MONICA KATHERINE
Summary
Motivated Finance Director with more than 15 years of proficiency in identifying and analyzing trends and partnering with other departmental leaders. Action-oriented individual with regional experience controlling actual business results against plans to exceed financial goals. Knowledgeable about regulatory requirements and successful strategies for maintaining optimal controls. Well-organized, proactive and adaptable to changing markets.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FINANCE DIRECTOR
WINE ADVOCATE PTE LTD
06.2019 - Current
- Generated financial and operational reports to assist management with business strategy.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.
- Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
- Analyzed financial data regarding product performance and customer performance and developed reports for key stakeholders.
- Enhanced internal control systems and procedures to mitigate risk and support opportunities.
- Introduced software tools and process improvements to mitigate loss and drive operational growth.
- Internal projects for integration with Michelin Group's financial reporting process, staff integration, internal control and compliance.
- Managed day-to-day operations within 4-person finance department for regional organization.
- Verified compliance of financial policies and accounting procedures against local regulations.
FINANCIAL AUDITOR / OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE
QUALITY HOTEL MARLOW
02.2012 - 06.2019
- Reviewed information provided by the hotel management to confirm compliance and accuracy with established policies and procedures.
- Provided financial control information by collecting, analyzing and summarizing data and trends.
- Developed audit guides promoting economy, efficiency and accountability in operations management.
- Inspected account books and accounting systems for efficiency, effectiveness and use of accepted accounting procedures to record transactions.
- Confirmed company's profitable holdings, account balances and debt obligations by reviewing databases and other financial sources of information.
- Identified areas of risks and worked closely with operations to identify and implement solutions.
- Prepared full set of accounts for 4 holding companies and responsible for their statutory reporting such as audit, corporate tax, withholding tax and GST.
- Drove timely and accurate Group consolidation of financial accounts from local and overseas subsidiaries.
FINANCIAL ANALYST
NETWORK HARDWARE RESALE LLC
07.2011 - 01.2012
- A team leader in-charge of financial reporting, financial data analysis and accounting functions (GL, AR, AP) reporting to the Regional Controller, APAC.
- Collected data and developed detailed spreadsheets to identify trends and create revenue, profitability, and expense forecasts.
- Provided strategic planning advice and financial oversight to the US headquarter.
- Discovered fraud done by the Sales staff in forging a supplier's invoice and accelerate the matter to the management's attention.
AUDIT SUPERVISOR
LOW, YAP & ASSOCIATES
06.2007 - 06.2011
- Reviewed audited financial, operational and regulatory compliance deficiencies and conducted follow-ups.
- Conducted strategic and technical reviews to verify compliance with quality control standards, schedule constraints and budget parameters.
- Interacted with internal staff and clients to improve operational knowledge of relevant tax issues and business implications.
- Supervised and guided 3-5 employees during audits to safeguard accuracy.
- Trained new audit personnel to perform duties according to regulations and established procedures.
- Maintained communication clients throughout auditing process to deliver status updates.
Education
MBA -
University of Manchester
Singapore12.2023
Certified Public Accountant - Accounting
CPA Australia
Singapore12.2010
Bachelor of Business - Accounting & Banking / Finance
Victoria University
Malaysia 02.2007
Skills
- Financial Budgeting and Reporting
- Budgeting and Variance Analysis
- Financial Forecast Model Development
- Risk Assessment and Classification
- Internal Controls and Reporting Systems
- Cost Control and Reduction
- Regulatory Compliance
- Excellent Team Leadership
- Manage Cash Flow
- Business Activity Tracking
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Indonesian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Additional Information
- Notice period: 3 months
Certification
ICDL Microsoft Excel 2016 Advanced 2017
Lead Workplace Communication and Engagement 2016
Display Critical Thinking and Analytical Skills 2014
Maintain Professional Image 2014
Timeline
FINANCE DIRECTOR
WINE ADVOCATE PTE LTD
06.2019 - Current
FINANCIAL AUDITOR / OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE
QUALITY HOTEL MARLOW
02.2012 - 06.2019
FINANCIAL ANALYST
NETWORK HARDWARE RESALE LLC
07.2011 - 01.2012
AUDIT SUPERVISOR
LOW, YAP & ASSOCIATES
06.2007 - 06.2011
MBA -
University of Manchester
Certified Public Accountant - Accounting
CPA Australia
Bachelor of Business - Accounting & Banking / Finance
Victoria University
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