Hi, I’m
Janet Christy
Finance Manager
Kuala Lumpur
Summary
Business-minded Finance Manager promoting more than 17 years of expertise overseeing transactions and reconciling monthly financial reports. Highly collaborative individual with track record of effectively training and coaching staff members. Offering confidence, team contribution and decision making skills.
Overview
19
years of professional experience
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Aquawalk Sdn BhdKuala Lumpur
Finance Manager
02.2006 - 02.2025
Job overview
- Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
- Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
- Supported operations management, sales, and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.
- Researched and facilitated software integration to streamline accounting and financial processes.
- Completed filings and upheld strict compliance with regulatory agencies and supervisors.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt.
- Managed regular finance tracking for numerous branch offices and headquarters expenses.
- Strengthened internal controls through regular audits and adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Negotiated favorable terms with vendors, resulting in significant cost savings for the company.
- Mentored junior finance staff, fostering professional development and strong team dynamics.
- Streamlined month-end close process, reducing time spent on manual tasks and improving data accuracy.
- Negotiated with suppliers to improve payment terms, enhancing cash flow management.
- Coordinated with external auditors to ensure smooth and compliant audit process each fiscal year.
- Collaborated with IT to develop secure, efficient electronic invoicing system, reducing processing times and errors.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Established internal audit procedures to validate and improve accuracy of financial reporting.
Education
University of WalesMalaysia
MBA from Master in Business Administration
05.2019 - 11.2021
University of Greenwich Malaysia
Bachelor of Arts from BA Hons in Accounting And Finance
03.2015 - 03.2018
Skills
Staff Management
Cash handling expertise
Relationship building and management
Sales professional
Month-end reporting
Closing procedures
Tax law knowledge
Bank account reconciliations
Financial auditing
Budgeting
Quarterly reviews
Financial Management
Collections
Account Reconciliation
Process Management
Financial statement presentations
Bookkeeping
GL entry verification
AP and AR management
Operations management
Audits
Interpersonal relations
Finance
Recruitment and hiring
Budget Management
Payroll Processing
Timeline
University of Wales
MBA from Master in Business Administration
05.2019 - 11.2021
University of Greenwich
Bachelor of Arts from BA Hons in Accounting And Finance
03.2015 - 03.2018
Finance Manager
Aquawalk Sdn Bhd
02.2006 - 02.2025