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Hong Kong Sar

Hong Kong Sar

Responsibilities:• Reported to Senior Finance Director and managed a team of ~30 staff• Managed the Finance Shared Services Center (FSSC) for the group’s retail, wholesale, distribution, and manufacturing operation• Asia Pacific Coverage: Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Japan, Korea, India, and ANZ • Manufacturing Operation – Located in ShenzhenFinance Shared Services Center (FSSC)• Managed the FSSC operation including Procure to Pay (PTP), Order to Cash (OTC), Record to Report (RTR), Cash & Treasury (C&T), Fixed Assets Management (FA), and Vendors Management (VM), etc.• Reviewed and monitored the FSSC’s operational metrics and performance in ensuring Center of Excellence (COE) efficiency and effectiveness• Proactively sought opportunities in enhancing FSSC’s bandwidth in support of business growth strategies and objectives• Drove the preparation of financial statements in accordance with US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and corporate standards Business Process Continuity and Improvement• Identified opportunities for FSSC's process optimization, standardization, and automation• Drove operational initiatives to enhance both SAP and NAV system functionality, data, and reporting accuracy • Collaborated with cross-functional teams on streamlining workflows for alignment and efficiencyAchievements:• Successfully implemented FSSC’s process automation including fixed assets management process, inter-company transaction, payment process, e-commerce settlement method, and data collection for report• Successfully completed the decentralization of finance operation in conversion to FSSC located in Hong Kong (2014 – 2015)• Set up finance operation in a newly established R&D center located in Vietnam (2016)• Led the FSSC team in SAP blueprint project for the group’s sourcing and manufacturing operation• Led the FSSC team and transferred knowledge and operation of FSSC from HK to India

Hong Kong

Hong Kong Sar

Responsibilities:• Report to Regional Finance Director, Asia Pacific• Asia Pacific Coverage: Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, South Asia, and KoreaShared Services Center (SSC)• Managed the SSC’s Accounts Payable (AP) function with a team of ~30 staff• Analyzed DPO metrics and prepared DPO performance reports in assessing the potential impacts on cash flow projections and liquidity management• Developed and implemented the Vendor Management Program for the region• Monitored and tracked supplier participation, financing utilization, and program performance metrics• Involved in the development of Supplier Financing Program (Asia Pacific region)• Partnered with Corporate Treasury Team on FOREX risk management and mitigationSpecial Projects• Appointed as part of the Global Finance Transformation Team in the design and implementation for Procure to Pay (PTP) and Cash Management system• Appointed as the finance lead in driving the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) project on Purchase to Pay (PTP) from Hong Kong to an appointed 3rd party service provider located in China

Hong Kong Sar

Responsibilities:• Completed the IPO project in Oct 2010 including due diligence, discussion with underwriters and legal parties for prospectus drafting, business strategy, business valuation and dealing with US SEC for financial accounting standard compliance issue• Drove the implementation of SOX internal control including interview of all business processes for HK and China, identified risks & deficiencies, recommended remediation proposal and documentation for SOX compliance• In charge of biological assets and share options valuation including determining parameters & assumptions, establishing valuation model, and liaising with appraisers & auditors for result interpretation

Hong Kong Sar

Responsibilities:• Reported to the Regional Finance Director, Asia Pacific• Asia Pacific Coverage: Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, Singapore, and Korea• Prepared financial reports in accordance with US GAAP, SOX, and corporate standards• Drove AR, AP, General Ledger, month-end closing and consolidation for the Asia Pacific region• Prepared annual budget, forecast, and variance analysis for the Asia Pacific region• Prepared annual operating cost budget and monthly forecast for corporate’s review• Managed all tax and compliance related issues and liaised with external auditors• Involved in system enhancement, process streamlining, and data security issuesAchievements:• Applied MES status for Singapore operation• Drove the implementation of Oracle system upgrade• Drove the integration of financial reporting, system, and process for one of the group’s post-acquisition projects in Asia

Hong Kong Sar

Hong Kong Sar

Hong Kong Sar

• Worked as an Auditor for various CPA firms

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Professional Diploma In Accounting