Karen Chan Kar Ying

An asset servicing banking group of Credit Agricole and Santander, I am currently tag under private equity and real estate department, fund accounting.

• Work on governance related process for the department such as OT management, conflict of interest tracker, compliance score card, competency matrix, process flow chart, procedure write up and etc.
• Liaise with external auditor for yearly ISAE audit, consolidating information needed and walkthrough of process.
• Formed a team of consolidation in the department and lead a team of 5 for consolidation process.
• Managed consolidation fund of 40 entities with SAP FC system.
• Review the consolidation and due diligence deliverables of team members.
• Lead the project migration of 4 legacy system into YARDI.
• Lead stakeholder workshops to gather and document business requirements, ensuring clarity and alignment across department.
• Conducting working group to close system and knowledge gap on the migration project.
• Facilitate communication between technical teams and business stakeholders to ensure project alignment and timely delivery.
• Trainer to provide consolidation, YARDI system and process knowledge to new joiner or current team member.
• Ensuring all risk and compliance documentation are up to date and reviews are completed on time such as procedure file, operating memorandum and etc.
• To provide feedback and monitor the follow up tracker from Business Manager on the error trend, potential risk area and business process improvement needs.

A leading construction and engineering company in Malaysia.

• Prepared monthly, quarterly and yearly consolidation of Mudajaya Energy Sdn. Bhd. group account on timely basis.
• Reviewed and analyzed monthly management accounts, then advised GL team on amendments if there is a need.
• Prepared monthly management accounts for 12 dormant and semi-active companies.
• Reviewed and approved invoicing, credit and debit note from AP and AR team.
• Reviewed and approved bank reconciliations prepared by AP team.
• Reviewed monthly management account of 1 Indonesia subsidiary and prepare financial analysis with variance analysis.
• Assisted Finance Manager in preparing quarterly financial reports and notes for Group's announcements.
• Liaised with auditors on outstanding matters to ensure timely release of audited financial statements.
• Coordinated with auditors and ensure timely resolution of audit findings.
• Drafted Directors' Report and Financial Statements for year-end audit for all entities.
• Updated and followed up on monthly inter-co matrix for all entities.
• Provided guidance to GL team in compliance with MFRSs.
• Assisted in production of MGB's annual report and assisted in sustainability reporting.
• Acted on findings from Internal Audit Department by summarizing issues.

A multinational professional services network and one of the Big Four auditors.

• Conducted auditing for clients across various sectors such as property development, trading, advertising and etc..
• Prepared and reviewed consolidation for group of companies.
• Performed audit planning and risk assessments.
• Assisted managers with planning reports for audit committees in listed company.
• Prepared group referral instructions for foreign entities.
• Provided guidance to audit associates in fieldwork and reviewed their work.
• Assessed impact of accounting standards on accounts.
• A multinational professional services network and one of the Big Four auditors.

An international network of accounting and business advisory firms.

• Conducted auditing for clients across various sectors.
• Performed statutory audit, assets listing validation and verification.
• Prepared consolidation for groups of companies.
• Assisted in due diligence audit.
• Performed physical asset sighting and stock count audit.
• Presented findings and recommendations to clients.
• Audited dormant and semi-active companies.
• An international network of accounting and business advisory firms.