Choi Yong Looi
Country Leader at DU PONT MALAYSIA SDN. BHD.- Claim this Profile
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English Full professional proficiency
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Bahasa Malaysia Professional working proficiency
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Cantonese Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials
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10 Mistakes Leaders Should Avoid
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Planning for the Remote-First, Work-from-Anywhere Organization
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Member of Malaysia Institute of Accountants (MIA)
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Six Sigma Green Belt
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Experience
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DU PONT MALAYSIA SDN. BHD.
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Malaysia
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Wholesale Import and Export
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1 - 100 Employee
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Country Leader
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Jul 2016 - Present
- Support businesses to grow and maintain right to operate in the context of the Legal Entity Governance foundation and risk management framework - Drive advancement of Core values throughout country organisation; be role model- Develop, own and keep up to date Country Crisis Mgt & Pandemic Plans - Represent consistent SpecCo face with key external stakeholders eg major customers, government, media, trade associations- Encourage and enable effective local collaboration between BUs - Support BUs/Functions with country specific issues as needed- Responsible for all country DuPont legal entities until spin (regardless of business or division) not assigned to AgCo country manager.- With HR and senior BU/Function leaders, facilitate local people programs and processes, including management of registered benefit plans. - Escalate talent issues and help to ensure BUs/functions have ‘best team on the field’ Show less
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Sub Regional Controller - Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines
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Jul 2015 - Present
1. Champion Core Value behavior particularly Ethics in the organization.2. Direct and oversee all aspects of the Finance & Accounting functions of the organization.3. Lead, manage and plan people development.4. Liaise with external parties ie auditors, tax agents, lawyers, relevant authorities and company’s bankers.5. Ensure compliance to local tax regulations. 6. Create, maintain and enforce policies and procedures to ensure compliance with company internal control, accounting standards and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.7. Work closely with Finance Shared Service Center for process implementation and continuous improvement in operations.8. Establish and maintain strong relationships with business managers to support their needs and provide guidance on business transactions/arrangements.9. Lead business separation exercise, setup standalone local companies and prepare crave out financial statement.10. Lead the company GST implementation, working with IT team and ensure company policies and procedures are compliant.11. A point of reference to provide guidance to the organisation to ensure smooth operation of the company.12. Provide guidance and advice to Indonesia & Philippines Country Controllers in managing daily operations and to implement corporate objectives. Show less
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Du Pont Malaysia Sdn Bhd
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Malaysia
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Wholesale Import and Export
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1 - 100 Employee
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Finance & Strategic Planning Manager
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Nov 2004 - Jun 2015
1. Champion Core Value behavior particularly Ethics in the organization. 2. Direct and oversee all aspects of the Finance & Accounting functions of the organization. 3. Lead, manage and plan people development. 4. Liaise with external parties ie auditors, tax agents, lawyers, relevant authorities and company’s bankers. 5. Ensure compliance to local tax regulations. 6. Create, maintain and enforce policies and procedures to ensure compliance with company internal control, accounting standards and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements. 7. Support Country Manager on strategic vision including developing new business opportunities for the organization. 8. Establish and maintain strong relationships with business managers to support their needs and provide guidance on business transactions/arrangements. 9. Lead business separation exercise, setup standalone local companies and prepare crave out financial statement. 10. Lead the company GST implementation, working with IT team and ensure company policies and procedures are compliant. Show less
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Accountant
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Jun 1997 - Dec 2000
1. Responsible for 2 subsidiary companies; Posim Petroleum Products Sdn Bhd (manufacturing company) and Posim Petroleum Marketing Sdn Bhd (trading company) 2. Supervise in the preparation of full sets of accounts 3. Preparation of monthly and quarterly management reports 4. Preparation of annual budget 5. Preparation of profit and cash flow forecast 6. Providing assistance to external auditors in year-end audit 7. Providing other financial information and analysis as requested by Group Accounts Department and bankers 8. Monitoring daily cash flow 9. Liaise and coordinate daily operational accounting activities across the organisation with other operational departments 10. Coordinate the smooth implementation of accounting policies, procedures and internal controls 11. Liaise with bankers for credit facilities applications 12. Preparation of tax computations and follow up on Inland Revenue Board’s queries 13. Liaise with Group Tax Department on tax planning and other tax related issues Show less
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The Lion Group
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United States
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Accountant
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Jun 1996 - Jun 1997
1. Prepare monthly consolidation accounts for medium sized subsidiary. 2. Prepare monthly management accounts for subsidiaries. 1. Prepare monthly consolidation accounts for medium sized subsidiary. 2. Prepare monthly management accounts for subsidiaries.
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Education
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Heriot-Watt University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) -
Malaysia Association of Certified Public Accountants
CPA, Accounting -
University Malaya
Bachelor's Degree, Accounting
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