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Jonathan Yeoh Jian Wen

Jonathan Yeoh Jian Wen

Summary

Versatile and results-driven financial controls advisor with extensive expertise in financial controls, risk management, and project management. Demonstrates a strong command of SOX compliance, operational and financial risk assessment, and the development of comprehensive mitigation strategies. Proven track record in driving automation solutions, achieving significant ROI, and enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in collaborating with stakeholders to design and deploy effective financial controls, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt with a strong background in financial analysis, auditing, and risk & controls. Proficient in quickly understanding end-to-end processes within a short timeframe and advanced technical skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI, PowerApps, Power Automate). Adept at stakeholder management, audit liaison activities, and delivering impactful training initiatives. Highly organized with exceptional time management skills to ensure strategic planning and timely project execution. Committed to driving continuous improvement and delivering impactful results in dynamic environments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Revenue & JV Financial Controls Advisor

Shell
, Malaysia
03.2023 - Current
  • Ensure an effective financial control framework by providing advisory and professional support on financial controls design and deployment.
  • Collaborate with process owners to build specialist end-to-end processes and deploy fit-for-purpose financial controls.
  • Apply a risk-based mindset for risk identification and mitigation.
  • Collaborate closely with technical testers to ensure systems/applications are designed effectively for financial controls.
  • Support assurance activities related to Shell’s Annual SOX Lifecycle, including yearly risk and control identification, controls deficiency evaluation, and remediation advisory.
  • Conduct periodic risk and control refresher trainings for control owners and operators.
  • Led a digitalization project: Obtained DIY certification as a DIY Developer, co-developed a PowerApps/PowerAutomate-enabled workflow tool to streamline control design change requests, optimizing workload management and ensuring smooth transition and adoption.

Senior Risk and controls Analyst

Intel
, Malaysia
04.2022 - 02.2023
  • Managed operational and financial risk for design and manufacturing operations.
  • Conducted quarterly audits of inventory cycle counts to ensure accuracy and completeness as part of SOX requirements.
  • Planned and implemented test controls for identified risk areas.
  • Defined risk mitigation plans and resolved identified control gaps.
  • Influenced and negotiated control improvements with business owners.
  • Conducted annual reviews on key focus plans and risk assessments with operations management.
  • Reported operations risk levels to site management via monthly PBI dashboards.
  • Drove ad-hoc projects to adapt to dynamic business changes.
  • Additional roles: Malaysia Site Ethics and Compliance (EnC) Controls, conducted monthly discussions with control champions, and executed EnC programs across all functional groups.

Senior Finance Analyst

Intel
04.2021 - 03.2022
  • Reviewer for balance sheet reconciliations and journal entries, ensuring accuracy and compliance and timely submission monthly.
  • Guided team members on item identification and ensured accurate account allocation.
  • Effective Stakeholder Management: Regularly raised open items in stakeholder meetings to find resolutions, identified the right accounting entries and GL codes to ensure postings reflect accurate accounting treatment. Ensured stakeholders performed month-end postings promptly to clear the cash suspense account, covering tax, payroll, revenue, expenses, and miscellaneous items.
  • Additional roles: Audit representative, led and segregated tasks among team members, monitored audit request deadlines, and liaised with auditors on process-related queries and issues. Tier II entities, cash lead, communicated with project teams, planned transition timelines, and created documentation from the ground up.

Finance Analyst

Intel
, Malaysia
02.2018 - 03.2021
  • Regional support for EMEA, LAR and APAC entities
  • Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliation and reporting
  • Provide clear resolution plan for the reconciliation items and resolving them
  • Perform monthly journal booking in accordance with the accounting standards
  • Provide variance analysis on account balances on a quarterly basis
  • Build and maintain stakeholder relationship and work closely to close month end activities
  • Process Improvement and Project Management: Developed process mapping (As is vs. to be), eliminated manual tasks through automation via Visual Basic, achieved ROI of 1200 hours saved annually, and obtained Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification.

External auditor, audit associate

KPMG
Penang, Malaysia
10.2015 - 12.2016
  • Performing risk assessment on client's accounts and review client's financial reports
  • Assess the compliance of financial regulations and standards
  • Communicate with audit team and superiors on potential risk identified
  • Liaised with clients to discuss accounting issues, propose amendments, and ensure clarity in financial reporting
  • Developed fully audited financial reports for SMEs

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Accountancy

University of Wollongong
01.2013 - 01.2015

Diploma - Business Studies

TAR University College
01.2010 - 01.2012

Skills

  • Financial Controls: Expert in design and deployment, E2E process understanding and adept at risk identification and mitigation, proficient in SOX compliance
  • Risk Management: Skilled in operational and financial risk assessment, proficient in implementing control improvements, and experienced in developing comprehensive risk mitigation plans
  • Project Management: Accomplished in process mapping, proficient in automation via Visual Basic, adept at project planning and execution, certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Software Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI, PowerApps, Power Automate), SAP, and Blackline
  • Communication: Exceptional stakeholder management, effective audit liaison, and experienced in delivering training and awareness initiatives
  • Time Management: Highly organized with effective use of trackers and reminders to prioritize tasks, strategic planning, and ensuring timely completion of projects

Languages

English
Fluent
Mandarin
Intermediate
Malay
Upper intermediate

Timeline

Revenue & JV Financial Controls Advisor

Shell
03.2023 - Current

Senior Risk and controls Analyst

Intel
04.2022 - 02.2023

Senior Finance Analyst

Intel
04.2021 - 03.2022

Finance Analyst

Intel
02.2018 - 03.2021

External auditor, audit associate

KPMG
10.2015 - 12.2016

Bachelor of Commerce - Accountancy

University of Wollongong
01.2013 - 01.2015

Diploma - Business Studies

TAR University College
01.2010 - 01.2012
Jonathan Yeoh Jian Wen