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Singapore

Singapore

- oversee the establishing and monitoring of customer credit limits- effectively managed global credit release process- performed AR collections monitoring / DSO / Bad Debt Reserve analysis and management reporting- proactively interpreted data, assessed risks and made sound business recommendation to senior executives - acted as business advisor in reviewing and approving non-standard sales terms, supported sales negotiations- maximized revenues while minimizing bad debt provisions through proper credit evaluation - proactively evaluated top strategic opportunities to enable business management to make better business decisions to achieve better business outcomes, demonstrating a high degree of commercial acumen - achieved business controls to ensure compliance with policies thus obtain successful internal audit and SOX rating- represented the function in several M&A transition activities which involved integration of systems (eg. SAP and Sharepoint) and processes- managed a remote team of outsourced Credit Analysts in China and Poland by ensuring process standardization, fast turnaround time and high accuracy level in credit review

Singapore

- effectively act as the trusted advisor to the APJ Graphics VP and team on the financial health of the organization across the region- enable the Graphics organization to achieve all revenue, profit, inventory goals consistently - ensure financial and business controls are maintained at the highest standard- minimize risks by managing closely and proactively the revenue recognition issues- ensure SOX, GAAP, external and internal audits compliance- achieve COS/margin improvements year on year- achieve continuous improvements in forecasting - drive the financial planning related to strategic investment plans- attract, develop and retain key talent to meet current and future business capability needs and develop succession pool for critical Finance roles

Singapore

- maximize revenues while minimizing bad debt provisions through proper credit decisioning; manage bad debt and other operating expenses within budget- conduct Balance Sheet and P&L Reviews on a regular basis; manage accounts receivables (AR) efficiency by consistently exceeding aging targets- proactively evaluate top strategic opportunities to enable business; negotiating directly with salesforce/HP management and middle to upper level management of customers, demonstrating a high degree of commercial acumen- handling complex situations, develops practical/workable solutions to resolve conflicts- achieve business controls to ensure compliance with policies thus obtain successful audit rating- led M&A transition activities during the HP-Compaq merger which involved staff selection, consolidation of systems and processes; led transition activities when Collections activities were transferred to low cost countries - manage a team of Credit Analysts and Collection Analysts by ensuring high level of individual and team motivation, focusing on talent management and retention, with attention to developing the most promising employees

Singapore

- analyze available financial data on potential financing/leasing deals- perform write-ups and recommendations on appropriate deal structuring- approve credit requests within the authorization table delegated by the AP Credit Manager, within the target turnaround time- support the sales effort through customer visits to determine and negotiate viable financing options- provide guidance to marketing staff on country specific credit parameters relative to development and launch of programs- supervise junior staff to generate monthly reports to the Management

Singapore

- solicit for new customers and maintain existing clients- analyze customers’ financial background- structure and propose loan packages for Management’s approval- ensure that clients utilize approved credit facilities actively within acceptable risks boundaries- assist in the collection of delinquent accounts- assist in credit administration e.g. reports to MAS and Management

Mba

Bachelor Of Business

Gce 'A' Level, Commerce

Activities and Societies: Class monitor; Athletics team (participated in cross country race)

Gce 'O' Level, Science

Activities and Societies: St. John's Ambulance Brigade (Sergeant, Commander; participated in national competitions)

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