Leona Lim
Divisional Manager, Group Finance at Jardine Cycle & Carriage Limited- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Chartered Valuer and Appraiser (CVA)
Institute of Valuers and Appraisers, SingaporeJan, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
ASEAN Chartered Professional Accountant (ASEAN CPA)
The ASEAN Chartered Professional Accountant Coordinating Committee ( ACPACC )Jan, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Chartered Accountant (CA)
Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA)Jan, 2003- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Jardine Cycle & Carriage Limited
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Singapore
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Consumer Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Divisional Manager, Group Finance
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2019 - Present
Manage investment portfolio c.US$1.5bStrategy development to grow renewable energy portfolio through our company in Vietnam. Energy portfolio increased 50% to more than 1GW in 3 years. Plans to further double capacity to 2GW in next 5 yearsMarket cap of portfolio company doubled to c.US$1b in 3 years with analyst re-rating from c.5x to 10x. 3-year profit growth CAGR 18% Work closely with senior leadership and board of directors to manage investment portfolio and drive strategyEvaluate organic growth opportunities, M&A, and partnerships – including investment analysis, valuation, and project agreementsBring best practices to portfolio company in areas such as finance excellence, digital transformation, talent management, corporate governance
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Regional General Manager - Finance & Strategy
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2016 - 2019
Integrated and established Regional Finance & Strategy function for Cycle & Carriage businesses across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Myanmar. US$2b in topline, 9,000 employees and 160+ outletsPartnered with business leaders to drive new opportunities in car sharing/leasing platform and new dealerships for electric commercial vehiclesKey member of the Executive Committee driving strategy and digital transformationStandardised and simplified processes to deliver meaningful financial reporting, analyses, and insightsCollaborated in cross-functional teams on business-process improvement project that delivered US$1m quantifiable benefit per annum through streamlined processes and improved efficiency
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Aesthetics Medical Partners Group
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Singapore
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Chief Financial Officer
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2014 - 2015
Aesthetics Medical was a start-up that disrupted the high-end dermatological market to bring laser aesthetic procedures to the masses. Winner of OCBC Enterprise Award, 2014 Championed and led IPO (Catalist) project Oversaw clinic expansion to 23 outlets in Singapore, Vietnam, China, and Indonesia Established finance function – financial and accounting function, management reporting and analysis, budgeting and forecasting, internal controls, and processes. Handle key relationships with investors, auditors, tax agents and banks Initiated data analytics project to deliver commercial and finance insights
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Fortis Healthcare
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India
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Director - Group CEO's Office
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2011 - 2013
Fortis Healthcare was a billion-dollar integrated healthcare group in Asia-Pacific, operating in the verticals of tertiary hospitals, primary care clinics, dental clinics and diagnostic facilities. Fortis had 23,000 employees across 10 countries Supported Group CEO in the acquisitions of healthcare investments in Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Vietnam Worked with CXOs to establish the Group’s performance measurement dashboard and metrics Nominated to (Youth) Member of Strategy Committee Role covered diverse areas such as preparation of board briefings and reports, analysis of financial results, performance measurement and evaluation/execution of new investments
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EY
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United Kingdom
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Associate Director, Transaction Advisory Services
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2006 - 2011
Advised PEs and MNCs on buy-side deals in Asia. Led more than 40 financial due diligence projects in acquisitions up to US$4b Immersive China experience over 3 years Led local and cross-border project teams (up to 20 members) to better serve clients on their overseas transactions Selected by Senior Partner to conduct internal quality reviews of regional offices in Japan, Korea, and Malaysia Advised PEs and MNCs on buy-side deals in Asia. Led more than 40 financial due diligence projects in acquisitions up to US$4b Immersive China experience over 3 years Led local and cross-border project teams (up to 20 members) to better serve clients on their overseas transactions Selected by Senior Partner to conduct internal quality reviews of regional offices in Japan, Korea, and Malaysia
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PwC
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Professional Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Associate, Transaction Services
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2005 - 2006
Relocated to China for career move into Transaction Advisory. Adapted swiftly to new culture and environment Effective bilingual bridge, advising multi-national corporate clients and private equities conducting M&A on Chinese companies/SOEs Specialised in financial due diligence Relocated to China for career move into Transaction Advisory. Adapted swiftly to new culture and environment Effective bilingual bridge, advising multi-national corporate clients and private equities conducting M&A on Chinese companies/SOEs Specialised in financial due diligence
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PwC
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Professional Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Associate, Assurance
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2000 - 2004
Foundation building in audit across diverse industries and organisational structures Foundation building in audit across diverse industries and organisational structures
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Education
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Nanyang Technological University Singapore
Bachelor (Hons), Accountancy -
Raffles Girls' School
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Raffles Institution
GCE A Levels
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