Self-motivated Finance Associate with 5 years of experience. Handled multiple companies' accounts that require excellent time management skills. Adept in general accounting and finance transactions. Proven ability to maintain excellent communication and relationships with clients.
• Daily monitoring of the cash on hand/in bank and performed daily underbank reconciliation (followed up with banks merchant with any unusual long settlement).
• Accomplished timely payment of invoices by maintaining accurate records and tracking due dates, minimizing late fees and interest charges.
• Liaised closely with overseas offices to ensure timely submission of monthly reports.
• Timely submission of all related statutory reporting (GST submission and Annual Report) and HQ requirements.
• Monitored inventories such as performing stock count every quarter to ascertain the validity and completion of stocks both physically and in system.
• Preparation of year-end audit schedules and coordinate with auditors on audits related matters.
• Involved in control, process improvements and problem-solving with the ERP consultants from time to time and ensuring compliance with all accounting and reporting obligations.
• Handled a portfolio of more than 20 companies in a variety of industries (Marine, motor vehicles, retail sales with merchants, etc).
• Prepared full sets of accounts and submission of quarterly GST in a consistent, timely, and accurate manner.
• Oversaw balance sheet across cash accounts, receivables, prepaid assets, fixed assets, accounts payable, and accrued expenses.
• Reviewed clients' management accounts and passed GL adjustments as needed.
• Assisted audit process and prepared tax schedules for year-end audit and tax submission.
• Responded to customer inquiries and resolved customer concerns in a professional manner.
• Get promoted to Senior Account Associate from Accounts Associate, led a team of 2 junior accountants, and provided guidance on their work.
• Managed SOA closing, bank reconciliation, debtor accounts, and creditor accounts.
• Ensured the recovery of overdue payments and follow-up.
• Handled daily input of supplier invoices to the accounting system and prepared monthly batch payments.
• Provided administrative support such as filing documents, answering phone calls, etc.
• Assisted in funds forecasting, payroll, and petty cash.
• Assisted in ordering stocks from the suppliers.
• Assisted in GST submission and other ad-hoc duties.