Serviced-focused General Manager dedicated to delivering positive customer experiences to promote loyalty and repeat business. Orchestrates optimal resource utilization to handle expected operational needs. Sales leader with sound judgment, good planning abilities and interpersonal communication strengths.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
General Manager (F&A)
Pearl Global Industries Limited
8 2019 - 6 2023
Empowered staff members to contribute to continuous improvement, quality, and growth of company
Boosted profit opportunities, analyzing cost, contract performance and risk for corrective action
Served as mentor to junior team members
Maximized revenue by identifying key long-term growth initiatives
Promoted revenue by analyzing profitability and key metrics
Managed team of 15 no’s professionals
Collaborated with support personnel to solve diverse issues impacting different areas of operations
Managed team of 25 no’s finance staff, providing supportive and productive atmosphere to increase team performance
Monitored department budgets, working closely with teams and managers to achieve maximum value for minimum cost
Performed regular, detailed audits to verify accuracy of financial documents, expenditures and investments
Assisted Procurement and Contract Manager (PCM) in maintaining Contracts Register and procurement reports
Took proactive approach to risk management, identifying and addressing risks and issues for swift resolution
Delivered monthly close process, analyzing transactions and preparing required journals
Processed journals, confirming accounting entries were supported by working papers for analytical review and audit
Calculated and advised on estimates for project funding and continued running costs to inform financial decision-making
Kept organisations financial records electronically and on hard copies, complying with safety protection laws
Prepared monthly finance team performance indicators and transparency publications for review
Assisted in planning, preparing and delivering statutory reports, publications and internal and external audits, meeting tight timelines
Controlled cash flow and expenditures on SAP ERP based software, promptly flagging up suspicious transactions and inaccurate data for investigation
Controlled overall capital and revenue budgets for departments, checking proper distribution of funding
Completed account reconciliations to review and clear balance sheet control accounts on monthly basis, maintaining documentation to support audit
Trained junior staff in SAP and company procedures, increasing team productivity and efficiency
Balanced costs of specific public services against income, preparing recommendations on large-scale projects
Identified and proposed cost-reduction opportunities to increase organization cash flow, presenting recommendations to senior management.
Deputy General Manager
Epic Group
12.2006 - 07.2019
Communicated clearly and effectively with staff to deliver daily service targets
Managed stock levels to maximise service potential and reduce waste
Maintained thorough knowledge of financial targets and strategies
Drove sales by effectively managing several multi-units within facility
Served as mentor to junior team members
Promoted business profitability by tracking performance indicators and driving corrective action
Boosted profit opportunities, analysing cost, contract performance and risk for corrective action
Managed team of 15 nos professionals
Drove sales and maintained cost controls
Empowered staff members
Managed all payroll processing and changes for 5600 nos employees
Prepared reports and financial statements to assist management in strategic planning and decision making
Collaborated with associates to improve reconciliation
Managed financial assignment lifecycle, delegating and reviewing work of staff to ensure that standards are met
Supported annual audits by providing information and answers to auditors to facilitate passing audit results
Reviewed and resolved issues to reconcile cash balances daily
Liaised with appropriate tax manager to address tax-related matters and coordinate tax reviews
Monitored compliance with external regulatory agencies and handled annual and quarterly audits
Developed actionable improvements for existing processes and presented to management
Approved cash disbursements by verifying check amounts against invoices and authorised cheques and wire transfers
Supported preparation of monthly accounts related to accruals, prepayments and fixed assets
Completed balance sheet reconciliation within established timeframes
Provided timely feedback to partners on issues identified with clients
Allocated department resources to handle financial management and reporting
Reviewed completed work to verify accuracy and address discrepancies
Enforced budget adherence, monitoring expenditures and suggesting cost-reduction measures
Implemented employee incentive strategies to improve retention and productivity.
Accountant
International Angel Association
02.2005 - 10.2006
Accurately performed daily cash functions, including A/P and A/R tracking, budgeting, payroll transactions, expense management and various reconciliations
Posted accounts receivable payments made by cash, cheque or credit card payments
Coordinated month-end closing processes to ensure completion ahead of aggressive deadlines
Generated quarterly financial reports to detail company revenues and expenses
Drafted periodic profit and loss reports to analyse trends and project future changes
Used SAP accounting software to perform bookeeping, invoicing and bank reconciliations
Identified and implemented process changes to improve reporting time and quality
Supported reconciliations between local and regulatory reporting and resolved discrepancies within established timeframes
Completed scheduled audits to uncover and resolve financial discrepancies or budget overages
Produced regular reports, regulatory returns and reconciliations, informing stakeholders of critical financial data
Calculated, prepared and filed payroll taxes for clients
Produced monthly and year-end closing statements, financial documents and invoices
Reviewed financial statements and tax audits in detail to identify and correct discrepancies
Assisted clients with insolvency and bankruptcy legal processes and compliance
Kept internal financial controls aligned with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
Posted journal and ledger entries, prepared financial statements and reports and closed books
Reported on operating income, expenses against budgets and forecasted trends.
Having a US Equivalent bachelor’s degree (60 Credit), Detail-oriented public finance accountant well-versed in preparing, executing, and overseeing budgets. Uses observation skills to track past information and write summary reports. Track record of practicing economic measures and maintaining desired budget. Sharp finance & Accounts Manager with high credentials in public financial planning and budgeting. Collects, and analyses financial information with accuracy and applies technological skills to facilitate e-payments, e-filing and mobile payment systems. Methodical accounting professional current on best practices, software tracking and documentation requirements. Expert in dealing with complex financial information and leveraging analytical techniques to maintain compliance. Attentive to details, trends in financial data and changing laws.
Interests
Playing Games
Timeline
Master of Business Administration - Finance
IIUC
06.2007 - 11.2009
Deputy General Manager
Epic Group
12.2006 - 07.2019
Accountant
International Angel Association
02.2005 - 10.2006
Master of Accounting - Commerce
UOB
04.2001 - 10.2003
Foundation Degree in Costing - Commerce
ICWAI
10.2000 - 11.2002
Bachelor of Accounting - Commerce
UOB
01.2000 - 12.2000
Bachelor of Accounting - Commerce
UONB
06.1996 - 07.1998
General Manager (F&A)
Pearl Global Industries Limited
8 2019 - 6 2023
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