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| Position wanted: |
Finance Controller |
| Job category: |
AccountingAerospaceAutomotiveBiotechElectronicsFinanceIndustrialManufacturingProductionTelecommunications |
| Preferred Location: |
China |
| Objective and Resume Summary: |
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Objective: To utilize my diverse expertise with a vision to achieve, excel and accomplish individual excellence with collective strength, towards a sincere and loyal commitment.
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| Skills: |
Finance controller |
| Known languages (and levels): |
English-Very GoodChinese-Very GoodOther: several Chinese Dialects
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| Type of Employment wanted: |
Full Time
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| Minimum Yearly Salary in Numbers: |
90000 USD
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| Current Location: |
Singapore, Singapore |
| Education History, Qualifications & other additional information: |
| Level of Education: |
Bachelor
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Educational Background
Bachelor`s Degree
Field of Study: Commerce
Major: Management Sciences - CIMA
Institute/University: University of Windsor -Ont Canada, Canada
Grade: Honors Class
Graduation Date: March 1984
Awards Received
1981 – Scholastic Honors (Scholarship for Math and Sciences).
1977 – Book Prize Award for Mathematics and Science.
1976 – Book Award for Chinese as 2nd language Debate District level
1976 – Book Award for Science and Industrial Quiz
Top Skills
(Proficiency: Advanced - Highly experienced; intermediate - Familiar with all the basic functionalities; Beginner - Just started using or learning the skill)
Skill Years Proficiency
Chinese Corp Tax Planning and Risk Management >10 Advanced
MNCs and Chinese Corp Management >10 Advanced
ERPs >10 Advanced
Costings / Auditing >10 Advanced
Chinese Corp Finance setup from JV to stock listing >6 Advanced
Accounting both PRC and GAAP reporting >8 Advanced
Chinese State Owned Management >6 Advanced
Additional Info
Hobbies
Traveling, Reading and IT
Interests and Activities
Information Technologies, Asia Pacific Business & Economic Trends.
Extracurricular Activities
Swimming and Jogging
Community Activities
1985 – 1994 Community Centre Management Committees (CCMC) at Kampong Kapor CC.
Professional Memberships
SINGCAM, MISSA, MSA, Canadian Alumni Singapore; Singcham Guiyang Chapter - Treasurer.
Languages
Written: English and Chinese
Spoken: Fluent in English, Mandarin
Dialects: Cantonese, Teochew, Szechwan, Taiwanese and Hokkien.
Availability
Able to start work within 1-3 months’ notice.
Willing to Travel: Heavy (>80%)
Willing to Relocate: Will Consider
Possess Own Transport: Car with chauffeur provided
Present Salary: Approx US$90,000 per year (with expatiate package)
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| Work History & Experience: |
| Years of Work Experience: |
More than 15 Years |
Employment History
NatSteel Chemicals Ltd
Position Title: Deputy GM (Finance) - CFO
Position Level: Senior Manager/Director
Directorship: Shandong Rubber Company (SDRC)
Specialization: Finance - General/Cost Accounting
Industry: Chemical /Auto
Nature: Auto Spares Manufacturing Joint Venture Chinese/Singapore GLCs)
Employees: 1,400(Guiyang) &1,000(Shandong)
Subordinates: 4 Asst Managers, 6 Supervisors, and 28 staffs
Product: Rubber Auto Spare parts (e.g. Fan belts)
Report to: GM, MD, and CEO
Duration: Sep 1999 - Present
Work Description:
Relationship Management:
Created an excellent working relationship between NSC and GDRC (China SOE) that was previously turned bad by the predecessor.
Established extremely good relationships with the Tax Dept, FOREX Dept, Banks, City & Provincial Governments and Chinese Conglomerates; managing all business and political roles.
Key responsibilities:
All financial operations of the companies and all financial reports and others in accordance with NSC Corp requirements.
All treasury duties and Taxations matters -Seconded to Guiyang with occasional travels to several other factories for audit and other financial operations requirements.
I am also in charge of MIS of the organization with the direction of implementations of ERP and its controls. I have also experienced QAD ERP and probe into several other ERPs software here in China.
Manage forecasting, budgeting and actual result analysis for G. China & organization to deliver effective project cost management process and performance tracking system
Provide monthly and quarterly FC reporting for consolidation team in NSC on a timely basis with reliable information quality
Drive effective manufacturing cost reviews in G. China region to ensure project cost information feed into accounting system accordingly
Work with cost control team of GDRC and accounting team of NSC to improve communication and set up effective information sharing process
Provide supporting business intelligence for the consulting organization
Monitor business practices for compliance with corporate and professional minimums
Provide advice and guidance to sales on revenue recognition
Identify discrepancies between corporate requirements and procedures and local conditions. Develop solutions to remedy.
Timely and accurate production of statutory accounts
Ensure compliance with local and internal accounting standards
Timely and accurate production of tax returns
Ensure compliance with local tax regulations
Review balance sheet for accuracy and identify risks/opportunities
Conduct monthly review of Profit and Loss Statements
Work with external auditors to deliver statutory audits
Manage Credit and Collections process
Achievement:
Turned GDRC into a profit organization three months upon assumption of duties.
Effective cash control at GDRC even though NSC is only a minority stakeholder.
Effective cost controls (e.g. rejection, attrition, scrape and wastage).
Reduced AR from RMB 68 million to RMB 38 million.
Reduced AP liabilities by about 40%.
Provided local & export sales leads.
Brought back all dividends & management fee for NSC including those long outstanding ones since 1995.
Based on my relationship with the Banks, I’ve managed to secure unsecured low-interest bank loans and revolving credit for GDRC.
Based on my relationship with the Provincial & City Governments, I’ve managed to secure government grants for GDRC projects for Lab, Mixers, Machines, Boilers and etc.
Based on my relationship with the Tax Dept, I’ve managed to secure Tax Holidays for GDRC for 2 years and 50% tax reduction for 3 years; enjoying several years of low tax rates till now.
Churned out proposals for IPO, Divestment and Privatization of SOEs.
Successfully managed and implemented an ERP project for GDRC.
Leaving Reasons:
• Singapore NSC have decided to sell this concern because it is a non core business nature
• I am exploring other opportunities and directions.
1998 – 1999
Hankyu International Transport (S) Pte Ltd.
Position Title: Deputy GM
Position Level: Senior Executive
Specialization: Advisor/Business and IT Consultant
Regional Finance – Inter-company Accounting (South Asia) and IT (EDI Tracking)
Industry: Supply Chain Management and Logistics
Nature: Japanese GLC incorporated in Singapore for South Asia SCM Operations
Employees: 20 staffs
Subordinates: 1 Supervisors, and 4 staffs
Product: Air, Sea and Land logistic together with warehousing for EMS manufacturing in Asia Pacific
Report to: MD (Japanese)
Duration: Jan 1988 to July 1999
• Planning, Training, Implementation and Maintenance of Trade Net and EDI interface with HQ Japan.
• Negotiated several purchase, maintenance and service contracts with IBM, IPACS and other Vendors, with better terms and conditions.
• Achieved Y2K compliance for the company, with several concrete contingency plans and a committee, hand picked and trained by me.
• In management, I have developed several management control measures and report structures for an efficient and smooth operations and HRM deployment.
• I was also responsible for the system design evaluation, proposal, planning, setup, implementation, User Interface, End-User Training, various Financial Reports/Budgets/Consolidations and Management security/controls/reports for a new in-house written Regional Air Freight Operations program.
• As for the regional arena, I was also responsible for several User Training programs with our Malaysian and Thailand counterparts as well as inter-company accounts consolidations and evaluations.
Achievements:
Installed and Implemented Asia Pacific Trade Net and Financial Updates with EDI interfaces with HQ Japan.
Achieved a very competitive price for Vendors’ maintenance and service contracts, thereby saving company some 15%
Achieve Y2K compliance and certifications for Singapore office.
The Management controls and reporting systems I implemented is still a model used.
I have also successfully implemented the Financial report and control systems for management budgets and data securities operations in Asia Pacific.
I have also achieved understandings and rapports with our Asia Pacific partners from Malaysia and Thailand resulting in smooth and efficient communications, thereby resulting cost efficiencies.
Leaving Reasons:
I was headhunt for a Deputy GM for 2 plants in inner China (Southwest China) with higher incomes and package
Natsteel Ltd. was then the 4th largest Singapore listed company (renowned company).
The CEO of Natsteel was a very nice and considerate person
The MD of Hankyu International promised me the GM position when I joined them. But he promoted Japanese for the position twice. Hence knowing the racial discrimination, I decide to leave.
1995 – 1997
Modus Operandi Computing
Position Title: Senior Manager
Position Level: Senior Executive Manager
Specialization: Value Added Reseller for Accounting and ERP Software Business and IT Consultant
- Accounting, ERP Software customizations for various EMS GAAP and manufacturing variance reports
Industry: IT Software Developments - Value Added Reseller for Accounting and ERP software packages
Nature: French and Singapore Partnership Company in Singapore for South Asia Operations (China)
Employees: 8 staffs
Subordinates: 4 Supervisors, and 4 staffs
Product: Accounting and ERP software for EMS manufacturing in Asia Pacific especially in China.
Report to: MD
Duration: Jan 1985 to Dec 1997
• Market Research and Development in China
• Setup Offices in Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Shanghai and Beijing to serve mainly Singapore and US Corporate Clients in the Electronics Manufacturing Sector in China.
• Planning, Implementation and Maintenance of MISYS (ERP) Software.
• Analyze, consolidate, validate and report various manufacturing costs, budgets, inventories, yields, PIs`, etc.
• Planning, Implementation and Maintenance of ACCPAC Accounting Software,
• Financial Integration Management, from various Manufacturing Cost Centers to Treasury requirements.
• Consolidation of Accounts, Financial reports compliance with Corporate policies/procedures (e.g. Periodic Budgets, Cash flow Forecast, Capital Expenditures, US/Singaporean GAAP, IFRS etc.) and Credit Controls
• Improving effective internal financial controls and systems.
Achievements:
Have done in-depth market and developments research for Value added Reseller (VAR) in Accounting and ERPs for China costal regions. E.g. Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Shanghai.
I have also setup Offices in Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Shanghai and Beijing to serve the American and Singaporean clients.
I have also plan, implemented and serviced, Accounting and ERP packages, especially in the different reporting structures and standards. e.g. GAAP, IFRS
In the Electronic Manufacturing Sector (EMS), .e.g. Goldtron Electronics especially in the workflow controls for their SMT (surface mounted technology) operations, from Sales Orders to Finished Product Shipments
I have also successfully integrated several accounting packages with ERP programs, analyze, consolidate, validate and report various manufacturing costs, budgets, inventories, yields, PIs`, etc for the company.
In the accounting packages, financial management controls integrations from various manufacturing workflows both process and discrete were tied up to the very cent. Thereby creating transparencies and accurate costing reports.
In the Financial software, I have also managed to validate consolidation accounts, design financial reports compliance with Corporate policies/ procedures and credit controls ( Several times, I have to understand, design, write and validate additional or supplementary software to satisfy Corp needs, especially in US GAAP).
Many a times, I have to recommend, set standards and management controls for the reports and operations.
In this job, I am also responsible for sales and justify bottom lines for both the clients and for my bosses.
Leaving Reasons:
I was headhunted for an Asia Pacific Deputy GM for Hankyu International(S) Ltd., with better salaries and package.
1988 – 1994
Majestic Electric Co. Pte. Ltd.
Position Title: Manager
Position Level: Executive
Specialization: HRM, Finance & Accounting, Marketing, Logistics and Corporate Management
Industry: Retail/Wholesale, Export/Import, M&E Projects for Electrical Home Appliances and Electrical Switchgears
Nature: Singaporean Family Business
Employees: 8 staffs
Subordinates: 4 Supervisors, and 8 staffs
Product: Electrical Home Appliances, Lighting equipments and Electrical Switchgears
Report to: MD
Human Resource and Administration
• Manpower Planning and Recruitment
• Reduced Company’s Overheads by 50%.
• Identify and Organize Company and Staff Objectives, Responsibilities and Job Roles.
• Introduction of Incentive Schemes and Rewards for individual achievements and overall performance.
• Organizing Productivity teams and OJT with PSC
Finance and Accounting
• Implemented Financial and cost checks and controls
• Reduced Debt Exposure from 80% to 50%.l Improved Company’s Financial Position.
• Implemented Computerized Accounting System
Marketing
• Local to Regional Brand Management
• Channel Sales and Marketing of Electrical Products in Asia Pacific.
• lmproved Sales Margin from 5% to 12%.
• Have traveled extensively in Asia Pacific, Indochina, Europe, USA, for Sales and Procurements six months to a year.
• Exploring Foreign Brand names, Agencies in Europe, Japan, and Australia etc. E.g. Hanover Fair in Germany. Extensive discussions into Marketing, Marketing Channels with EDB in Franchising Retailing, Wholesale Agencies/Distributors etc. Training
Product Exposures
• I have experience involving High-tension equipment e.g. RCBs, MCCBs, DBs, CTs, etc. Accessories from ABB, Merlin Gerin, MEM, Seimens, AEG, Mitsubishi, Hitachi, etc. I was also attached to ABB in 1988 to some of their factories in Germany, for their in-depth Product Knowledge, Orientations, Specs Applications and Designs.
• As for Lighting, I was sent to Philips Singapore Lighting for Training in Product Knowledge, Designs, Systems, Applications and Concepts, in all Applications from Industrial, Public to Household.
• As for Aircon/Exhaust Systems, Matsushita/Panasonic, KDK, Trained men for Product Knowledge, Designs, Concepts and Applications (e.g. CFH, and Fresh Air, Cooling Factors etc.), from Household to Industrial Applications.
• In the Household Appliances, I have been involved in all Locals to Foreign Trading and Marketing Activities. E.g. Parallel Import/Export, Channel Distribution Networks, Agencies, OEMs, etc. Project Management
• I was also in charge of Local M&E projects, from Line Diagrams to Final Developments e.g. Singapore Turf Club, Horse Hospital, Ridding School, Ticketing Office, Sentosa Development, MRT Stations, MRTC Bishan, Singapura Plaza, and Seatown Office etc.
• I was assigned to several Foreign M&E Supply Projects, in the Resort Developments, in Maldives, Indonesia, and Sri Lanka etc.
• I was in charge of Local and foreign Tender Contracts, from PSA, SGH, KK Hospital, SATs, PUB, Sentosa Developments etc. to US Embassy and Airport Projects in Myanmar, Maldives Govt., Bangladesh Govt., Nepal Govt., Vietnam Govt., etc.
Corporate Management
• Setup Logistic Network for both local and international markets
• Consolidated Sales Figures from $30million to $6million.
• With all the Local and Foreign Projects, I have many meaningful and very Supportive Working Relationships, with Local MNCs e.g. Matsushita/Panasonic, Sanyo, Philips, GE, GEC, ABB, Merlin Gerin, Clipsal, MK, AEG, Hitachi, Toshiba, etc.
• As for Import and Export to Third World Developing Countries, I am Familiar with the Trade LCs and Banking Procedures.
• With my Diverse and Regional experiences, I am able to forecast short to long term regional economics and financial strategic trends for Corporate Decisions planning.
• I have also participated in several Risks/Credit and Costs/Returns Evaluations and Management reports from Local to Regional, Customers’ and Suppliers’ Financial Records and Management Reports. These enable me to plan Strategic Missions and Objectives for overall Corporate Direction Decisions.
Achievements:
I have grown from supervisory to a managerial position.
Through manpower planning and recruitments, I have reduced overhead expense down by some 50%.
I have successfully implemented the OJT, and several HRM policies to improve the efficiencies of the workers through several rewards and incentive plans
Implemented Financial and cost checks and controls
Reduced Debt Exposure from 80% to 50%.l Improved Company’s Financial Position.
Implemented Computerized Accounting System for Marketing Local-Regional
Established local to Regional market and distribution sales channels.
I have improved company’s Sales Margin from 5% to 12%.
Established a household name brand for the company
I have concluded name brand agencies and marketing network channels in Asia Pacific for the company
I have gained several overseas product knowledge and experiences, thereby closing several project sales contracts in Singapore and overseas.
Setup Logistic Network for both local and international markets
Consolidated Sales Figures from $30million to $6million by reducing AR exposures.
I have also participated in several Risks/Credit and Costs/Returns Evaluations and Management reports from Local to Regional, Customers’ and Suppliers’ Financial Records and Management Reports. These enable me to plan Strategic Missions and Objectives for overall Corporate Direction Decisions for my bosses.
Leaving Reasons:
As the shareholders were getting old, their direction was towards consolidations and sizing down operations, I find my space smaller.
This family business was also trying to promote their own family members into the operations, thereby making decisions difficult and messy. Politics between factions in the family finally cause me to look for better opportunities
1985 – 1987
Majestic Electric Co. Pte. Ltd.
Position Title: Executive Officer (Operations/Logistics)
Position Level: Supervisory level
Specialization: Finance & Accounting, Marketing and Logistics
Industry: Retail/Wholesale, Export/Import, M&E Projects for Electrical Home Appliances and Electrical Switchgears
Nature: Singaporean Family Business
Employees: 20staffs
Subordinates: 2 Supervisors and 4 staffs
Product: Electrical Home Appliances, Lighting equipments and Electrical Switchgears
Report to: MD
• In-charge of the Logistics, Warehousing Operations.
• Streamlined and improved PO/DO/AR Process.
• Implemented Office Automation and Accounting Software.
• Reduced Bottom-Line Costs through Operational Efficiencies.
Achievements:
I streamline and improved the efficiencies of the logistic operations
I also improved profits through lowering operational deficiencies
1983 –1984
University of Windsor
Position Title: Teaching Assistant (Business School)
Position Level: Supervisory level
Specialization: Finance & Cost Accounting - MRPs computerizations, MIS, Statistics
Industry: Tertiary Education towards a Bachelor Degree in Commerce and Business Administration.
Nature: Canadian University
Employees: 20 staffs
Subordinates: 0
Product: Tertiary Education - Finance & Cost Accounting - MRPs computerizations, MIS, Statistics
Report to: Dean and Head of Business School
• Conduct Lectures and Tutorials for Computing Methods and Business Systems modules (Post graduate levels) for the Business Faculty.
• Supervise of the Computer Facilities for the Business Faculty.
• Monitoring of Students’ Academic and Project Progress.
• Course Training and Materials Administration, Script Evaluation
Achievements:
I was the first Asian/Chinese undergraduate Teaching Assistant
I was not only popular with the Asia students, the locals stood hours in line for me to help them in their assignments
1987–1990
Systematic Commercial Training Centre Singapore
Position Title: Part-time Lecturer
Position Level: Lecturer
Specialization: ACCA in Finance & Cost Accounting, Statistics and Economics
Industry: Diploma Education
Nature: Commercial School
Employees: 20 staffs
Subordinates: 0
Product: ACCA Diploma Education - Finance & Cost Accounting, Statistics and Economics
Report to: Dean
• Conduct Lectures and Tutorials for ACCA for Statistics, Accounting and Economics modules.
• Teaching of Business Diploma in Materials, Methods and Business Systems.
• Monitoring of Students’ Academic and Project Progress.
• Course Training and Materials Administration, Script Evaluation
Achievements:
Managed to get some 15 out of 40 students to graduate their ACCA papers, which was at that time a record.
The most popular teacher in the school
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