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Ho Kai Shi

Summary

Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in accounting and finance for school industry and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Finance Manager

Nexus International School (Singapore) Pte Ltd
01.2024 - Current

Report to : Finance Manager

  • Oversee and ensure timely completion of month-end closing procedures for accurate financial statements submitted to Group Finance for consolidation
  • Managed cash flow effectively through vigilant monitoring of incoming revenue streams and outgoing payments schedules.
  • Mentored junior finance and purchasing staff members, fostering an environment of continuous learning and professional development.
  • Increased efficiency in accounts payable and receivable by streamlining tracking process.
  • Led successful audits by maintaining organized records and providing clear communication with external auditors.
  • Reviewed and improved internal controls, enhancing overall financial integrity within the company.
  • Supported annual budget preparation process by providing detailed analysis of historical data and future projections.
  • Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.



Assistant Accountant (AR & GL)

Nexus International School (Singapore) Pte Ltd
08.2021 - 12.2023

Report to: Finance Manager

  • Oversee Account Receivables and supervisory role of executive.
  • Being one of the main key players in the school re-enrolment process in term of financial portion such as fee simulation, interface from point to point with high accuracy data processed for billing. (Student Management System -> Fee Billing System -> Contract System)
  • Completed SAP S4 Hana system implementation that went production in July 2023. Assigned as the module manager for Account Receivable and improve workflow by initiating interface among system to reduce manual entries work from system to system.
  • Assigned as main finance in charge of the upcoming student management system implementation that is targeted to go on live in July 2024.
  • Helping other team members in different function to streamline P2P process.
  • Onboarding different payment platform and integrate with Jotform to improve parent's payment experience.
  • Supporting parent support group to run event by setting up ticketing system using Jotform.
  • Managing Nexus Foundation full set account and manage learner's initiated donation funds.
  • Assisted Finance Manager in preparing budget file and disseminate to stakeholders respectively.
  • Manage audit schedule and preparation of 12 months rolling cashflow report for finance manager's review.


Finance Executive (AR)

Nexus International School (Singapore) Pte Ltd
01.2018 - 08.2021

Report to : Accountant

  • High accuracy in invoicing and issuance of receipt.
  • Maintain provision of bad debt less than 1%.
  • Working closely and maintain good rapport with parent.
  • Sourcing various payment platform to improve seamless payment process.
  • Providing detailed ageing report for management's review.
  • In charge of AR reconciliation, maintain deferred schedule for month end and year end closing.
  • In charge of AR audit queries.


Functional Coordinator (Admin)

CTC Global Pte Ltd
05.2017 - 12.2017

Report to: Service Delivery Manager

  • Single point of contact between client, vendors and internal IT staff for SGH Outram Campus
  • Maintaining service delivery for each purchasing orders within time frame stated in service delivery agreement with client.
  • Supporting account receivable to collect ageing from client by working closely with client's finance shared services.


Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Finance

Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) - University of London
01.2020

Postgraduate Diploma - Business Administration

Aventis School of Management
01.2017

Singapore-Cambridge GCE A Level - undefined

Pioneer Junior College
01.2010

Skills

  • Strong verbal communication skills
  • Intermediate proficient in main Microsoft Office applications (Words, Excel, Powerpoint)
  • Intermediate proficient in Google applications (Google doc, Google sheet, Google Slide)
  • Basic proficient in Data Analytics (SQL, Tableau)
  • Proficient in SAP S4Hana, Sage 300 APAC, Xero
  • Proficient in Student Management System (Engage and iSAMS/iFinance)

Certification

  • Data Analytics Boot Camp | Vertical Institute | Awarded: 2022 |

Credential ID: 3Ri81dFC52

  • Associate of ISCA (Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountant) since 2021
  • Student of ICAEW pursuing Chartered Accountant.

Timeline

Assistant Finance Manager

Nexus International School (Singapore) Pte Ltd
01.2024 - Current

Assistant Accountant (AR & GL)

Nexus International School (Singapore) Pte Ltd
08.2021 - 12.2023

Finance Executive (AR)

Nexus International School (Singapore) Pte Ltd
01.2018 - 08.2021

Functional Coordinator (Admin)

CTC Global Pte Ltd
05.2017 - 12.2017

Postgraduate Diploma - Business Administration

Aventis School of Management

Singapore-Cambridge GCE A Level - undefined

Pioneer Junior College

Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Finance

Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) - University of London

References

Dennis, Low Chun Wai, Finance Manager, low.d@nexus.edu.sg, +65 9741 5253, Nexus International School (Singapore) Pte Ltd

Section name

  • Current Plan: Pursuing ICAEW Chartered Accountant
  • Career Interest : FP & A
Ho Kai Shi