Leah Cruz
Singapore
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven accounting professional with over 20 years of comprehensive experience in the full accounting cycle within a multinational environment. Expertise includes bookkeeping, bank reconciliation, financial analysis, and reporting, complemented by strong proficiency in various accounting systems. Recognized for exceptional organizational skills and a self-motivated approach, consistently delivering accurate financial insights to support strategic decision-making. Committed to driving efficiency and enhancing financial performance through meticulous attention to detail and proactive problem-solving.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Client Accountant
Rawlinson & Hunter (Singapore) Pte Limited
08.2023 - Current
- Prepare annual financial statement and other ad-hoc financial reporting in accordance with IFRS, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial statements.
- Handle monthly, quarterly, and year-end management reporting for a portfolio of Trusts and/or underlying companies.
- Perform full-cycle bookkeeping, including invoice processing, payment initiation, accruals, journal entries, intercompany recharges, bank reconciliations, portfolio valuation, fixed assets, and payroll.
- Manage month-end closing activities, including preparation of reporting packs (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, audit schedules).
- Prepare and file quarterly GST returns and Statement of Claim (SOC) via the IRAS portal.
- Liaise with external auditors, addressing all audit queries and ensuring timely completion of audits.
- Assist in the preparation of MAS Reporting 130/13U Annual declarations.
Senior Accounts Officer
UEMS Solutions Pte Ltd
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Perform variance analysis to provide explanations for management reporting
- Conduct costing analysis and profit margin variance analysis to identify cost discrepancies
- Monthly bookkeeping (invoice processing, initiate payments, accruals, journal entries, bank reconciliation)
- Prepare monthly rolling forecast and update cashflow.
- Manage month-end closing activities, including the preparation of reporting packs (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, audit schedules)
- Collaborate with procurement, suppliers, and sales teams to gather data for accurate costing analysis
- Review invoices and payments performed by accounts assistant
Financial Accountant
Federal Express (Singapore) Pte Ltd (FEDEX)
08.2019 - 11.2022
- Prepare operating lease reports such as monthly ASC 842 Disclosure report and Quarterly Non-Facility lease.
- Perform controller function activities such as preparation of ECI and tax computations, perform quarterly tax reporting for ETR, monthly GST reporting, CIT and WHT return.
- Perform BS and P&L reconciliation between Primary Ledger (US GAAP) and Statutory Ledger (Local GAAP).
- Perform tax accounts and balance sheet reconciliations post-BPO completion in ARCS system
- Analyze and explain balance sheet and P&L variances
- Collaborate with BPO teams for GL activities and month-end closing
- Manage general accounting close activities (journal entries, reporting, financial statements, audit schedules)
- Perform US GAAP reconciliation against with local GAAP.
- Prepare and submit quarterly/yearly survey of services to Department of Statistics Singapore.
- Handle yearly audit adjustments and review audited financial statements for approval
- Review vendor’s contract agreement in Encore to ensure it aligns with company’s best interests and compliance standards for AP teams PO creation and other accounting duties assigned by Manager.
Lead, Accounts Payable
Fluidigm Singapore
06.2013 - 06.2019
- Lead and develop accounts payable shared services team, providing training and guidance
- Review vendor payments, ensure invoices are properly booked and processed via CashPro
- Oversee AP accruals, journal entries, and T&E expense claims (Concur) compliance
- Manage month-end close activities, AP ledger reconciliation, and reporting
- Drive improvements in Procure-to-Pay processes and lead related projects (ERP, invoicing, e-banking integration)
- Ensure compliance with SOX and statutory requirements; liaise with auditors and prepare audit schedules
- Review Europe VAT reports and prepare AP Aging & DPO reports for CFO Package
- Analyze balance sheet/P&L, perform month-end flux analysis, and provide cashflow forecasts
- Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve AP queries and enhance service levels
- Identify related party transactions for disclosure
AP Accountant
Fluidigm Singapore
06.2013 - 06.2019
- Manage day-to-day invoice processing (PO-Receipt 3-way matching and non-PO invoices)
- Reconcile AP accounts with the general ledger and prepare weekly payment batches (checks/ACHs/wire)
- Maintain SOX documentation for Procure-to-Pay processes
- Perform month-end close, accruals, account reconciliations, and journal entries
- Review unrecorded liabilities and subsequent check listings
- Conduct Balance Sheet/P&L flux analysis
- Assist with annual 1099 reporting and provide requested reports/cash flow forecasts
- Communicate with vendors and requestors to resolve invoice discrepancies
- Serve as the primary contact for auditors
Senior Accounts Assistant
Kay Lim Construction & Trading Pte Ltd
05.2011 - 04.2013
- Manage full set of accounts (GL, AR, AP) and monthly bank reconciliation
- Serve as primary contact for auditors
- Prepare and file quarterly GST returns
- Oversee daily cash flow and forecasts
- Prepare financial reports (Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash Flow, Account Schedules)
- Perform account analysis on revenue and expenses
- Handle intercompany billing
Accounts Officer
CKH STRATA MANAGEMENT PTE. LTD. (SAVILLS SINGAPORE)
08.2010 - 03.2011
- Manage full set of accounts (GL, AR, AP) and monthly bank reconciliation
- Serve as primary contact for auditors
- Prepare and file quarterly GST returns
- Oversee daily cash flow and forecasts
- Prepare financial reports (Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash Flow, Account Schedules)
- Perform account analysis on revenue and expenses
- Handle intercompany billing
Accounts/Admin Assistant (AR)
iCELL Network Pte Ltd
11.2009 - 06.2010
- Full cycle of Accounts receivable function
- Coordinate with the sales team, customer and partners
- Process the documentation between clients,partners & sales team that will be submitted to Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore
- Coordinate with M1, Singtel & Starhub Account manager in applying lines for customers
- Review AR Aging Report
- Balance Sheet Reconciliation
Accounting Assistant (AR, AP & GL)
LGA Telecom Pte Ltd.
09.2007 - 10.2009
- Full cycle of Accounts Payable function
- Full cycle of Accounts Receivable function with high volume of 1000 invoices in a month
- Reviewing AR/AP Aging Reports
- Maintain customer master data
- Reconcile Accounts receivable/payable subledger against supplier/vendor statement of account
- Perform month-end close (Bank Reconciliation, Accruals, Prepayment, Fixed Asset, Journals Entries)
- Balance sheet Reconciliation
- Handles intercompany billing
- Quarterly filing of GST & Submission
Accounting Assistant (AP,AR,GL)
Audio Dyn Farm Productions, Inc.
06.2000 - 09.2007
- Full cycle of Accounts Payable function
- Full cycle of Accounts Receivable function
- Perform monthly bank reconciliation
- Cash Book/Forecast
- Prepare weekly/monthly payroll
- Perform month-end closing
- Prepare various BIR required documents (monthly/quarterly remittance of input tax, output tax & expanded withholding tax
Education
Bachelor of Science - Financial Accounting
Far Eastern University
04.2002
Skills
- Powerpoint, Excel, SAP, ACCPAC Sage, Compiere, Microsoft Dynamics ERP, Accelim, Image Silo, Blackline, Concur, Visio, VM, WHMCS, Oracle Cloud, Assurenet, EnCore, Xero, Trust Quay 5 series, Caseware, Justlogin
Timeline
Client Accountant
Rawlinson & Hunter (Singapore) Pte Limited
08.2023 - Current
Senior Accounts Officer
UEMS Solutions Pte Ltd
11.2022 - 08.2023
Financial Accountant
Federal Express (Singapore) Pte Ltd (FEDEX)
08.2019 - 11.2022
Lead, Accounts Payable
Fluidigm Singapore
06.2013 - 06.2019
AP Accountant
Fluidigm Singapore
06.2013 - 06.2019
Senior Accounts Assistant
Kay Lim Construction & Trading Pte Ltd
05.2011 - 04.2013
Accounts Officer
CKH STRATA MANAGEMENT PTE. LTD. (SAVILLS SINGAPORE)
08.2010 - 03.2011
Accounts/Admin Assistant (AR)
iCELL Network Pte Ltd
11.2009 - 06.2010
Accounting Assistant (AR, AP & GL)
LGA Telecom Pte Ltd.
09.2007 - 10.2009
Accounting Assistant (AP,AR,GL)
Audio Dyn Farm Productions, Inc.
06.2000 - 09.2007
Bachelor of Science - Financial Accounting
Far Eastern University
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