Winnie Lok
Summary
To pursue a challenging career in the financial, accounting and auditing industry with prospective advancement. Business-minded Finance Manager promoting more than 20 years of expertise overseeing transactions and reconciling monthly financial reports. Highly collaborative individual with track record of effectively training and coaching staff members. Offering confidence, team contribution and decision making skills. Results-driven Finance Manager experienced in financial statement review, auditing and reporting. Well-versed in producing reports, evaluating department operations and handling month- and year-end closings. Meticulous, conscientious and methodical in approach. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Adept at presentations and detailed report writing with experience in financial forecasting and budgeting. Successful in complex problem solving and critical thinking. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Reliable Group Internal Auditor with 10 years of experience. Dedicated to financial success and meticulous reviewing of company fiscal policies for efficiency. Adept at streamlining procedures, providing accurate advice and market forecasting. Forward-thinking Group Internal Auditor with an exceptional understanding of Celonis Process Intelligence Platform to extracts process data from IT systems to model, analyze and optimize business processes. Experience in preparing Internal Audit documentation and reports. Knowledgeable in GAAP and operations auditing. Seasoned auditing professional knowledgeable about risk aversion strategies, cost reduction options and financial processes. Decisive and persuasive communicator with proven problem-solving, leadership and planning abilities.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager and Group Internal Auditor
Wacker Neuson (Singapore) Pte Ltd
01.2014 - Current
- Job responsibilities include overseeing Finance and Group Internal Audit Operations of Company in Singapore and South East Asia region (including England, India, China and Australia)
- Key tasks include taking charge of preparing timely and accurate SAP financial and management reports, financial variance analysis, payroll, internal audit function and overall in charge of annual budget to be presented to Head Office in Munich Germany
- Evaluate & streamline financial processes and workflows to enhance & improve the efficiency of the finance operations
- In charge of setup of affiliates in the region and work closely with Management and Human Resource in selection, negotiation and management of external Service Providers
- Develop and in-depth understanding legal requirement of payroll administration in each country
- Responsible for reviewing monthly payroll and perform frequent audit of payroll processes and procedures for affiliates in South East Asia region (including England, India, China and Australia)
- Provide independent and objective assessment and assurance to add value and improve respective audit area, ensuring adequacy and effectiveness of risk management, control, governance processes and compliance to regulatory in respective countries and Wacker Neuson Group requirements
- Other responsibilities include cash flow forecasting, manage treasury function in Singapore, ensuring that annual statutory audit and preparation of annual accounts/reports for compliance with local government regulations.
Finance Manager
Dyson Operations Pte Ltd
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Job responsibilities include overseeing Finance Operations of Company
- Key tasks include taking charge of preparing timely and accurate SAP financial and management reports, financial variance analysis, Fixed Assets and Payroll
- Evaluate & streamline financial processes and workflows to enhance & improve efficiency of the finance operations
- Provide functional and administrative management of all accounting control activities (eg debtors, creditors, etc)
- Review forecasts, monitor actual performance, variance analysis and scorecard presentation to Local Management Team, Budget Owners and UK Head Office Finance Team
- Other responsibilities include cash flow forecasting, ensuring that annual statutory audit and preparation of annual accounts/reports for compliance with local government regulations
- In-charge of Transfer Pricing Reporting, annual Corporate Tax submission, EDB Grant Reporting and MES Audit by IRAS.
Senior Manager
Tricor Singapore Pte Ltd
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Job responsibilities include supervising group of accounting and payoll staff in provision of bookkeeping, administrative and payroll services to local and overseas client
- Key tasks include reviewing financial report, payroll report of client and providing financial consulting service
- Acquire considerable amount of experience in accounting and payroll field as well as to develop analytical skills in management of company so as to achieve organizational objectives.
Accounting and Payroll Manager
KCS Outsourcing Solutions Pte Ltd
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Job responsibilities include supervising group of 20 accounting and payroll staff selection and implementation of accounting, payroll software and implementing various administrative procedures during course of work.
- Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering pipeline of future leaders within organization.
- Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
- Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and proactively addressing these challenges through appropriate solutions implementation.
Head Of Accounts Department
TMC Bean Counters Pte Ltd
01.2006 - 01.2007
- This is local outsourcing company servicing mostly SME in Singapore
- Staff strength is about 20 with annual revenue of close to $1.5m.
Finance Manager
Jurong Gardens Pte Ltd
01.2001 - 01.2006
- This is a subsidiary company of JTC Corporation set up to manage the Parks and Gardens’ management under the group
- Job responsibilities include formulating, managing and improving existing accounting systems and internal controls
- Key tasks include preparing timely and accurate financial and management reports, financial variance analysis, budget preparation, parent company reporting (JTC Corporation), GST reporting as well as provide support in the daily running of the accounting department
- Ensuring proper compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements and liaising with auditors and bankers, corporate secretary, tax advisors and governmental regulatory bodies
- Other job responsibilities include overseeing the Administration and Human Resource Department
- Key tasks include payroll review, formulating and implementing of Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and Monthly Variable Component (MVC) for wage restructuring
- Actively involve in working with business units to deliver KPI and other key objectives
- Considerable amount of experience as Company Secretary was also gained.
Accountant
Golden City R H (S) Pte Ltd
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Job responsibilities include managing and improving existing accounting systems and internal controls
- Key tasks include preparing timely and accurate financial and management reports, financial variance analysis, budget preparation as well as provide support in the daily running of the accounting department
- My scope of work also includes ensuring proper compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements, and liasing with auditors and bankers.
Deloitte & Touche Group
01.1994 - 01.2000
- Join D&T since 1994
- During the 7 years, I have work with both the Audit and Accounting division.
Education
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Public Accountants of Singapore
01.1998
The Association Of Chartered Certified Accountants
12.1996
Pass A Level Examination -
Anglo-Chinese Junior College
12.1989
Pass O Level Examination -
Queensway Secondary School
12.1987
Pass PSLE Examination -
Pearl Bank Primary School
12.1982
Skills
- Budget Forecasting
- Internal Controls
- Financial Management
- Financial analysis and reporting
- Credit analysis
- Regulatory Compliance
- Strategic Planning
- Variance Analysis
- Cash Flow Management
- IFRS Knowledge
Availability
3 Months
Computer Knowledge
SAP S4 Hana, Celonis Process Mining, Xero Accounting Software, JustLogin HRS, Times Software, PPIS, AS2, Microsoft 365
Membership & Sports Participation
- Internal Auditor and Exco Member of Hillgrove Secondary School
- Treasurer and committee member in the recreation club of Jurong Gardens Pte Ltd
- Committee member in the recreation club of Deloitte & Touche
- Competed in Aerobic Competition in Junior College
- Played badminton for house and taken part in Cross Country race with previous employers and Secondary School
Current Pay
$14,760 + $260 (Transport Allowance) per month. Entitled to AWS and Variable Bonus (2 months)
Expected Pay
Negotiable
Personal Information
- Ethnicity: Chinese
- Citizenship: Singaporean
- Date of Birth: 11/25/70
- Marital Status: Married
Nric
S7042906C
Dialect
Cantonese
References
Available upon request
Hobbies and Interests
- Travelling
- Bowling
- Playing badminton
- Tennis
- Cycling
- Reading
- Drawing cartoons
- Knitting
- Karaoke
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Chinese (Cantonese)
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Finance Manager and Group Internal Auditor
Wacker Neuson (Singapore) Pte Ltd
01.2014 - Current
Finance Manager
Dyson Operations Pte Ltd
01.2011 - 01.2014
Senior Manager
Tricor Singapore Pte Ltd
01.2008 - 01.2010
Accounting and Payroll Manager
KCS Outsourcing Solutions Pte Ltd
01.2007 - 01.2008
Head Of Accounts Department
TMC Bean Counters Pte Ltd
01.2006 - 01.2007
Finance Manager
Jurong Gardens Pte Ltd
01.2001 - 01.2006
Accountant
Golden City R H (S) Pte Ltd
01.2000 - 01.2001
Deloitte & Touche Group
01.1994 - 01.2000
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Public Accountants of Singapore
The Association Of Chartered Certified Accountants
Pass A Level Examination -
Anglo-Chinese Junior College
Pass O Level Examination -
Queensway Secondary School
Pass PSLE Examination -
Pearl Bank Primary School
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