Hi, I’m
Serene Yong
Accountant
Singapore
Summary
Results-oriented corporate accountant with 12 years of experience in managing financial operations, preparing accurate financial statements, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Proven ability to support strategic decision-making through detailed financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting. Proficient in ERP systems like SAP and Dynamic AX, with a strong focus on process improvement, cost control, and financial integrity in a fast-paced corporate environment.
Overview
15
years of professional experience
9
years of post-secondary education
3
Languages
Work History
Xin Cheng Consulting Pte Ltd
Accountant
11.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Managed to perform full set accounts for 20 over plus portfolio of client accounts
- Analyse monthly and annual financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Assist clients with the preparation and filling of quarterly GST returns. Prepare annual tax computations, Form C or fomr C-S and submission to the IRAS.
- Reviewed general ledger entries and assessed accuracy.
- Prepare IR8A form, AIS submission for clients
- Enhanced financial accuracy by meticulously reconciling bank statements and financial records monthly.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy through meticulous data analysis and reconciliation efforts.
- Supported senior accountants in complex financial analysis, contributing to strategic decision-making.
- Identified legal tax savings and recommended ways to improve profits.
SFIC Institute Pte Ltd
Finance & HR Executive
09.2021 - 10.2024
Job overview
- Oversaw the preparation of accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for executive leadership review.
- Reported financial progress upon request of CEO and other executive leadership.
- Reconciled and confirmed invoices with payments and purchase orders, verifying details for accuracy and effortlessly handling critical datasets and quantities.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy by streamlining processes and implementing automated systems.
- Managed relationships with external auditors, ensuring timely completion of audits without significant findings or adjustments.
- Enhanced employee engagement by implementing innovative HR policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate employee data by regularly updating HR databases and spreadsheets.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of current HR systems; identified areas requiring enhancement or replacement.
- Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency and improved employee satisfaction.
- Collaborated with HR manager to revise recruitment strategies, attracting a more diverse candidate pool.
Singapore Centre for Medical Imaging Pte Ltd
Accounts Executive
08.2019 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Handle full set accounts of two subsidiary
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Handle all the staff and director's claim which was submitted by secretary or HR department.
- Prepare GST submission to IRAS
- Deal with tax agent and auditor for all the enquiries
- Deal with auditor and maintain all balance sheet schedule and finalise all audit issue and reporting
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by diligently reconciling bank statements and general ledger accounts.
- Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
- Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
Country Garden Pacificview Sdn Bhd
Senior Accounts Executive
03.2018 - 07.2019
Job overview
- Handle full set account of one of their subsidiary
- To make sure all the document properly and process the supplier payment and staff claim by weekly basis
- Update all the bank transaction to cash book on daily basis
- Update bank reconciliation monthly
- Prepare the cash flow statement by daily basis
- Prepare forecast and budgeting by monthly and quarterly basis
- Expenses analysis
- Perform the month end closing activities and make sure the account to close on time
- Update all balance sheet schedule
- Prepare the listed report for China HQ after month end closing
- GST submission by monthly
Aliaxis Singapore Pte Ltd
Accounts Executive
08.2015 - 02.2018
Job overview
- Preparing daily bank/ cash balance via internet banking to finance manager
- Key in all the receipts from customers into systems
- Create new customer code and inventory code once approved by finance manager
- Check the requisition form of debit/ credit note from customer service and issue the debit note / credit note after make sure form is corrected and approved
- Send the listing of receipts from customers to individual sales person
- Maintain petty cash floats and prepare reimbursement claims to staff on weekly basis
- Check and review the payment vouchers and relevant supporting documents for suppliers payment which is prepared by accounts assistant
- Preparing TT payments to suppliers via internet banking
- Make internal transfer via internet banking once approved by finance manager
- Preparing AR ageing by sales person and send to them on monthly basis
- Preparing summary of forecast cash flow and report to finance manager
- Doing the stock adjustment for insufficient stocks to submit invoice from customer service, scraped materials, commercial sample, products transferred and recycled to another products from production department
- Reconcile inter company's statement of accounts
- Doing AR & AP month end closing and proceed revaluation
- Doing inventory month end closing and generate valuation report for inventory on monthly basis
- Preparing monthly AR & AP movement report
- Handle bank reconciliation
- Preparing GST submission quarterly
- Preparing sales and business analysis report on monthly basis
PH Hydraulics & Engineering Pte Ltd
Accounts Assistant
04.2013 - 08.2015
Job overview
- Preparing daily cash balance to finance manager
- Issue delivery notes to customer and instruct dispatch to arrange for delivery
- Preparing shipping invoice & packing list for custom clearance purpose upon customers' request
- Preparing certificate of domicile to waive the withholding tax from service jobs (Indonesia's customers)
- Issue invoices for customer when signed delivery note returned
- Preparing AR ageing weekly for finance manager and chasing outstanding payment that overdue from customer via email or call
- Send completed AR Ageing to individual salesman weekly
- Liaise with forwarder of customer to ensure their order delivered successfully
- Chasing supporting documents (sub-certs/ vessel stamps/ export permits) for GST filling purpose from forwarders of customers
- Preparing GST submission for Accounts receivable quarterly
- Preparing management meeting reports (sales reports/ invoices issues/ AR ageing) monthly
- Send statement of accounts to our customers via fax or email monthly
- Reconcile AR transaction in our bank monthly
CHENG YONG CREDIT ENTERPRISE PTE LTD
Account & Admin Clerk
03.2011 - 04.2013
Job overview
- Verifies all suppliers' invoices and prepare payment voucher
- Prepare cheques for payment or commission of salesman
- Key in all suppliers' invoices/ utilities & payment vouchers into accounts system
- Key in all petty cash vouchers into system
- Checks and reconcile the statement of account receive from supplier
- Prepare bank reconciliation statement monthly
- Keep the payments records update daily
- Issue internal billing to subsidiary companies
- Assist account manager to prepare MML rollover/ withdrawal's letter to bank
- Preparation quarterly of GST returns and Corporate tax filling
- Monthly closing of accounts and preparation of financial reports
TALENT MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP
Account & Admin Assistant
06.2010 - 12.2010
Job overview
- Supported the timely completion of month-end closing activities, improving overall financial operations.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable processes, maintaining healthy cash flow for the company.
- Ensured proper record-keeping through meticulous data entry and filing practices, reducing information retrieval time significantly.
- Assisted in tax preparation efforts by gathering relevant documentation and providing accurate information for filings.
- Conducted regular audits on financial transactions to maintain accountability and transparency in all dealings.
Education
Tunku Abdul Rahman University College
Diploma from Finance/Accountancy/Banking
University of EssexUK
Bachelor of Science from Accounting And Finance
04.2001
Skills
Skilled in Microsoft Excel 2013
Proficient in UBS accounting software
Skilled in using MYOB for bookkeeping tasks
Efficient task organization skills
Proficient in SAP ABAP development
Experienced in document creation using Microsoft Word
Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint
Skilled in using abacus techniques
Experience with Dynamics AX implementation
Statistical analysis
Personal Information
- Age: 35
- Date of Birth: 11/09/90
- Gender: FEMALE
- Nationality: MALAYSIA
Timeline
Accountant
Xin Cheng Consulting Pte Ltd
11.2024 - Current
Finance & HR Executive
SFIC Institute Pte Ltd
09.2021 - 10.2024
Accounts Executive
Singapore Centre for Medical Imaging Pte Ltd
08.2019 - 08.2021
Senior Accounts Executive
Country Garden Pacificview Sdn Bhd
03.2018 - 07.2019
Accounts Executive
Aliaxis Singapore Pte Ltd
08.2015 - 02.2018
Accounts Assistant
PH Hydraulics & Engineering Pte Ltd
04.2013 - 08.2015
Account & Admin Clerk
CHENG YONG CREDIT ENTERPRISE PTE LTD
03.2011 - 04.2013
Account & Admin Assistant
TALENT MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP
06.2010 - 12.2010
University of Essex
Bachelor of Science from Accounting And Finance
04.2001
Tunku Abdul Rahman University College
Diploma from Finance/Accountancy/Banking
01.2010