Abdul Khaliq Al Hakim Ahmad Faizal
Accountant
Kuala Lumpur
Summary
Master’s graduate from NUS Business School with a Bachelor’s in Accounting & Finance from the University of Surrey, driven by a strong passion for financial markets, global economics, and organizational strategy. Enthusiastic about stocks, crypto, and trading, with a keen interest in how economic systems, cultural dynamics, and societal mindsets shape national development and business growth. Adept at connecting macroeconomic insights with corporate behavior, and curious about the strategic motives behind organizations' decisions. Committed to continuous learning, global exposure, and contributing to data-driven, forward-thinking business environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Executive
Behn Meyer Group
09.2024 - 07.2025
- Managed day-to-day accounting functions including accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP), ensuring timely processing of invoices and payments.
- Supported billing cycle accuracy by managing invoice generation, submission, and troubleshooting through SAP, ensuring alignment with internal controls.
- Supported billing processes including invoice preparation and SAP entries, ensuring timely and accurate transaction flow.
- Processed staff claims, reimbursements, and petty cash transactions in alignment with company policies.
- Performed monthly bank reconciliations for multiple company accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies between bank statements and general ledger balances.
- Prepared and recorded advance payments to suppliers, ensuring correct matching with future invoices and accurate ledger entries.
Credit Control Executive
Behn Meyer Group
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Managed customer credit portfolios, assessed credit worthiness and set appropriate credit limits in accordance with company policies.
- Monitored receivables and led proactive collection efforts and reducing overdue accounts
- Reconciled customer accounts, investigated discrepancies and coordinated with with internal teams to ensure accurate financial records.
- Collaborated with Sales and Finance teams to manage credit holds and resolve customer payment issue swiftly
- Involved in mapping and implementation of the E-Invoicing process, collaborated with IT, finance, and external vendors to align documentation flow with regulatory and operational requirements.
- Assisted in drafting credit risk reports and dashboards for management review, highlighting key trends, exposure levels, and collection performance.
- Implemented credit hold protocols for high-risk accounts, balancing customer relationships with risk mitigation strategies.
Associate Consultant
Ipsos Strategy3
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Delivered high-quality presentations showcasing key findings and recommendations to both internal stakeholders and clients.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail, organization, and adherence to deadlines.
- Conducted independent secondary research and market intelligence tailored to diverse project scopes, delivering actionable insights that supported strategic decision-making.
- Prepared well-structured client proposals and research frameworks, aligning deliverables with stakeholder expectations and project objectives.
- Led and facilitated in-depth interviews with key industry stakeholders, including questionnaire design, fieldwork coordination, and high-level stakeholder engagement to extract qualitative insights.
- Translated raw data and qualitative findings into compelling, insight-driven reports and presentations, supporting clients with clear recommendations and evidence-based conclusions.
Risk Assurance Intern
PwC Malaysia
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Collaborated cross-functionally with audit teams by supporting completion of scoped tasks within the Aura System to facilitate timely and efficient external audits.
- Acted as a liaison between audit teams and clients, requesting and following up on outstanding documentation to meet engagement requirements.
- Performed detailed vouching of financial records including invoices, journal entries, bank statements, and bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy and audit trail completeness.
- Utilized advanced Excel functions and formulas to finalize pending Engagement Acceptance (EGA) procedures in the Aura system with precision and efficiency.
- Executed roll-forward of prior-year EGA files across multiple entities, ensuring audit continuity and proper documentation structure.
- Extracted and compiled statutory documents and board minutes, supporting regulatory compliance and audit completeness.
- Conducted casting, consistency checks, and cross-referencing of financial statements to ensure accuracy and alignment across disclosures.
- Performed comparative analysis of multi-year financial statements to identify discrepancies and flag potential reporting errors.
- Updated engagement checks and E-checklists, ensuring financial statement compliance with audit standards and firm procedures.
- Maintained up-to-date contract tenancy agreements for each entity, supporting compliance reviews and audit documentation.
- Supported currency audit reviews by conducting comparative research on central bank vs. client exchange rates, highlighting any inconsistencies or valuation concerns.
- Reviewed and validated annual return filings, identifying variances between the current and previous financial years.
- Organized and established external audit files, enabling smooth handover and execution of audit tasks by engagement teams.
Education
Master of Science - MsC Management
NUS Business School
Singapore 01-2022
Bachelor of Science - BsC Accounting & Finance
University of Surrey
Guildford, United Kingdom07-2020
Foundation in Business, Economics, Politics, Law - Foundation
University of Surrey
Guildford, UK 09-2016
High School Diploma -
Garden International School
Kuala Lumpur 07-2014
Skills
Bank reconciliation
Accounts receivable
Invoice processing
Accounts payable
Account management
Account relationship management
Accrual accounting
Relationship building skills
Financial forecasting
Research and analysis
Intercompany transactions
Project accounting
Internal controls
Credit control
Timeline
Accounts Executive
Behn Meyer Group
09.2024 - 07.2025
Credit Control Executive
Behn Meyer Group
06.2024 - 09.2024
Associate Consultant
Ipsos Strategy3
01.2022 - 12.2022
Risk Assurance Intern
PwC Malaysia
09.2018 - 08.2019
Master of Science - MsC Management
NUS Business School
Bachelor of Science - BsC Accounting & Finance
University of Surrey
Foundation in Business, Economics, Politics, Law - Foundation
University of Surrey
High School Diploma -
Garden International School
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