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Zi Yen (Eelyn) Lim

Summary

Adept at enhancing financial reporting accuracy and fostering client relationships, my tenure at Citco Fund Services honed my skills in fund accounting and collaborative teamwork. Achievements include streamlining month-end reporting and leading training initiatives, underpinned by a strong foundation in financial reconciliation and analytical problem-solving.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fund Accountant

Citco Fund Services
03.2022 - Current
  • Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by diligently reconciling fund transactions and positions.
  • Maintained investor confidence with accurate preparation of client reports and consistent communication.
  • Collaborated with fund managers regularly to align efforts to confirm accurate financial reporting.
  • Provided ongoing training to junior staff members, fostering professional development opportunities within the team environment.
  • Maintained accurate transaction processing record.
  • Reconciled daily trading transactions to ascertain necessary month-end adjustment measures.
  • Coordinated with external auditors to facilitate annual reviews, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.

Senior Accountant

SCS Global Professionals
04.2018 - 01.2022
  • Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
  • Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
  • Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
  • Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
  • Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
  • Analyzed financial statement discrepancies, identifying issues, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
  • Managed quarterly and annual tax filings for the company, ensuring timely submissions and compliance with regulations.

Finance Executive

Amabel & Associates
09.2016 - 04.2018
  • Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
  • Prepared and filed tax forms to meet needs of customers.
  • Compiled unaudited financial statements in accordance with Financial Reporting Standards.
  • Collaborated with external auditors during the annual audit process to provide necessary documentation and address any concerns or findings promptly.

Audit Assistant

Ng Gim Hwa & Co
07.2015 - 08.2016
  • Reviewed general ledger transactions to identify errors or irregular entries.
  • Assessed financial statements and records.
  • Supported senior auditors in the preparation of detailed reports for management, outlining key findings and areas for improvement.
  • Completed audits in accordance with regulations and procedures.
  • Prepared secretarial documents and corporate tax computation
  • Performed auditing work in accordance with rigorous auditing standards and principles.
  • Reduced errors in financial statements by conducting comprehensive account reconciliations and adjusting entries as needed.

Education

Bachelor of Accountancy - Business Accountancy

INTI INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
MALAYSIA
05-2015

Skills

  • Client Relationship Management
  • Monthly Cash Flow Reconciliation
  • Experienced in Fund Accounting
  • Experienced in NAV Analysis
  • Accurate Month-End Reporting
  • Financial Reconciliation
  • Collaborative Team Player
  • Analytical Problem-Solving
  • Effective Multitasking

Certification

Certificate in Fund Administration course - completed Jul 2023

Languages

English
Intermediate (B1)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Upper intermediate (B2)
Chinese (Cantonese)
Elementary (A2)

Timeline

Fund Accountant

Citco Fund Services
03.2022 - Current

Senior Accountant

SCS Global Professionals
04.2018 - 01.2022

Finance Executive

Amabel & Associates
09.2016 - 04.2018

Audit Assistant

Ng Gim Hwa & Co
07.2015 - 08.2016

Bachelor of Accountancy - Business Accountancy

INTI INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
Zi Yen (Eelyn) Lim