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Sheena Tan

Sheena Tan

Boston,Massachusetts

Summary

Objective software technology leader with demonstrated success leading financial systems and programs. Knowledgeable about regulatory requirements and successful strategies for maintaining optimal controls. Well-organized, proactive and adaptable to changing markets. Highly collaborative Director of Finance with strong skills in statistical analysis and performance. Exceptional performance outlining strategic long term financial directions for business growth.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance Director, Digital

QUADIENT (United States of America)
11.2022 - Current
  • Leading the financials within Intelligent Communication Automation (Digital) organization
  • Responsible for Quadient Group’s ICA strategic projects, such as opening new entities, deregistering subsidiary, ERP integration, streamlining of finance operational processes Controlling the completeness of accounting data, preparing and participating in both external and internal financial audits
  • Managing cash and planning within the ICA organization
  • Assessing market growth, comparing it with the budget and collecting input Meeting Quadient's commitments to employees, partners and customers
  • Registered as Quadient Software Inc (holding company) corporate officer, legal representative and authorized bank signatory.

Global Controller

SITECORE (Singapore/United States of America)
04.2022 - 07.2022
  • In-charged of the development and consistent application of policies and best practices for financial consolidation, compliant with IFRS, US GAAP and other local GAAP requirements) and full statutory and tax compliances of local entities Responsible for leadership of regional finance directors in Americas, EMEA and APAC to ensure reliable accurate and complete financial information
  • Build a global team including hiring, mentoring, and setting strategy for team development
  • Worked with CFO on projects for Private Equity, Board and Audit committee regarding proposals on the next phase of the company and finance leadership
  • Partnered with FinTech team to leverage on technology to improve financial process and efficiency, advocated for automation of accounting function
  • Developed positive relationships with business functions as business advisor.

Finance Director, International Operations

QUADIENT (Singapore)
08.2016 - 03.2022
  • Provided leadership to all aspects of financial, controllership, budgeting, statutory compliance, strategic, financial, and operational analysis, and business partnership
  • Reporting functionally to CFO and dotted line to COO & President for International Operations
  • Responsible for the regional operations, managing teams in APAC, LATAM and EMEA
  • Registered Corporate Director, Legal Representative, and authorized signatory of all bank activities in the international regions
  • Senior Business Partner for software solutions business - CX (Customer Experience Management) and CCM (Customer Communications Management) solution that is rapidly expanding, covering multinational markets while identifying risks and opportunities to maximize revenue & profitability
  • Managed deal desk team reviewing deals structure, revenue recognition for new License and recurring maintenance, protecting subscription business and 0% attrition working with customer success teams while monitoring profitability of Professional services
  • Maintained the YTD forecast and Sales Tracker monthly
  • Driving MBR (monthly business reviews) and QBR for financial & operational metrics for CXM business with President & COO while in-charged of KPI Dashboard for Perpetual License, Subscription, Maintenance and Professional Service revenues
  • Worked with Corporate legal and transformation team on the creation of new territories and entities at the same time minimizing exposure for dormant companies thru exiting underutilized permanent establishments
  • Controller of region OPEX and delivering reports on budget variance analysis including international operations’ headcount movement with Global VP for HR
  • Accountable for numerous cost and profit centers and responsible for the annual budget, quarterly rolling forecast
  • Managed relationships with key internal and external stakeholders including regional and global finance leaders, auditors, tax advisors, banking relationships, vendors and business partners.

Finance Manager

QNET (Singapore)
05.2013 - 07.2016
  • In-charged of full sets of accounts for Singapore, Turkey, India and Hongkong IT entity
  • Responsible for monthly financial reports and controlling costs partnering with Business Development Leaders in the region
  • Monitored revenue recognition metrics for retail business dealing with inventory management
  • In-charged of statutory compliance (tax, external audit)
  • Covered as interim Business and Finance leader while Business Senior Manager was on maternity leave.

Commercial Accountant

Pure Commerce (Singapore)
06.2012 - 05.2013
  • Handled full set of accounts for Singapore and Korean offices and reported to CFO
  • In-charged of management reports to HQ
  • Reviewed and analyzed monthly actual to budget performance
  • Management compliance liaison officer in Singapore.

Senior Accounting Officer

Esco Micro (Singapore)
01.2012 - 05.2013
  • Responsible for group financial reporting, planning and analysis
  • Cost controller for biopharma equipment and medical devices with expertise in variance analysis
  • Worked with Head of Finance to review accounting entries of accountants and bookkeepers
  • Assisted in transformation project to implement cloud related projects such as Microsoft Navision and CRM applications
  • Liaison officer for external service providers such as Tax, Payroll agents and Auditors.

Accounting Officer

A&I Consulting Pte Ltd (Singapore)
04.2011 - 12.2012
  • Handled full sets of accounts, client base, report to Founder of A&I Consulting Pte Ltd
  • Responsible to an average of 8 clients per month
  • In-charged of client payroll calculations
  • Resolved discrepancies and handled client’s documentations
  • Liaison for external audit
  • Ensured accounting reports are accordance with IFRS
  • Provided analysis and budget tailored to client request
  • Expertise in clients in Life Sciences, Engineering and Manufacturing industries.

Accounting Officer, Treasury Manager

Beam Global Spirits & Wine Inc (Philippines)
11.2009 - 03.2011
  • Responsible for monthly management analysis and reports
  • Direct report to Regional CFO (S.E.A)
  • Performed monthly Financial Statement, quarterly reporting and review of actual to budget variances
  • Liaison officer for international consolidations i.e
  • Alberta, Canada, Singapore, Madrid and Spain
  • Responsible for treasury department from 2010-2011.

Education

Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA)

ASEAN Certified Public Accountant

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

Chartered Accountants of Ireland (CAI)

Singapore Institute of Accredited Tax Practitioners (SIATP)

Professional Regulatory Commission – Board of Accountancy

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy -

Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP)

Skills

    SAP, BPC, Hyperion, Oracle, Netsuite

    Quickbooks Online, Xero, MYOB, TallyNet, Microsoft office

    Salesforce, Xactly Incent, OpenAir Kimble, Freshservice, Workday (intermediate)

Websites

technicalskills

SAP, BPC, Hyperion, Oracle, Netsuite, Quickbooks Online, Xero, MYOB, Tally.Net, Microsoft office, Salesforce, Xactly Incent, OpenAir, Kimble, Freshservice, Workday

Volunteer Leadership

  • Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA), Deputy President – Boston Chapter
  • Singapore Modern Pentathlon Association (SIMPA), Assistant Treasurer, www.singaporepentathlon.org.sg/who-s-

Timeline

Finance Director, Digital

QUADIENT (United States of America)
11.2022 - Current

Global Controller

SITECORE (Singapore/United States of America)
04.2022 - 07.2022

Finance Director, International Operations

QUADIENT (Singapore)
08.2016 - 03.2022

Finance Manager

QNET (Singapore)
05.2013 - 07.2016

Commercial Accountant

Pure Commerce (Singapore)
06.2012 - 05.2013

Senior Accounting Officer

Esco Micro (Singapore)
01.2012 - 05.2013

Accounting Officer

A&I Consulting Pte Ltd (Singapore)
04.2011 - 12.2012

Accounting Officer, Treasury Manager

Beam Global Spirits & Wine Inc (Philippines)
11.2009 - 03.2011

Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA)

ASEAN Certified Public Accountant

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

Chartered Accountants of Ireland (CAI)

Singapore Institute of Accredited Tax Practitioners (SIATP)

Professional Regulatory Commission – Board of Accountancy

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy -

Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP)

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