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Sylvia, Loh Jia Wen

Sylvia, Loh Jia Wen

Petaling Jaya

Summary

Experienced and dedicated Chartered Accountant with over 9 years of expertise in auditing, financial reporting, and process automation. Proven leadership in mentoring team members, driving efficiency improvements, and adapting to dynamic work environments. Seeking a challenging position in an atmosphere that promotes professional growth.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

RTR Accountant

Dassault Systèmes Innovation Technologies
Petaling Jaya
12.2023 - Current
  • Prepare monthly journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports.
  • Prepared monthly accounts analysis of the Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss items.
  • Guided and mentored junior team members, including supervising interns, to ensure accurate completion of tasks, and adherence to best practices.
  • Ensure compliance with IFRS, local statutory regulations, and internal controls.
  • Managed tax compliance tasks, including VAT/GST filings, corporate income tax reporting, and reconciliation.
  • Support statutory and internal audits.
  • Designed Macro VBA automation and created Power Pivot/Query for monthly journal routines.

Senior Analyst

Becton Dickinson Global Services Centre
Kuala Lumpur
08.2021 - 12.2023
  • Managed the full cycle of general accounting, intercompany accounting, fixed assets, and inventory processes.
  • Performed monthly variance analysis and reconciliations of balance sheet and P&L items.
  • Ensure compliance with IFRS, local statutory regulations, and internal controls.
  • Support statutory and internal audits.
  • Spearheaded automation initiatives using VBA and Power Automate for journal and costing processes.

Audit Senior 2

Ernst & Young PLT
Kuala Lumpur
08.2019 - 07.2021
  • Led audit engagements for listed clients, mainly in the construction and property development sectors.
  • Managed teams of 4–7 staff members, and developed audit strategies.
  • Reviewed audit work for compliance with MFRS, and IFRS.
  • Highlighted key audit issues and accounting matters to partners and managers effectively.
  • Engaged proactively with client management to address audit-related challenges, and provided recommendations for enhancing business processes based on gathered information.

Audit Senior

Mazars PLT
Kuala Lumpur
10.2015 - 06.2019
  • Conducted statutory audits for enterprises in manufacturing, logistics, renewable energy, and consumer goods.
  • Developed audit strategies while managing teams of 2 to 5 staff members.
  • Reviewed compliance of audit work with MFRS and IFRS standards.
  • Communicated key audit issues and accounting matters to partners and managers.
  • Engaged with client management to resolve audit-related challenges and recommend process improvements.
  • Supported IPO preparations and conducted due diligence activities.

Audit Associate

O.L. Yeo & Co
Melaka
04.2015 - 07.2015
  • Conducted audits for dormant and small private companies to assess financial accuracy.
  • Identified key audit issues and recommended year-end adjusting entries for accurate account balances.
  • Prepared financial statements in compliance with prescribed formats.
  • Developed and maintained strong client relationships to enhance service delivery.

Audit Trainee

O.L. Yeo & Co
Melaka
10.2014 - 04.2015
  • Performed audits for dormant and small, private companies.
  • Assisted with GST stock-take and costing audit assignments.
  • Identified key audit issues and recommended year-end adjusting entries for accurate account balances.
  • Prepared financial statements in accordance with established guidelines.
  • Coordinated with managers, tax agents, and clients to facilitate smooth audit processes.

Education

Bachelor of Accounting (Hons) -

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
Selangor
01.2015

Student Exchange Program -

Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane
01.2014

Foundation in Arts -

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
Selangor
01.2010

Skills

  • SAP
  • Oracle PeopleSoft
  • VBA
  • Power Automate
  • Power Pivot
  • Power Query
  • IFRS
  • MFRS
  • Financial Reporting
  • Tax Compliance
  • Auditing
  • Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Leadership
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Analytical Thinking

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Malay
Advanced (C1)
C1
Iban
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Chinese (Cantonese)
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Japanese
Beginner (A1)
A1
Korean
Beginner
A1

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

RTR Accountant

Dassault Systèmes Innovation Technologies
12.2023 - Current

Senior Analyst

Becton Dickinson Global Services Centre
08.2021 - 12.2023

Audit Senior 2

Ernst & Young PLT
08.2019 - 07.2021

Audit Senior

Mazars PLT
10.2015 - 06.2019

Audit Associate

O.L. Yeo & Co
04.2015 - 07.2015

Audit Trainee

O.L. Yeo & Co
10.2014 - 04.2015

Bachelor of Accounting (Hons) -

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman

Student Exchange Program -

Queensland University of Technology

Foundation in Arts -

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman

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