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LINSON LIM

LINSON LIM

Finance Professional|Optimizing Resource, Cost Control Expert

Summary

Highly motivated and dynamic professional graduate with a proven track record of excellence in Accounting, Finance, and Business Administration. Committed to continuous learning and self-improvement, I bring a proactive approach to personal and professional development. Eager to leverage my skills in a role that contributes to company performance while embracing new challenges for continued professional growth. Positioned to make a meaningful impact in an innovative, teamwork-oriented environment that values individual contributions.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

General Manager

Panasonic Appliances Refrigeration Devices Singapore
05.2018 - Current
  • Responsible for overseeing Finance and Accounting, Human Resource, Plant & Safety and Information System functions, ensuring a holistic approach to organizational management
  • Provide essential support to Senior Management in decision-making processes, offering insights and advice on business and cost performance matters to enhance overall strategic direction
  • Establish and maintain robust internal controls, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and meeting the standards outlined in the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)
  • Manage the timely execution of the monthly and annual financial reporting, facilitating the smooth financial closing process for the Company's headquarter in Japan
  • Conduct in-depth analytical reviews of financial results, annual budgets and business projections
  • Take a proactive role in leading initiatives for process improvements and other projects, contributing to the continuous enhancement of organizational efficiency
  • Additionally, lead, motivate and mentor the team to foster a high-performance work environment
  • Key Achievements: Automated monthly forecast processes, enhancing accuracy and efficiency, while implementing controls for managing investments totaling USD85million. Successfully resolved a significant tax issue with IRAS.Managed to stabilize the teams across departments.

Financial Controller

Eastern Oriental Star Pte Ltd
11.2014 - 12.2017
  • Developed and aligned high-quality business strategies and plans with short-term and long-term company objectives
  • Led budgeting and forecasting processes, reviewed monthly profit and loss statements and provided insightful variance analysis to Senior Management and Board of Directors
  • Oversaw treasury and management included the negotiation of terms for bank facilities with bankers
  • Ensured optimal results and alignment with overall strategy by overseeing all business activities and operations
  • Led and motivated subordinates; fostered employee engagement and cultivated a high-performing team
  • Key Achievements: Spearheaded the team to swiftly penetrate new territories, securing significant market shares and effectively implemented streamlined business and financial process flows, catalyzed a profitable turnaround for the business within a remarkable 6-month period.

Factory Controller

Tetra Pak South East Asia Pte Ltd
02.2014 - 10.2014
  • Played a pivotal role in the Factory Management team, providing proactive input on Financial/Cost Management, Operations, Planning, Investment and Forecasting to support the Factory Director
  • Prepared and presented monthly financial and management reports, ensured the coordination and supervision of factory budgets and forecasts within established timelines
  • Monitored actual financial performance against plans, delivering insightful variance analysis and coordinated the release of key metrics and information
  • Tracked monthly material costs and product costing
  • Actively monitored fixed cost budgets, identified and assisted in savings opportunities across all areas
  • Provided business case and cash flow analysis for factory investments, oversaw capital investment actual spend vs approved levels
  • Led as the Factory Cost Pillar Leader in World Class Manufacturing, served as the overall guardian of internal control within the factory
  • Managed and developed 2 direct reports, reported directly to the Cluster Business Controller Supply Chain and indirectly to the Factory Director
  • Key Achievements: Achieved notable successes by collaboratively reducing the Factory's monthly waste percentage KPI from 5.55% to 4.42%, demonstrating effective teamwork with Production, Quality Assurance, Planning, Logistics and IT teams. Additionally, played a key role in guiding the Factory to attain the JIPM semi-final milestone, earned recognition through Tetra Pak Employee Star Award.

Regional Finance Analyst Lead

Hewlett-Packard Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
06.2010 - 01.2014

Education

Master of Finance

University of New South Wales
Australia
2006

Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting And Finance)

University of Sydney
Australia
2000

Skills

STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP

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Certification

Fellow Member of CPA Australia

References

Available Upon Request

Timeline

General Manager

Panasonic Appliances Refrigeration Devices Singapore
05.2018 - Current

Financial Controller

Eastern Oriental Star Pte Ltd
11.2014 - 12.2017

Factory Controller

Tetra Pak South East Asia Pte Ltd
02.2014 - 10.2014

Regional Finance Analyst Lead

Hewlett-Packard Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
06.2010 - 01.2014

Master of Finance

University of New South Wales

Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting And Finance)

University of Sydney

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