MEOW SUAN TAN
Senior Accounts Executive CUM HR
Balik Pulau,Pulau Pinang
Summary
Accounting professional with more than 20 years of experience in full set accounting, financial reporting, payroll administration, budgeting, tax compliance and cash flow management. Proven experience supporting SMEs across property development, construction, trading, retail, education and professional services. Skilled in month-end closing, bank reconciliation, statutory compliance and liaising with auditors, tax agents, bankers and company secretaries. A dependable and detail-oriented professional committed to delivering accurate financial information and supporting business growth.
Overview
3
3
Languages
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Accounting
Great Success Management
10.2015 - Current
- Manage full spectrum of accounting functions, including preparation of full sets of accounts for SMEs and private companies.
- Prepare statutory submissions (EA Form, Form E) for clients and their employees, ensuring 100% compliance with regulatory deadlines.
- Provide accounting services across diverse industries: trading, restaurants, education, construction, pubs, and cafes, supporting over 30+ client companies.
- Review and supervise accounting work prepared by staff, achieving error reduction of 20% through quality checks.
- Deliver staff training sessions, enhancing efficiency and reducing turnaround time by 15%.
- Implement debt collection strategies, successfully recovering RM XXX,000+ in overdue receivables for clients.
Finance Manager
MASMEYER Group
03.2004 - 05.2020
- Managed full set of accounts and supporting schedules; ensured compliance with accounting standards, tax laws, and internal policies.
- Handled monthly, quarterly, and yearly closings to deliver accurate and timely financial reports.
- Liaised with internal and external stakeholders including bankers, auditors, tax agents, secretarial services, clients, and statutory bodies.
- Coordinated with bankers, lawyers, architects, consultants, contractors, and quantity surveyors (QS) for project and compliance matters.
- Prepared annual budgets, forecasts, and managed expenses to align with company goals.
- Monitored cash flow, analyzed variances, and provided financial insights to support decision-making and development projects.
- Oversaw financial performance and risks; implemented cost-control measures to improve efficiency.
- Conducted payroll audits to ensure data accuracy and compliance.
- Provided training and support to staff on payroll procedures and systems.
- Monitored and managed invoicing processes and payment collection for projects at various stages.
- Reported directly to the Managing Directors.
- Successfully set up and executed multiple projects across departments.
Accounts Executive cum HR
Wellmech Earnings Sdn Bhd
04.2003 - 02.2004
- Handled full sets of accounts, payroll, and statutory compliance.
- Prepared reports, budgets, and cash flow forecasts to support management.
- Coordinated with auditors, bankers, tax agents, and managed debt collection.
- Payroll Processing (EPF, SOCSO, PCB), Recruitment & Onboarding, Employee Relations, Leave Management.
Accounts Assistant cum HR
Sintereng Letrik Sdn Bhd
10.1998 - 03.2003
- Full-cycle bookkeeping, bank reconciliation, general invoice management and HR operations.
- Recorded financial transactions with 99% accuracy and maintained up-to-date records (Manual & UBS Accounting System).
- Processed invoices and payments, ensuring on-time vendor settlements.
- Conducted monthly bank reconciliations, reducing errors by 15%.
- Assisted in preparing financial statements for month-end and year-end reporting.
- Managed payroll for 100+ employees with zero late payments.
- Payroll Processing (EPF, SOCSO, PCB), Recruitment & Onboarding, Employee Relations, Leave Management.
Sales Administration
Mode Circle Holdings
11.1997 - 09.1998
- Supported client and sales administration across office and retail operations.
- Delivered comprehensive administrative support, improving workflow efficiency.
- Prepared and presented monthly sales and performance reports to senior management.
Education
DIPLOMA Of LCCI - undefined
Institute Maju Jaya
11.2002
Certificate Of Book-Keeping - undefined
Institute Perkim Goon
11.1997
S.P.M. - undefined
S.M.J.K. (C) Union
01.1996
Skills
Full Set Accounts
Financial Reporting
Month-End Closing
General Ledger
Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Bank Reconciliation
Budgeting & Cash Flow
Tax Compliance
Audit and Tax Liaison
Financial Analysis
Payroll Administration
Administration
Microsoft Office (Word / Excel / PowerPoint)
Microsoft 365 Copilot
Accounting Software (SQL, MILLION, EMAS, Autocount, QNE, Xero & Quickbooks)
Invoicing Software (SQL, Bukku, Zoho, IFCA, EMAS & MILLION)
Payroll (SQL, EMAS, MILLION & PANDA)
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Freelance Accounting
Great Success Management
10.2015 - Current
Finance Manager
MASMEYER Group
03.2004 - 05.2020
Accounts Executive cum HR
Wellmech Earnings Sdn Bhd
04.2003 - 02.2004
Accounts Assistant cum HR
Sintereng Letrik Sdn Bhd
10.1998 - 03.2003
Sales Administration
Mode Circle Holdings
11.1997 - 09.1998
S.P.M. - undefined
S.M.J.K. (C) Union
Certificate Of Book-Keeping - undefined
Institute Perkim Goon
DIPLOMA Of LCCI - undefined
Institute Maju Jaya