ERP (SAP, Epicor, Tiptop, Microsoft Dynamic)
Ruth Han Yi Khor
Group Financial Controller
Singapore
Summary
Diligent Financial Controller with proven track record in overseeing financial operations and implementing strategic initiatives. Known for enhancing financial controls and streamlining reporting processes. Demonstrated expertise in financial analysis and risk management. Experienced with financial analysis, forecasting, and budgeting. Utilizes advanced financial controls and reporting systems to drive efficiency. Knowledge of regulatory compliance and risk management.
Professional financial leader equipped to drive strategic financial management and operational efficiency. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering results. Known for adaptability, reliability, and analytical thinking. Expertise includes financial planning, risk management, and regulatory compliance. Skilled at fostering cohesive teams and navigating dynamic environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
5
5
Languages
Work History
Group Financial Controller
SinCo Technologies Pte Ltd
05.2017 - Current
- Leading and coaching regional accounting team of five in Singapore, seven in Malaysia and co-lead China of nine
- Safeguarded company assets by establishing strong internal controls and procedures for accurate financial reporting.
- Optimized cash flow management with effective forecasting, budgeting, and reporting systems.
- Coordinated tax planning strategies with experts from relevant jurisdictions to minimize the company's tax liabilities.
- Collaborated with external auditors during annual audit processes, ensuring timely completion and accurate representation of the company's financial position.
- Company Overview: SinCo is a leading integrated manufacturer of Plastic, Elastomer, Metal, Secondary processes and Assembly.
- Company Overview: SinCo is a leading integrated manufacturer of Plastic, Elastomer, Metal, Secondary processes and Assembly.
Group Accountant
Secura Group Ltd
03.2016 - 03.2017
- Managing full set of accounts (AR/AP/GL/Inventory)
- Prepare monthly consolidation (four local entities)
- Prepare cash flow forecasting, management reporting, product analysis, budgeting, variance analysis, ad-hoc reporting required
- Financial reporting and XBRL filings
- Liaise with internal and external auditors, banker, service provider and government agencies
- Prepare monthly intercompany transaction reconciliation
- Project management KPI reporting
- GST return reporting and corporate tax filings
- Assist CFO in write-up project proposal (ERP system implementation) and work alongside with various departments and government agency in leading the coordination work
- Company Overview: Secura Group Ltd. is an integrated suite of security products, cyber security, homeland security, security consultancy and printing security services.
- Company Overview: Secura Group Ltd. is an integrated suite of security products, cyber security, homeland security, security consultancy and printing security services.
Finance & Admin Manager
Datum Alloys Pte Ltd
04.2011 - 09.2014
- Lead and manage all aspects of finance and accounting for the Singapore principal entity on monthly closing activities and internal controls, finance and tax reporting including accounting policies, budgetary system and business process, review financial performance and report to HQ finance director in UK and local regional director
- Prepare management accounts and financial reporting in compliance with IFRS. Management reporting consists of product level analytical reports, financial performance variance, country sales reports, product cost variance, operational expenses and inventory aging & movement report
- Liaise with external auditors, government bodies, bankers and service providers
- Prepare cash flow forecast & movement report and projected financial statements for group finance director in UK. Handling multi-currencies cash flow portfolio to minimise the foreign exchange rate risks (JPY, USD, China Yuan, GBP)
- Prepare reconciliation reports and audit schedules consists of multi-currencies banks recon, intercompany, fixed assets register, accruals & prepayments, trade control accounts
- Prepare and monitor all the relevant statutory reporting – monthly GST returns, annual ECI submission, tax provision calculation (deferred tax, classified taxable/non-taxable income, deductible/non-deductible expenses, government grants expenses, etc)
- Review the significance of revenue recognition and other IFRSs application accounting treatment
- Involved in corporate secretarial matters relates to Singapore principal entity
- Payroll: Work closely with payroll tasks to ensure monthly payroll are timely completed. Payroll report is furnished after bank transfer payment completed
- Statutory Submission: Furnish monthly CPF contribution and annually IR8A submission on timely basis to meet the submission deadlines given by Singapore authorities via online
- Recruitment: Work with recruitment partners to fulfill manpower needs for staff at all levels and manage full spectrum of recruitment including short-listing, interviewing, salary package (employment contract), and on boarding and exit employment
- Recruitment (Foreign Worker): Apply and renew Work Permit, S Pass and Employment Pass for foreign workers via online. Monitoring local workforce closely to comply with MOM rules and regulations
- Learning & Development: Work closely with higher management to identify and fulfill staffs training needs
- HR Policy: Review and implement HR policy to ensure company is compliance with the regulations stated by MOM and others. This includes overtime rate, working overtime scheme, employee medical benefits and company ethic values with setting internal rules, compensation, staff welfare, staff annual leave
- Administration: Oversee all other aspect of HR administration and liaise closely with corporate secretary. Handle all company insurance policy plans are current and that policies for all employee plans are renewed in a timely manner upon expiration of policies i.e: business risk, local & foreign employees (Workmen's Injury Compensation and Medic Foreign Worker) and corporate travel
- Company Overview: Datum Alloys is a UK-based company with a high-tech range of electronic products and stainless steel foils.
- Company Overview: Datum Alloys is a UK-based company with a high-tech range of electronic products and stainless steel foils.
Senior Accounts Executive
Gano Excel Industries Sdn Bhd
04.2010 - 04.2011
- Handle full spectrum of accounting duties such as preparing Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, management reports, audit schedules and analysis reports.
- Perform AR, AP & GL functions to carry out duty of month-end, year-end closing.
- Prepare bank reconciliation.
- Updating all claims which include Petty Cash and Expenses claims.
- Liaise with bankers, government bodies and auditors.
- Perform overseas countries internal management accounts/reports for Philippines and Netherlands.
- Handle statutory tax matters in Philippines and Netherlands such as VAT return, corporate tax return.
- Prepare monthly forecast/cash flow reports for finance planning.
- Carry out internal control planning and perform overseas audit works in Philippines.
- Prepare analysis reports for tax planning in Philippines and Netherlands.
- Provide finance shared service in Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Czech Republic.
- Company Overview: Gano Excel is a Malaysia-based company that is the world's leading organic Ganoderma planter and exporter. Regional offices are presently operating at 32 countries includes USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, India, Myanmar, Indonesia, Brunei, Philippines, Peru, Hong Kong, etc.
- Company Overview: Gano Excel is a Malaysia-based company that is the world's leading organic Ganoderma planter and exporter. Regional offices are presently operating at 32 countries includes USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, India, Myanmar, Indonesia, Brunei, Philippines, Peru, Hong Kong, etc.
Senior Accounts Executive
InnoPlas Products Pte Ltd
05.2008 - 12.2009
- Responsible for all administrative matters pertaining to company incorporation with the various regulatory agencies, vendors and customers.
- Handle the full spectrum of accounting duties such as preparing Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, management reports and audit schedules.
- Perform AR, AP & GL functions to carry out month-end and year-end closing.
- Prepare bank reconciliation monthly.
- Prepare forecast reports monthly in order to make sure company has sufficient funds for payroll, payments and claims on monthly basis.
- To assist in managing fixed assets registered file.
- Generate GST Returns quarterly.
- Prepare inter-company transactions schedule for elimination process in finalizing Group Consolidation Accounts.
- Perform internal stock count and prepare inventory reconciliation report.
- Provide supervision for junior staff.
- Liaise with bankers, government bodies and auditors.
- Involved for SAP accounting software implementation tasks.
- Company Overview: Innovative Polymers is a manufacturer of engineering plastics products, electronic test-analysis equipment and precision automation machines. These combined capabilities are made up of about 50 people with diverse specializations and experience.
- Company Overview: Innovative Polymers is a manufacturer of engineering plastics products, electronic test-analysis equipment and precision automation machines. These combined capabilities are made up of about 50 people with diverse specializations and experience.
Sales Coordinator
Innovative Polymers Pte Ltd
08.2006 - 05.2008
- To enhance customer's satisfaction through handling customers with courtesy and good manners.
- To provide information in regards of company's products.
- To process the order from customers and arrange the necessary delivery or shipment to overseas.
- Handling the partial accounting task (E.g.: Receivables / Sales / Purchases) in order to finalize the report for every month end.
- To perform the feedback on the complaint from customers.
- To assist sales persons to execute the quotation out on time.
- Be a purchaser in performing the purchase process such as dealing with suppliers, obtaining the quotation and issuing the purchase order.
- To handle the arrangement of daily delivery and overseas shipment to facilitate the booking shipment and so on.
- To handle phone calls order, make inquiry and request for product information daily and perform technical certificate / mill certificate to customers.
Audit/Tax Assistant
Chang Kong Foo & Co
06.2005 - 07.2006
- Assigned to work in tax department and learned about tax computation for sole-proprietors, partnership companies and private limited companies. Preparation of materials for tax computation, capital allowances and deferred taxation.
- Involved in preparation of audit working paper in compliance with approved standards, preparing audit planning and financial analysis.
- Perform the verification of assets, liabilities as well as Profit & Loss Accounts of companies.
- Finalization of financial report, directors' report and drafting of auditing report for the review and approval of audit senior on the job as well as partner in charge.
- Undertaking the stock takes task for various companies, which form part of the audit procedures.
- Company Overview: Chang Kong Foo & Co. is a group of firms established in 1982. Its primary strategy is an ardent commitment to the provisions of its high-quality consultancy services in the fields of auditing, tax planning, secretarial, accounting and strategic planning to businesses.
- Company Overview: Chang Kong Foo & Co. is a group of firms established in 1982. Its primary strategy is an ardent commitment to the provisions of its high-quality consultancy services in the fields of auditing, tax planning, secretarial, accounting and strategic planning to businesses.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting and Finance
University of Derby
Singapore, Singapore01-2018
Associate of Arts - Diploma in Business Studies (Accounting)
Tunku Abdul Rahman College
Malaysia01-2005
Skills
Corporate Management Accounting Skills
Manufacturing Costing Skills
Financial Reporting
Corporate Tax Compliance
ERP System Implementation
Risk Management
Leadership Skills
Effective in Presentation Skills
Payroll Processing
Corporate Strategic Planning
Additional Information
CERTIFICATIONS
Advanced Certificate in Critical Soft Skills and Leadership Excellence, under the Singapore Workforce Qualifications (WSQ). They are certified to be proficient in the following skills:
1) The Art of Persuasion (ICT-SNM-4011-1.1 Sales Strategy)
2) Effective Presentation Skills (HAS-BIN-4077-1.1 Business Presentation Delivery)
3) Critical Thinking Skills for Effective Decision-Making (DSN-ACE-4012-1.1 Critical Thinking-4)
4) Crisis and Conflict Management (RET-CEX-4008-1.1 Service Challenges)
5) Effective Guide To Sustainability Reporting (TGS-2022602505)
6) Harnessing the Power of Generative AI for Accounting & Finance (TP-TSA-2026-015865)
Software
Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
AI Tool (ChatGPT, Claude, NotebookLM)
Certification
Advanced Certificate in Critical Soft Skills and Leadership Excellence, under the Singapore Workforce Qualifications (WSQ). They are certified to be proficient in the following skills:
Interests
Reading, Swimming, Attending personal development workshop/course, Serving in the community
Timeline
Group Financial Controller
SinCo Technologies Pte Ltd
05.2017 - Current
Group Accountant
Secura Group Ltd
03.2016 - 03.2017
Finance & Admin Manager
Datum Alloys Pte Ltd
04.2011 - 09.2014
Senior Accounts Executive
Gano Excel Industries Sdn Bhd
04.2010 - 04.2011
Senior Accounts Executive
InnoPlas Products Pte Ltd
05.2008 - 12.2009
Sales Coordinator
Innovative Polymers Pte Ltd
08.2006 - 05.2008
Audit/Tax Assistant
Chang Kong Foo & Co
06.2005 - 07.2006
Associate of Arts - Diploma in Business Studies (Accounting)
Tunku Abdul Rahman College
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting and Finance
University of Derby
PERSONAL INFORMATION
- Nationality: Singaporean
- Ethnicity: Chinese
- Religion: Christian