Kian Heng Lee

Finance & Reporting

• Directed full finance operations for Singapore entities and group consolidation (SG/HK/NZ/AU), ensuring compliance with IFRS and statutory reporting deadlines.
• Managed month-end closing cycles, reconciliations, finance reporting, and variance analysis; provided insights to CEO and GMs for business decision-making.
• Prepared and submitted management reports with variance analysis, supported budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning for group and subsidiaries.
• Partnered with business units to review sales performance and drive recovery of weakening accounts, contributing to margin improvements.

Audit, Compliance & Treasure

• Supported treasury and banking activities, including cash management and intercompany reconciliations in multi-currencies.
• Lead full-scope payroll administration, GST reporting, and statutory submissions, ensuring full compliance and timely filings.
• Coordinate with auditors and tax agents to ensure smooth audits and adherence to statutory requirements.
• Partnered closely with Board of Directors and liquidator during company restructuring and liquidation, preparing Statement of Affairs and managing stakeholder communications.

Leadership & Process Improvement

• Mentored and guided junior finance staff, improving technical competency and workflow efficiency.
• Drove finance process improvements and automation, streamlining reporting and enhancing internal controls.

• Manage full set accounts for both the company and two clients.
• Prepared reconciliations, audit schedules, with detailed variance analysis and commentary in monthly financial reports.
• Provided strategic recommendations in cost savings and profit margins improvement.
• Support manager in forecast and budget preparation.
• Liaise with external auditors and tax agents for audit and tax matters.

• Prepare partial accounts (AP/GL) and audit schedules, journal entries, bank and fixed asset reconciliations.
• Manage intercompany reconciliations and confirmations across multiple currencies.
• Deliver variance analysis reports with insightful commentary to management.
• Preparation of monthly dashboard reporting and revenue pipeline reconciliations across all branches.
• Support manager in forecast and budget preparation.
• Assisted in both internal and external audit processes.
• Prepare and submit quarterly GST filings.