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KA JOE CHAN

KA JOE CHAN

Chartered Accountant

Summary

Finance Transformation & Digital Finance Leader with 8+ years of experience driving large-scale finance process redesign, SSC implementations, and digital automation across the APAC region. Proven track record in leveraging technology at Big 4 and multinational corporations to deliver significant cost savings and enhance efficiencies.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Finance Transformation Manager

Inchcape APAC
08.2025 - Current
  • GBS Implementation & Cost Leadership: Spearheading the design and implementation of Inchcape's first APAC Global Business Services (GBS) center in Manila. Accountable for the seamless transition of finance activities for 7 markets (Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, and 4 others), impacting 100+ FTEs, and on track to deliver 15% (~$1.2mil) in annual operational cost savings.
  • E2E Process Transformation: Championing the standardization of E2E finance processes (O2C, P2P, R2R) across the region. Developing the future-state process blueprint and governance model to enhance control, improve scalability, and serve as the foundation for future automation (RPA, Power BI).
  • Stakeholder & Change Management: Orchestrating complex cross-functional and cross-border stakeholder engagement to secure buy-in and mitigate execution risk. Leading change management communications to ensure smooth adoption and minimize business disruption.
  • Team Leadership & Capability Development: Building a high-performing transformation team by mentoring junior project managers on agile execution, risk assessment, and strategic planning, enhancing the internal transformation capability.

Regional Finance Transformation Manager

Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
09.2023 - 08.2025
  • SAP S/4HANA Transformation Leadership: Appointed as Project Lead for the APAC design and implementation of SAP S/4HANA, defining the future-state finance architecture and processes for the region. Collaborated with global IT to ensure local requirements were met while maintaining program alignment.
  • AI-Powered Process Optimization: Initiated the use of Generative AI to streamline GBS documentation and piloted process mining with AI insights to identify and eliminate key bottlenecks in the O2C cycle, achieving a 10% reduction in days sales outstanding (DSO).
  • Shared Services Center (SSC) Implementation: Architected and stood up a new SSC in China from scratch, successfully transitioning repetitive accounting tasks for 7 countries. Defined the implementation process within a quarter and ensured smooth precision.


Finance Due Diligence Manager

EY Corporate Advisory Singapore
11.2022 - 09.2023
  • Led and delivered financial due diligence engagements for corporate and private equity clients across APAC with transactions ranging from $50M to $500M, analyzing deal viability and identifying key investment risks and synergies.
  • Developed data-driven insights by leveraging Alteryx and Power BI to analyze large datasets, uncovering critical issues such as earnings normalization adjustments, net debt & working capital trends.
  • Played a key role in business development, contributing to winning proposals for major tenders, successfully expanding the firm's client portfolio in the healthcare and real estate sectors.

Audit Manager

KPMG Singapore
05.2021 - 10.2022
  • Managed a portfolio of key clients in commodity trading, real estate, and pharmaceuticals, leading audit planning, execution, and reporting in compliance with SOX, PCAOB, and IFRS standards.
  • Extensive involvement in rolling out new audit software, acting as a bridge between IT, compliance, and engagement teams to drive adoption and improve audit quality.

Senior Audit Associate

PricewaterhouseCoopers, PwC
01.2018 - 04.2021
  • Digital Accelerator program - gained advanced, hands-on expertise in automation tools (Alteryx, UiPath, Power BI) and Python for data analysis, applying these skills to enhance audit efficiency and data insight.

Education

Professional Certificate - Chartered Accountancy

Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales[ICAEW]

Nanodegree Program - AI: Machine Learning And Business Analytics

Udacity

Skills

    AI & Machine Learning: Python, ChatGPT, OpenAI

    Process Automation & Analytics: Alteryx, UiPath, Power Bi

    ERP & Core Systems: SAP S/4HANA, Concur, TIS

Timeline

Regional Finance Transformation Manager

Inchcape APAC
08.2025 - Current

Regional Finance Transformation Manager

Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
09.2023 - 08.2025

Finance Due Diligence Manager

EY Corporate Advisory Singapore
11.2022 - 09.2023

Audit Manager

KPMG Singapore
05.2021 - 10.2022

Senior Audit Associate

PricewaterhouseCoopers, PwC
01.2018 - 04.2021

Nanodegree Program - AI: Machine Learning And Business Analytics

Udacity

Professional Certificate - Chartered Accountancy

Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales[ICAEW]
KA JOE CHANChartered Accountant