Ivy See
Singapore
Summary
Results-driven Accounting Manager with over 16 years of experience in financial management, reporting, budgeting, and strategic planning. Proven track record of driving financial efficiency, improving processes, and managing large-scale financial operations. Adept at leading teams, implementing internal controls, and providing strategic insights to support organizational goals. Expertise in transitioning financial reporting systems, including the successful implementation of the USALI framework. Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with a keen ability to manage risk and optimize resource allocation.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounting Manager
Royal Plaza on Scotts
08.2021 - Current
- Achieved timely financial reporting through diligent preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
- Coordinated efforts between the accounting team and other departments to ensure accuracy in interdepartmental transactions recording and proper cost allocation.
- Managed successful audits by collaborating effectively with internal and external auditors.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by implementing streamlined accounting processes and procedures.
- Established internal audit procedures to validate and improve accuracy of financial reporting.
- Streamlined month-end closing procedures resulting in reduced processing time without compromising accuracy or completeness of the reports generated.
- Reviewed analyzed, and improved the overall effectiveness of existing internal controls over financial reporting.
- Led migration to new financial system, ensuring seamless transition with minimal downtime.
- Supported financial controller with special projects and additional job duties.
Associate Accountant (Business Partner)
Ascott International Management Pte Ltd
11.2008 - 02.2021
- Reconcile accounts monthly to ensure the accuracy of journal entries, as well as, facilitate and execute monthly close procedures
- Review and submit quarterly GST returns
- Preparing yearly budgets and monthly forecasting for the business and owners
- Reviewing and approving of vendor invoices and intercompany payment vouchers
- Review of monthly bank reconciliation and audit schedules
- Cash management and treasury related processes
- Liaising with external auditors, tax agents and Trustee on various statutory reporting
- Review ECI and Form C/T for submission to IRAS in conjunction with Shared Services GL and Group Tax
- Prepare detailed reports of income and expenditure monthly with comparisons to forecasts and previous periods
- Undertakes business process improvement projects
- Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize effectiveness of operations
- Assist with finance-related pre-opening activities for upcoming new properties
Income Auditor
Conrad Centennial Singapore
01.2008 - 11.2008
- Prepare daily management reports for various departments and oversees the account receivable function
- Review complimentary room and rate discrepancies reports and rectify any errors found
- Prepare monthly journals and submission of CESS and F1 Levy to Singapore Tourism Board
- Identified management control weaknesses and provided value added suggestions for remediation
- Perform periodic surprise cash count at various F&B outlets and front office reception
- Handling the accounts of some dormant companies
- Coordinate annual sighting of Fixed Assets with Accountant
- Participate in the implementation of new property management system
Education
ACCA Level 2 - Accounting And Finance
London School Of Business And Finance
12.2012
Diploma - Accountancy & Taxation
Nanyang Polytechnic
06.2002
Skills
- Business Partner Management
- ERP Systems Expertise
- Auditing procedures
- Tax Compliance
- Cash Flow Management
- Bank Reconciliation
- General ledger accounting
- Month-end reporting
Certification
Specialist Diploma in Hospitality and Resort Management
ADDITIONAL INFO
Expected Salary: SGD $7,600
Timeline
Accounting Manager
Royal Plaza on Scotts
08.2021 - Current
Associate Accountant (Business Partner)
Ascott International Management Pte Ltd
11.2008 - 02.2021
Income Auditor
Conrad Centennial Singapore
01.2008 - 11.2008
Diploma - Accountancy & Taxation
Nanyang Polytechnic
ACCA Level 2 - Accounting And Finance
London School Of Business And Finance
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