Desmond Lee
VP1-Special Project at Ipmuda Berhad- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Ipmuda Berhad
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Malaysia
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Renewables & Environment
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1 - 100 Employee
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VP1-Special Project
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Jun 2020 - Present
Assisting CFO in submission to Bursa Malaysia.Reporting to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on special projects and daily operational functions.Working with merchant banker for rights issues and ESOS.Planned and ensure compliance with standard policies/ Standard Operating Procedures.Improve and oversee internal control to minimize business risks.Leverage business knowledge and expertise to drive business process improvement.Performed initial internal and external users assessment and analysis to begin research process for SAP system.Participated and led cross-functional teams to address SAP business or system issues.Responsible for the business processes definition and configuration within the SAP.Analysed the complex business environment and to define the solution within the SAP.Liaison with SAP vendor for system configuration for business support to end users during integration including user acceptance testing to meet business requirement.Assessed the risks and provide various solutions and setback for every solution for management decision.Delivered to business targets and KPIs for SAP consistency and progress.Monitored multiple databases to keep track of all company's database.Analysed departmental documents for appropriate distribution and filing.
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Senheng Electric (KL) Sdn Bhd
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Malaysia
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Retail
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300 - 400 Employee
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Financial Controller
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Jan 2019 - Jun 2020
Co-ordinated the application for listing in Bursa Malaysia.Worked closely with Managing Director, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer on strategic planning, business model and business positioning including price setting and selection of strategic location for opening of new branches.Committee member of Senheng Investment Committee (any investment that more than RM 1 million need to assess by this committee).Monitoring of capital returns, CAPEX and profitability and credit control.Involved in group budget and forecast preparation including group cash flow management and financial management for subsidiaries.Handled full spectrum of financial accounting and reporting functions including timely preparation of group accounts.Introduced internal controls to monitor critical areas of financial control and devised corrective actions to address risks or deficiencies.Introduced and managed IFRS technical accounting policies and best practices.Responsible for timely preparation of financial reports, perform tax estimation and ensure tax obligation at optimum outlay.Reviewed the annual audit and to ensure accounting records and reports are in line with local as well as international accounting standards.Ensure sound internal control systems are in place and effective.
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Chief Financial Officer
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Jun 2013 - Dec 2018
Worked closely with Managing Director and General Manager on payments, credit control, CAPEX and profitability improvement.Co-ordinated the application for listing in Bursa Malaysia, Reverse Take Over(RTO) and Back Door Listing.Involved in group budget and forecast preparation including cash flow management and financial management.Preparation of projected cash flow for the application of Contract Financing and Bridging Loan for projects.Handled full spectrum of financial accounting and reporting functions, including preparation of group accounts.Responsible for timely preparation of financial reports, perform tax estimation and ensure tax obligation at optimum outlay.Reviewed the annual audit and to ensure accounting records and reports are in line with local as well as international accounting standards.Ensure sound internal control systems are in place and effective.
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Huawei Technologies India
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India
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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Business Financial Controller
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Feb 2011 - May 2014
Negotiate terms and pricing with clients, vendors and JV partners to determine whether the proposal is viable and profitable taking into consideration of risk factors.Work closely with Contract Department, Legal Department and other relevance departments for tender evaluation to ensure company policies are adhered to.Liaise with relevant parties and initiate good business relationship with business partners.Monitor actual profit against budgeted profit for the project on periodic basis and propose action plan from time to time to ensure achievement of KPI.Participate in tender evaluation, issuance of letter of award, to ensure company policies and Standard Operating Procedures are adhered to.
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Finance Manager
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Jan 2007 - Jan 2011
Worked closely with Managing Director and General Manager on payments, credit control, CAPEX and profitability improvement.Supported Group Financial Controller with special projects and additional job tasks such as financial planning and warehouse management.Involved in group budget and forecast preparation, including cash flow management and financial management.Preparation of projected cash flow for the application of Contract Financing and Bridging Loan for projects.Handled full spectrum of financial accounting and reporting functions, including preparation of group accounts.Developed thorough forecasting and cash-flow management processes to maximise progression and profitability.Responsible for timely preparation of financial reports, performed tax estimation and ensure tax obligation at optimum outlay.Reviewed the annual audit and to ensure accounting records and reports are in line with local as well as international accounting standards.Ensure sound internal control systems are in place and effective.Delivered training and development to team members with ongoing supervision for progression and best practice improvements.Contributed to effective hiring process by interviewing applicants and making recommendations for most suited candidates.Managed administrative staffing by recruiting, interviewing and onboarding new personnel.
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Powerware Systems Sdn Bhd
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Malaysia
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Finance Manager
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Sep 2005 - Dec 2006
Worked closely with Managing Director and Finance Director on payments, credit control, CAPEX and profitability improvement.Involved in group budget and forecast preparation including cash flow management and financial management.Handled full spectrum of financial accounting and reporting functions, including preparation of group accounts.Responsible for timely preparation of financial reports, perform tax estimation and ensure tax obligation at optimum outlay.Reviewed the annual audit and to ensure accounting records and reports are in line with local as well as international accounting standards.Ensure sound internal control systems are in place and effective.
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Ho Hup Construction Company Berhad
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Internal Auditor
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Sep 2000 - Aug 2005
Improve and oversee internal control to minimize business risks.Working with merchant banker for bonus issues and rights issues.Perform audit of project accounts for subsidiaries and associate companies in Malaysia, China, India and MadagascarPerform audit and provide comment for annual audit for group of companiesPlan and conduct operational audits to ensure compliance with standard policies, procedures and regulatory compliance.Prepare internal audit report with findings and value-added recommendations.Participate in tender evaluation, issuance of letter of award, to ensure company policy and Standard Operating Procedures are adhered to.
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External Auditor
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Jul 1997 - Aug 2000
Manage a portfolio of clients to ensure that all deadlines are met.Planning, executing and completing audit work with high standardManage a team of audit and tax staffs and allocate their assignment with close monitoringPrepare accounts from a wide variety of client recordsReview audit working paper prepared by audit teams to ensure they comply with auditing standard and firm’s procedures Manage a portfolio of clients to ensure that all deadlines are met.Planning, executing and completing audit work with high standardManage a team of audit and tax staffs and allocate their assignment with close monitoringPrepare accounts from a wide variety of client recordsReview audit working paper prepared by audit teams to ensure they comply with auditing standard and firm’s procedures
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Education
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ACCA
Bachelor's degree, Accounting and Finance -
Charles Sturt University
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Accounting and Finance