Sobana Baskaran
Selangor
Summary
Highly insightful, exceptionally talented and well accomplished professional with strong financial and business acumen, and a proven ability to work in a dynamic environment without being perturbed by pressure. Confident and possess an agile mind that is able to come up with innovative ideas to seemingly intractable problems through critical thinking and objective analysis.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator
Sri Desa International
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
09.2022 - Current
- Business Studies and Accounting subject teacher
- Increased students’ performance in both Accounting and Business Studies
- All students scored A* and A in first year teaching accounting (IGCSE
- Planned classroom activities to enable students to work independently, in small groups and in large groups.
- Encouraged positive self-esteem and mutual respect for others while instilling joy of learning and discovery.
- Designed curriculum, lesson plans and instructional materials for classroom teaching.
- Managed and organized class records and reports.
Program Manager
Daiki Media
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
02.2020 - 08.2020
- Program manager and key person in Daiki Media, managing government and non-government profiles
- Solved main issues in the development of a Fashion app
- Received recognition from higher management and clients on task done
- Increased performance and motivation amongst team members.
- Generated and delivered reports, program review presentations and other program status updates.
- Prioritized tasks and managed teams throughout multiple projects.
- Oversaw program compliance with requirements, schedule and budget.
- Worked closely with other departments to support program technical aspects and cost proposals.
External Auditor
Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri
08.2014 - 12.2015
- Extensive hands on dealing with different taxpayers for audit purposes
- Worked with (Listed BURSA Malaysia companies, biodiesel industry)
- Ensured that companies have proper and complete records of financial statements and financial records during the year.
- Assessed potential risks, evaluated controls and conducted compliance testing.
- Facilitated successful internal and external audits through sound and thorough documentation.
- Identified weaknesses of existing control systems and made suggestions for remediation.
- Appraised adequacy of internal control systems by completing audit questionnaires.
Tax Accountant
Schlumberger Business Support Hub
Selangor , Malaysia
05.2018 - 12.2019
- Prepared annual tax returns.
- Discussed tax projections and related estimated payments with Schlumberger Thailand and Myanmar.
- Reviewed tax returns to make recommendations regarding accuracy and tax savings opportunities.
- Handled indirect taxes (personal income taxes) for Schlumberger expat
employees in Thailand and Myanmar - Handled statutory accounting for Schlumberger Thailand (Oracle
Accounting Systems). - Specialized in statutory accounting for payroll processes for Schlumberger Thailand,
Myanmar and Vietnam. - Chairperson of Charity division, Schlumberger Finance Hub Employees.
- Involved in training and coaching to Accenture team in statutory accounting
for inventory and payroll processes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Accounting (Honours)
Multimedia University Cyberjaya
12.2012
Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Online Teaching
- Time Management
- Creative and Resourceful
- Tax Liabilities
- Financial Projections
- Critical Thinking and Analysis
Accomplishments
Name: Andrew
Designation: Department
Head
Company: Malvern
International Academy
Mobile: 0 12-626 1018
Name: Helmi
Designation: Ketua Penolong
Pengarah
Company: LHDNM Cawangan
Petaling Jaya
Mobile: 0 16-222 9262
Timeline
Educator
Sri Desa International
09.2022 - Current
Program Manager
Daiki Media
02.2020 - 08.2020
Tax Accountant
Schlumberger Business Support Hub
05.2018 - 12.2019
External Auditor
Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri
08.2014 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Accounting (Honours)
Multimedia University Cyberjaya
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