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Joyce Loo

Accountant/PA
Singapore,

Summary

Results-driven trained accountant and Personal Assistant with over 11 years of experience across the petrochemical, financial trading brokerage, R&D, IT, and venture capital sectors. Skilled in supporting senior executives with calendar management, travel planning, event coordination, and confidential communications. Demonstrated expertise in full-spectrum accounting, payroll, CPF contributions, tax filing, and expense management. Experienced in overseeing company workflows, liaising with internal teams and external stakeholders, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations by providing seamless administrative, executive, and financial support.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Accountant/PA

Socrates, Max Million Pte Ltd
08.2024 - 07.2025

[Max Million Pte Ltd]

  • Open and maintain corporate bank accounts with authorized signatories
  • Assist in startup operation - Manage initial payroll setup
  • Assist in establishing internal controls and procedures
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Reconcile bank statements and other financial accounts, prepare journal entries, and perform accounting on an accrual basis.
  • Assist with year-end closing and audit preparation
  • Maintain proper filing of financial documents and records
  • Prepare and submit director and employee income tax filings (IR8A) to IRAS
  • Calculate & submit monthly CPF contributions for all employees based on wages and allowances
  • Maintain filing systems – Organize both digital and hard copy records related to business
  • Coordinate with lawyers, corporate secretary, and suppliers on financial matters


[Socrates]

  • Manage schedules – Arrange appointments, meetings, and reminders
  • Organize travel – Book flights, hotels, and prepare itineraries
  • Handle correspondence – Answer calls, emails, and messages on behalf of the employer
  • Run errands – Shop, handle deliveries, or manage personal tasks
  • Manage household/admin tasks – Pay bills, coordinate with vendors or service providers
  • Support events – Help plan and organize personal or work-related events
  • Maintain confidentiality – Handle sensitive information with discretion
  • Liaise with internal and external parties – Communicate with staff, clients, family members, or vendors on behalf of the employer
  • Manage calendars – Coordinate both personal and professional engagements, ensuring no conflicts
  • Handle reservations – Make bookings for restaurants, events, spa sessions, or entertainment
  • Prepare and handle accounts – Track expenses, submit claims, and manage simple bookkeeping
  • Gift and event planning – Source and buy gifts, or help plan birthdays, anniversaries, or other celebrations
  • Health and wellness support – Schedule doctor appointments, refill medications, or coordinate with fitness instructors
  • Coordinate with company departments – Follow up on tasks with Corporate Head, finance, or admin teams
  • Maintain filing systems – Organize both digital and hard copy records of personal related
  • Support business errands – Deliver or collect documents, cheques, or items on behalf of the company
  • Handle basic procurement – Source and purchase office supplies or corporate gifts

Account Assistant (3 Months Contract)

Toyota Tsusho Systems Pte Ltd
03.2024 - 06.2024
  • Oversaw end-to-end Accounts Receivable, processing 300–400 invoices monthly.
  • Managed daily accounting operations to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Collaborated with the Sales Team to set up accounts and assess customer creditworthiness.
  • Maintained Balance Sheet schedules and supported monthly financial and management reporting.
  • Managed fixed asset schedules for audit readiness and internal tracking.
  • Reconciled withholding tax and performed monthly GL account reconciliations.
  • Supported month-end close activities, enhancing the efficiency of financial operations.


Total Employment Period: 3 months

Reporting: Senior Account Executive

Reason for Leaving: Contract ended

Finance Associate (1 Year Contract)

Reapra Pte Ltd
02.2023 - 02.2024
  • Managed bookkeeping and month-end close for multiple related entities.
  • Assisted in Fair Valuation Analysis and monthly financial statement preparation.
  • Handled XBRL filings for parent and subsidiary companies.
  • Supported audit processes and provided ad-hoc assistance to Account Manager and Accountant.
  • Mentored interns during their teaching placements, providing guidance and feedback.
  • Collaborated weekly with Account Manager to improve workflow efficiency.


Total Employment Period: 1 year 1 month

Reporting: Account Manager

Reason for Leaving: Contract ended

Accounts Assistant

Chugai Pharmabody Research Pte Ltd
09.2020 - 09.2022
  • Handled the full aspect of accounts receivable, including invoices and receiving vouchers
  • Handled the full spectrum of accounts payables, including allowances, staff claims, processing payments via online bank and submission to management for approval
  • Handled company expatriates rental and credit card payments to ensure accurate reimbursement and compliance with tax regulations.
  • Assisted in company cashbook and bank reconciliations
  • Maintained company assets and fixed asset schedule for management and audit purposes
  • Reconciled and submission of withholding tax for company's tax filing purposes
  • Streamlined bookkeeping procedures to increase efficiency and productivity
  • Implemented new accounting processes to decrease spending and work flow downtime
  • Assisted in the preparation of accurate financial reports for senior management decision making
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork, communication, and collaboration within the accounting department


Total Employment Period: 2 years 1 month

Reporting: Account Team Leader/Deputy Head

Reason for leaving: Seeking better career prospect with degree

Finance & Admin/HR Executive

Tayrona Financial Pte Ltd
01.2020 - 09.2020
  • Managed full spectrum of accounts receivable and payable functions, ensuring accurate and timely processing of transactions.
  • Performed monthly financial close activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations, for accurate reporting to management.
  • Handled end-to-end reconciliation of GST accounts and submission of F5 returns
  • Conducted monthly reconciliation of employee reimbursements, verifying that travel and entertainment expenses remained within budget and adhered to corporate expense policies.
  • Performed key HR functions, including conducting interviews and exit interviews, managing payroll and CPF contributions, and preparing IR8A submissions.
  • Reconciled accounts and prepared audit reports for management review and external auditors.
  • Assisted in annual audit processes
  • Managed full spectrum of AR/AP functions with timely and accurate transaction processing.
  • Led monthly financial close, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
  • Handled GST reconciliations and F5 return submissions.
  • Reconciled employee reimbursements, ensuring budget compliance and policy adherence.
  • Supported HR functions: interviews, payroll, CPF contributions, and IR8A submissions.
  • Prepared audit reports and assisted in annual audits for management and external auditors.


Total Employment Period: 8 months

Reporting: Director

Reason for leaving: Change of environment

Accounts & Admin/HR Executive Cum Trainee Broker

Kinway Brokerage (Singapore) Pte Ltd
03.2014 - 12.2019
  • Managed full-spectrum Accounts Receivable and Payable, ensuring timely invoicing, payment processing, and accurate financial tracking.
  • Led monthly financial closing, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements for management reporting.
  • Oversaw GST reconciliation and submitted F5 returns in compliance with statutory requirements.
  • Maintained healthy cash flow by monitoring payment cycles and optimizing working capital.
  • Performed monthly reconciliation of staff reimbursements and allowances, ensuring expenses remained within budget and adhered to internal policies.
  • Prepared and reconciled audit reports for internal management and external auditors.
  • Assisted in the annual financial audit, ensuring timely document submission and accurate reporting.
  • Executed key HR functions, including candidate screening, interviews, and exit interviews.
  • Managed payroll processing, including CPF contributions and annual IR8A submissions.
  • Drafted job postings and descriptions, supporting recruitment efforts and role clarity.
  • Managed the Director’s calendar, appointments, travel arrangements, and itineraries.
  • Handled personal expense management for the Director and family, ensuring timely and accurate documentation.
  • Oversaw corporate communications, including screening and responding to emails and phone calls on behalf of the company.
  • Managed full-spectrum Accounts Receivable and Payable, ensuring timely invoicing, payment processing, and accurate financial tracking.
  • Led monthly financial closing, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements for management reporting.
  • Oversaw GST reconciliation and submitted F5 returns in compliance with statutory requirements.
  • Maintained healthy cash flow by monitoring payment cycles and optimizing working capital.
  • Performed monthly reconciliation of staff reimbursements and allowances, ensuring expenses remained within budget and adhered to internal policies.
  • Prepared and reconciled audit reports for internal management and external auditors.
  • Assisted in the annual financial audit, ensuring timely document submission and accurate reporting.
  • Executed key HR functions, including candidate screening, interviews, exit interviews, and drafting job postings and descriptions.
  • Managed payroll processing, including CPF contributions and annual IR8A submissions.
  • Managed the Director’s calendar, appointments, travel arrangements, and itineraries.
  • Handled personal expense management for the Director and family, ensuring timely processing and accurate documentation.
  • Oversaw corporate communications, including screening and responding to emails and phone calls on behalf of the company.


Total Employment Period: 5 years 9 months

Reporting: Director

Reason for leaving: Seek better career prospect

Education

Bachelor of Business - Accounting and Finance (Double Major)

Murdoch University

Diploma in Accountancy -

Kaplan Higher Education Institute

Skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork and collaboration

Time management

Adaptability

Attention to details

Critical thinking

Leadership

Proficiency in several accounting software

Proficiency in several communication software

Accomplishments

  • Optimized accounting workflows, increasing efficiency by 15% and reducing processing errors, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting for management and stakeholders.
  • Independently managed end-to-end accounting processes, including tax submissions and compliance, demonstrating strong initiative and accountability in meeting regulatory requirements with minimal supervision.
  • Proposed and implemented a new account workflow, streamlining interdepartmental communication and improving operational efficiency, leading to a faster and smoother monthly reconciliation process.

Software

SAP Business One

MYOB Premier

Netsuite

Sage 300

Xero

SAP Concur

Slack / Teams / Lark

Notion

Therefore

Microsoft Office applications

Personal Information

  • Gender: Female
  • Ethnicity: Chinese
  • Nationality: Singapore citizen

Notes

Able to provide character references should the employing company require further understanding of any necessary information.

Timeline

Accountant/PA

Socrates, Max Million Pte Ltd
08.2024 - 07.2025

Account Assistant (3 Months Contract)

Toyota Tsusho Systems Pte Ltd
03.2024 - 06.2024

Finance Associate (1 Year Contract)

Reapra Pte Ltd
02.2023 - 02.2024

Accounts Assistant

Chugai Pharmabody Research Pte Ltd
09.2020 - 09.2022

Finance & Admin/HR Executive

Tayrona Financial Pte Ltd
01.2020 - 09.2020

Accounts & Admin/HR Executive Cum Trainee Broker

Kinway Brokerage (Singapore) Pte Ltd
03.2014 - 12.2019

Diploma in Accountancy -

Kaplan Higher Education Institute

Bachelor of Business - Accounting and Finance (Double Major)

Murdoch University
Joyce LooAccountant/PA