Francis Teo, Fcca Email & Phone Number

Singapore

* Regional role in cost accounting* Business Partner to Director in APAC region* Revamped costing methodology and revise standard cost globally* Achieved outstanding performance award in 2020 Q2

Singapore

* Promoted 3 times, Accountant to Finance Manager while consistently exceeding expectations* Led and drove annual budget and forecasting process, and achieved accurate and timely project targets. Organized and verified budget presentation package for senior leadership with little supervision. Achieved realistic monthly and quarterly rolling forecast by compiling sales and operating cost information in detail to fit into profit and loss and balance sheet financials.* Managed restructuring project S$2M within approved budget and timeline. Worked closely with the Project Manager on OPEX and CAPEX requirements and ensured accurate tracking of costs.* Implemented SAP accounting structure in Philippines and Indonesia’s newly formed legal entities. Ensured SAP User Acceptance Testing and trainings were completed before authorized go live.* Implemented a mandated 50% reduction in headcount with little business disruption through using innovative efficiencies in workload. Estimated savings S$150K per year.* Controlled working capital budgeted KPI of 24% in a challenging environment by proactively seeking ways to improve Inventory, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable management.* Through keen, timely detailed analysis, recovered S$30k from pricing errors. * Local project champion for SAP Concur implementation delivering on-time go live.* Facilitated the sale of Jurong Town Corporation land lease from start to conclusion without disruption.

Singapore

* Represented SEA Finance Team in formulating best local practice for accounts receivables and payables. Winning practices were fully adopted by all entities worldwide.* Organized and conducted annual inventory counts with minimum disruption and variances.* Maintained accurate product costing updates and analysis leading to minimal variances.* Optimized finance department resources, processes and ensured on-time reporting deadlines.* Participated in worldwide team for AR/ AP optimization and drove local implementation.* Managed all statutory requirement filings on-time and with accuracy without any penalties.

Singapore

* Appointed SAP FICO and Business Warehouse Super User for implementations and trainings.* Developed and implemented credit management procedures resulting in reduced aged receivables by 7% and enhanced relationships with sales personnel through effective communications.

Singapore