Katherine Lai Foong Mei
Kuala Lumpur
Summary
Professional Summary
Experienced Admin Assistant cum Accountant with 11+ years in financial and administrative operations. Skilled in payment processing, petty cash management, bank-in slips, and autopay. Proficient in UBS and EMAS systems. Reliable, organized, and detail-oriented, with proven ability to manage monthly payments and records accurately.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
3
3
Certificate
Work History
Accounting & Adminstration
YMCA Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia
08.2014 - Current
- Sustain comprehensive daily accounting records through meticulous filing and documentation.
- Prepare and process payment vouchers, petty cash claims, and staff reimbursements.
- Handle cash receipts and payments for hostel fees, membership, and miscellaneous income.
- Manage autopay arrangements and monitor recurring payments.
- Process bank-in slips and ensure accurate recording of collections (membership, hostel, credit card, etc.).
- Verify purchase orders, invoices, and supporting documents before payment.
- Support monthly bank operations, including submission of thumb drives and data updates.
- Coordinate with banks, suppliers, guarantors, and utility providers for payments and inquiries.
- Manage electronic payment records and online registration transactions.
- Manage UBS drives securely while facilitating updates to EMAS Accounting and Inventory systems.
- Perform general administrative duties such as correspondence, filing, and record management to support office operations.
- Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
Assistant Administrator
YMCA Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
05.2013 - 07.2014
- Assisting in general administration and project preparation.
- Supporting pre-school activities, programs, and administrative tasks.
- Handling other ad-hoc tasks assigned by the PMY Administrator.
- Worked methodically to handle diverse administrative duties with maximum efficiency.
- Assisted with the recruitment process, including scheduling interviews and preparing induction materials for new starters, to ensure a smooth onboarding experience.
- Helped staff with special projects by setting up schedules and organising resources.
Data Entry
Althea Services & Althea Consultancy / Sincereprin
Selangor, Malaysia
04.2014 - 06.2014
- Updating company data and informing companies of data completion via email.
- Creating summaries of data entry work.
- Trained new staff in data entry protocols and the use of database management systems.
Sewing Leather Car Seats
CD Seat Industries Car Seats
Selangor, Malaysia
09.2013 - 03.2014
- Measured and prepared leather seat materials to ensure quality standards.
- Entered measurement data to maintain accurate order specifications.
Sewing Leather Seats Sdn Bhd
DK Leather Seats Sdn Bhd
Selangor, Malaysia
10.2005 - 09.2013
- Preparing leather materials based on client orders.
- Checking orders and ensuring accurate measurements.
Sewing Leather Car Seats
KLS Car Upholstering Sdn Bhd
Selangor, Malaysia
01.2000 - 10.2005
- Measuring and preparing leather materials accurately.
Sewing Pants
Imperial Garment Sdn Bhd
Ipoh,Perak, Malaysia
04.1999 - 11.1999
- Receiving orders, preparing invoices, and ensuring timely delivery.
Bakery Assistant
Super Kinta Bakery Sdn Bhd
Ipoh,Perak, Malaysia
11.1996 - 11.1998
- Assisting in the kitchen, managing ingredient stock, and ensuring timely order deliveries.
Operster
Matsushita Industrial Crop Sdn Bhd
Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
11.1996 - 12.1997
- Involved in electrical product manufacturing and assembly processes.
Education
SMPKV
Sekolah Menengah Pendidikan Khas Vokasional
Shah Alam, Selangor Feb 1994 - Nov 1996
PMR
Sekolah Menangah Seri Intan
Fair Park, Ipoh Perak Jan 1992 - Nov 1994
USPR
Sekolah Rendah Pendidikan Khas
Pasir Putih, Ipoh Perak Jan 1986 - Dec 1999
Skills
- Accounting & Finance: Full set accounting records, payment vouchers, petty cash, staff reimbursements, bank-in slips, autopay management, cash handling, basic bank reconciliation
- Administration: Document management, correspondence handling, filing, office organization, record-keeping
- Organizational Skills: Multitasking, time management, accuracy, attention to detail
- Technical Skills: UBS Accounting, EMAS Accounting/Inventory system, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook), report generation
- Interpersonal Skills: Team collaboration, problem-solving, adaptability, professional communication
Languages
English
Elementary
A2
Malay
Elementary
A2
Certification
- HRD Crop - Train-the-Train
- Public Webinar on BIM - Certification of Participation
Timeline
Accounting & Adminstration
YMCA Kuala Lumpur
08.2014 - Current
Data Entry
Althea Services & Althea Consultancy / Sincereprin
04.2014 - 06.2014
Sewing Leather Car Seats
CD Seat Industries Car Seats
09.2013 - 03.2014
Assistant Administrator
YMCA Kuala Lumpur
05.2013 - 07.2014
Sewing Leather Seats Sdn Bhd
DK Leather Seats Sdn Bhd
10.2005 - 09.2013
Sewing Leather Car Seats
KLS Car Upholstering Sdn Bhd
01.2000 - 10.2005
Sewing Pants
Imperial Garment Sdn Bhd
04.1999 - 11.1999
Bakery Assistant
Super Kinta Bakery Sdn Bhd
11.1996 - 11.1998
Operster
Matsushita Industrial Crop Sdn Bhd
11.1996 - 12.1997
SMPKV
Sekolah Menengah Pendidikan Khas Vokasional
Feb 1994 - Nov 1996
PMR
Sekolah Menangah Seri Intan
Jan 1992 - Nov 1994
USPR
Sekolah Rendah Pendidikan Khas
Jan 1986 - Dec 1999