William Fong
Summary
- Experienced Corporate Services Manager: Finance, HR, IT, Operations
- Seasoned in control and compliance with local regulatory and government requirements.
- IT savvy in transforming the organisation to digital platforms,
- Develop data protection and cybersecurity compliance processes and policies
- Adaptable, agile, and focus on innovation
- Friendly and able to connect with people of all levels and different cultures
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance and HR Manager
The Singapore Cheshire Home
09.2022 - Current
- Overall in charge of Finance, HR, Kitchen Operations, and Admin functions
- Implemented new performance management systems
- Developed new compensation and benefits plans
- Streamlined recruitment process
- Migrated manual processes to Cloud-based HR system
- Migrated to cloud-based accounting system
- Implemented new accounting processes to reduce closing time from 45 days to 15 days
- Initiated and received $120k+ of new NCSS grant – HR/Tech and Go
- Initiated renewal and change of external auditors
- Restructured the kitchen operations with a new focus on food safety and cost management
- Centralized purchasing and reduced cost of food ingredient by 10% year on year despite higher food costs
- Developed PDPA and Cyber Security Policies
- Hardened the network security and users policy
- Conducted IT, Cybersecurity awareness training for staff
- Initiated DPE certification to meet new MSF DSI.
Executive Coach
Centre for Mindful Leadership and Management Pte Ltd
07.2021 - 08.2022
Finance and Admin Manager
WE CARE Community Services (small IPC)
12.2019 - 06.2021
- Improve upon existing internal controls and policies to enhance compliance and governance
- Budget/forecast preparation
- Develop a fair, competitive and equitable compensation plan that helps recruit/retain talents in the competitive mental health sector
- Prepared activity reports, financial forecasts, and annual budgets
- Overseed the preparation of annual financial reports ensures that the reported results comply with Charity Accounting Standards
- Managed and coordinated grant applications/reporting
- Managed external auditors and provides timely information and ensure that the annual report is done promptly
- Track the corporate governance performance against its established rules and advises management and the Board regularly for any shortfalls or dereliction as well as recommends changes in governance standard as rules and regulations evolve
- Managed the payroll, HR, e platform
- Transform our services to a digital platform with Invictus grant using advanced cloud-based systems such as AWS, Toteboard cloud based desktop system.
Director/Founder
Centre for Mindful Leadership and Management Pte Ltd
09.2014 - 11.2018
Senior Consultant (Headhunter)
Straits Talent Pte Ltd
07.2013 - 08.2014
Partner/Executive Coach
Vaughan Govier Pte Ltd
05.2010 - 06.2013
CFO, VP of Operation
Timberland Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
06.2006 - 04.2010
Financial Controller
Acushnet Singapore Pte Ltd
05.2002 - 06.2006
Financial Controller
Virgin Mobile (Singapore) Pte Ltd
04.2001 - 05.2002
SAP Global Project Manager
GLOBAL SUBMARINE CABLE (Formerly known as Cable & Wireless Global Marine)
09.1996 - 03.2001
Finance Manager (Asia Pacific Region)
GLOBAL SUBMARINE CABLE (Formerly known as Cable & Wireless Global Marine)
09.1996 - 03.2001
Senior Financial Analyst (Asia Pacific Region)
Hewlett Packard, Singapore
01.1994 - 08.1996
International Payroll Manager (South Asia Region)
Schlumberger International
01.1991 - 12.1993
National Service, Singapore Arm Forces
06.1988 - 12.1990
Education
ACCA - Professional Qualification
Institution of Certified Public Accountant Singapore
SINGAPORE05.1996
BBA - Finance And Economics
Washington State University, WA, USA
Washington State, Pullman, USA06.1988
Skills
- Develop and manage Cyber Security and Data Protection Policy
- Calm Under Pressure
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem Resolution
- Project Planning
- Decision-Making
- Fluent in English and Chinese
- Time Management
Hobbies and Interests
Kayaking, Volunteering
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
Finance and HR Manager
The Singapore Cheshire Home
09.2022 - Current
Executive Coach
Centre for Mindful Leadership and Management Pte Ltd
07.2021 - 08.2022
Finance and Admin Manager
WE CARE Community Services (small IPC)
12.2019 - 06.2021
Director/Founder
Centre for Mindful Leadership and Management Pte Ltd
09.2014 - 11.2018
Senior Consultant (Headhunter)
Straits Talent Pte Ltd
07.2013 - 08.2014
Partner/Executive Coach
Vaughan Govier Pte Ltd
05.2010 - 06.2013
CFO, VP of Operation
Timberland Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
06.2006 - 04.2010
Financial Controller
Acushnet Singapore Pte Ltd
05.2002 - 06.2006
Financial Controller
Virgin Mobile (Singapore) Pte Ltd
04.2001 - 05.2002
SAP Global Project Manager
GLOBAL SUBMARINE CABLE (Formerly known as Cable & Wireless Global Marine)
09.1996 - 03.2001
Finance Manager (Asia Pacific Region)
GLOBAL SUBMARINE CABLE (Formerly known as Cable & Wireless Global Marine)
09.1996 - 03.2001
Senior Financial Analyst (Asia Pacific Region)
Hewlett Packard, Singapore
01.1994 - 08.1996
International Payroll Manager (South Asia Region)
Schlumberger International
01.1991 - 12.1993
National Service, Singapore Arm Forces
06.1988 - 12.1990
ACCA - Professional Qualification
Institution of Certified Public Accountant Singapore
BBA - Finance And Economics
Washington State University, WA, USA