LAU SI YING
Summary
Motivated and hands-on Chartered Accountant with a proven track record of success in navigating the dynamic landscapes of startups and fast-paced environments. Passionate about contributing to the success of ventures through a blend of strategic financial management and adaptability to evolving business scenarios.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Finance Controller
Webuy Global Limited
07.2021 - Current
- Successful listing of the company on Nasdaq, raising USD 15 million while concurrently excelling in the adept management of investor relationships
- Drove the automation of financial processes, transitioning from traditional methods to harnessing cutting-edge technology, to consistently streamline and enhance the company's financial operations. Continuously improved efficiency and structure in financial processes
- Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
- Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
- Mitigated risk by implementing internal controls and safeguards for revenues and expenditures.
- Reviewed contracts financially impacting company and counseled executive leaders on impact contracts would have on company operations.
- Followed up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances.
Finance Controller
AirAsia Digital & AirAsia Academy
12.2019 - 07.2022
- Participate in developing strategic plan with management and business development team
- Prepare business model and financial forecast for the academy on quarterly basis
- Utilise research and data to assess business opportunities or threats, and make informed business decision
- Used Oracle to prepare external audit documentation and financial reports to assist management in operational planning and key decision making.
- Identify customer trends and needs across different customer segments, build a short/long-term project partnership pipeline and strategically position Airasia Academy products against direct and indirect competitors
- Maintain and share professional market insight/knowledge through professional networking, conferences, & events, groups & forums, etc
- Participate in weekly meeting with management to review the operation and financial KPI and initiating corrective actions to meet target
- Ensure the training grants and claims are perform on a timely basis
- Develop process flow and standard operating procedures for operation team and business development team
- Worked with 5 executives to create annual budget and track actual expenses against projected expenses.
- Reviewed contracts financially impacting company and counseled executive leaders on impact contracts would have on company operations.
Finance Manager
Columbia Asia International private healthcare
01.2019 - 11.2019
- Head of Accounting Standards: Understand & adhere to financial regulations/legislation
- Provide accounting support for 29 medical facilities across Asia (12 in Malaysia, 11 in India, 3 in Vietnam & 3 in Indonesia)
- Monitor day-to-day financial operations within company: payroll, invoicing & other transactions
- Track company's financial status & performance to identify areas for potential improvement
- Financial data review, preparation of monthly & quarterly consolidated reports using BSQ system
- Engagement of services for tax preparation, auditing, banking, investments, and other financial needs as necessary
- Oversee financial department employees in Columbia Asia India, including finance manager, assistant manager, account executives and accountants
- Assist in the group restructuring and due diligence for acquisition.
AUDIT MANAGER
KPMG Singapore
03.2015 - 11.2018
- Manage a portfolio of 25 varied audit assignments to time, quality & budget (Listed Companies, MNC, SME) - worth SGD800k in total audit fees
- Help to construct annual audit plan in consultation with colleagues & business line management
- Provide articulation of specialist audit & budget/resource needs to deliver annual audit plan to Technical Leads
- Ongoing liaison with Internal Audit Practice Team to ensure effective management of audit team & deadlines
- Review audit workpapers in line with Company audit methodology
- Coaching & mentoring individuals, provides feedback on performance following completion of each assignment.
AUDIT ASSISTANT MANAGER
KPMG Malaysia
02.2012 - 02.2015
- Planning, directing & completing statutory audits
- Client deliverables and audit workpapers review
- Management & supervision of multiple engagements
- Risk review & evaluation, document & assess key controls & process flows, recommendations of correctives
- Identify & communicate accounting/auditing matters to senior associates, managers & partners
- Deliver high-quality work on time & within budget.
Education
ACCA -
Sunway University College
01.2012
Skills
- Strong technical accounting skills with proficiency in US GAAP, GAAS, IFRS, ISA, SFRS, SSA, MFRS
- Accounting software- Oracle cloud/BSQ
- Administrative & organizational
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Critical & Analytical
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Conflict resolution & mediation
- Leadership
- Meeting strict deadlines
- Negotiation, persuasion, influencing
- People & project management
- Problem solving
- Strategic planning
Timeline
Group Finance Controller
Webuy Global Limited
07.2021 - Current
Finance Controller
AirAsia Digital & AirAsia Academy
12.2019 - 07.2022
Finance Manager
Columbia Asia International private healthcare
01.2019 - 11.2019
AUDIT MANAGER
KPMG Singapore
03.2015 - 11.2018
AUDIT ASSISTANT MANAGER
KPMG Malaysia
02.2012 - 02.2015
ACCA -
Sunway University College
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