Dynamic Finance Manager with extensive experience at Classic Fine Foods Singapore, excelling in strategic budget planning and financial data analysis. Proven track record in developing comprehensive financial reports that drive business performance and enhance operational efficiency. Adept at utilizing Excel and SAP, while mentoring junior staff to foster a collaborative team environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager
Classic Fine Foods Singapore
10.2018 - Current
Working closely with senior management in financial forecasting and budgeting processes to enhance operational efficiency and strategic planning.
Developed comprehensive financial reports to inform management decisions and drive business performance.
Prepare monthly financial statements and performance reviews.
Manage accounting functions; accounts payable and receivables, inventory control, and coordinating with human resource department, ensuring compliance with standards.
Analyzed financial data to identify trends, enabling proactive adjustments to business strategies and operations.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of financial goals with overall company objectives.
Streamlined month-end close process, reducing time spent on manual tasks and improving data accuracy.
Mentored junior finance staff, fostering professional development and strong team dynamics.
Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
Developed comprehensive financial reports for executive decision-making support.
Coordinated with external auditors to ensure smooth and compliant audit process each fiscal year.
Senior Accountant
Volvo East Asia (Pte) Ltd
04.2013 - 02.2018
Led month-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
R2R functions, covering fixed assets reporting, accounts receivables and accounts payable reporting and currency flow reporting,
Truck Division’s statistical and inventories reporting and quarterly lease commitment reports.
Other operational responsibilities include supporting Truck HQ in generating regional (APAC) sales and performance reports, analytical reports, general journal postings, Trucks division’s internal sales and cost of sales invoice posting and verification of payment. Support also includes providing advices and resolving queries on accounting matters that may arise within, but not exclusive of, Truck HQ business group.
Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
Managed annual tax filings for the company, ensuring timely submissions and compliance with regulations.
Account Executive
Baumer (Singapore) Pte Ltd
11.2011 - 04.2013
Employed by the company as an Account Executive. Primary responsibilities include liaising with operating staffs and vendors to ensure timely booking of invoices and payments, recording of receipt collection, simple GL entry such as accruals and prepayments, and maintaining AR ageing and assist in chasing of payments from customers.
Other additional responsibilities include bank reconciliation, sales reporting, debtors ageing report, and GST reporting.
Account Assistant
Technicolor Asia Pacific Holdings Pte Ltd
08.2006 - 06.2011
Employed by the company initially as an Accounts Payable (AP) account assistant. Primary responsibilities include liaising with operating staffs and vendors / creditors to ensure timely booking of invoices and payments. This job scope remains the same until 31 December 2007.
Effective 1 January 2008, job scope changed to taking care of all Singapore-based divisions’ General Ledger (GL), Fixed Assets (FA) and 2 of the divisions’ closing financial reports. Other additional responsibilities includes weekly cash forecast, bank reconciliation, intercompany balance reconciliation and assist Finance Manager in Deferred Tax reporting, Statutory reporting and audit.
Effective 1 April 2009, job scope increased to Full Set account of Hong Kong subsidiary – Thomson Grass Valley Hong Kong Ltd. Responsibilities includes closing financial reporting, Deferred Tax reporting and Off Balance Sheet Reporting.
Education
Bachelor in Business And Commerce - Accounting
Monash University
Singapore
10-2009
Skills
Strategic budget planning
Financial planning
Financial data analysis
Adept at utilizing Excel and SAP for business solutions