CHU K KHINE
Summary
Dependable, Meticulous and Tenacious Finance Professional with over 10-years' experience across multi-industries.
Life-long learner and continuous improver, seeking and assimilating feedbacks.
Thrive in highly innovative and energetic settings, love challenges and hence, move to the various roles and responsibilities by developing commitment, corroboration, and robust experiences.
Strengths and professional assets
High level of initiative, integrity, accountability on a personal and professional level.
Act with diligence, objectivity, professional competence, due-care, and confidentiality.
Interrogate, critically analyze, and assess data and information with professional skepticisms.
Excellent organizational and time management skills, able to prioritize multiple responsibilities, work under pressure and meet targets.
Supportive, proactive team member and dynamic hands-on leader. Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, complimented by the ability to develop the stakeholders’ relationships, across social and cultural boundaries.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager/Assistant Manager/Finance Executive
1880 Pte Ltd
11.2018 - Current
- Preparing monthly financial statements/reports end to end including PPT with insights for group companies.
- Managing and overseeing full range of financial functions, including general ledgers, inter-company transactions and oversight of procurement.
- End to end vendor management with recommendation for improvement - all functions of AP, Petty Cash management and Staff Claims.
- Collaborate information with relevant departments and analyze event costs, raise anomalies and comment on variance.
- Monthly Bank reconciliation, preparation of Balance Sheet Schedules & submission of GST & withholding Tax.
- Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
- Completed filings and upheld strict compliance with regulatory agencies and supervisors.
- Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
- Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Lead three associates, provide guidance and prioritize workload.
- Assist in streamlining department efficiency, capability, timeliness, and completeness in all reporting deadlines.
- Built strategic relationships with key account personnel.
- Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.
- Assist Group CFO in top line forecast, analytics, provision, budgeting, and expense reduction initiatives through financial analysis.
- Liaison with company’s accounting firm and providing necessary information for year-end auditing, preparation of statutory accounts.
- Implementation of ERP Odoo system including data testing & planning to ensure robust functionalities in AP, procurement, bank reconciliation and make suggestions for improvement.
- Any other duties as assigned by Group CFO.
Senior Administrative Accounts Executive/Account Executive
Pacific Harvest Logistics Pte Ltd
12.2017 - 10.2018
- Handle full set of accounts (AP / AR / GL / P&L/ Balance Sheet).
- Prepared client budgets by reviewing client billing and managing monthly invoices.
- Maintained contact information database by keeping account details updated, clear and relevant.
- Facilitated account acquisition team progress, setting monthly targets and goals for revenue and customer satisfaction.
- Daily accounting entries including bank reconciliation & payroll functions.
- Submission of quarterly GST, monthly CPF and yearly IR8A and Ad-Hoc IR21.
- Preparation of payment schedules regularly based on cash flow management.
- Maintain fixed assets schedules (additions, disposals, and depreciation).
- Oversee & conduct inventory management, identification, and application of governmental grants.
- Effective management of month-end/ year-end closing accounting schedules and reconciliation with suppliers and customers for past 2 years.
- To assist in ensuring effective internal control procedures and compliance of accounting standards and company policies.
- Coordinate with external auditor to ensure timely completion of audit and company secretarial matters.
- Assist with Logistics duties on shipping documents – Bill of Landing and freight management.
- Manage office admin and maintenance duties (pantry, stationery supplies etc.)
- Perform ad hoc duties as assigned.
Accounts Officer
Alexis Links Groups Pte Ltd
03.2016 - 11.2017
- Responsible for full set of Company accounts.
- Data Entry Management – Sale, Purchase invoices, credit notes, delivery orders, etc.
- Manage, match and post of customers’ payments, package sales from POS system to Accounting system.
- Track and reconcile retail, departmental & warehouse sales and deposits.
- Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit ready.
- Conduct weekly aging reports, develop, and establish debt collection process leading to reduction in bad debt by at least 30%.
- Check and apply commission based on contracts in system, timely payment arrangement on monthly commission and other payments in compliance with company policies including CHQ, Giro, TT, LOC, bank loan and bank guarantee.
- Communicated and resolved disputes with clients regarding outstanding invoices, payments and adjustments.
- Monthly inventory management, bank reconciliation, month-end journals, and Fixed Assets schedules.
- Managed payroll operations for team.
- Submission of monthly CPF, quarterly GST, yearly IR8A and Ad-hoc IR21
- Implemented new accounting processes to decrease spending and work flow downtime.
- Liaise closely with banks for loan agreement renewal, Loan repayment and new credit facilities
- Submit applications for government grants – PIC, SME grants, etc.
- Upkeep of insurance contracts and processing claims.
- Produce and analyze periodic financial statements, monthly cashflow, budgets and rolling forecasts.
- Close liaison with auditors & management for statutory reports and secretarial matters.
- Organize application, cancel & renewal of passes – EP, Spass & WP, Leave and other HR matters.
- Compiling of employee’s contracts, time records, verify timesheets and overtime.
- Ensure legal compliance throughout human resource management.
- Coordinate and work closely with internal departments to support finance activities and involve in promotion events periodically.
- Actively involved and facilitated audited reports’ submission to IRAS for overdue 3 years.
- Manage any other ad-hoc tasks assigned by Management.
Accounts Executive
Smitech (Asia) Pte Ltd
09.2015 - 02.2016
- Manage and maintain full set of accounts.
- Perform matching principles for revenue and cost recognition.
- Ensure timely, complete and accurate recording of monthly accounting entries.
- Improved accounting controls by preparing and implementing policies and procedures.
- Maintain fixed assets recording and insurance filing.
- Manage monthly receivable/payable aging and closing inventory reports.
- Arrange prompt payment to vendors in compliance with company SOPs
- Handle quarterly GST reporting and queries.
- Forecasting weekly cash flow to facilitate senior management taking decisions on loan repayment, Forex contracts, LOC, etc
- Preparing flash results, dashboards on monthly basis and review with management to discuss financials.
- Assist sale manager in mitigate cost overrun or revenue leakages by providing best possible workarounds.
- Assist in ad-hoc admin and finance assignments when required.
Accountant Assistant
Hon Industries Pte Ltd / Advanced Engineering Group (International) Pte Ltd
09.2014 - 08.2015
- Preparation of full sets of accounts including AR, AP, GL, Bank Reconciliation etc
- Assists with the whole set of financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cashflow Statement etc.)
- Implement internal excel-based database that compiles industry statistics to aid data-driven decision making
- Verify billing documentations to ensure no discrepancies on both manual billing and e-invoicing through government portals
- Manage receivables aging report, including follow-up on outstanding accounts
- Check and verify vendor invoices, suppliers’ payments – Cheques, Giro, TT, LOC, staff expenses & petty cash claims
- Monitor payable aging reports, design and implement cost control measures resulting in reduction of operating cost.
- Liaise with operations and various teams with revenue & expenses related matters and invoices for timely & accurate processing
- Prepare quarterly GST, proper Inter-company transactions, and reconciliation.
- Maintain monthly Capex / bi-annual inventory count and stock balance reconciliation.
- Organized office systems to maximize efficiency and completeness of records.
- Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions.
- Analyzed and verified employee expense reports for accuracy.
- Checked general ledger entries to increase accuracy, prevent significant errors and identify adjustments.
- Liaise with auditors, bankers and related government agencies.
- Assist in the year-end detailed audit schedules and tax return preparation, budgeting and forecasting
- Handle general administrative duties assigned if any.
Training Accountant
Advan Engineering Pte Ltd
06.2014 - 09.2014
- Assist with invoicing, billing, and monthly GST report.
- Assist to check schedules and plan routes.
- Regular reimbursements review and petty cash management.
- Payment processing – Cheques, GIRO, TT, etc.
- Conduct telecommunication with clients to verify disputes & resolve issues.
- Other ad-hoc duties when assigned by Finance Manager.
Senior Accountant
Ex Myanmar Co. Ltd
04.2013 - 05.2014
- Preparing weekly dash books, monthly management reports.
- Ensure preparation and maintenance of all financial records including fixed assets register.
- Control weekly petty cash claims by sale teams.
- Monitor & follow up with receivable & payable aging report.
- Process vendors and payroll payment – Cheques, GIRO, Cash, etc.
- Assist in recruitment, interview, and staff onboarding.
- Assess training needs and career development initiative for all employees.
- Conduct performance appraisal together with HOD.
- Support sales & marketing departments with necessary reports for business planning and decision-making purposes.
- Develop and maintain standard administrative procedures for office.
- Other ad-hoc duties when assigned by Finance Manager.
Senior Accountant
Angel Pearl Trading Co. Ltd
10.2012 - 03.2013
- Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and yearly management reports.
- Maintain all bank accounts and monthly reconciliation.
- Performed audits on regular basis to verify transactions.
- Export daily sale transactions and closely follow up with overdue accounts.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances..
- Track all company assets and liabilities – maintain files on loans, vehicle, and so on.
- Involve in monthly inventory count and assist to sale departments to ensure smooth operation.
- Monitor payable aging report and payment processing.
- Ensure confidentiality of all company records and documents.
- Assist to comply with and enforce all governmental laws, policies, and regulations.
- Perform ad-hoc accounting/finance responsibilities with due diligence.
Education
Master Pathway Program (One Year - Full Time) - Business Management
Yangon Institute of Economics
Myanmar09.2012
Bachelor of Business Management - Business Management
Yangon Institute of Economics, Basic Education
Myanmar09.2011
Current ACCA Applied Skills Student - Accounting And Finance
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
UK Full Membership (MAAT) - Accounting Technician
Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)
UK07.2023
Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) - Accounting Technician
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
UK08.2021
Certificate in International Financial Reporting - International Finance
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
UK12.2021
Certificate of Success For Ethics And Professional - Applied And Professional Ethics
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
UK05.2021
Diploma in Accounting And Business (RQF Level 4) - Accounting And Business Management
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
UK04.2021
Certificate in Taxation (RQF Level 4) - Taxation
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountant
UK04.2021
Certificate in Financial Management (RQF Level 4) - Financial Planning
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
UK04.2021
CAT Certified Accounting Advanced Level - Accounting Technician
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
UK06.2011
LCCI Level III Diploma in Computerized Accounting - Computerized Accounting
London Chamber of Commerce And Industry From EDI
UK05.2010
LCCI Level III Certificate in Computerized Accounting - Computerized Accounting
London Chamber of Commerce And Industry From EDI
UK05.2010
LCCI Level III Group Diploma in Accounting - Accounting
London Chamber of Commerce And Industry From EDI
UK04.2009
Skills
- Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Budgeting and Variance Analysis
- Internal Controls and Reporting Systems
- Departmental Oversight & Stakeholders Relationships
- Excellent Team Leadership & Mentoring
- Knowledge of MS Excel & Financial Software
- Adaptability, Ethics and Integrity
- Continuing Professional Development
Timeline
Finance Manager/Assistant Manager/Finance Executive
1880 Pte Ltd
11.2018 - Current
Senior Administrative Accounts Executive/Account Executive
Pacific Harvest Logistics Pte Ltd
12.2017 - 10.2018
Accounts Officer
Alexis Links Groups Pte Ltd
03.2016 - 11.2017
Accounts Executive
Smitech (Asia) Pte Ltd
09.2015 - 02.2016
Accountant Assistant
Hon Industries Pte Ltd / Advanced Engineering Group (International) Pte Ltd
09.2014 - 08.2015
Training Accountant
Advan Engineering Pte Ltd
06.2014 - 09.2014
Senior Accountant
Ex Myanmar Co. Ltd
04.2013 - 05.2014
Senior Accountant
Angel Pearl Trading Co. Ltd
10.2012 - 03.2013
Master Pathway Program (One Year - Full Time) - Business Management
Yangon Institute of Economics
Bachelor of Business Management - Business Management
Yangon Institute of Economics, Basic Education
Current ACCA Applied Skills Student - Accounting And Finance
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Full Membership (MAAT) - Accounting Technician
Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)
Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) - Accounting Technician
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Certificate in International Financial Reporting - International Finance
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Certificate of Success For Ethics And Professional - Applied And Professional Ethics
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Diploma in Accounting And Business (RQF Level 4) - Accounting And Business Management
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Certificate in Taxation (RQF Level 4) - Taxation
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountant
Certificate in Financial Management (RQF Level 4) - Financial Planning
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
CAT Certified Accounting Advanced Level - Accounting Technician
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
LCCI Level III Diploma in Computerized Accounting - Computerized Accounting
London Chamber of Commerce And Industry From EDI
LCCI Level III Certificate in Computerized Accounting - Computerized Accounting
London Chamber of Commerce And Industry From EDI
LCCI Level III Group Diploma in Accounting - Accounting
London Chamber of Commerce And Industry From EDI
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