UPDASH J SINGH A/L JAGIT SINGH
Kuala Lumpur
Summary
Senior Accountant with 14+ years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, full-set accounts, management accounts, audit coordination and statutory reporting. Currently managing a portfolio of approximately 15 companies with annual revenues ranging from RM5 million to RM100 million, covering clients across multiple industries. Hands-on experience in full-set accounting, management reporting, consolidation, month-end and year-end closing, cash flow management, intercompany accounting, bank reconciliation, MBRS/XBRL and e-Invoicing. Experienced in supervising accounting staff and working directly with company directors, management, external auditors, tax agents and company secretaries. Strong working knowledge of ABSS, SQL, Xero and SAP Business One.
Overview
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15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
RABIN & ASSOCIATES
01.2023 - Current
- Manage a portfolio of approximately 15 companies with annual revenues ranging from RM5 million to RM100 million, covering clients across various industries.
- Manage and review accounting functions and financial information to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
- Prepare full-set monthly management accounts, including profit and loss accounts, balance sheets, cash flow statements, trial balances, fixed asset schedules and bank reconciliations.
- Manage month-end and year-end closing activities, including review of accounting entries, accruals, adjustments and supporting schedules.
- Prepare and review financial reporting packages and handle consolidation and group financial reporting for relevant clients.
- Prepare annual statutory financial statements and coordinate supporting schedules and documentation.
- Coordinate with external auditors and respond to audit queries and supporting-document requests.
- Handle MBRS/XBRL preparation and filing requirements and support e-Invoicing / MyInvois requirements.
- Review accounting transactions and recommend journal adjustments to improve accuracy and completeness of financial reporting.
- Liaise directly with company directors and management on accounting, reporting and financial matters.
- Supervise two accounting staff, review their work and provide guidance on accounting tasks and deliverables.
- Industry Exposure: Manufacturing, Transportation, Trading & Retail, Hospitality, Logistics and Service Providers
Accounts Executive cum Admin
WILEY GLOBAL SERVICES SDN BHD
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Maintained full sets of accounts and financial accounting records.
- Prepared audit schedules and supporting documentation for annual statutory audits.
- Monitored the company's quarterly tax position and prepared supporting tax schedules.
- Assisted the General Manager with treasury, cash flow management and overhead budgeting.
- Liaised with external auditors, tax agents and company secretary on accounting, audit, tax and statutory matters.
- Provided accounts payable support to the Brisbane headquarters, including invoice processing, supplier statement reconciliation and payment preparation.
- Provided accounts receivable support, including invoice generation and debtor reconciliation.
Senior Accountant
TARPON ENERGY SERVICES ASIA PACIFIC SDN BHD
01.2016 - 07.2020
- Prepared monthly financial reporting packages covering fixed assets, intercompany transactions, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Managed customer invoicing, credit notes, receipts and cash book updates.
- Performed regular bank reconciliations and followed up on outstanding reconciling items.
- Performed month-end closing activities, including customer and vendor accruals and account analysis.
- Prepared weekly and project-level cash flow forecasts.
- Managed corporate tax payments, future tax instalment calculations and SST submissions.
- Worked closely with the Financial Controller on annual budgeting activities and liaised with auditors, bankers and tax agents.
Audit Executive
ISWARA AND COMPANY
01.2013 - 12.2015
- Conducted audit engagements and examined accounting records and financial information.
- Reviewed assets, liabilities, income, expenditure and other financial information.
- Verified journal and ledger entries, cash and cheque payments, purchases and expenses.
- Prepared audit reports and management recommendations based on audit findings.
- Supervised and coordinated audit activities and junior audit personnel.
- Industry Exposure: Manufacturing, Trading & Retail, Hospitality, Logistics and Service Providers
Accounts & Tax Assistant
AMANRA CONSULTING SDN BHD
10.2011 - 12.2012
- Maintained full sets of accounts and prepared monthly and annual management accounts.
- Prepared balance sheets, profit and loss accounts, trial balances, cash flow statements and bank reconciliations.
- Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable, journals and fixed asset schedules.
- Prepared corporate and individual tax computations and assisted with LHDN-related matters.
Education
BA (Hons) - Accounting & Finance
University of Greenwich
UK01-2011
Diploma - Accounting
SEGi College
Kuala Lumpur01-2010
Skills
- Full Set Accounts
- General Ledger
- AP & AR
- Intercompany Accounting
- Internal Controls
- E-Invoicing / MyInvois
- Management Accounts
- Month-End & Year-End Closing
- Bank Reconciliation
- Cash Flow Management & Forecasting
- Audit Coordination
- Team Supervision
- Financial Reporting
- Consolidation & Group Reporting
- Fixed Assets
- Financial Analysis
- MBRS / XBRL
- Client & Management Liaison
- ABSS SQL Xero SAP Business One UBS Tally ERP Audit Express Microsoft Excel Microsoft 365
Languages
Languages: English, Bahasa Malaysia and Punjabi — Fluent
Personal Information
- Title: SENIOR ACCOUNTANT | FINANCIAL REPORTING | FULL SET ACCOUNTS
- Availability: 3 months' notice
Timeline
Senior Accountant
RABIN & ASSOCIATES
01.2023 - Current
Accounts Executive cum Admin
WILEY GLOBAL SERVICES SDN BHD
01.2021 - 12.2022
Senior Accountant
TARPON ENERGY SERVICES ASIA PACIFIC SDN BHD
01.2016 - 07.2020
Audit Executive
ISWARA AND COMPANY
01.2013 - 12.2015
Accounts & Tax Assistant
AMANRA CONSULTING SDN BHD
10.2011 - 12.2012
Diploma - Accounting
SEGi College
BA (Hons) - Accounting & Finance
University of Greenwich