Xaron Ong
Singapore
Summary
Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Finance Manager
Drilltech Group Pte. Ltd.
02.2023 - Current
- Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance
- Ensured regulatory compliance by establishing robust internal controls and staying up-to-date on relevant legislation changes affecting the finance industry
- Implemented and regularly reviewed financial controls to generate accurate and reliable financial data
- Managed regular finance tracking for numerous subsidiaries and headquarters expenses
- Prepare monthly consolidated financial statements for management
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making
- Supervised a team of finance professionals, fostering a collaborative work environment focused on continuous improvement and professional development.
Senior Audit Manager
Moore Stephens LLP
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Supervised and coordinated of at least 30 clients annually including multiple listed companies from various industries, supervising a team of 6 staff members
- Managed complex audits from planning to completion, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality reports
- Kept up-to-date with industry developments, adapting auditing methodologies as needed to maintain relevance in an evolving landscape
- Provided expert advice to management on accounting policies, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance matters
- Presented key findings from audits to senior management, offering actionable insights for enhancing operational efficiency
- Enhanced audit efficiency by implementing risk-based audit strategies and procedures
- Participated in billing and collections operations to facilitate client payment of overdue invoices
Senior Audit Associate-Audit Manager
KPMG LLP
09.2015 - 05.2021
- Supervised and coordinated of at least 20 audits annually, supervising teams of more than 25 staff members
- Determined financial and operational audit areas, providing most economical and efficient use of audit resources
- Identified management control weaknesses and provided value added suggestions for remediation
- Drafted and reviewed financial statement compilations before being approved by partners
- Experienced in managing ethics and compliance matters including AMLA and KYC.
- Participated in billing and collections operations to facilitate client payment of overdue invoices.
Audit Associate-Senior Audit Associate
PwC KL
08.2012 - 08.2015
- Developed and executed strategy for audit engagements
- Managed a team of at least 3 on average for each audit engagement
- Met with clients to identify and assess business controls, risks, and workflow inefficiencies
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings
- Completed audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings
- Identified audit risks, prepared budgets and coordinated with audit manager in preparing related reports
Education
Bachelor of Commerce: Accounting And Finance -
Curtin University Of Technology
Selangor, Malaysia06.2012
Skills
- Accounting and financial management
- Financial analysis and reporting
- Financial Risk Assessment
- Credit analysis
- Working capital management
- Compliance Assessment
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Proactive and Focused
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Malay
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
Group Finance Manager
Drilltech Group Pte. Ltd.
02.2023 - Current
Senior Audit Manager
Moore Stephens LLP
08.2021 - 01.2023
Senior Audit Associate-Audit Manager
KPMG LLP
09.2015 - 05.2021
Audit Associate-Senior Audit Associate
PwC KL
08.2012 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Commerce: Accounting And Finance -
Curtin University Of Technology
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