Senior Controller

• Dec 2017 - Present

Finance Manager

• Jun 2016 - May 2017

After 10 years working in Asia I decided to take a break to travel in Southeast Asia and return to Europe for a fresh start closer to my family and friends. What I have done during this time? - Travel. Travel. Travel. Laos, Indonesia, Europe. - Obtained my long waited sailing license. What I have learned during this time? - To be creative, adapt, manage uncertainty and change. - To think about the career path that I want for the next 10 years. After 10 years working in Asia I decided to take a break to travel in Southeast Asia and return to Europe for a fresh start closer to my family and friends. What I have done during this time? - Travel. Travel. Travel. Laos, Indonesia, Europe. - Obtained my long waited sailing license. What I have learned during this time? - To be creative, adapt, manage uncertainty and change. - To think about the career path that I want for the next 10 years.

Finance Manager - BIC Asia

• Jul 2012 - May 2016

Managing a team of 4 financial accountants, and reporting to APAC Finance Director, I am responsible of providing precise financial information, improving the internal level of controls and efficiency of the company, as well as preparing the annual budget and forecasts reviews along the year. Achievements: - Involved in development of the new business model based on exports to distributor companies across 10 countries in SE Asia. - Improved Working Capital situation by reducing AR overdues from 50% to 5%, and reducing Slow Moving inventory levels by 40%. - Improved the internal control to highest level after introducing control mechanisms and by clearing all pending internal audit issues. Show less

Financial Controller of Outsourced Financial Services

• Nov 2010 - Jun 2012

Responsible for financial and managerial accounting, corporate secretarial services, VAT / GST return, as well as preparing financial reports ad-hoc for individual clients. Achievements: - Managed the finance function of 5 companies of different industries. - Successfully managed the business closure and liquidation of a SG registered company. Responsible for financial and managerial accounting, corporate secretarial services, VAT / GST return, as well as preparing financial reports ad-hoc for individual clients. Achievements: - Managed the finance function of 5 companies of different industries. - Successfully managed the business closure and liquidation of a SG registered company.

Financial Controller

• May 2006 - Oct 2010

Providing financial services, management advice, and accounting support; reporting directly to the Managing Directors of the Touchbase Group entities located in the European region. Achievements: - Negotiated a 2M$ repayment plan with main supplier over 2 years. - Managed a 3 year loss making entity cash flow by optimising working capital levels. - Successfully participated in the MBO of the UK business preparing all financial information. Providing financial services, management advice, and accounting support; reporting directly to the Managing Directors of the Touchbase Group entities located in the European region. Achievements: - Negotiated a 2M$ repayment plan with main supplier over 2 years. - Managed a 3 year loss making entity cash flow by optimising working capital levels. - Successfully participated in the MBO of the UK business preparing all financial information.