Cheow Ling Yong
C.A (M), FCCA, MIA
Kuala Lumpur
Summary
Dedicated and hardworking Responsible and trust worthy Willing to learn more and a fast learner Good time management skill Good interpersonal skill Good analytical skill Able to work independently and in a team Objectives : Applying my skills, knowledge and experience to build my career in several industries and to share it with my students who are the future for the society Driven Certified Public Accountant with 13 years of experience Specialization in accounting, auditing, budgeting and payroll for diverse organizations. Advanced knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices. Fosters transparency, understanding and ownership of financial reports and financial and operational metrics across organization. Thorough understanding of applicable laws, regulations, public finance and external reporting.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Chartered Accountant
YCL Accounting & Advisory
Kuala Lumpur
03.2021 - Current
- Managed over 40 customers for newly setup local accounting firm since 2021.
- Assist SME clients in managing their daily business operations, which include bookeeping, AP & AR management, cash flow management, company secretary services, seeking for loan & financing options, business planning options and other financial related services
- Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping
- Kept up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in professional organizations, opportunities, and networks
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures
Senior Accountant
CST Tax Advisors
Singapore
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Review working papers prepared by Junior Account Analyst for various clients' monthly/yearly reporting
- Review draft financial reports for various clients prepared by Junior Account Analyst to ensure financial reports are prepared in accordance to SFRS or local GAAP
- Creation of consolidated working papers & preparation of consolidated FS for various clients
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Recommended strategies to expedite filing projects and annual reporting.
- Contributed to hiring, training and development of accounting teams.
Family Office Accountant
CST Tax Advisors
Singapore
09.2018 - 12.2019
- Bookkeeping for family accounts
- Preparation of monthly reporting package & financial analysis
- Cash flow forecast and budgeting for family expenditure
- Other bespoke reports as required
- Preparation of banking instructions
- Liaison with bankers regarding payments
- Other administrative tasks
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through development of innovative solutions
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts
Part Time Lecturer & Tutor
Tunku Abdul Rahman University College
Kuala Lumpur
05.2011 - 02.2018
- Teach Diploma & Advance Diploma subjects, focusing in Financing & Accounting
- Teach Professional Qualification papers, i.e. ACCA, focusing in Financial Reporting and Auditing
- Setting of examination papers for all those teaching subjects
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
- Arranged syllabus, developed schedule, and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.
- Used PowerPoint and Google Classroom technology to give presentations to student classrooms.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
Accountant & Treasury Analyst
Ophir Production Sdn Bhd
Kuala Lumpur
10.2015 - 01.2018
- Prepares monthly financial results to top level management
- Suggests modifications and improvements to existing processes within Finance Department and assist in evaluation of such changes
- Prepares monthly journal entries and maintain company’s general ledger
- Responsible for verification of invoices received from vendors and payment journals prepared by account assistant
- Prepares monthly GST Reporting and deal with custom officers to resolve GST related matters, if there is any
- Handles accounting system (SUN) and invoicing system (NAVA), which includes resolving issues, upgrading and migration of systems
- Handles and coordinates annual statutory audit and tax reporting as well as liaising with Company
- Secretary for all corporate matters
- Provides internal trainings on accounting and invoicing systems to new joiners and existing team members within Finance Department
- Responsible for preparation of technical memorandums relating to accounting and tax knowledge application
- Previously wrote on MFRS15, MFRS16 and GST Warehouse Scheme
- Responsible for preparation and updating of Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for processes within Finance function
- Provide assistance to HR & Admin Department in relation to payroll and administrative matters.
- B. Senior Treasury Analyst
- Responsible for preparation of cash flow forecast for top level management decision making purpose
- Responsible to monitor actual cost versus budget and propose strategies on cost optimization
- Regular monitoring on foreign exchange risk exposure and proposes strategies to manage such risk
- Act as coordinator to liaise with banks or financial institutions for any loan and credit facilities applications
- Responsible for preparation and updating of Treasury Policy and Procedures which included procedures dealing with hedging strategies
Auditor
EY
Kuala Lumpur
01.2011 - 07.2014
- Core audit team member for both quarterly and statutory audits (3 years consecutively, FYE 2012 – FYE 2014)
- Senior in-charged for group consolidation (FYE 2012-FYE 2013)
- Senior in-charged for Production Sharing Contract (PSC) audits (FYE 2012 – FYE 2014)
- Senior in-charged for tax and deferred tax for group of companies (FYE 2012 – FYE 2013)
- Core audit team member involved in client’s system (SAP) migration exercise (FYE 2012)
- Core audit team member involved in special audit engagement, as follows:
- Cleaning up client’s financial accounting system in Mozambique, Africa (FYE 2012)
- Core audit team member involved in GST pre-implementation stage for group of companies (FYE 2014)
- Core audit team member liaised with Company Secretary for extraction of minutes and other statutory related matters (FYE 2011- FYE2014)
- Senior in-charged for Ascendas Group of companies, including group consolidation for SGX reporting purpose (FYE 2013 – FYE 2014)
- Senior in-charged for Equestrian Association Malaysia statutory audit (FYE 2013 – FYE 2014)
- Planned audits and audit activities to allocate necessary resources and determine consistency of plans with audit objectives
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning
- B. NON - AUDITING SERVICES
- Seconded to EY Accounting Compliance and Reporting Department for 4 months to assist in providing statutory reporting services (including prepared group consolidated accounts) for clients from various industries (FYE 2013)
- Seconded to Performance Improvement Division for 6 months to assist manufacturing and retail clients to improve its existing business performance, which included performing price and cost analysis, bottleneck and 6 sigma analysis
- Actively involved in client’s ERP system migration and integration process and provide training to audit team members on how to operate ERP system
- Prepared external training materials and presentation slides in relation to latest development of accounting standards and application.
Education
MBA - Business Administration and Management, General
International Islamic University
Kuala Lumpur 01.2014 - 01.2015
ACCA, Accounting and Finance -
Tunku Abdul Rahman University College
Kuala Lumpur 01.2007 - 01.2011
Diploma - Business Accounting
Tunku Abdul Rahman University College
Kuala Lumpur 01.2006 - 05.2008
Advance Diploma - Financial Accounting Commerce
Tunku Abdul Rahman University College
Kuala Lumpur 06.2008 - 05.2010
ACCA -
Tunku Abdul Rahman University College
Kuala Lumpur 01.2008 - 01.2011
Skills
Financial Accountingundefined
Timeline
Chartered Accountant
YCL Accounting & Advisory
03.2021 - Current
Senior Accountant
CST Tax Advisors
01.2020 - 03.2021
Family Office Accountant
CST Tax Advisors
09.2018 - 12.2019
Accountant & Treasury Analyst
Ophir Production Sdn Bhd
10.2015 - 01.2018
MBA - Business Administration and Management, General
International Islamic University
01.2014 - 01.2015
Part Time Lecturer & Tutor
Tunku Abdul Rahman University College
05.2011 - 02.2018
Auditor
EY
01.2011 - 07.2014
Advance Diploma - Financial Accounting Commerce
Tunku Abdul Rahman University College
06.2008 - 05.2010
ACCA -
Tunku Abdul Rahman University College
01.2008 - 01.2011
ACCA, Accounting and Finance -
Tunku Abdul Rahman University College
01.2007 - 01.2011
Diploma - Business Accounting
Tunku Abdul Rahman University College
01.2006 - 05.2008
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