Allan Kok Email & Phone Number

Singapore

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: Led a six-month project ensuring alignment with Global Compliance standards. Organized internal reviews, roadshows, and policy examinations, contributing significantly to achieving Compliance Excellence Certification.𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Managed auditors for Financial Internal Audit and GST ACAP, resulting in no significant findings from auditors.𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: Conducted detailed cost analysis, during which identified vendor overcharges totaling $60k. Regularly presented (monthly) variations to Senior Management, offering valuable insights for strategic decision-making.𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝐧𝐝 𝐊𝐏𝐈 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: Managed annual budget preparations, monthly reporting of cashflows and PnL performance. Played key role in supervision of internal controls, aligning operations with DHL's internal controls framework. Improved quality of ESG reporting through analysis, deep-dive and taskforce to sharpen data accuracy. Evaluated asset investment projects and ensured proper reporting of Capex.𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Developed and conducted training sessions relating to Digitalization and Excel, equipping team members with advanced skills to enhance productivity.𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬:Company Star Awards awardee for Q3'20, Q2'21, Q3'22, Q3'23. Finalist for "Employee of the Year 2023".

Singapore

𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽:Managed monthly cost analysis and reporting for key stakeholders including Deputy CFO, CFO, local Deputy MD, and Geneva HQ. Led a team of 8 staff, ensuring timely and accurate submission of costs. Conducted impact calculations and projections for cost-saving initiatives, contributing to informed decision-making processes.

Singapore

𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁:Drove precise budgeting, forecasting, and monthly variance analysis for SEA entities, providing valuable strategic insights. Optimized operational efficiency by reviewing processes, controls, and cash flow forecasts, leading to minimized excess cash holdings and optimized resource allocation.𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆:Led the successful SAP implementation and provided essential Post Go-Live support for MSC Cambodia. Demonstrated versatility by serving as the interim Finance Manager for MSC Cambodia, effectively managing financial operations during transitional periods.

𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲:Led and supported multiple external audits for inter-office reporting, statutory filings, and financial reports prepared in accordance with US GAAP, IFRS, and SFRS. Reviewed clients' internal controls in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act Section 404, ensuring rigorous financial oversight.𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲:Worked with Singapore-registered entities across various industries, including commodity trading, diversified holdings, energy, semiconductor, pharmaceuticals, real estate and F&B. Conducted audit and SOX testwork for key trading units and companies, demonstrating a versatile skill set.

𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝘂𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:Conducted thorough financial due diligence for private equity clients, analyzing critical factors such as EBITDA, net assets, and working capital. Evaluated potential deals by assessing financial reporting policies, earnings quality, assets, revenue streams, cost drivers, and customer/vendor relationships.𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:Contributed to Mirait Holdings' (TYO:1417) successful S$180M acquisition of Lantrovision Ltd (SGX:BJK) in January 2016, leveraging expertise in financial analysis and evaluation.

Singapore

Supported the Project Team's "SAP HR Implementation" for Government Statutory Boards in the Data Conversion phase through data validation and data mappingAnalyzed errors by reviewing SAP backend lookups and provided findings to team members for coding amendment

Bachelor Of Accountancy

★N̲T̲U̲ R̲u̲g̲b̲y̲ T̲e̲a̲m̲, ■ Team Manager, 2011 - 2012 ■ Assistant Quartermaster, 2009 - 2011 •Attained Gold Award in Inter-Varsity.

Education record

Activities and Societies: ★President of Health and Fitness Club (2005-06) ★Project Work Leader 2005 ★Best Speaker of Inter-Class Debate.