Dynamic finance professional with extensive experience at Babilou Family Singapore Pte Ltd, excelling in financial reporting and risk assessment. Proven track record in optimizing cost control measures and enhancing profitability. Proficient in accounting software and recognized for strong teamwork and critical thinking skills, driving strategic decision-making across organizations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Finance Controller
Babilou Family Singapore Pte Ltd
09.2022 - Current
Assist CFO & Controller in preparation of annual budgets and providing accurate financial figures for key business decisions.
Reduced month-end closing time & Improved financial reporting accuracy by streamlining and automating data processing tasks.
Conducted monthly financial performance reviews with Head of Departments & respective senior managements, providing valuable insights for strategic decision-making. Increased profitability, optimizing cost control measures, and expense reduction initiatives.
Assisting CFO & Controller with risk assessments to identify potential areas of concern in company operations, providing actionable insights for risk mitigation efforts.
Simplified complex financial data for non-finance stakeholders, enabling informed decision-making across the organization.
Working closely with the accounting team, Reviews and checks closing results and ensuring accuracy and compliance to accounting standards and Group accounting policies.
Review and provide guidelines on cost allocations.
Finance & Admin Manager
Candid Marine Group
09.2021 - 08.2022
Ensured smooth daily operations with timely completion of all essential administrative tasks and responsibilities.
Provided guidance for executive-level staff, ensuring that their needs were met promptly and accurately in order to facilitate smooth daily operations.
Supervised staff and delegated tasks to maintain positive, productive administrative operations.
Maintained accurate record-keeping systems to ensure easy access to critical information for decision-making purposes.
Manage and maintain a full set of accounts, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed assets.
Process invoices and ensure timely and accurate payment and collection
Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring financial statements are prepared accurately and in a timely manner.
Perform miscellaneous accounting duties to support the overall finance and accounting team
Ensure GST compliances and prepare GST quarterly returns
Liaise with auditors, banks, and other external parties.
Finance & Admin Manager
Epicurean Nomads Pte Ltd
01.2020 - 06.2021
Responsible for maintaining full set of accounts (AR, AP and GL) and audit schedules.
Maintain and process AP and AR transactions, ensuring timely and accurate data record into the accounting system.
Liaise with vendors and relevant departments to resolve invoice discrepancies.
Assist on quarterly GST reporting in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Perform monthly bank reconciliation and updating of cashbook timely.
Processing of online AP & staff claims payment timely
In charge of inventory cycle count and stock take activities.
Senior Account Assistant
Ong Tong Wang & Co
07.2015 - 01.2020
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Handle full sets of accounts including reconciliations, payroll, cash flow, month/year end closing, GST and year-end audit schedules for clients.
Prepare the financial reports.
Able to work in teams and support the Manager in meeting targets.
Able to communicate effectively with departments and clients to ensure a timely completion of work.
Client Relationship Management
Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients while identifying opportunities for service enhancement.
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, addressing inquiries and ensuring exceptional service delivery.