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
Australia2006
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting And Finance)
University of Sydney
Australia2000
Skills
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
RISK MANAGEMENT
DECISION-MAKING
TEAM LEADERSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT
STRATEGIC PLANNING
COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
PROBLEM-SOLVING
ADAPTABILITY
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