Joe Sia
Accountant
Miri,13
Summary
Experienced accounting professional prepared for this role, known for strong analytical skills and precision in financial management. Proven ability to drive results through team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance, with focus on accuracy and efficiency. Reliable, dependable, and committed to achieving organizational goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
29
29
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Accountant
Green Summit Development Sdn Bhd
Miri, Sarawak
06.2021 - Current
- Company overview : Property Developer
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Managed cash flow effectively, ensuring all company liabilities were met in a timely manner and surplus funds were invested wisely.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy through meticulous data analysis and reconciliation efforts.
- Streamlined month-end closing processes, resulting in reduced time spent on financial reporting tasks.
- Collaborated with external auditors during the annual audit process to provide necessary documentation and address any concerns or findings promptly.
- Conducted detailed cost-benefit analyses for proposed projects, guiding senior management in making informed investment decisions.
- Improved budget forecasting accuracy with detailed variance analysis between actual and budgeted figures.
Accountant
Sarawak Oil Palms Berhad
Miri, Sarawak
01.2017 - 05.2021
- Company Overview: Engaged in operation of palm oil mills and cultivation of oil palm in Sarawak
- Engaged in operation of palm oil mills and cultivation of oil palm in Sarawak
- Prepare full set of management account in compliance with MFRS
- Prepare financial and cost analysis
- Prepare quarterly Board of Directors paper presentation
- Prepare tax forecast to management and tax computation to external tax agent for submission
- Monitor cash flow management, payment, income collection, bank loan/facility and etc
- Prepare yearly budget report for mill and estate operation
- Manage and lead accounts team and ensure compliance of accounting policies and company procedures
- Work with external auditors & tax agents on annual statutory audit and yearly tax filing to ensure completed on time
- Engaged in operation of palm oil mills and cultivation of oil palm in Sarawak
Accountant
Berjaya Dockyard Sdn. Bhd.
Miri, Sarawak
03.2011 - 12.2016
- Company Overview: Engaged in shipbuilding and ship repairing business in Miri, Sarawak
- Prepare monthly management account and yearly financial reports in compliance with MPERS and performance indicators analysis or any ad hoc reports requested by Management
- Ensure timely preparation and submission of monthly GST-03 filing
- Preparing timely cost analysis for ship building and ship repairing costs
- Supervise the accounts team on various issues encountered during their daily accounting entries and GST's problems
- Liaise with external auditors during the performance of their audit and ensure smooth completion
- Responsible for tax planning to avoid under or over payment of yearly chargeable tax
- Involved in ISO internal audit team to ensure the system process for quality management system (ISO9001-2015) is implemented and maintained in accordance with the International Standard requirements
- To plan and implement new accounting system (QNE software) for newly set-up company at Tanjung Manis
- Liaise with financial bankers to deal on any financing application for term loan and banking facilities
- Monitor daily cash flow position to ensure sufficient cash resources to meet financial obligations on a timely basis such as monthly suppliers' payment, planning foreign currency hedging and other related banking commitments
- Prepare shipbuilding agreement for Management to review for new customers and prepare quotation for ship repairing
- Ensure adequate internal controls in place and align with the Company's policies and procedures for account, purchasing and store departments
- Engaged in shipbuilding and ship repairing business in Miri, Sarawak
Accounts Executive
Miri Parts Trading Sdn. Bhd.
Miri, Sarawak
02.2008 - 02.2011
- Company Overview: Engaged in trading of Fuel, Insurance and Spare Parts in Sarawak
- Review monthly Management account and report to Assistant General Manager, Finance and Finance Director
- Drive yearly budget exercise
- Analyze and interpret monthly operating results against budget and ensure performance meets Company's key performance indicators
- Involved in quarterly and year-end audit and checking of year-end financial statement to ensure compliance with ROC, IFRS, Bursa Malaysia and HKSE requirement
- Prepare tax computation and ensure tax-filing deadline is adhered to
- Plan and manage Company's cash position to ensure efficient use of funds and adequate working capital (treasury matters - dealing with revolving credit, bankers' acceptance, overdrafts and other banking facilities with various banks)
- Involved in ERP system (Axapta software) implementation and ensure the system is user-friendly and detect of any system defects
- Monitor monthly debtors and creditors aging to ensure that debts are within the pre-agreed credit term with customers and suppliers
- Review monthly related and connected parties' transaction and ensure reconciliation is completed up-to-date
- Supervision of the accounting team in day-to-day accounting activities
- Liaise closely with logistic and procurement team to ensure smooth operation
- Engaged in trading of Fuel, Insurance and Spare Parts in Sarawak
Accounts Executive
Tamex Timber Sdn. Bhd.
Miri, Sarawak
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Company Overview: Engaged in Timber logging operation in Sarawak
- Prepare timely and accurate Management account on monthly basis
- Assist in budgetary exercise, including standard cost setting, variance analysis and investigation
- Prepare forecast, performance indicators and variance analysis report required to project Company's future performance, savings and targets
- Liaise with external/ internal auditors and tax agents
- Prepare and update monthly Fixed Assets and Hire Purchase schedules
- Manage Accounts receivables and payables producing monthly Aged debtors and creditors report
- Ensure proper maintenance of accurate, complete and up-to-date accounting records of the company
- Prepare monthly related/ connected parties transaction schedules, reconcile and resolve any discrepancies
- Engaged in Timber logging operation in Sarawak
Education
Professional Studies - Accounting
Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA)
Malaysia 12.2018 - Current
Professional Studies - Accounting
CPA (Certified Practising Accountant of Australia)
Australia 12.2007 - Current
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
Curtin University of Sarawak
Malaysia 01.2003 - 12.2005
Pre-University Program - Commerce
Prime College
Malaysia 01.2002 - 12.2002
GCE 'O' LEVEL -
Saint George Middle School
Brunei Darussalam 01.2000 - 12.2001
Skills
Prioritization and scheduling
Financial statement preparation
Budget and forecasting analysis
Income tax preparation
Financial cash flow analysis
Data interpretation
Personal Information
- Ethnicity: Chinese
- Date of Birth: 11/04/84
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Malaysian
Timeline
Accountant
Green Summit Development Sdn Bhd
06.2021 - Current
Professional Studies - Accounting
Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA)
12.2018 - Current
Accountant
Sarawak Oil Palms Berhad
01.2017 - 05.2021
Accountant
Berjaya Dockyard Sdn. Bhd.
03.2011 - 12.2016
Accounts Executive
Miri Parts Trading Sdn. Bhd.
02.2008 - 02.2011
Professional Studies - Accounting
CPA (Certified Practising Accountant of Australia)
12.2007 - Current
Accounts Executive
Tamex Timber Sdn. Bhd.
01.2006 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
Curtin University of Sarawak
01.2003 - 12.2005
Pre-University Program - Commerce
Prime College
01.2002 - 12.2002
GCE 'O' LEVEL -
Saint George Middle School
01.2000 - 12.2001