Experienced Accountant with more than 20 years of success. Skilled in uncovering opportunities to improve financial growth, risk management and internal controls when managing all accounting functions. Prepared to bring talent and expertise to organization offering opportunities for advancement.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
APAC Financial Controller
Devoteam Cloud Services Group
10.2022 - Current
Manage all accounting operations and taxations for Singapore and Indonesia entities
Coordinate and direct the preparation of the yearly budget and quarterly financial forecasts and report variances
Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting and present to the global management team in Europe
Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
Manage and comply with local and IFRS reporting requirements and tax filings
Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
Financial Controller
Lexus Indonesia
11.2019 - 07.2022
Provides leadership in the development for the continuous evaluation of short and long-term strategic financial objectives
Participate in key decisions as a member of the executive management team
Provide recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and business opportunities
Responsible for managing the whole financial function of the company to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability
Ensure that effective internal controls are in place and ensure compliance with local IFRS, applicable local regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting
Finance Manager
Euro Hotel Wembley (London Hotels Group)
06.2018 - 04.2019
Ensure the financial reports are upheld in coordination with IFRS and in conjunction with the forecasting and budgeting plans of the hotel
Liaise with the external auditors for the yearly audit
Responsible for managing the whole financial function of the hotel to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability
Train and develop local finance team members and ensure succession plans are in place
Hold regular meetings with the management and staff to deliver the newest financial updates
Senior Compliance Accountant
IBC Asia Pte Ltd (Informa plc Group)
11.2016 - 06.2017
Filed tax returns and prepared governmental reports in compliance strict standards for various legal entities in Middle East, Europe, Africa and APAC region
Modified a comprehensive financial reporting package to reflect growing organizational complexity
Ensure accuracy of financial statements in accordance with GAAP and compliance to internal policies
Liaise with external auditors on financial reporting matters for quarterly and year-end audit
Corporate secretarial matters such as drafting company resolutions and statutory reports
Compliance Module Designer
CCH Asia Pte Ltd. (Wolters Kluwer Australia)
09.2015 - 10.2016
Research and design global tax compliance modules for direct and indirect taxes such as GST/VAT and Company Tax Return, Trust Tax Return and Partnership Tax Return in Asia, Europe, Australia and New Zealand
Review existing compliance modules and ensuring modules are up to date
Liaising with global tax regulatory authorities relating to taxation queries
Analyzed and researched reporting issues to improve accounting operations procedures
Proactively researched technical tax issues related to consulting projects
Present the CCH accounting and tax system implementation to the clients
Accountant
Bates Singapore Asia Pte Ltd. (WPP plc Group)
12.2013 - 04.2015
Modified a comprehensive financial reporting package to reflect growing organizational complexity and ensure the accuracy of those reports in accordance with GAAP and SOX compliance
Analyzed monthly balance sheet reconciliations for corporate reporting
Analyzed and researched reporting issues to improve accounting operations procedures
Created periodic reports comparing budgeted costs to actual costs
Filed tax returns and prepared governmental reports in compliance with strict standards
Trained several new employees on accounting principles and company procedures
Liaise with external auditors on financial reporting matters for quarterly and year-end audit
Senior Finance Executive
Resorts World at Sentosa Pte Ltd.
07.2010 - 11.2013
Modified a comprehensive financial reporting package to reflect growing organizational complexity and ensure the accuracy of those reports in accordance with GAAP and CRA rules
Prepared and analyzed month-end, quarterly and year-end audit schedules
Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts
Ensure accuracy of financial statements in accordance with IFRS and compliance to internal policies
Filed tax returns and prepared governmental reports according to compliance standards
Cooperated with casino operations and corporate accounting department to verify the quality standards were met
Liaise with external auditors on financial reporting matters for quarterly and year-end audit
Senior Accounts Assistant
FJ Benjamin Singapore Pte Ltd.
03.2008 - 06.2010
Preparation of financial/management reports as required by the Management
Preparation of monthly, quarterly and year end closing activities
Preparation of monthly financial statement, quarterly console report and year-end closing activities
Prepare month-end and year-end audit schedules
Prepare bank reconciliation, payroll reconciliation, inter-company reconciliation and resolve reconciling items
Ensure accuracy of financial statements in accordance with IFRS and compliance to internal policies
Suggested budgetary changes to increase company profits
Computed taxes owed by applying prescribed rates, laws and regulations
Liaise with external auditors on financial reporting matters and year-end audit
Accountant
PT. Gilang Agung Persada (FJ Benjamin Indonesia)
01.2006 - 02.2008
Assist in preparation of financial/management reports as required by the Management
Preparation of weekly and monthly sales report
Preparation of monthly financial statement and year-end closing activities
Ensure accuracy of financial statements in accordance with IFRS and compliance to internal policies
Establishes regular procedures and performs scheduled analysis of general ledger balance sheets such as cash and clearing accounts, liability accounts, and inventory accounts
Liaise with external auditors on financial reporting matters for quarterly and year-end audit
Accounting Staff
ADR Group of Companies
06.2003 - 12.2005
Preparation and review profit & loss statement, balance sheet and year-end audit schedules
Ensure accuracy of financial statements in accordance with IFRS and compliance to internal policies
Prepare periodic financial/management reports as required by the Management
Perform commission tax computation monthly and submit to the Indonesian Tax Authority
Liaise with external auditors on financial reporting matters for quarterly and year-end audit
Education
Bachelor of Computerized Accounting -
Binus International University
Master of Business Administration - undefined
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Skills
Internal control management
Accounting management
Executive leadership advisement
Financial strategy management
Tax compliance
Budget development
Management accounting
Language Ability
English
Chinese
Korean
Indonesian
Malaysian
Certification
Certified Institute Management Accountant (CIMA)
Languages
Indonesian
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Malay
Proficient
C2
Chinese (Mandarin)
Upper intermediate
B2
Korean
Upper intermediate
B2
French
Elementary
A2
Software
Xero
SAP
Microsoft Dynamics 365
Timeline
APAC Financial Controller
Devoteam Cloud Services Group
10.2022 - Current
Financial Controller
Lexus Indonesia
11.2019 - 07.2022
Finance Manager
Euro Hotel Wembley (London Hotels Group)
06.2018 - 04.2019
Senior Compliance Accountant
IBC Asia Pte Ltd (Informa plc Group)
11.2016 - 06.2017
Compliance Module Designer
CCH Asia Pte Ltd. (Wolters Kluwer Australia)
09.2015 - 10.2016
Accountant
Bates Singapore Asia Pte Ltd. (WPP plc Group)
12.2013 - 04.2015
Senior Finance Executive
Resorts World at Sentosa Pte Ltd.
07.2010 - 11.2013
Senior Accounts Assistant
FJ Benjamin Singapore Pte Ltd.
03.2008 - 06.2010
Accountant
PT. Gilang Agung Persada (FJ Benjamin Indonesia)
01.2006 - 02.2008
Accounting Staff
ADR Group of Companies
06.2003 - 12.2005
Master of Business Administration - undefined
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Bachelor of Computerized Accounting -
Binus International University
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