Triston Teh
Cash Accounting Manager
Singapore
Summary
Finance Operations Accounting Manager managing global AP cash operations across 365+ bank accounts and a team of 13. Oversees metrics review, team allocation, cross-functional approvals, payment approvals, and process changes across cash reconciliation, AP, IC settlement, and audit support. Improves control and efficiency through standardization, automation, and stakeholder coordination.
Overview
6
6
Certifications
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager – Cash Accounting
Uber Singapore Technology Pte Ltd
03.2022 - Current
- Manage a team of 13 reports across global AP cash operations, assigning scope and reviewing deliverables.
- Oversee >365 bank accounts through cash operations, reconciliation support, and related reporting controls.
- Review management metrics and reporting, translating AP cash activity into clear updates for stakeholders.
- Coordinate team assignments, scope changes, and process approvals for AP cash and cross-functional work.
- Drive intercompany settlement and 85% improvement in automation by moving work away from manual handling.
- Support audit requests, merger and liquidation projects, and tax auto-accrual process changes across finance operations.
Senior FinOps Specialist
Uber Singapore Technology Pte Ltd
10.2018 - 02.2022
- Led a team of 4 across APAC and EMEA, overseeing payment and bank reconciliation activities.
- Managed daily finance operations, including payment approvals, report reviews, and bank reconciliation sign-offs.
- Supported AP controls and achieved 95% OTP for AP through consistent processing and review discipline.
- Improved bank variance by 98% bank variance through reconciliation enhancements and issue troubleshooting.
- Delivered $150k Forex savings for IC settlement by partnering with Intercompany and Treasury teams.
Senior Acct Executive – OTC (Shared Services)
Asia Pacific Brewery (S) Pte Ltd
07.2017 - 09.2018
- Implemented a write-off model to close process gaps across functions and reduce aging items over 120 days.
- Cut operation turnaround time from 7 days to 1 day through tighter shared services coordination.
- Supported OTC operations with pricing and discount setup, cash application, and customer claim reviews.
- Reviewed and approved customer contracted claims while supporting credit review and collections follow-up.
- Handled reconciliation work and MEC activities with attention to detail and consistent documentation.
- Contributed to shared service setup projects and process improvement initiatives across the OTC function.
- Supported team lead succession planning and collaborated with stakeholders to keep operations aligned.
AR Analyst
Apple South Asia Pte Ltd
06.2016 - 07.2017
- Managed accounts receivable postings and followed up on outstanding balances with internal stakeholders.
- Reconciled customer payments against open invoices and resolved routine posting differences.
- Prepared aging reports and supported review of overdue accounts for collection action.
- Coordinated intercompany settlement activities and aligned open items with partner teams.
Business Process Analyst (BPA)
Advantest (Singapore) Pte Ltd
08.2012 - 08.2015
- Supported accounts receivable activities by tracking receipts, posting payments, and following up on outstanding items.
- Reviewed intercompany balances and coordinated settlements with internal teams to keep period-end close on schedule.
- Maintained shared services workflows by monitoring requests, clarifying issues, and routing tasks to the right teams.
- Prepared routine process documentation and updated work instructions to support consistent transaction handling.
Finance Operation Accountant – Fixed Asset
Verigy Ltd
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Maintained fixed asset registers and updated ledger entries to support accurate financial reporting.
- Prepared depreciation schedules and posted journal entries in line with accounting policies.
- Reconciled fixed asset balances against supporting documentation and resolved variances before close.
- Supported audit requests by gathering schedules, reports, and supporting evidence for review.
Finance Program Specialist – Account Receivable
Verigy Ltd
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Managed receivable aging reviews and followed up on overdue balances with internal and external contacts.
- Prepared account statements and maintained accurate customer ledger records for routine finance reporting.
- Supported month-end close activities by reviewing open items and resolving outstanding receivable entries.
- Coordinated cash application entries with supporting documentation to improve transaction traceability across accounts.
Finance Program Specialist – Account Payable
Agilent Technology Pte Ltd
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Reviewed invoice discrepancies and followed up with internal teams to resolve payment issues before processing.
- Prepared payment batches and verified supporting documents for accurate vendor disbursement.
- Supported month-end close tasks by reconciling accounts and clearing outstanding exceptions.
- Maintained vendor records and payment status updates to keep accounting files current and organized.
Education
Bachelor Degree (Hons) - Accounting and Finance
University of Bradford
01.2011
LCCI Diploma - Accounting
Institute Perkim Goon
01.2003
Skills
- Accounts payable
- Accounts receivable
- Bank reconciliation
- Cash application
- Intercompany settlement
- Payment approvals
- Shared services operations
- Process improvement
- Audit support
- Stakeholder management
- Team leadership
Certification
Mastering Personal Effectiveness and Emotional Competence
Timeline
Manager – Cash Accounting
Uber Singapore Technology Pte Ltd
03.2022 - Current
Senior FinOps Specialist
Uber Singapore Technology Pte Ltd
10.2018 - 02.2022
Senior Acct Executive – OTC (Shared Services)
Asia Pacific Brewery (S) Pte Ltd
07.2017 - 09.2018
AR Analyst
Apple South Asia Pte Ltd
06.2016 - 07.2017
Business Process Analyst (BPA)
Advantest (Singapore) Pte Ltd
08.2012 - 08.2015
Finance Operation Accountant – Fixed Asset
Verigy Ltd
01.2009 - 01.2012
Finance Program Specialist – Account Receivable
Verigy Ltd
01.2008 - 01.2009
Finance Program Specialist – Account Payable
Agilent Technology Pte Ltd
01.2006 - 01.2008
LCCI Diploma - Accounting
Institute Perkim Goon
Bachelor Degree (Hons) - Accounting and Finance
University of Bradford