David Goh Ken Beng
Accountant
Summary
Experienced finance and operations leader with 15+ years of managing large teams in APAC and MEA regions. Expertise in financial reporting, process optimization, cost management, and strategic decision-making. Proven track record of driving operational excellence, enhancing governance frameworks, and leading cross-functional teams. Committed to delivering results and achieving success in a dynamic and challenging business environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
24
24
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages
Work History
Operation Manager, Record to Report
Electrolux Home Appliances Sdn Bhd
09.2024 - Current
- Lead a team of 50 professionals managing RTR operations across 15 entities in APAC & MEA.
- Oversee financial reporting, fixed assets, reconciliations, and governance for the RTR function.
- Drive standardization and automation initiatives, improving efficiency and accuracy in reporting.
- Collaborate with regional finance teams to ensure timely and compliant financial close processes.
- Implement cost optimization strategies, leading to improved resource allocation and operational efficiency.
- Partner with IT teams to enhance digital finance transformation projects for improved process automation.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance financial transparency and governance.
- Led monthly and quarterly closing processes, ensuring compliance with IFRS and internal controls.
- Trained and mentored team members, enhancing their technical and leadership skills.
GSSC KL Controller
ELECTROLUX HOME APPLIANCES SDN BHD
07.2021 - 12.2024
- Managed budget for 400 person shared service center
- Worked with 6 department heads to create annual budget and track actual expenses against projected expenses.
- Manage cost charge-out mechanism and communication to country controllers
- Analyze incoming investments and drive productivity with Accounting Services Team.
- Strengthen governance model for shared services center by conducting comprehensive risk assessment, developing business continuity plans, and refining location plan
- Demonstrate effective collaboration with cross-functional teams, resulting in significant reduction of total renovation cost while maintaining operation excellence. [Total saving of 11% of renovation cost which equivalent to 1.83mil]
- Ensured compliance with tax regulations by managing timely preparation and filing of all required returns.
- Provided insightful financial analysis to support executive team in making informed business decisions.
- Prepared detailed variance analyses on a monthly basis, enabling more effective tracking of actuals versus forecasted figures.
- Established robust internal control framework, minimizing risk of fraud and ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments to safeguard company assets and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Contributed to long-term strategic planning initiatives by providing valuable input on financial projections and feasibility studies.
- Mentored junior staff members, fostering positive work environment conducive to professional growth and development.
- Managed budgeting process, aligning departmental budgets with organizational goals and monitoring performance against targets.
- Implemented cost-saving measures, identifying inefficiencies and reallocating resources to achieve optimal results. [YOY 2022 : Saving of 10%, YOY2023 : Saving of 16%}
- Collaborated with other functional areas to develop integrated solutions for complex business challenges related to finance operations.
- Ensured timely financial statement preparation, allowing for better decision-making and strategic planning.
- Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
Account Receivable Assistant Manager
ELECTROLUX HOME APPLIANCES SDN BHD
08.2018 - 07.2021
- Ensured compliance with internal controls and external regulations governing the management of receivables.
- Contributed to audit preparation by assembling documentation related to accounts receivable transactions.
- Managed account migration feasibility study for Account Receivable function
- Streamlined billing processes for improved efficiency and reduced errors in invoicing.
- Monitored team productivity and resource allocation for balanced workloads
- Supported the implementation of new accounting software, ensuring seamless transition and minimal disruption to daily operations.
- Reviewed reports and reconciliations; ensuring outstanding items were resolved
- Mentored junior staff members, fostering a positive work environment and enhancing overall team productivity.
- Managing a team of 15 staff.
Record to Report (RTR) Team Lead
ELECTROLUX HOME APPLIANCES SDN BHD
01.2017 - 07.2018
- Nurtured long-term partnerships with clients by understanding their needs accurately, delivering projects on time, and providing exceptional customer support.
- Developed and maintained effective relationships with key stakeholders to better understand their needs and expectations.
- Managed account migration in APAC Countries. {Successfully went live for 2 countries]
- Ensured accuracy, timeliness and compliance in team processing
- Implemented process improvements that led to reduced turnaround times for critical tasks without compromising quality.
- Increased customer satisfaction by ensuring timely completion of projects and adherence to high-quality standards.
- Influenced positive change within the organization through strategic thinking, innovation, problem-solving abilities, and consistent leadership style.
- Led cross-functional teams for successful project execution while maintaining strong collaboration among team members.
- Prepared recurring and ad-hoc reports, actively involved in 2 key projects
- Collaborated in various project – key project member in Robotic process automation designed, proof of concept and implementation; cross countries project on the accounting code standardization and cost allocation.
Audit & Business Planning Manager
LOOI MANAGEMENT SERVICES
01.2013 - 12.2016
- Oversaw full accounting functions and finance reporting for 100 clients
- Provide management, consulting and auditing services to various industries including construction, trading, car retailer and investment holding company
- Supervised up to 6 audit staff
- Conducted audit planning and testing
- Assisted clients with accounting issues and financial statement preparations
- Managed corporate annual tax compliance and planning
- Handled daily administrative functions, including dispute resolution and collections
- Successful collected credit from 60 clients totaling RM 350k in 6 months.
Treasury & Finance Senior Executive
ANN JOO STEEL BERHAD
11.2008 - 12.2012
- Managed treasury function totaling over RM750 million
- Advised on fund-raising strategies and manage bank accounts
- Oversaw cash flow for five companies and supervised four treasury personnel
- Worked and reported directly to Assistant General Manager, Group Accountant on the cash flow matter
- Prepared weekly cash flow projections
- Managed financial reporting and planning
- Explored FX trading platform, process pooling structure to manage subsidiary cash flow
- Managed foreign invoices and account reconciliation
- Assisted in analyses of the account movement on AP related account
- Performing AP related journals entries – provision, accrual, year-end adjustment
- Liaised with procurement teams on purchase orders.
Finance Analyst
RISTORANTE MALAYSIA MOMPRACEM
07.2007 - 10.2008
- Assisted in preparing bookkeeping of restaurant
- Prepared information for annual audit reports
- Handled monthly individual tax returns, pension scheme, and employee funds
- Managed daily cash receipts records and stocks records.
Tax Executive
DELOITTE KASSIMCHAN TAX SERVICES SDN BHD
06.2006 - 05.2007
- Handled personal and company tax returns, tax revenue and outstanding tax liabilities
- Prepared tax schedules and capital allowance schedules
- Assisted in audit report data processing for corporate tax returns
- Managed partially corporate tax return and tax revenue
- Studied tax issues and submitted for revision.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Universiti Sains Malaysia
Malaysia 06.2002 - 06.2026
Skills
- Financial Forecasting
Pricing and costing
Internal control management
Data management
Problem-Solving
Analytical Thinking
Financial document review
Personal Qualifications
Bachelor of Accounting, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 4 years (2002 – 2006), 2.91/4
Personal Information
- Age: 42
- Nationality: Malaysian
- Marital Status: Single
Accomplishments
- Optimized workflow and reduced variances by recommending and introducing flow of in depth analysis tool.
- Exceed 2023 revenue goals by 10% and manage to have cost reduction of 15% as compared to year 2022.
- Exceed 2023 revenue goals by 5.5%.
Timeline
Operation Manager, Record to Report
Electrolux Home Appliances Sdn Bhd
09.2024 - Current
GSSC KL Controller
ELECTROLUX HOME APPLIANCES SDN BHD
07.2021 - 12.2024
Account Receivable Assistant Manager
ELECTROLUX HOME APPLIANCES SDN BHD
08.2018 - 07.2021
Record to Report (RTR) Team Lead
ELECTROLUX HOME APPLIANCES SDN BHD
01.2017 - 07.2018
Audit & Business Planning Manager
LOOI MANAGEMENT SERVICES
01.2013 - 12.2016
Treasury & Finance Senior Executive
ANN JOO STEEL BERHAD
11.2008 - 12.2012
Finance Analyst
RISTORANTE MALAYSIA MOMPRACEM
07.2007 - 10.2008
Tax Executive
DELOITTE KASSIMCHAN TAX SERVICES SDN BHD
06.2006 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Universiti Sains Malaysia
06.2002 - 06.2026
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