Microsoft Excel and Word
Nicole Ch'ng Siew Shyan
Senior Account Associate
Ayer Itam
Summary
Finance professional ready to drive financial strategies and optimize performance. Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Strong focus on team collaboration and flexibility to meet changing needs. Reliable, analytical, and results-oriented with keen eye for identifying opportunities for improvement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Accounting Analyst
VISTRA
04.2024 - Current
- Improved financial reporting accuracy by implementing advanced accounting procedures and techniques.
- Coordinated with tax professionals to ensure timely filing of federal, state, and local tax returns while minimizing liabilities.
- Provided guidance on complex accounting matters to junior team members, fostering professional development within the department.
- Trained new hires on accounting policies and procedures, promoting consistency in work quality across the team.
- Managed fixed asset records, ensuring accurate depreciation calculations and proper capitalization of expenditures.
- Monitored cash flow projections to ensure sufficient liquidity for business needs while optimizing investment strategies.
- Reduced discrepancies in account balances by conducting thorough reconciliations and investigating variances.
Accounts Associate
Singapore Corporates Services
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Assisted in month-end closing procedures, ensuring accurate financial statements for executive review.
- Optimized financial reporting accuracy by reconciling general ledger accounts regularly.
- Provided ad hoc financial analysis support to senior management, assisting in strategic decision-making processes.
- Performed regular balance sheet reconciliations, analyzing discrepancies and making necessary adjustments to ensure accurate reporting of financial position at each period end.
- Facilitated employee expense report processing, verifying transactions against company policies before issuing reimbursements.
- Prepared journal entries for accruals and adjustments, maintaining the integrity of financial data in the general ledger system.
- Contacted customers as soon as issues arose to immediately find resolution before problem escalated.
Finance Manager
Backdoor Sdn Bhd
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Strengthened internal controls through regular audits and adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Negotiated favorable terms with vendors, resulting in significant cost savings for the company.
- Enhanced budget management by implementing expense tracking and cost reduction strategies.
- Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
- Mentored junior finance staff, fostering professional development and strong team dynamics.
Freelance Accountant
Axial Design Studio
07.2021 - 08.2023
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Managed cash flow effectively, ensuring all company liabilities were met in a timely manner and surplus funds were invested wisely.
- Assisted in reducing outstanding accounts receivable balances by diligently following up on overdue invoices.
- Streamlined month-end closing processes, resulting in reduced time spent on financial reporting tasks.
- Collaborated with external auditors during the annual audit process to provide necessary documentation and address any concerns or findings promptly.
Accounts Associate
Intel Corporation
07.2021 - 12.2022
- Assisted in month-end closing procedures, ensuring accurate financial statements for executive review.
- Reviewed issues, analyzed and interpreted data and determined corrective action.
- Provided ad hoc financial analysis support to senior management, assisting in strategic decision-making processes.
- Enforced documentation requirements to meet industry policies and regulations.
- Contributed to department projects, documentation, general analysis and testing.
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Processed customer payments and account setup charges.
Accounts Clerk
Messrs Jeeva Partnership
01.2018 - 04.2020
- Set up and updated Excel spreadsheets to track financial data.
- Provided exceptional customer service to both internal departments and external clients while resolving billing inquiries efficiently.
- Assessed data and information to verify entry, calculation, and billing code accuracy.
- Ensured prompt payment of invoices, negotiating with vendors to secure favorable terms and discounts.
- Minimized late fees by ensuring timely submission of required government filings such as taxes or permits renewals.
Education
ACCA -
Sentral College
George Town, Penang, Malaysia01-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Diploma in Accounting
Disted College
George Town, Penang, Malaysia01-2017
High School Diploma -
Methodist Girls’ School
George Town, Penang, Malaysia01-2014
Skills
Verbal and written communication
Customer relationship development
Performance analysis
Financial analysis
Consolidation accounting
Workflow coordination
Accomplishments
- AUDIT SIMULATION WITH KPMG
- First Runner Up
- TOP SCORER IN ACCA F4 CORPORATE AND BUSINESS LAW
- REGIONAL YOUTH CONFERENCE, SINGAPORE
- Presenter
- Improved communication skills and gained knowledge from exposure with people around ASEAN countries
Software
XERO
Navision
WorkDay
SAP
AutoCount
References
- Koh Yung Shen (Backdoor Sdn Bhd)
- +6016 407 6047
- schizzow@gmail.com
- Nelson Ooi (Singapore Corporate Services)
- +65 9386 0056
- nelson.ooi@oa-goc.com
Timeline
Senior Accounting Analyst
VISTRA
04.2024 - Current
Accounts Associate
Singapore Corporates Services
09.2023 - 04.2024
Finance Manager
Backdoor Sdn Bhd
01.2023 - 11.2023
Freelance Accountant
Axial Design Studio
07.2021 - 08.2023
Accounts Associate
Intel Corporation
07.2021 - 12.2022
Accounts Clerk
Messrs Jeeva Partnership
01.2018 - 04.2020
ACCA -
Sentral College
Bachelor of Arts - Diploma in Accounting
Disted College
High School Diploma -
Methodist Girls’ School
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