Shu Han Lim
Senior Financial Analyst
Batu Kawan, Penang
Summary
Results-driven Financial Analyst with expertise in managing financial operations, tax compliance, and reporting for multinational entities. Proven ability to handle complex company codes, including the first U.S. service entity in Jabil Asia and high-volume Singapore-China transactions under strategic tax initiatives. Adept at financial planning, variance analysis, contract reviews, and cost allocation, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in financial reporting. Experienced in mentoring junior accountant and collaborating with cross-functional teams to streamline financial processes and drive operational improvements.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Financial Analyst
Jabil Sdn Bhd
12.2023 - 02.2025
- Managed the financial accounts of a newly established U.S. company code, marking the first U.S. entity that provides services handled in Jabil Asia, ensuring seamless financial operations and compliance.
- Conducted contract reviews and provided comprehensive contract summaries to ensure accurate revenue recognition.
- Oversaw the registration, preparation, and submission of U.S. state sales & use tax filings, ensuring compliance with tax regulations.
- Provided valuable insights by leading monthly variance analysis reviews between actual results and forecast expectations.
- Prepared and processed journal vouchers related to cost accruals, deferred revenue, deferred costs, contract asset prepayments, and cost allocations.
- Closely monitoring expenses and revenue streams, improving financial predictability.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline financial processes, enhancing operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, resulting in more efficient delivery of critical information to stakeholders.
- Acted as a system superuser, granting access to team members, troubleshooting issues, and liaising with IT personnel for effective resolutions.
- Facilitated smooth month-end close processes by efficiently reconciling accounts and addressing discrepancies promptly.
- Streamlined business processes by collaborating with business units and planners to ensure seamless workflow from contract signing to payment collection. Oversaw end-to-end operations, including customer code setup, vendor setup and payments, invoicing, and timely revenue collection.
Financial Analyst II
Jabil Sdn Bhd
12.2021 - 11.2023
- Managed the Singapore company code, overseeing high-volume transactions with multiple China sites as part of company strategic tax initiatives to enhance financial efficiency and compliance.
- Prepared and analyzed business unit financial reports and management reports on both recurring and ad-hoc bases.
- Accounted for business-specific transactions, including non-recurring expenses (NRE), overtime revenue recognition, cost roll, goods in transit (GIT), return material authorization (RMA), true-up adjustments, and sales/cost deferrals.
- Prepared journal vouchers and reviewed financial statements to ensure accurate and timely month-end closing.
- Ensured compliance with SOX baseline and financial controls, maintaining accurate and timely submission of management reports and audit requests while addressing queries from corporate officers, internal, and external auditors.
- Collaborated with the business unit on weekly financial indicators and forecasts, ensuring alignment with corporate goals.
- Participated in finance improvement projects, driving process enhancements and operational efficiency.
Accountant I & II
Jabil Sdn Bhd
09.2018 - 11.2021
- Managed the Singapore IPO and IMAC models, overseeing large-scale raw material procurement from external vendors and distribution to 10+ intercompany sites across Asia.
- Processed material and service invoices, including credit and debit notes, ensuring accuracy and timely posting.
- Monitored and followed up on aged GRIR and GIT balances, ensuring proper reconciliation and resolution.
- Assisted in accounts payable operations, liaising with major vendors to track aged goods receipts and invoice statuses, including verification of EDI invoices.
- Served as the Intercompany Receivables Accountant, preparing IT cost allocation calculations via Apptio and generating invoices for global Jabil sites.
- Managed and submitted Huangpu royalty fees to HDMI and Apple.
Audit Associate
KPMG PLT
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Assisting in carrying out quality audit and other assurance services (HDA verification) to various clients.
- Drafting financial statements in compliance with the accounting standards and Company Act.
- Identify and communicate accounting and auditing matters to seniors and managers.
- Interact with clients to ensure that information flow from the client to audit team is efficient.
Education
ACCA - Association of Chartered Certified Accountant
Sentral College
George Town, Penang, Malaysia 04.2001 -
Skills
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Power Point
Prism Analytic
IBM Cognos Analytics
Financial statement & Variance Analysis
Revenue Cost analysis
Stakeholder Communication
Account Reconciliation
Revenue Recognition
Problem Solving
Business Partnering
Accomplishments
- Senior Financial Analyst
- Managed one Singapore and two U.S. company codes, overseeing financial operations across five business areas (logistics, managed services, procurement, training, etc.).
- Led GL code setup, financial process design, and reporting implementation for new business models.
- Conducted finance workflow testing to ensure seamless integration and compliance. Financial Analyst II
- Key contributor to the K2 JV Approval Workflow Project, performing system testing, issue resolution, and user training.
- Lean Competition Winner for NRE Digitalization & K2 JV Approval, securing Best Presentation Award ($2,000 USD).
- Developed a standardized Gear Sales Pushdown Entry Template for 10 China sites, reducing preparation time and enhancing review efficiency.
- Created an MA task tracker to improve month-end closing coordination and reporting deadlines.
- Represented the team in P&L KPI Review Dashboard Automation, winning Best Presentation Award ($1,600 USD).
- Optimized the Cost Roll Process for the OTC Model, reducing frequency from daily to 1-3 times per month. Intercompany Accountant I & II
- Led Corporate IT Cost Allocation (ICAR) process, implementing eight key improvements in FY21.
- Transitioned from manual processing to automation, saving 5+ days per month and reducing preparation time by 40%.
- Standardized workflows, eliminated redundancies, and improved system efficiency.
Additional Information
I am primarily interested in Financial Analyst roles related to Management Accounting or Site Finance. While I do not have direct experience in FP&A or Costing, I am open to exploring opportunities in these areas and eager to learn. Thank you for reviewing my resume—I look forward to the opportunity to contribute and grow.
Timeline
Senior Financial Analyst
Jabil Sdn Bhd
12.2023 - 02.2025
Financial Analyst II
Jabil Sdn Bhd
12.2021 - 11.2023
Accountant I & II
Jabil Sdn Bhd
09.2018 - 11.2021
Audit Associate
KPMG PLT
09.2017 - 06.2018
ACCA - Association of Chartered Certified Accountant
Sentral College
04.2001 -