Experience

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  Tanglin Venture Partners

  • Singapore

  • Head of Finance

    • 2023 - Present
    • Singapore

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  Benchmark

  • CFO

    • 2011 - 2022

    Led and responsible for all finance and governance of both fund and fund management co including financial control (accounting & budgeting), audit, tax, risk management, treasury, compliance and NAV reporting (fund performance & valuation).Conducted due diligence process on venture investments such as UC Web, Tokopedia, Bukalapak, Shohoz, Awan Tunai, Impact Investment Exchange (IIX), etc.

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  Imprimis

  • CFO

    • 2008 - 2011

    Responsible for resolving or restructuring distressed single credit and equity investments held by Asian Finance and Investment Corporation, an entity previously owned by the Asian Development Bank.Headed the finance operations of the private equity fund, Imprimis Strategic Investment Corporation (NBD) Sdn Bhd, backed by Government of Brunei.

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  D.B. Zwirn & Co.

  • Finance and Operations Manager

    • Jun 2006 - Jun 2008

    Set up financial controls and processes across 8 Asia Pacific offices for US$2bn AUM Funds, e.g. established service fee billing process between funds and management companies, ensured proper allocation of deal expenses across Funds, etc.Responsible for deal funding. Ensuring cash are funded / repatriated through appropriate SPVs, and liaising with tax advisors on investment / tax structures suitable for U.S. onshore / offshore fund investors.Ensured proper recognition of investment gains, accrued interest and other cash flows.

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  Pacific Eagle Asset Management

  • Finance Manager

    • Apr 2002 - Jun 2006

    Pioneered the family office’s structure and processes, e.g. structuring for tax efficiency and developing standard operating procedures for the Management Company and the Fund.Led the finance department in financial and management reporting, budgeting and forecasting, treasury management and back office operations. Managed prime brokers, fund administrator, custodian and investment banks relationships.Performed due diligence on fund of hedge funds to gain comfort in their risk management and selection process of fund managers.

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  Ernst&Young

  • Auditor

    • Sep 1996 - Apr 2002

    Based in Singapore and London. Audited South East Asian banks during Asian Financial CrisisIPO