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Singapore

Singapore, Singapore

Gathered, evaluated and summarized account data in detailed financial reports.Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records.Introduced new accounting, financial and operational systems to maximize efficiency and record keeping accuracy.Eliminated discrepancies in finances by expertly documenting expenses, monitoring income, handling bank deposits and managing statements.Set up the Business Continuity Plan to handle the evolving work restrictions as a result… Show more Gathered, evaluated and summarized account data in detailed financial reports.Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records.Introduced new accounting, financial and operational systems to maximize efficiency and record keeping accuracy.Eliminated discrepancies in finances by expertly documenting expenses, monitoring income, handling bank deposits and managing statements.Set up the Business Continuity Plan to handle the evolving work restrictions as a result of Covid-19 Show less

Singapore, Singapore

Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet clients' needs and maximize effectiveness of operations.Partnered with client's auditors to prepare yearly audits and realize compliance with governmental tax guidelines.

Singapore

Overseeing and ensuring the effectiveness of the functions of Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Operations and Facilities Management. Leading , managing and developing the corporate services team into a high-performing and dynamic team in their support of the organisation. Identifying internal opportunities and challenges, and working closely with the Executive Director to implement solutions which optimizes the operational efficiency of the organisation.

Singapore

Managed all aspects of the finance function of RSVP including financial reporting, budgeting, internal control, treasury, cash flow management by working with the Treasurer. Liaison with auditors, tax authorities, banks and funders.

Singapore

Description: Supervise team of 2 account executives overseeing accounts receivable and accounts payable. Construct detailed monthly, quarterly and year-end financial reports. Analyze projects against budgets and make financial recommendations to corporate officials that have helped cut costs. Ensured compliance with regulations and finalized accounting to meet tax deadlines. Managed human resources division, handling payroll and on-boarding and exiting of employees.Key Accomplishments:•… Show more Description: Supervise team of 2 account executives overseeing accounts receivable and accounts payable. Construct detailed monthly, quarterly and year-end financial reports. Analyze projects against budgets and make financial recommendations to corporate officials that have helped cut costs. Ensured compliance with regulations and finalized accounting to meet tax deadlines. Managed human resources division, handling payroll and on-boarding and exiting of employees.Key Accomplishments:• Reduced costs by more than 5% by identifying excess in various areas and services • Streamlined inventory control process, eliminating stock differences that caused major losses• Successfully trained sales managers to tactfully take control of client collections, improving accounts receivable rates Show less

Singapore

Including for all related companies in fitness, auto care and trading:Description: Recorded and maintained all financial records, including quarterly and annual closing documentation. Inspected and prepared financial documents for auditing and assisted controller with development of external auditing records. Reconciled and itemized bank accounts and accounts payable/receivable ledgers. Balanced the needs of customers and clients with that of the goals of the organization, by collecting… Show more Including for all related companies in fitness, auto care and trading:Description: Recorded and maintained all financial records, including quarterly and annual closing documentation. Inspected and prepared financial documents for auditing and assisted controller with development of external auditing records. Reconciled and itemized bank accounts and accounts payable/receivable ledgers. Balanced the needs of customers and clients with that of the goals of the organization, by collecting outstanding payments and maintaining profitable accounts that benefits the bottom line.Key Accomplishments:• Implemented new accounting processes that improved internal control can corporate governance• Ensured all outstanding regulatory compliances were fulfilled by completing prior year accounts Show less

Singapore

Description: Offered high-level financial consulting to small business and large corporations, detecting high-risk areas that were detrimental to the success of the companies.Key Accomplishments:• Hired by Sky Fitness Pte Ltd., to conduct fraud risk assessment, resulting in an improvement of accounting policy that reduced risk and enhanced internal control processes• Provided litigation support to several corporations, identifying red flags, conflicts of interest and criminal breach… Show more Description: Offered high-level financial consulting to small business and large corporations, detecting high-risk areas that were detrimental to the success of the companies.Key Accomplishments:• Hired by Sky Fitness Pte Ltd., to conduct fraud risk assessment, resulting in an improvement of accounting policy that reduced risk and enhanced internal control processes• Provided litigation support to several corporations, identifying red flags, conflicts of interest and criminal breach of trust in order to obtain Anton Piller order Show less

United Arab Emirates

Strong team member, providing financial analysis and review of fraud risk assessment for businesses in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and UAE. Presented finding and revealed all gaps in the program and made recommendations to corporate officials. Key Accomplishments:• Reviewed and implemented AML Compliance at Bahrain-based investment bank that facilitated the company’s expansion plans with USA-based financial institutions • Results of fraud analysis provided a detailed outline of financial… Show more Strong team member, providing financial analysis and review of fraud risk assessment for businesses in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and UAE. Presented finding and revealed all gaps in the program and made recommendations to corporate officials. Key Accomplishments:• Reviewed and implemented AML Compliance at Bahrain-based investment bank that facilitated the company’s expansion plans with USA-based financial institutions • Results of fraud analysis provided a detailed outline of financial gaps and offered advice to the company to conduct recertification efforts• Conducted fraud investigation workshop during Regional Audit Conference Show less

Singapore

Forensic, Financial and Factual Investigations/ Reviews:Coordinated investigations of financial and corporate governance breaches. Traveled extensively throughout Malaysia, Thailand and South Korea to further inspect violations. Stay current with new fraudulent activities that may breach the organization's security measures. Developed and implemented whistleblowing policy for Singapore-based real estate company. Conducted compliance review of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act by Asian… Show more Forensic, Financial and Factual Investigations/ Reviews:Coordinated investigations of financial and corporate governance breaches. Traveled extensively throughout Malaysia, Thailand and South Korea to further inspect violations. Stay current with new fraudulent activities that may breach the organization's security measures. Developed and implemented whistleblowing policy for Singapore-based real estate company. Conducted compliance review of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act by Asian subsidiaries of a U.S.-listed company. Findings often resulted in further investigations and possible violationsKey Accomplishments:• Performed efficient investigation of Singapore hospital that revealed corporate mismanagement and cash misappropriations, resulting in terminations of CEO and the CEO’s personal assistant• Developed and presented anti-fraud awareness training for employees and clients Show less

Actively conducted audits of non-listed companies in various industries. Executed internal audits in various industries, including manufacturing and food processing, prepping many of them for SOX implementationKey Accomplishments:• Junior member of the audit teams

Forensic, Financial & Factual Investigations/Reviews:Assisted in an investigation for non-listed family run company to determine if shortfall in cash collection from cash sales was due to pilfering by staff concerned. The investigation identified alterations made to a number of sales invoices, receipts and banking in slips. Audit (External):Involved in the audit of non-listed companies and partnerships from a variety of industries, including manufacturing, retail and law… Show more Forensic, Financial & Factual Investigations/Reviews:Assisted in an investigation for non-listed family run company to determine if shortfall in cash collection from cash sales was due to pilfering by staff concerned. The investigation identified alterations made to a number of sales invoices, receipts and banking in slips. Audit (External):Involved in the audit of non-listed companies and partnerships from a variety of industries, including manufacturing, retail and law partnerships. Show less

B Comm, Accounting

A Level

Activities and Societies: Vice Captain Hockey Exco Member Indian Cultural Soceity

O Level

Activities and Societies: School Hockey and Football Team Captain Class Hockey Member Tamil Language and Debate Society