Vincent C. Email & Phone Number

Kuala Lumpur, My

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Business intelligence, big data tools and relational database tools Power Query, Power Pivot, Power View, 3D Maps and Power BI.Scenario analysis, qualitative and quantitative forecasting techniques and Financial Modeling. Bespoke Excel application development in VBA for process automation. Value stream mapping and process re-engineering for client processes. This includes target operating model design and implementation advisory.Corporate transformation strategic advisory role, planning and tactical road maps.Setup of project team roles, steering committees and financial reporting framework in transformation initiatives.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

KL lead and support for Robotics Process Automation in HSS which includes KL stakeholder management, process opportunities & benefits, discovery workshop planning & execution, solution design.HSS end-to-end process reviews with opportunity identification with RePM.Development of bespoke Excel applications for streamlining automation projects.Oversee 80 streamlining projects with USD2.4million savings. Active driver for streamlining project pipeline.Lead for monthly Production Management Tool review in KL site.Development of dashboards for project progress and metrics.CTLA LIQ GPS Reconciliation. Project lead and applications developer.Support for Production Management Review and Production Management Tools implementation across KL and other offshore sites. Support for GDS Maturity Assessment.Co-lead GDS Regional Pricing Process Review. UK, HK, US region end-to-end review of pricing model from sourcing/loading, vendor source, investigation thresholds, exception reporting to housekeeping. Optimize process, target operating model design.Regional Pricing Process Review. UK, HK, US region end-to-end review of pricing model from sourcing/loading, vendor source, investigation thresholds, exception reporting to housekeeping. Optimize process, target operating model design.Lean Six Sigma training circa 37 Yellow Belts.

Trainer of MS-Excel and Lean Six Sigma programs.

Transforming the SSC from a manual-processed based operation to a division of excellence by reducing non-value tasks, defects in current processes.Drive Lean Six Sigma projects which focus on standardizing month-end closing processes. Create capacity by eliminating non-value adding repetitive tasks.Developed Lean Sigma framework.Developed and deployed customer survey and feedback tools for SLAs and LSS projects.Rollout of LSS project management methodology, project benefits framework to shared services employees. Personally trained LSS project team leads, project sponsors, project members in the Lean Six Sigma methodology and project management.Conducted VBA trainingManaging the Asia Shared Service Center operations for Asia countries except Japan, China and India. Multicultural multiethnic environment and complex reporting role. Focal point in service delivery matters, internal audit, process improvement and transition projects.Evaluate the financial and operational procedures for adequacy and effectiveness from the perspective of internal controls and SOX compliance.Day-to-day financial accounting activities and sub function including general accounting, accounts payables, asset accounting, intercompany billings etc.Ensure the timely and accuracy of monthly reporting with full compliance to US GAAP and local statutory requirements.Monitor compliance to accounting standards and policies and also adherence to Company’s operating policies and procedures.Liaise with auditors, lawyers, company secretaries, tax agent, bank and other statutory bodies/authorities in ensuring compliance to all statutory requirements.Managing tax planning and reporting activities and provide a liaison with the regulatory authorities. Engage and liaise with corporate and local advisors for major tax matters.Transfer pricing documentation preparation, maintenance, review, advice, update and revision as required.Hiring, training, motivating and talent development.

Oversee the finance function in ASEAN countries to ensure a timely and accurate accounts closing. Business Partner to Regional Business Manager.Strategize with Regional Business Manager on SWOT analyses in response to the market conditions and reports.Influence various finance teams to work / comply on reporting and work requirements. ASEAN monthly Roll-Through P & L and Balance Sheet statements, ASEAN Legal Entity Reports on a monthly basis.Monthly/quarterly forecasting, annual budgeting and operation plan. Financial analysis on current period and forecast financial performance.Compliance with accounting policies such as IFRS.Working Capital Reports/Charts and drive improvements in Working Capital/Cash. Capex forecast. Market trend and position study.AchievementsDeveloped multiple VBA-intensive tools to reduce non-value adding work in financial processes across Asia. Eliminated at least 22 hours per month in the month-end reporting process

ITIL:Increased maturity level audit score for ITSM implementation from 1.6 to 3.0 in 2008.Rolled-out the Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) Financial Management module for shared services project.Conceptualized and implemented Cost Models for Group IT.Compute the current cost allocation methodology for IT services.Design of Service Catalog for Group IT.Computation of current charges to business users under signed SLA contracts.Provided advice for the automation of Service Desk service; workflow and data input for the Configuration Management Database implementation.Provision of IT information to IT users for IT projects, cost analysis and budgeting.Design and document policy and proceduresITSM training for IT staff.Close support to Service Level Management, Capacity Management and Business Relationship ITSM roll-out.Finance/ Procurement/ Asset Management/ Risk:Owner of the IT Division budget/ forecasting and variance analysis processes. Chair monthly Group IT expense meeting.ROI, cost-benefit analysis of new IT projects. Advise senior management on the cost-effectiveness of IT solutions.Developed the tender process for HLB group’s IT purchases and contracts.Oversee procurement process of IT hardware and services for the HLB group. Overall IT procurement exceeds RM80 million a year on average.Vendor negotiation for hardware procurement and maintenance contracts. Reduced RM3 million in contract payouts in 2007.Asset Management for entities under shared services. Inventory Management of all IT equipment (desktops, laptops, servers, switches, etc) in 300 branches inclusive of the bank’s main data centre in head office.Business Unit Risk Compliance Representative.Six Sigma:Automated the Postal Costs allocation process by developing an Excel add-in, resulting in the reduction of 1,440 hours per year from this process.Develop asset management software for record keeping of HLB group’s desktops, laptops, servers and switches.

Professional, advisory and executive support serviceLong-range strategies and business plans.BudgetingBi-monthly GOP, opex and revenue forecastDrive KPIsTactical Cost and Expense Management. Lead monthly profit and loss account strategies.ROI, IRR calculations.Profit and loss reviewsCapexCash flow managementMonth-end accounts closingPrepare financial reportsDebt collection and AR aging analysisMonitor rebates, refunds and commissions Insurance coverageContracts.Tax planning Monitor officers’ food and beverage check signing to ensure reasonable usage.Deployed Six Sigma in 3 hotel.Six Sigma training.Deliver Six Sigma DMAIC Simulation.Strategize hotel Big 5 goals with Six Sigma initiatives.Lead Six Sigma projectsBrand Standards & OperationsOversea the IT function of hotel systems.Assist Hotel Owner and Regional management team in trade union negotiations.Oversee hotel licenses renewalsStaff recruitment and appraisal.AchievementsImplemented Six Sigma in 3 hotel companies; trained over 600 employees in 3 properties; completed 8 projects as Project Lead of which 1 project was nominated as best practice in Starwood Asia Pacific; developed VBA-applications to reduce non value adding work.Overturned the hotel’s loss position into a 8-fold GOP by 2005 year-end. Achieved actual GOP (RM2,492K), exceeding budgeted GOP by RM726K in 2005; achieved Starvoice index (the associate satisfaction index) of 4.5 out of the total score of 5 in 2005; improved brand standard audit score by 10% in 2004.Increased short term investments by RM10 million over a 12 month period thus enabling hotel renovation to take place; achieved the 2003 budget by 105% in GOP.

Annual reporting, quarterly reporting to the MSEB.Consolidated group accounts, balance sheet schedules, profit and loss schedules, forecast of results and cash flow and funding of bank accountsBudgetingGroup financial and accounting functionLegal mattersGroup company restructuringDeveloping key performance indicators for hotel operations.Liaising with external and internal audit.Reviewing tax computations and liaising with tax agent. Tax planning.Negotiating with tax officers in regards to tax liabilities, installments and deadline extension.Established the group financial and operating policies and procedures in the areas of accounting, purchasing, inventory and receiving.Conducting audit and involved as a member of the internal audit team in companies which the directors have a common interest. Recruitment

Consolidation of group accounts; computation of cash flow statement, standard accounting forms.Balance sheet and P&L reviewBalance sheet analysis statements, supporting documentsLiaising with internal and external auditorsTaxationBudgetingInter-company balancesLiaising with software vendors and feasibility study of new inventory systems concerning the theme park.Reconciliation of bank balances (over 40 bank current accounts).Exceptional transactions- GL, Inventory systemsUnclaimed MoniesOpening of safes and daily cash collection.Daily revenue report.Membership programs and packages.Food pricingConsignment accounts.Food Act 1983 & Regulations Inventory and Consignment Goods, IT inventory systemsY2K planningBusiness continuity planning, identifying business functions and business processes