Poh Yong Chong
Batu Maung
Summary
Results-driven professional with a strong passion for growth and excellence. Ready to contribute meaningfully to future opportunities through my experience and education. Committed to continuous learning and excelling in a dynamic environment that values innovation and advancement.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant (Channel GBO)
Dell Global Business Center Sdn Bhd
08.2019 - 08.2024
- Led the management of a $6B Channel Business Management System (BMS), developed and implemented a state-of-the-art BMS framework and dashboard to maximize data accuracy, leading to enhanced business performance
- Led discussions in monthly sales reviews to gain insights into business performance and identify key focus areas
- Assumed significant responsibility in channel business planning and analysis, advising on strategic initiatives while providing essential support to countries' GM.
- Conducted business simulations, risk, and opportunity assessments.
- Developed comprehensive review materials for a range of management meetings, encompassing regional and global Run The Business (RTB) review, quarterly segment review, and Channel State Of Readiness review
- Participated in global projects to streamline operations through the global standardization & automation of dashboards and metrics.
Sales Support Senior Advisor
Dell Global Business Center Sdn Bhd
06.2012 - 06.2015
- Support Commercial Channel business analytics, planning, and performance management to drive strategic decision-making and business success
- Performed comprehensive regional and country-based analyses, integrating business performance, industry trends, partner insights, and deep dives into products to gain a holistic view of the business and identify potential growth areas.
- Developed and supported weekly business review KPIs and dashboard updates. Provided Channel business insights, identified key focus areas, and assessed state of readiness for quarterly business planning.
- Prepared executive review presentations to communicate findings and strategies effectively
- Engaged key stakeholders and business leaders to present analytics, ensuring follow-through on next steps. Assessed actions for further improvement.
- Served as the central coordinator between IT and business stakeholders to align Channel reporting logic and ensure reporting accuracy
- Supported ad-hoc requests from Go-to-Market leaders, marketing teams, global reviews, and VPs/GMs for review and planning.
Financial Analysis Advisor
Dell Global Business Center Sdn Bhd
09.2008 - 05.2012
- Global Account Payable (AP) CoC Analysis & Reporting, Days Payable Outstanding (DPO) forecast consolidation
- Managed the monthly and quarterly updates of the Global AP scorecard and operational metrics
- Led global alignment on AP reporting and performance metrics, reviewing and revising existing metrics, and identifying new measures to optimize AP team performance
- Collaborated with business partners for the quarterly consolidation of payment and open payable balance forecasts to support the Global DPO forecast
- Managed the optimization of quarterly Global AP headcount by function, monthly headcount bridge and submitted contract renewals for temporary and outsourced staff.
- Assisted in management reviews by preparing presentation decks, analyzing data for CoC initiatives, and managing ad-hoc data compilation as well as consolidation.
Management Accountant
B Braun Medical Sdn Bhd
10.2006 - 09.2008
- Managed IT controlling functions including cost center budgetary control and fixed asset management.
- Improved transparency in IT charges, ensuring proper allocation among Asia group companies
- Coordinated budget planning for IT cost centers and closely monitored budgets to ensure adherence. Conducted monthly reporting and variance analysis.
- Managed IT operating leases by enhancing and maintaining a comprehensive lease schedule with up-to-date information.
- Contributed to the development and implementation of a budget control system for non-production cost centers and assisted in creating reporting formats for better control
- Compiled monthly closing reports for non-production cost centers
- Performed fixed assets verification for all production and non-production cost centers.
Senior Consolidation/Capital Finance Analyst
Intel Technology Sdn Bhd
02.2006 - 09.2006
- Closing & Operational Capital Consolidation & Headcount Planning
- Responsible for Asia Corporate Service close performance consolidations with business driven variance explanation
- Active communication and coordination between Central Corporate Service & Asia sites with an ultimate aim of achieving the target
- Worked with global team on process improvement in relates to closing, forecasting, reporting & budget & planning processes
- Co-lead Close, Forecasting & Reporting forum to address and improve the close & planning related issues
- Responsible for Asia half yearly capital roll up, consolidation and facilitation review session with Corporate Service Site Management
- Drive process improvement for an effective capital process
- Responsible for Asia yearly & quarterly HC planning & consolidation.
Account Payable Analyst
Dell Asia Pacific Sdn
02.2002 - 02.2006
- Reporting, Analysis, Forecast & Planning
- Coordinated and compiled Asia Pacific Japan (APJ) region's month-end Accounts Payable (AP) reports for timely management review
- Extracted key information from reports and communicated effectively with the team to focus on achieving management goals
- Monitored aged REBNI (Received But Not Invoiced) and matching rates to ensure team alignment with management objectives
- Collaborated with Asia Pacific counterparts on Days Payable Outstanding (DPO) forecasts, outlooks, and actual reporting, including variance analysis
- Generated and updated the AP quarterly staffing and capacity plan to track productivity, improvement, and headcount planning
- Managed Corporate Financial Reporting for AP accounts
- Supported tracking, documentation, and presentation of Accounts Payable projects
- Updated the Accounts Payable organization chart, roster, headcount tracking, and process documentation.
Production Planner
Murata Electronics (M) Sdn Bhd
08.1999 - 05.2000
- Developed a 5-month sales forecast and monthly production plan, coordinated daily shipment schedules, and generated monthly inventory reports.
- Collaborated with external customers and internal teams to ensure a seamless production flow.
Temporary Admin Assistant
MAPA (M) Sdn Bhd
05.1999 - 08.1999
- Prepared, processed and submitted to the parties concerned all sales billings, export documentation and custom monthly and yearly reporting.
Auditor (Practical Training)
Folks DFK & Co.
03.1998 - 04.1998
- Audited companies’ accounts
- Prepared taxation documents.
Education
Master of Business Administration - General
University Science Malaysia
Pulau Pinang09.2001
Bachelor of Management with honors - Finance
University Science Malaysia
Pulau Pinang02.1999
STPM -
Sek. Men. Anderson
Ipoh01.1995
SPM -
Sek. Men. Gunung Rapat
Ipoh01.1993
Skills
- Word
- Excel
- Power Point
- SFDC
- PBI
Personalparticulars
06/29/75, Malaysian, Female, Married
References
- Chaim Swin Haur, Sales Planning & Strategy Consultant
Dell Global Business Center, Plot P27, Bayan Lepas Industrial Zone Phase 4,
Penang, 11900
Email: Swin_Haur_Chiam@Dell.com
- Sim Chen Wooi, Director Financial Analysis - Channel Sales Planning & Strategy
Dell Technologies Singapore, Changi Business Park Central 1, Singapore, 486036
Email: Chen_Wooi_Sim@dell.com
- Ang Lay Pin, Global Logistics Operations Director
Intel Technology (M) Sdn. Bhd., Plot 70, Mukim 12, Penang, 11900
Email: lay.pin.ang@intel.com
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Chinese (Cantonese)
Proficient (C2)
C2
Malay
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Consultant (Channel GBO)
Dell Global Business Center Sdn Bhd
08.2019 - 08.2024
Sales Support Senior Advisor
Dell Global Business Center Sdn Bhd
06.2012 - 06.2015
Financial Analysis Advisor
Dell Global Business Center Sdn Bhd
09.2008 - 05.2012
Management Accountant
B Braun Medical Sdn Bhd
10.2006 - 09.2008
Senior Consolidation/Capital Finance Analyst
Intel Technology Sdn Bhd
02.2006 - 09.2006
Account Payable Analyst
Dell Asia Pacific Sdn
02.2002 - 02.2006
Production Planner
Murata Electronics (M) Sdn Bhd
08.1999 - 05.2000
Temporary Admin Assistant
MAPA (M) Sdn Bhd
05.1999 - 08.1999
Auditor (Practical Training)
Folks DFK & Co.
03.1998 - 04.1998
Master of Business Administration - General
University Science Malaysia
Bachelor of Management with honors - Finance
University Science Malaysia
STPM -
Sek. Men. Anderson
SPM -
Sek. Men. Gunung Rapat
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