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Liyana Aimi Mohd Soffian

Liyana Aimi Mohd Soffian

Chartered Accountant
Selangor

Summary

Collaborative Finance professional with 17 years of expertise helping clients attain financial goals. Motivating leader with demonstrated success in competitive environments, remaining calm in high-pressure situations. Educated and friendly with proven history of delivering tailored client service while responsibly driving business development.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Finance Associate

UNDP
Cyberjaya
07.2017 - Current
  • Performed general accounting transactions including preparation of account reconciliations and journal entries.
  • Provided problem-solving support to ensure timely and effective delivery of targets.
  • Formulated solutions and recommendations to overcome challenges and roadblocks.
  • Ensured financial records in compliance with SOPs, IPSAS and other UNDP Financial Rules and Regulations.
  • Tracked and monitored monthly dashboard closing within the threshold approved.
  • Encouraged team members to work effectively and efficiently in a harmony working environment.

Manager Finance Management and Network Operations

Elken Sdn Bhd
Kuala Lumpur
04.2011 - 06.2017
  • Led and managed the project team to design and implement process and change interventions that integrate strategy, technology and people to enable process improvements that create value for clients.
  • Conducted continuous engagement sessions with clients and stakeholders to obtain buy-in and support.
  • Designed and executed implementation plan, with clear targets and deadlines, for relevant stakeholders or action parties to execute and deliver.
  • Tracked and reported benefits realized through implementation of every initiative.
  • Determined clients’ needs and understanding financial abilities; and propose specific solutions that suit the needs.
  • Appointed as company’s speaker and forum panelist.

Financial Analyst

ASTRO All Asia Broadcasting
Kuala Lumpur
09.2007 - 03.2011
  • Monitored business expenditure and promoted cost-savings initiatives.
  • Prepared cost benefit analysis and worked on ROI assessments on incoming ASTRO marketing and customer service enhancement proposals.
  • Improved financial updates review through facilitation of projects planning and business spending throughout the year.
  • Evaluated business proposals by coordinating fruitful discussion sessions with relevant stakeholders.

Internal Audit Executive

Golden Hope Plantations Berhad
Kuala Lumpur
12.2005 - 08.2007
  • Ensured that the audited parties carried out their business according to standard operating procedures and in line with the best interest of the company.
  • Coordinated with stakeholders and performed audit on departments, estates and oil palm mills.
  • Prepared audit report containing executive summary, observations and recommendations.

Audit Junior

Azman, Wong, Salleh & Co.
Kuala Lumpur
12.2003 - 06.2004
  • Followed up to assess and report corrective action completion or progress.
  • Analyzed trends in financial data to investigate fluctuations.
  • Performed statutory audits and stock counts.
  • Assisted on financial statements audit and monitoring reviews.

Education

MBA - Business Administration And Management

Malaysia National University (UKM)
Bangi, Selangor
03.2020 - 03.2022

Professional Accounting Qualification ACCA - Accountancy

MARA University of Technology (UiTM)
Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
07.2004 - 11.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Accountancy

MARA University of Technology (UiTM)
Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
07.2001 - 11.2003

Associate of Arts - Diploma in Accountancy

MARA University of Technology (UiTM)
Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
12.1999 - 06.2001

Skills

    Financial record keeping

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Interests

Carry out charity programs for the needy

Providing valuable input and motivation for those in need

Timeline

MBA - Business Administration And Management

Malaysia National University (UKM)
03.2020 - 03.2022

Finance Associate

UNDP
07.2017 - Current

Manager Finance Management and Network Operations

Elken Sdn Bhd
04.2011 - 06.2017

Financial Analyst

ASTRO All Asia Broadcasting
09.2007 - 03.2011

Internal Audit Executive

Golden Hope Plantations Berhad
12.2005 - 08.2007

Professional Accounting Qualification ACCA - Accountancy

MARA University of Technology (UiTM)
07.2004 - 11.2007

Audit Junior

Azman, Wong, Salleh & Co.
12.2003 - 06.2004

Bachelor of Arts - Accountancy

MARA University of Technology (UiTM)
07.2001 - 11.2003

Associate of Arts - Diploma in Accountancy

MARA University of Technology (UiTM)
12.1999 - 06.2001
Liyana Aimi Mohd SoffianChartered Accountant