Vivien Pui Sim Wong
Summary
Professional Accountant, certificated CAT with years of experience skilled in General Ledger, Taxation, Value Added Tax, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Inventory Control in Information Technology, Education, Electronics, Manufacturing, Marketing and Advertising. With additional knowledge as a Trade Compliance Analyst. Possess interpersonal skills able to work independently as an individual contributor or as a team player. Quality focus and detail-orientation, as well as good knowledge industry knowledge and a good learning aptitude. An effective communicator, problem solving and continual improvement initiatives.
Experienced accounting professional prepared for this role, known for strong analytical skills and precision in financial management. Proven ability to drive results through team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance, with focus on accuracy and efficiency. Reliable, dependable, and committed to achieving organizational goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
Brocade Communications Singapore Pte Ltd
09.2010 - 04.2014
- Provides networking solutions to organizations to help them transit to the virtualized world where applications and information can reside anywhere.
- Perform all monthly and quarterly book-close for 2 entities in Europe which include, but are not limited to journal processing, posting, generating statistical and financial reports for review by management, and preparing account analysis schedules on a timely manner.
- Prepare general ledger reconciliation, variance analysis using automated software – Trintech for consolidation of accounts in head office in the US.
- VAT filings for VAT registrations in all EMEA countries.
- Responsible for financial audits, corporate tax filings and statutory filings are completed in a timely manner.
- Maintain and ensure compliance with corporate policies and internal controls.
- Intercompany reconciliation with affiliated companies.
- Prepare and responsible for payroll, social contributions, and related accounting entries for 10 headcounts.
- Ensure adherence to company’s accounting policies and SOX compliance.
- Ad hoc queries and analysis for management.
Accountant
Gate Gourmet Singapore
01.2010 - 09.2010
- World’s largest independent provider of catering and provisioning services for airlines and railroads.
- Perform all General Ledger functions which include, but are not limited to journal processing, posting, generating statistical and financial reports for review by management, and preparing account analysis schedules.
- Responsible for financial audit.
- Maintain and ensure compliance with corporate policies and internal controls, Sarbanes Oxley & US GAAP.
- Intercompany reconciliation with affiliated companies.
- Ad hoc queries and analysis for management.
Senior Officer
Data Storage Institute
03.2009 - 11.2009
- Research institute under the Agency for Science, Technology & Research, or A
- STAR which specializes in R&D activities in data center, non-volatile memories and high-density magnetic recording technologies.
- Manage Accounts Receivable functions and reports.
- To be responsible for SAP funds management.
- Manage Project accounting for Funds drawn down and utilization.
- Maintain Fixed Assets register, assist in financial audit.
- Involved in Shared Service Implementation for Fixed Assets module in SAP across other institutes under A
- STAR.
- Treasury Duties (Cash flow Management, Loans Drawdown, Fixed Deposit Placements & Buying & Selling of Forex) including liaising with bankers for the buying and selling of foreign currencies.
- Provide guidance to junior accounting staff on day-to-day operations and other routine matters.
- Software Used: SAP (Enterprise Version).
Senior Executive
Sony Electronics Asia Pacific
07.2007 - 03.2009
- Regional marketing, management, and corporate headquarters for Sony's consumer electronic products in Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa regions (Corporate Shared Service).
- Perform all General Ledger functions which include, but are not limited to journal processing, posting, generating statistical and financial reports for review by management, and preparing account analysis schedules.
- Full Spectrum of A/P and Maintain Full Sets of Accounts, Audit coordinator for financial audit.
- Section head for financial reporting (5 sets of General Ledgers).
- Maintain and ensure compliance with corporate policies and internal controls, Sarbanes Oxley & US GAAP.
- Perform stock takes & fixed assets sighting including preparing reports.
- Intercompany reconciliation with affiliated companies.
- Petty cash claims approval and ad-hoc cheque payment (limit to SGD 5,000 & USD 2,800).
- Ad hoc queries and analysis for management.
- Other ad-hoc projects assigned.
- Provide guidance to junior accounting staff on day-to-day operations and other routine matters.
Accounting Officer
Showa Denko HD Singapore Pte Ltd
06.2003 - 10.2006
- Manufacturer of Hard Disk Media.
- Perform all General Ledger functions which include, but are not limited to journal processing, posting, generating statistical and financial reports for review by management, and preparing account analysis schedules.
- Full Spectrum of A/P & A/R functions and Maintain Full Sets of Accounts.
- Maintain Fixed Assets register, assist in financial audit, Prepare GST schedule.
- Liaise with bankers for the buying and selling of foreign currency.
- Prepare overseas remittance payment, bank reconciliation and Cash Flow Management.
- Involved in ad hoc projects.
- Treasury Duties (Cash flow Management, Loans Drawdown, Fixed Deposit Placements & Buying & Selling of Forex).
- Provide guidance to junior accounting staff on day-to-day operations and other routine matters.
Education
Bachelor of Business in Business Administration - Major in Finance
Singapore Institute of Management
Certified Accounting Technician - CAT
Singapore Accountancy Academy
Diploma in Management Studies - undefined
Singapore Institute of Management
GCE ‘A’ Level - undefined
St. Francis Girls’ School
Skills
- Full Set Accounting
- General Ledger
- Taxation (VAT)
- Payroll
- Accounts Receivable
- Accounts Payable
- Inventory Control
- Trade Compliance
- Staff Claims
- Management Reporting
- Financial Analysis
- Meticulous
- An eye for details
- Technical Skills: Oracle GL, SAP FICO, Xero, Accpac, Microsoft Office
- Account reconciliation
- Accounts payable
- Financial statements
- Attention to detail
- Financial reporting
- Data analysis
- Payroll processing
- General ledger entries
- Account reconciliation processes
- General ledger management
- General ledger accounting
- Financial analysis
- Tax return filing
- Variance analysis
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Chinese (Cantonese)
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Accountant
Brocade Communications Singapore Pte Ltd
09.2010 - 04.2014
Accountant
Gate Gourmet Singapore
01.2010 - 09.2010
Senior Officer
Data Storage Institute
03.2009 - 11.2009
Senior Executive
Sony Electronics Asia Pacific
07.2007 - 03.2009
Accounting Officer
Showa Denko HD Singapore Pte Ltd
06.2003 - 10.2006
Certified Accounting Technician - CAT
Singapore Accountancy Academy
Diploma in Management Studies - undefined
Singapore Institute of Management
GCE ‘A’ Level - undefined
St. Francis Girls’ School
Bachelor of Business in Business Administration - Major in Finance
Singapore Institute of Management