Michelle Hing Chew Luan
Summary
Capable Accounting Professional adept in data processing and analysis with meticulousness attention to detail. Detail-oriented Accounting Professional offering more than 10 years of experience in accounting roles. Skilled in account reconciliation, budgets, reports, audits, journals, expenditures, accounts payable, GST, corporate tax, report drafting and collections. Highly skilled at creating spreadsheets, preparing reports and analyzing data. Quick and accurate to meet strict deadlines and manage multiple tasks. Industrious and meticulous with strong history of integrity and reliability.
Applies effective verbal and written communication skills to expand exposure to working in professional team environment. Dependable accounting professional acknowledged for reliability, integrity and quick-learning ability. With a skilled SAP and Oracle in with eye for identifying and correcting errors. Dedicated with strong work ethic and resourceful nature.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Professional
Self-employeed
01.2018 - 12.2023
- During this period took some accounting jobs, provide accounting services to clients. eg data entry, payments, collection, bank reconciliation, submitting Income tax and quarterly GST etc.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for company audit findings.
Finance Executive
CMC Markets (S) Pte Ltd
05.2010 - 12.2014
- Compute and quote FX offer rates to Clients for exchange of currencies on their accounts.
- Plan, test and implement automation process across finance functions and processes in-line with Global objectives of improving efficiency
- Ensures accurate and timely processing of Clients' funding and withdrawals
- Performs daily/monthly management and regulatory reporting and bank reconciliations
- Ensure sufficient funds are maintained in Company's trust accounts as per MAS regulations
- Administrator for Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets and maintain up-to-date system database
- GST Submission
- Other ad hoc project assigned
Cost Accountant
Wincor Nixdorf (S) Pte Ltd
11.2008 - 02.2010
- Handles Global Reporting & Forecast- Handles the Standard Costing module for a business unit and assists the Costing Manager in the daily operations of the Costing section.
- Supervises an Accounts Assistant- Reviews and prepares Audit Schedules & Accounts Reconciliation such as inventory cycle count.
- Prepares and analyzes management reports - Group business profitability Analysis, Product Profitability and Cost Breakdown reports etc.
- Prepares and participates in monthly management meetings.
- Liaises with local and overseas related companies on costing matters, in particular transfer pricing billing, invoices and credit/debit notes reconciliation etc.
- Prepares and supports monthly closing activities
- Involves in yearly budgeting process
- Coordinates with other departments to ensure sound internal controls and procedures are in place to achieve financial/cost-savings measures.
- Other ad-hoc duties/projects assigned
Business Analyst
SunGard (S) Pte Ltd
09.2007 - 11.2008
- Analyze business and financial performance for business units and Group
- Liaise with country finance and business heads on financial performance analysis and other financial issues
- Ensure compliance of accounting reports with approved accounting regulations, standards & practices
- Preparing dashboard and reporting tools to track business performance metrics.
- Ensure that revenue recognition for each project is recognized appropriately and in accordance with Group Policy and US GAAP and Local GAAP.
- Prepare / coordinate budgets, forecasts, variance and financial analysis and Submit Weekly Flash Revenue Report
- Review and preparation of Audit Schedules & Reconciliation
- Assist in financial process review and systems implementation
- Responsible for coaching junior staff in daily work activities and ensuring their work is timely and accurate
- Undertake any other accounting or financial functions as assigned.
Senior Assistant Accountant
Sony (S) Pte Ltd
10.2004 - 08.2007
- Handles Treasury functions – Inter Company Hedging/Exchange Business Contract/Funding.
- Specializes in Accounts Payable functions.- Ensures timely, complete and accurate recording/payment of accounts payable- Checks employee claim & invoice entries before posting to accounting system
- Process payment in a timely and efficient manner & ensure adherence to company Policies.
- Responsible for monthly revenue collection and reporting, debt monitoring and follow-up action - Reconciles intercompany balances
- Involves in Accounting system & Projects implementation
- Handles withholding tax filing and ensures compliance with local laws and regulations
- Responsible for monthly payment creditors' statement reconciliation
- Assists in other finance-related matters
- Responsible for AP month end closing- Assists in internal audit & external audit queries
- Liaises with suppliers, purchasers and other departments to resolve payments issues.
Accounts Assistant
MBT (S) Pte Ltd
05.1999 - 07.2004
- Administrator for Accounts Payable
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Inspected account books and recorded transactions.
- Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Coordinated with external auditors to resolve discrepancies.
- Communicated and resolved disputes with clients regarding outstanding invoices, payments and adjustments.
- Supported accounting team with month-end closing procedures, ensuring timely completion and accurate reporting.
- Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
- Contributed to positive work environment through effective teamwork, communication, and collaboration within accounting department.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Accountancy And Financial Management
University of Portsmouth
UK07.2019
Completed Level 1 -
ACCA
Singapore06.2008
High School Diploma -
Sekolah Menengar Khir Johari (Malaysia)
Malaysia12.1994
Skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Software Proficiency
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Analytical Thinking
- Calm Under Pressure
- Self-driven and committed individual
- Able to organize and priorities workloads to meet deadlines
- Data processing
- Budgets and forecasting
- Account Reconciliation
- Month-end reports / Financial Reporting
- Due Diligence
- Compliance
Personal Particulars
47, 08/18/76, FEMALE, CHINESE, SINGAPOREAN
Others
- Microsoft Competence in MS Office in Windows environment. Knowledge of Accounting Software : SAP , ACCPAC, Oracle , SUN,
- Determined and focused to make things happen.
- Ability to lead and drive teams towards a common goal.
- Able to organize and priorities workloads to meet the deadlines.
- Self-driven and committed individual.
- Responsible, Honest and Good Team Player
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Chinese (Cantonese)
Advanced (C1)
Malay
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Accounting Professional
Self-employeed
01.2018 - 12.2023
Finance Executive
CMC Markets (S) Pte Ltd
05.2010 - 12.2014
Cost Accountant
Wincor Nixdorf (S) Pte Ltd
11.2008 - 02.2010
Business Analyst
SunGard (S) Pte Ltd
09.2007 - 11.2008
Senior Assistant Accountant
Sony (S) Pte Ltd
10.2004 - 08.2007
Accounts Assistant
MBT (S) Pte Ltd
05.1999 - 07.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Accountancy And Financial Management
University of Portsmouth
Completed Level 1 -
ACCA
High School Diploma -
Sekolah Menengar Khir Johari (Malaysia)
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