Key Responsibilities- Managing all aspects of the finance function: planning and performance management, corporate finance, finance operations, risk management and procurement.- Overseeing the preparation of financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting.- Providing financial insights and recommendations for strategic decision making.- Advising on long-term business and financial planning.- Managing potential financial risks.- Ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.- Direct report to group co-CEO; manage a growing team of 20+ people with 5 direct reports.Select Projects- Secured multi-round equity financing.- Instituted planning, budgeting and forecasting cycle.- Conducted M&A due diligence, post-acquisition integration and corporate restructuring.- Established 3 days audit-grade consolidated month end close.- Executed inaugural external audit exercise.- Completed VAT restitution.- Deployed centres of excellence operating model.- Established a centralised procurement function.- Led ERP and POS implementation and change management.- Facilitated the establishment of group entities in multiple countries.Role Expansion During Tenure:- Developed blueprint for supply chain planning.- Led project management for agribusiness exploration.- Steered technology and data analytics product development.

Select Projects- Conducted business viability assessment.- Introduced financial-driven leading indicator dashboard.

Key Responsibilities- Overseen the following: payable, billing, collection, reporting, tax and treasury.- Coordinated the preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting standards.- Established and maintained appropriate internal control safeguards.- Defined financial policies and procedures.- Ensured compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.- Facilitated finance and tax due diligence.- Board member of subsidiary.- Direct report to group CFO; managed a team of 50+ people with 5 direct reports.Select Projects- Led ERP and EPM implementation and change management.- Developed financial system requirements for existing and new product development.- Instituted standards and policies in accordance with industry best practices.- Restructured cash management and consolidated banking activities.- Initiated corporate tax planning and preparation for VAT restitution.- Streamlined internal payment channels and procedures.- Facilitated the incorporation of subsidiaries and established intercompany transaction setup.- Negotiated business terms on strategic contracts.- Developed and executed technology roadmap for finance operations.Role Expansion During Tenure:- Designed accelerated growth plan and revamped product pipeline for B2B and B2G business.- Expedited credit card and tax payments product development.- Led multiple product development squads for various projects.

Select Projects- Spearheaded system design and process automation for fuel voucher retail business.- Initiated the adoption of mobile ride-hailing and integrated payment technology for corporate travel.- Conducted working capital analysis and implemented sustainable cost reduction initiatives.- Created and deployed training modules on distributor credit assessment and financing options.- Redefined visual content strategy for regional finance communications.

Key Responsibilities- Performed mark to market valuation and prepared funds' performance reports.- Reconciled asset holdings and valuation between external and internal data sources.- Forecasted cash movements and managed liquidity to ensure payment obligations are met.- Prepared documentation for and facilitated transaction settlements.- Led quarterly balance sheet review.- Primary liaison with custodians.- Direct report to Head of Finance.Select Projects- Proposed and implemented streamlined report and document preparation workflows.- Delivered on-demand, real-time compliance reporting capability using legacy systems.- Launched an integrated billing and accounting system for rental property investment.- Developed business case and secured approval for asset management system overhaul.- Introduced standardised formats and protocols for accounts review.

Key Responsibilities- Developed and maintained robust financial control framework across all businesses and JVs.- Conducted risk assessment and control identification for monitoring.- Performed control owner confirmation exercise and risk based control effectiveness testing.- Investigated control failure and ensured effective remediation are undertaken.- Subject matter expert and advisor for assurance, financial controls and records management.- Country representative for banks, insurers and financial regulators.- Direct report to country CFO; indirectly managed 6 global teams.Select Projects- Instituted a country-wide statutory knowledge and monitoring program.- Led compliance driven change in capital structure, cash management strategy and pricing policy.- Built an integrated financial reporting, modeling and forecasting tool.- Championed and executed end-to-end tax and customs payment process review and redesign.- Introduced self-service platform and digitised processes for general finance service requests.- Facilitated the development of inaugural country-level strategic planning playbook.

Key Responsibilities- Monitored and controlled operational and capital expenditures spend.- Exercised variance analysis on monthly and quarterly financial results.- Ensured financial results are in compliance with IFRS, US GAAP and internal accounting policy.- Recorded accounting entries for transactions pertaining to assets in Asia Pacific.Select Projects:- Established group intercompany billing and dispute resolution process.- Supported SAP post-migration account reconciliation exercise.

Key Responsibilities- Facilitated the coordination and preparation of annual planning and quarterly forecasting process.- Analysed and provided commentary on financial performance for C-level executives.- Reviewed and evaluated capital expenditure proposals.Select Projects- Improved the algorithms used for short-term forecasting and long-term planning.- Facilitated the strategic review of the planning process, tools and organisational design.