Neville Han Vern Lim
Summary
Adept individual with more than 27 years as a leader in Internal Audit, Compliance and Finance. Establishing operations, financial and regulatory audit projects in the Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa regions. Fortune 100 companies with revenues of USD 100 Billion.
Documented strengths in building and maintaining constructive relationships. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture, that balances risk-based controls and integrated controls framework mindset. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound aligned- judgement to positively impact company success.
A firm advocate and implementer of technology from audit execution, Audit committee reporting, data analytical tools, corrective-action tracking. Established track record of developing teams
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Audit Director
United Parcel Services
04.2014 - Current
- Head IA function in Singapore covering Asia Pacific, India Subcontinent, Middle-East and Africa.
- Mentored, developed and inspired ten auditors executing annual risk-based audit plan, consisting of 58 operational, regulatory and financial audits annually.
- Represented Corporate Audit in APAC/ ISMEA focusing on providing value-added audit assurance, though collaboration with stakeholders, and implementing COSO framework
- Established, implemented and oversaw SOX program
- Collaborated with Region Business Risk and Compliance Committee (BRCC) and Region Staff
- Chaired Investigations sub-committee – integrating investigations with Compliance, Legal, Security and HR
- Partnered Region Compliance in rolling out Compliance programs for Region.
- Implemented, executed and maintained audit findings tracking tool.
- Implemented, executed and maintained self-assessment program
- Conducted financial due diligence on potential investments and acquisitions
Head of Internal Audit
Becton Dickinson (Medical Devices/ Pharma)
02.2008 - 04.2014
- Head Internal Audit function in Singapore;
- Mentored, developed and inspired 4 auditors performing operational, regulatory and financial audits.
- Accountable to VP of Internal Audit based in Franklyn Lakes, USA
- Performed and Coordinated SOX program
- Collaborated with Region stakeholders
- Implemented, executed and maintained audit findings tracking tool.
- Established internal audit procedures to validate and improve accuracy of financial reporting,
- Conducted financial due diligence on potential investments and acquisitions
Senior Audit Manager
Dell Computers Inc
04.2006 - 02.2008
- Prepared Annual audit plan and had Administrative responsibilities
- Prepared Budget for Corporate Audit Office in APJ that established cost savings through of 15% year on year.
- Planned and executed Operational and Financial Audits in Asia Pacific Region. Facilitated internal audits and prepared detailed reports on findings.
- Supervised Staff on all audit assignments
- Recommended International Best Practices to Affiliates in Asia Pacific and other International Offices
- Reviewed affiliates’ Sarbanes and Oxley (SOx) documentation and testing of Risk Controls Tracking System in Asia Pacific and International Offices
- Reviewed Specials and Management’s requested audits
Controls Assurance Manager
BP Singapore
04.2005 - 04.2006
- Conducted Financial/ Control Reviews in Asia Pacific
- Managed quarterly Asia Pacific Due Diligence process for 15 countries.
- Monitored Regional Balance Sheet Integrity (BSI) Process over 5000 accounts.
- Submitted monthly Controls Dashboard
Finance Manager
HJ Heinz Company
09.2004 - 09.2005
- Assisted Director of Planning in analysis and planning of affiliate activities in Asia Pacific
- Reported to Financial Controller – Asia Pacific
- Supported 15 territories in Asia Pacific on new Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) System. Reported Asia Pacific financials to WHQ by due date
- Managed full accounting activities of two local affiliates, with assistance from two accounting executives. Reported Financial numbers of two local affiliates to WHQ monthly
- Processed Regional Payroll
- Implemented Sarbanes and Oxley (SOx) Asia Pacific
Corporate Audit Supervisor
HJ Heinz Company
10.2001 - 08.2004
- Started Corporate audit Asia Pacific office in Singapore
- Performed Corporate Audit planning and executing Operational, Regulatory and Financial Audits in Asia Pacific
- Supervised and motivated 4 Staff on all audit assignments
- Recommended International Best Practices to Affiliates in Asia Pacific and other International Offices
- Reviewed, finalized and issued audit reports
- Reviewed affiliates’ Sarbanes and Oxley (SOx) documentation and testing on Heinz Risk Controls Tracking System in Asia Pacific and International Offices
- Implemented and executed SOX program for Heinz affiliates in Asia Pacific
- Reviewed Specials and Management’s request.
- Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
Manager
PricewaterhouseCoopers
10.1999 - 09.2001
- Conducted and executed operational and financial audits
- Recommended international best practices to internal audit departments
- Development and implementation of Control Self Assessment (CSA) as products for 20 clients.
- Implemented audit automation systems for internal audit departments of 10 clients
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Education
Bachelor of Business - Accounting, public accounting
Edith Cowan University
Perth01.1995
GCE “A” Levels -
University of Cambridge
Singapore12.1988
Skills
- Risk Management, variance and risk analysis Problem resolution
- Cross-Functional Stakeholder Management Strong communication skills Network development abilities Exceptional Interpersonal Communication (verbal and written) Building strong customer relationship Reliable, credible and integrity improvement Strong negotiation and conflict management
- Project Planning Employee Scheduling Integration of processes knowledge Internal controls system Appraisal Accuracy Auditing and Attestation Analytical systems Audit tools Accounting procedures Sarbanes and Oxley (SOX) COSO Framework Financial litigation support Investigation scope determination, Corrective actions Auditing and Attestation
- Excellent Team Leadership, Coaching, mentoring and inspiring and staff development Staff Training Resource Optimization Embracing technology Strong team communication
- Strategic Execution
Affiliations
IIA, Singapore
Australian Society of CPAs,
Additional Information
Industry
Timeline
Senior Audit Director
United Parcel Services
04.2014 - Current
Head of Internal Audit
Becton Dickinson (Medical Devices/ Pharma)
02.2008 - 04.2014
Senior Audit Manager
Dell Computers Inc
04.2006 - 02.2008
Controls Assurance Manager
BP Singapore
04.2005 - 04.2006
Finance Manager
HJ Heinz Company
09.2004 - 09.2005
Corporate Audit Supervisor
HJ Heinz Company
10.2001 - 08.2004
Manager
PricewaterhouseCoopers
10.1999 - 09.2001
Bachelor of Business - Accounting, public accounting
Edith Cowan University
GCE “A” Levels -
University of Cambridge
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