Joanne Chia Email & Phone Number

Singapore

• Lead the AR function, includes timely billing and collections, dispute management and reporting function • Manage AR related activities• Responsible for the financial and management reporting relating to the AR function

Central Singapore

• Developed and maintained good working relationship with the offices• Involved in the annual budget exercise• Reviewed SEA offices’ financial reporting• Reviewed SEA offices’ processes and controls• Reviewed HQ’s internal audit points for Singapore office to ensure compliance • Supported Singapore office’s Financial Reporting and Control team and ensure KPIs are met

Singapore

Responsibilities:• Planned and performed audits and quarterly reviews of various companies • Performed statutory audit in accordance to approved accounting standards and auditing standards • Performed analytical procedures to identify unusual relationships in financial information• Performed group consolidation and tax computations • Prepared/reviewed financial statements, SGX announcements and other deliverables• Managed audit team members and strong relationship with clients• Designed and performed internal controls, substantive testing and analytical procedures to detect unusual financial statement relationships, accounting and auditing matters • Co-ordinated with component auditors to meet reporting deadlinesClient portfolio includes local companies and MNCs, both private and listed, in various industries such as investment holdings, electronics, government linked.

Singapore

• Performed audit & taxation for clients• Handled accounting, administrative & secretarial work for the company• Assisted in liquidation cases

Sing Investments & Finance Limited is a finance company listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange that helps both individuals as well as corporations in fulfilling their business opportunities. While waiting for university to began, I undertook this job in the Credit Admin Department to gain additional experience.Contribution to the firm:• Performed drawdown (N, R Loan & Project a/c) & sale proceeds• Handled customer's redemption, capital repayment & excess refund• Handled customer’s enquiries & requestsThis area of work, taught me teamwork that ensured clarity in work assignment and I believe it is essential to being an efficient employee and co-worker.

HSBC Private Bank works with individuals, family and businesses to identify their goals, requirements and create specific solutions. HSBC Private Bank basically offers banking, investments and trust and fiduciary services to high net worth clients. Their personalized services are highly recognized with 91 offices worldwide. During my Polytechnic Year 3 attachment program, I was attached as an intern to the Finance and Payment Department.Contribution to the firm:• Handled claims, processed tax invoices for payment & voucher input• Performed inventory check on fixed assets & account for inflow and outflow of cheques • Prepared audit confirmations • Assisted in the preparation of financial reports It was an intriguing experience of having to apply classroom theory to real work situations. I had gained valuable insights during this internship and had received a 'passed with commendation' appraisal from my supervisor at the end of it.

Bachelor, Accountancy

Activities and Societies: Hall 13 JCRC Publicity Sub-committee, Hall 13 Freshman Orientation Camp AY2011/12 (Group Leader), Welfare.

Diploma With Merit, Accounting And Finance

Activities and Societies: Bintan Overseas Committee Service, CCN Day, Class Treasurer (2007), Temasek Polytechnic Open House Some.