Don Lim Ming Yi

Financial Services (Financial Accounting Advisory Services)

• Led teams and delivered end-to-end IFRS17 implementations, including system deployment, integration testing, and user acceptance testing. Authored finance-specific business requirements and functional specs for IFRS17 sub-ledger solutions. Provided post go-live support, ensuring system stability and compliance.
• Delivered IFRS17 training sessions to internal teams, enhancing readiness for both audit engagements and implementation projects.
• Facilitated IFRS17 workshops for external clients, explaining standard requirements and demonstrating implemented solution functionalities.
• Supported IFRS17 audit engagements, including review of technical accounting papers, transition opening balance audits, and application-level audits.
• Advised on process and control workflow design for the launch of a new unit-linked distribution channel for an overseas life insurer.
• Delivered training on MAS Notice 133 Risk-Based Capital requirements to both internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Advised an overseas asset management firm on MAS Notice 133 risk charges as part of a collective investment scheme project.
• Leading a team for a life insurance client to interpret MAS notice requirements and design process and control workflows for regulatory reporting compliance.
• Planned budgets and timelines for advisory projects and audit engagements, with end-to-end project management responsibilities.

Management and Investment Reporting

• Conducted financial planning and analysis for the firm’s 3-year Business Plan.
• Produced monthly channel profitability reports for key business lines, supporting strategic decisions by Business Heads.
• Analyzed firm-wide investments and prepared quarterly dashboards for the Investment Committee.
• Drafted investment-related board papers for presentation at Board of Directors’ meetings.
• Supported MAS Risk-Based Capital Requirement reporting related to the firm's investment portfolio.

Financial Services External Audit

• Executed audit procedures for insurance and asset management clients, ensuring compliance with relevant auditing standards.
• Conducted regulatory compliance testing and MAS reporting for MAS-regulated entities.
• Led audit teams and coached junior staff on audit methodology and best practices, enhancing team performance and quality of deliverables.

External Audit

• Led teams on smaller audit engagements and supported Managers in completing audits efficiently and on schedule.
• Performed audit procedures in compliance with Singapore FRS, US GAAP, and IFRS for both listed and non-listed companies across manufacturing, commodities, construction, and shipping sectors.