I with 20+ years of expertise in accounting related with deep exposure of :- SME Accounting System – Auto Count, Quick Book, EMAS, SQL; ERP systems - SAP ECC, SAP S4HANA & Oracle. SAGE 300
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Fixed Asset Accountant
PPG Coating (M) Sdn Bhd
01.2023 - Current
Following were my responsibilities in the position:
- Processing fixed assets transactions for PPG companies in Asia. This will include working with general ledger accountants, local finance teams, ACT owner / operations teams and SBU.
- Processing monthly transactions in fixed asset module , performing the monthly sub-ledger account closing according to the specified deadlines including preparation of necessary reconciliations , analyses and reports.
- Fixed asset processing includes Addition , Disposal , Transfer , Adjustment , assign & review ACT no in Service Now for Asia Pacific Region.
- Ensure all monthly closing tasks are completed and FA module is closed on time.
- Provide support and work closely with local teams to review Capital in Progress Reports and ensure fixed assets are capitalized or expensed on time and in accordance with local statutory requirement and PPG policies.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly fixed asset reports for internal reporting and ensure reports are submitted according to the deadlines.
- Prepare yearly internal and external audit reports , answer queries from auditors and provide supporting documents requested.
- Review fixed asset reports reconciliation , CIP , CAPEX , and ensure discrepancy is clarified with local team and rectified.
- Notify local team / ACT owner on the ACT overspent and ensure supplemental ACT is prepared and submitted for approval in Service Now.
- Coordinate fixed asset physical counts with local team to ensure fixed assets counts are done and completed in accordance with PPG policy.
- Identify problems, bottlenecks, and obstacles and identify and implement logical solutions; otherwise, bring the issues to the team leads;
- Effectively communicate in a team setting to provide timely and succinct feedback;
- Other Ad-hoc project / tasks as assigned.
Engaged with Connect PPG for S4 HANA PMC Data migration, Project system and global template. Go-Live in May 2025.
Position Level: Fixed asset specialist I, Senior
Finance Manager Cum HR Manager
Elite Stationery (M) Sdn Bhd
02.2022 - 01.2023
Following were my responsibilities in the position:
- Handle full set accounts for monthly closing and financial reports preparation
- Communicate and liaise with the auditor, company secretary, lawyers, bankers and government agencies.
- Oversee and manage the companys finance performance
- Monitor and update accruals, prepayments and fixed assets listing on a monthly basis
- Prepare bank reconciliation on a monthly basis
- Posting and processing of journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded
- Review AR & AP aging report on a monthly basis
- Coach and train Account & Admin assistant and executive
- Handling and monitor day to day operations for accounting department in ensuring efficient and effective process flow
- To prepare and coordinate on year-end audit schedule, documents and taxation matters, work closely with auditor
- Ensure all sales and collections are posted in a timely manner
- Preparation of annual budget and forecast
- Any other duties may be assigned from time to time by management
- Plan, organize, lead all the activities of the management accounting including reviewing production costs calculation, prepare monthly closing analysis report, maintain cost module and prepare monthly production performance results.
Position Level: Manager
Specialization: Finance and human resource
GBS DMO - Supervisor
PPG Coating (M) Sdn Bhd
07.2021 - 12.2022
Following were my responsibilities in the position:
- Manage a centralised team in SSC to support the region
- Act as the interface between the various stakeholders across functions, IT COE teams and global data governance team
- Develops and implements solution that facilitate compliance with PPG policies and procedures
- Develops superior knowledge of SAP S/4 HANA data structures
- Support data strategy during the implementation, testing or upgrade phase by working with the IT COE and functional COE
- Ad hoc incident resolution, service request fulfillment, system enhancement delivery.
Position Level: Supervisor
Specialization: Data Analysis, Data Management
Finance Manager cum HR Manager
MCU Holdings Sdn Bhd
05.2018 - 06.2021
Following were my responsibilities in the position:
Finance Manager
- Managed the day-to-day tactical and long-term strategic activities within the business
- Created annual goals, objectives, and budget and made recommendations to reduce costs
- Thoroughly investigated past due invoices and minimized the number of unpaid accounts
- Examined diagnosis codes for accuracy, completeness, specificity, and appropriateness according to services rendered.
- Prepared the daily volume report and monthly financial reporting package
- Prepare annual budgets and quarterly forecasts for assigned cost centres
- Acted as a liaison with auditors, while ensured annual monitoring, produced accurate financial reports specific to deadlines
- Developing external relationships with appropriate contacts, e.g. auditors, solicitors, bankers and statutory organisations such as the Inland Revenue
- Eliminated the need for quarterly inventory by working with logistics to reduce material loss
- Responsible for all components of the organization's accounting system including accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, financial statements, contracts/grants management, job costing, bank reconciliation, payroll, budgeting, billing, collections, and month-end closing
- Developed/implemented effective internal fiscal policies, procedures, and controls
- Participated in Finance Committee and Board of Directors meetings
- Prepared all work papers for annual audit - Negotiation of lease agreements
Human Resources Manager
- Ensured compliance of company directives, regulatory concerns, and health and safety protocols
- Administered payroll, company benefits packages, corporate events, and teambuilding meetings and outings
- Prepared and updated employment records, including pension plans, compensation packages, benefits, disciplinary behaviour, and disputes
- Administered and processed paperwork related to new hires, job candidates, employment concerns and complaints, and pre-employment tests
- Mentored new recruits, provided on boarding seminars, and conducted group and individual training sessions
- Administered all HR benefits packages for all employees including pension plans
Position Level: Finance Manager cum HR Manager
Specialization: Finance and human resource
Finance Manager cum HR Manager
Total Business Advisory Sdn Bhd
03.2015 - 02.2017
Following were my responsibilities in the position:
- Responsible for all components of the organization's accounting system including accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, financial statements, contracts/grants management, job costing, bank reconciliation, payroll, budgeting, billing, collections, and month-end closing -
- Participated in Finance Committee and Board of Directors meetings
- Prepare annual budgets and quarterly forecasts for assigned cost centers
- Ensure all the collection from receivable is on time and achieving target as per the monthly collection