Nicole. F

• Oversaw comprehensive accounting operations, including journal entries and payable processing.
• Oversaw banking relationships and ensured due diligence compliance.
• Ensured accurate expense recording by managing vendor relationships.
• Provided assistance to chief financial officer on various special projects.
• Designed financial dashboards for better visibility of key performance indicators.
• Worked with C-level executives and stakeholders to create long-term financial plans.
• Constructed and sustained tools to evaluate potential risks.
• Completed thorough due diligence for investment opportunities.
• Managed end-to-end employee payroll cycle on a monthly basis.
• Developed and implemented various procedures to improve accounting process.
• Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review.
• Streamlined month-end closing procedures resulting in reduced processing time without compromising accuracy or completeness of the reports generated.
• Reduced discrepancies in financial data with thorough account reconciliations and adjustments.
• Managed successful audits by collaborating effectively with external auditors.
• Collaborated with other departments to achieve accurate and prompt financial reporting.
• Coordinated efforts between the outsourced accounting team and other departments to ensure accuracy in interdepartmental transactions recording and proper cost allocation.
• Monitored budget allocation and expenditures to enforce compliance with company policies.
• Led a team of external accounting professionals in achieving department goals while fostering a positive work environment.
• Achieved timely financial reporting through diligent preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Drove cost savings by renegotiating contracts with key suppliers, leveraging volume discounts.

• Managed the consolidation process for financial closings within regions including Dubai, Liechtenstein, and Singapore.
• Reconciled GAAP and IFRS accounting standards, making necessary adjustments.
• Guaranteed adherence to FMA reporting, AML/CTF standards, and SOX regulations.
• Managed statutory audits, tax compliance, and GST submissions with strategic recommendations to senior management.
• Handled treasury management and established bank accounts for new entities.
• Led cross-functional teams collaboration across diverse regions.
• Facilitated cash-flow management activities across multiple entities.
• Adjusted crypto trade accounting discrepancies efficiently.
• Prepared group audit schedules and reconciled all control accounts and crypto wallets accounts.
• Monitoring actual performance against budgets and making notes.

• Maintained general ledger accuracy through regular account reconciliations, journal entry adjustments, and transaction reviews.
• Monitored accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
• Prepared and processed record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
• Managed accounts payable processing, ensuring timely payments to vendors while maximizing cash flow management strategies.
• Statutory audit for selected entities.
• Unaudited group consolidation preparation.
• Yearly group budget preparation.
• Support the cash-flow of entities.
• Setup bank accounts & accounting system for newly acquired entities.
• Monitor the loan covenants for senior loan (interest coverage ration/ debt service account/ loan draw-down for development purpose).
• Strategic recommendations to superiors on income improvement.
• Assist in any ad-hoc projects assign by Group CFO/ CEO

• Handled full set accounts for the association, ensuring accuracy and timely monthly closings.

• Oversaw allocation of limited resources for strategic funding decisions.
• Handled tax compliance for GST, CIT, and WHT efficiently.
• Collaborated with government agencies for grant disbursements.
• Developed and maintained accounting systems and procedures (system migration).

• Additional Scopes:

• Advised on the capitalization of reserves and managed resource allocation reports.
• Handled employment passes, MS men childcare, and maternity claims.
• Coordinated with government agencies for compliance statutory reporting requirements.
• Managed grant audits and submissions with various government bodies on a regularly/as-needed basis.
• Conducted annual audits, prepared and reviewed year-end annual return XBRL fillings and tax planning.

• Managed local and overseas company accounts, ensuring compliance with Singapore Exchange (SGX) regulations and corporate financial policies.
• Prepared financial statements and monitored project revenues and expenditures.
• Handled external audits by Ernst & Young, ensuring compliance with SGX corporate governance standards.
• Managed a team of Account Payable (AP) professionals responsible for posting high volumes of transactions, optimizing efficiency and accuracy in processing.
• Oversaw bi-monthly volume cash/ expenses batch file reviews and uploads, ensuring timely financial data management.
• Engaged in-house tax discussions, ensuring alignment of tax matters for expense posting policies and asset management.
• Supported ad-hoc matters for Group Finance Manager and Group Financial Controller.
• Additional Scopes:

• Developed and maintained full set accounts, including journal entries, general ledger, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
• Generated budget and actual revenue reports for internal and external use.
• Conducted asset register management for the group, including FD bonds and securities. - Budgeted costs for individual projects and coordinated completion with site managers.
• Reconciled balance control accounts and corrected posting errors.

• Improved management skills by participating in rigorous training programs and workshops.
• Assisted supervisors in setting clear goals, establishing priorities, and monitoring progress to ensure successful completion of tasks.
• Gained knowledge of company policies, protocols and processes.
• Acted with integrity, honesty, and knowledge to promote culture of company.
• Performed accounts payable and receivable duties, maintaining GL accounts. • Managed fixed assets, tax planning, and regulatory reporting.
• Negotiated bank facilities and managed short-term investments.
• Coordinated payroll and various financial tasks.
• Additional Scopes:
• Rotated through various departments and participated in continuous training and development programs to acquire best practices and receive mentorship from senior professionals.
• Prepared cash flow statements and managed funds transfers.
• Negotiated bank facilities, including mortgage and unsecured loans.
• Managed short-term investments, including FD deposits.
• Coordinated with quantity surveyors for project cost budgeting and completion.
• Processed asset purchase, disposal, and depreciation journals.
• Conducted payroll and lease journal processing.
  - Reconciled all balance sheet control accounts and corrected posting errors.
• Advised on tax estimation and planned financing and budgeting control.