Finance Impact Team & Risk Management Senior Executive
F&N Beverages Marketing Sdn Bhd and F&N (Malaya) Sdn Bhd
03.2015 - Current
I was involved in preparing the risk register quarterly which involved liaising with all the functional heads to identify the key risk areas, causes and controls to mitigate the risk
Apart from that, I also involved in improving the business process through documentation, flowcharting and review of SOP
I have also performed the financial review for all the tender documents (projects) from suppliers to ensure that there are no going concern issues for these vendors who rendered services to our company
In addition, day to day works also include reviewing the system authorization request (SAP system) to ensure that there is segregation of duties across the operations of the company
Throughout the experience in F&N, I was able to understand the entire operations of a manufacturing company which across all the departments such as marketing, sales operations, human capital, procurement, finance, corporate affairs, logistics and distribution departments.
Audit Assistant (external)
MAZARS, MALAYSIA
10.2012 - 04.2014
In this role, I was involved in preparing the audit planning memorandum before the engagement
During the engagement, I was involved in inspecting books of account which included the income statement, balance sheet as well as general ledger to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the accounting system
All these including test of controls, substantive procedures and recommending controls to ensure system reliability and data integrity
Also, I have learnt to perform stocktake, equipment check and examined of payroll and personnel records
Throughout the audit experience in various engagements, I was able to understand the basic technical knowledge and skills in audit industry, meeting the deadline, travel for different engagements, liaising with customers and colleagues as well as presenting the findings and recommendations.
Education
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Bsc (Hons) in Applied Accounting Degree by Oxford Brooke University -
Sunway University College
01.2011
GCSE, Malaysian Certificate of Education (6 As) -
SMK Seri Desa, Malaysia
01.2007
Skills
IT/computer literacy - expert in all Microsoft products
Team work - Good team player with lots of examples where I have demonstrated the following skills to achieve my objectives - supportive, good facilitator, well organized, deliverer, delegator, open-minded
Interpersonal skills - I am a good listener, an initiator, co-operative and professional individual In my previous role, I maintained a good connection with team members and clients and communicated effectively to achieve excellent business results and customer experiences
Leadership - I am a dynamic, motivator, team-builder, energetic, capable, accountable, and visionary This was demonstrated whilst I worked for MAZARS, I led some fieldworks and inspired colleagues to consistently improve their performance and capabilities
Analytical skills - My professional studies in accounting study ensures that I am accurate, logical, problem-solver, detailed, methodical, consistent, thorough as well as sensitive to numbers and figures
Languages
English - fluent, Chinese - native, Malay
Hobbies and Interests
Chess, Cooking, Travelling, Piano (Grade 8)
Timeline
Finance Impact Team & Risk Management Senior Executive
F&N Beverages Marketing Sdn Bhd and F&N (Malaya) Sdn Bhd
03.2015 - Current
Audit Assistant (external)
MAZARS, MALAYSIA
10.2012 - 04.2014
GCSE, Malaysian Certificate of Education (6 As) -
SMK Seri Desa, Malaysia
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Bsc (Hons) in Applied Accounting Degree by Oxford Brooke University -
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