Detail-oriented accountant with over 22 years of experience in maintaining precise accounting information for large-scale financial organizations. Proven track record of collaborating within financial teams to manage diverse functions and deliver comprehensive reporting. Recognized for reliability, dependability, and a steadfast commitment to achieving organizational goals. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, a proactive approach to learning, and communication skills to drive team success.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
Presbyterian Preschool Services
04.2024 - Current
Reviewed day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
Reviewed accounts and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
Enhanced financial accuracy by meticulously reconciling bank statements and financial records monthly.
Maintained accurate records of fixed assets, including acquisition costs, depreciation schedules, and current values for insurance purposes.
Streamlined month-end closing processes, resulting in reduced time spent on financial reporting tasks.
Collaborated with external auditors during the annual audit process to provide necessary documentation and address any concerns or findings promptly.
Senior Executive
Fei Yue Family Service Centre
03.2012 - Current
Report to Finance Manager
Supervise and review the work of Accounts Assistants
Overseeing the processing of accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions including donations and grant received.
Involved in fund management. Ensure that the correct fund is being used for utilisation.
Review and post all journal entries.
Maintaining the general ledger and ensuring accurate coding and classification of transactions
Perform monthly bank reconciliations to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records.
Prepare journal on computation for FSC’s over/under funding adjustment.
Perform periodic month-end closing of books.
Assist in cash flow projection.
Assist in quarterly GST submission.
Assist in quarterly budget exercise.
Assist in fixed asset count.
Coordinate and claim submission on cyclical maintenance and F&E grants.
Preparing audit schedules and reconciliation of accounts
Coordinating with external auditors during annual audit process and addressing audit queries
Assisting in the preparation of documents and providing support during external audits
Reason for Leaving: I am seeking room of growth and exploring new opportunities and experiences.
Accounts Executive (AR)
HSL Constructor Pte Ltd
05.2010 - 02.2012
Report to Senior Accountant & Financial Controller
Prepare and monitor actual cash flow against projected, perform monthly variance.
Preparing sales invoices, monitoring & follow up on overdue invoices, assisting in debtors’ reconciliation process.
Perform AR collection and receipt entry.
Sent customer statement of accounts on a timely basis.
Liaise with customer and attend to queries.
Prepare necessary debt collection report.
Prepare & generate sales report, retention and job order status.
Attend monthly QS meeting with Project Director and QS for the project status and billing issue.
Others ad hoc assignments assigned.
Reason for Leaving: Seeking a stable & work-life balance.
Accounts Executive
Thomson Medical Centre Ltd
06.2009 - 04.2010
Report to Accountant, monitoring in and out flow of financial documents with clinic staff.
Responsible for the full set of accounts, assist in preparing accounting schedule and reports.
Monitoring of accounts receivables, prepare & checking on all the outgoing payments.
Issuing cheque, maintaining cash book, petty cash claims, bank reconciliation, creditors control
Update audit schedule including Prepayment Schedule, Accrual Schedule, Deposit Schedule and etc, for balance sheet items.
Doing bank reconciliation for different modes of payment for Thomson Medical Centre.
Reason for Leaving: Contract end
Accountant
Karming Group of Companies (Malaysia)
02.2008 - 04.2009
Report to MD, oversee finance department.
Supervise 4 accounts staff.
Cash flow monitoring, monthly review with MD
Monitoring and reporting actual cash flow against forecast, perform monthly variance analysis against budget and forecast.
Checking and verifying all the outgoing payments, journal entry, cash book.
Bank reconciliation
Monitoring of accounts receivable, assisting in debtors’ reconciliation process.
Carry out monthly stocktaking.
Process month-end closing, including preparation of trial balance, cash flow statement, profit & loss and balance sheet and other financial reports for management review.
Prepare monthly inter-co reconciliation and related party transaction report.
Prepare audit schedules.
Assist in Letter of Credit application, and conversation to Banker Acceptance or Trust Receipt and some shipping matters.
Liaise with external auditors, tax agent, bankers, and suppliers.
Reason for Leaving: Look for job opportunity in Singapore.
Senior Assurance
Baker Tilly TFWLCL
04.2007 - 01.2008
Business assurance and advisory services for private limited companies and schools.
Procedures:
Anticipate and take initiative to identify client issues and concerns.
Develop strong client relationship to facilitate completion of client work on time.
Review client practices within an assigned area of responsibility and refer possible problems and solutions to the team leader/team manager.
Assist to draft a complete set of Financial Statements.
Assist in reviewing and evaluating internal control systems.
Mentor and coach team members
Assist in calculating the income tax for the client.
Attending physical stock count
Reason for Leaving: To have career advancements in commercial line
Audit Assistant
T.Y.Kan & Co
04.2004 - 03.2007
Anticipate and take initiative to identify client issues and concerns
Develop strong client relationship to facilitate completion of client work on time.
Ability to draft a complete set of Financial Statements including simple consolidation account.
Assist in reviewing and evaluating internal control systems and development and execution of audit strategies and programs
Assist in calculating the income tax for the client.
Attending physical stock count
Preparing and lodgment of income tax returns for private limited companies.
E-filling of estimated chargeable income (ECI) under tax portal systems.
Liaising with the tax authorities on tax queries and finalizing tax assessment.
Reason for Leaving: To have more exposure in audit line
Account Assistant
AIBI International Pte Ltd
03.2003 - 03.2004
Preparing and presenting financial statements and management accounts in accordance with relevant accounting standards and guidelines.
Doing full sets of accounts using computerized systems.
Prepare monthly bank reconciliation, Account receivable and Account Payable reconciliation, Inter co reconciliation, related party transaction report.
Preparation of GST return.
Preparation of relevant vouchers and issuance of cheque .
Assist in preparing supporting schedules for audit purposes.
Reason for Leaving: To have career advancements in audit line
Education
BA (Hons) - Accountancy & Finance
University of Abertay Dundee
01.2002
Diploma - Accounting
Methodist Pilley Institute
01.2000
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia - undefined
SMB St Elizabeth
01.1997
Skills
Language written: English, Chinese, Bahasa Malaysia
Spoken: English, Mandarin, Bahasa Malaysia
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Loyal and committed to job
Reliable, responsible and ensure that assignments are performed to a satisfactory level
Well-organised, good time management and ensure timely delivery of assignment
Ability to cope with pressure and well managed different workload/ situations
Ability to develop constructive working relationship with superior and all staff
Respect and maintain confidentially of firm information
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