Sivashankari Shaseederan
Finance Manager
Singapore
Summary
Well-qualified financial systems leader offering demonstrated skill and success in managing internal accounting processes, improving controls and strengthening systems for optimal performance. Proficient in all aspects of accounting, including accounts payable and receivable, budget administration and payroll. Able to handle high-volume operations with consistency, accuracy and full compliance with regulatory requirements. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Finance Manager
Ernst & Young Solutions LLP
08.2016 - 02.2025
- Overseeing ASEAN Fusion acquisition entities and working with finance director and legal team on acquisition of companies into group and preparing full set and consolidated accounts.
- Oversee time & expense submissions of all 6 EY SG entities. All escalations of exceptions in expense claims reimbursement and time transfer to different codes are routed to me for approval. Manages the shared service team based in India.
- Analyse expenses incurred against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
- Liaising with auditors/tax agents for any audit and tax-related matters.
- Worked on Mercury project implementation for Time-sheet submission and expense reimbursement process. (Change in ERP system from GFIS to SAP)
- Worked on Concur deployment for expense submission for Spore entities.
- Working with bankers and Global legal team on corporate credit card for SG entities and guarantees for ASEAN Fusion Group.
- Trained my staff who is hearing and speech impaired to help me support on my role and also to ensure she gets exposed to different aspects of finance work for her own career development.
- Assisting Finance Directors and Head Partners on ad-hoc matters.
Assistant Corporate Manager (Finance)
Amberg & TTI Engineering Pte Ltd
06.2014 - 08.2016
- Prepare monthly reports for submission to head office, including quarterly confirmations of inter-co balances to subsidiaries and GST filing.
- Preparation of quarterly forecast report and annual budget.
- Working with external auditors, bankers and tax agent.
- Preparation of monthly payroll and CPF submission, including submission of IR8A forms.
- To maintain all project finances through myPARM (software used to track project finances for all engineering projects).
- Assisting Group Controller (based at head office in Switzerland) and Managing Director on ad-hoc matters.
Audit Senior
Mazars LLP
04.2013 - 05.2014
- Assisted in the preparation of audit reports, presenting findings clearly and concisely to senior management for review.
- Increased overall reliability of financial statements by performing detailed reviews of account reconciliations and supporting documentation.
- Conducted walkthroughs of various business processes, gaining an in-depth understanding of operations while identifying potential control weaknesses.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, addressing concerns promptly and providing timely updates on progress throughout the engagement process.
Audit Senior
Ernst & Young LLP
08.2008 - 05.2012
- Lead client audit engagement, which include planning, executing, directing and completing financial audits in accordance with the Singapore Standards of Auditing (SSA).
- Reviewing the company's internal controls and mechanisms to ensure they are adequate, functional and established in accordance with top management's recommendation and human resource policies.
- Work with the manager and partner in charge of the respective engagements and follow up the audit till the finalisation of the audited accounts.
- Provide on-job supervision, reviewing, training and mentoring assistance and interns on audit processes and accounting standards.
- Perform other job-related duties as necessary.
Education
ACCA - Accounting
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Singapore 07.2005 - 06.2008
BSc (Hons) 2nd Upper - Applied Accounting
Oxford Brookes University
Singapore 07.2005 - 06.2008
Skills
- Team-building
- Decision-Making
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Active Listening
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Written Communication
- MS Office
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
- Budget forecasting
Certification
FCCA, Fellowship of Chartered Certified Accountants
Timeline
Finance Manager
Ernst & Young Solutions LLP
08.2016 - 02.2025
Assistant Corporate Manager (Finance)
Amberg & TTI Engineering Pte Ltd
06.2014 - 08.2016
Audit Senior
Mazars LLP
04.2013 - 05.2014
Audit Senior
Ernst & Young LLP
08.2008 - 05.2012
ACCA - Accounting
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
07.2005 - 06.2008
BSc (Hons) 2nd Upper - Applied Accounting
Oxford Brookes University
07.2005 - 06.2008
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