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Irene Keo

Finance Manager
Singapore

Summary

Finance and accounting professional with 25+ years of experience in multinational corporations. Skilled in financial management, statutory reporting, internal controls, and business partnering. Recognized for transforming finance into a strategic partner, improving collections, and driving cost-saving initiatives.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance Manager / Director

Kongsberg Maritime Pte Ltd / Pty Ltd
11.2010 - Current
  • - Lead finance operations, ensuring timely statutory reporting and KPI-driven insights.
  • - Partner with business units to support strategic decisions.
  • - Oversee AR, AP, FA, GL, GST reporting, and treasury functions.
  • - Spearhead internal control improvements and policy reviews.
  • Achievements:
  • Transformed finance into a strategic business partner.
  • Reduced bad debts through improved collections.
  • Enhanced inventory management and implemented cost-saving programs.

Finance Manager

Gas Services International (S) Pte Ltd
07.2007 - 10.2010
  • - Managed full set of accounts and project costing.
  • - Directed budgeting and forecasting processes.
  • - Strengthened internal controls and streamlined procedures.
  • Achievement:
  • Improved project costing controls, boosting profitability.

Other Roles

01.1993 - 01.2007
  • - Statutory Accountant – J. Ray McDermott Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
  • - Group Finance Manager – Eutech Instruments Pte Ltd
  • - Accountant – Gas Services International (S) Pte Ltd
  • - Management Accountant – Elizabeth Arden Singapore Pte Ltd
  • - Accountant – Singapore Technologies Pte Ltd
  • - Accountant / Senior Accounts Executive – Eutech Cybernetics Pte Ltd
  • - Accounts Executive – CSE Systems and Engineering Pte Ltd
  • - Costing Assistant – Creative Technology Ltd
  • (Details available upon request)

Education

Chartered Accountant - CA Singapore

ISCA
01.2015

ACCA - Completed

ICPAS
01.2004

Diploma - Accountancy

Ngee Ann Polytechnic
01.1993

GCE “A” Level - undefined

Jurong Junior College
01.1990

GCE “O” Level - undefined

Fairfield Methodist Secondary School
01.1988

Skills

- Financial Management & Reporting

Interests

Travel, Music, Sports

Timeline

Finance Manager / Director

Kongsberg Maritime Pte Ltd / Pty Ltd
11.2010 - Current

Finance Manager

Gas Services International (S) Pte Ltd
07.2007 - 10.2010

Other Roles

01.1993 - 01.2007

ACCA - Completed

ICPAS

Diploma - Accountancy

Ngee Ann Polytechnic

GCE “A” Level - undefined

Jurong Junior College

GCE “O” Level - undefined

Fairfield Methodist Secondary School

Chartered Accountant - CA Singapore

ISCA
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