadsheets
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling and preparation of related documents
- Recorded daily incoming delivery information and obtained vendor signature on delivery tickets
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery
- Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate
- Performed inventory control, such as counting and stocking merchandise
Education
High School Diploma -
COLLEGE UNIVERSITY TUNKU ABDUL LAHMAN
DIPLOMA - BUSINESS ACCOUNTING
COLLEGE UNIVERSITY TUNKU ABDUL LAHMAN
01.2016
CERTIFICATE - BUSINESS ACCOUNTING
COLLEGE UNIVERSITY TUNKU ABDUL LAHMAN
01.2016
Skills
- Business Development and Planning
- Goals and Performance
- Systems and software programs
- Strong relationships
- Closing Processes
- Administrative support
- Autocount accounting system
- UBS software
- Navision system
- ERP system
- Dynamics system
- Reliability and punctuality
- Equipment monitoring
- Cultural sensitivity
- Meetings and presentations
Certification
- Administrative Finance for Small Business
- Brush Up Your English Grammar - ISCA
- Corporate Tax Workshop for Non-Tax Professionals - ISCA
- Essential EQ Skill for Success - ISCA
- Mastering Business Relationships: The Right Ways of Dealing with People - ISAC
- ChatGPT and Generative AI - ISAC
Personal Information
- Age: 31
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Malaysian
Additionalinformation
1 month notice
Current salary $3600
Expexted Salary $3600-$4000
Reason for leaving :I am seeking to transition to a cabin crew role as it aligns with my passion for providing exceptional customer service, meeting new people from diverse backgrounds, and exploring opportunities for personal growth. While I have gained valuable experience in my current role as an account assistant, I am excited to embrace a career that allows me to utilize my interpersonal skills and enthusiasm for travel in a dynamic and customer-facing environment
Hobbies and Interests
- Gym
- Hiking
- Swimming
- Badminton
- Listening to music
- Guitar player
Timeline
Accountant Assistant
The LearningLab Education Centre Pte Ltd
05.2024 - Current
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
Natural Cool Airconditioning & Engineering Pte Ltd.
10.2019 - 04.2024
ACCOUNT ASSISTANT
LEAP NETWORK PTE LTD
06.2019 - 08.2019
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
HARDWARECITY (S) PTE LTD
06.2017 - 05.2019
ADMIN CUM WAREHOUSE ADDISTANT
GAIN CITY BEST-ELECTRIC PTE LTD
06.2016 - 05.2017
DIPLOMA - BUSINESS ACCOUNTING
COLLEGE UNIVERSITY TUNKU ABDUL LAHMAN
CERTIFICATE - BUSINESS ACCOUNTING
COLLEGE UNIVERSITY TUNKU ABDUL LAHMAN
- Administrative Finance for Small Business
- Brush Up Your English Grammar - ISCA
- Corporate Tax Workshop for Non-Tax Professionals - ISCA
- Essential EQ Skill for Success - ISCA
- Mastering Business Relationships: The Right Ways of Dealing with People - ISAC
- ChatGPT and Generative AI - ISAC
High School Diploma -
COLLEGE UNIVERSITY TUNKU ABDUL LAHMAN
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