Experience

Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB)

• Singapore
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager, Contact Singapore

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  Account Management and Market Development: - Developed and implemented effective lead generation and client engagement strategies across North Asia (Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong), America and Europe - Facilitated business and personal interests of ultra-high net worth entrepreneurs through close collaboration with private and public sector partners- Planned and executed business trips to forge stronger connections with in-market professional service firms and cultivate business interests with leadsPolicy Development: - Proposed and implemented relevant policies which entail multi-agency collaborationTraining & Development: - Conducted trainings and webinars for internal and external stakeholders in English and MandarinFinance & Procurement: - Projected and requested block budget from parent Ministry- Planned and led tender for Customer Relationship Management System Show less

• Lead, Finance

  • Oct 2015 - Dec 2017

  Financial Reporting and Analysis: - Performed monthly, quarterly and annual closing of accounts on SAP software- Analysed financial data trends and identified rationale behind its movement- Prepared quarterly and annual Board Papers which include financial statements at Board and Group level for circulation and presentation to the Audit Committee and Board of Directors- Ensured financial statements are in compliance with Singapore Statutory Board Financial Reporting Standards (SB-FRS)- Led the division in the annual closing of financials with planned timelines for respective functions - Fronted discussions with external auditors in relation to planning meeting, onboarding for fieldwork, prepared-by-client request list, closing meeting, and other logistics.Incentive Administration:- Assessed the achievement of incentives conditions with on-site visit and documents review- Partnered internal stakeholders on incentive policy and structuring, including reviewing of grant claims submitted by companies, for compliance with guidelines and award letters- Ensured service delivery in accordance to pre-defined service level agreements- Promoted organisational awareness on incentive governance, business continuity planning and risk management Show less



KPMG Singapore

• Singapore
• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Audit Associate

  • Sep 2014 - Sep 2015

  Managed audit engagements which include initial engagement planning, analysis of controls and processes, preparation and review of audit documentations (including financial consolidation and tax computations), management letters, reports, and monitoring of engagement progress against budget and timelineAudited clients across diversified industries which includes government, healthcare, freight & logistics, warehousing, shipping, food & beverage, and professional servicesDeveloped client relationships and identified business development opportunitiesManaged a team of minimally 3 associates per audit engagementCoached team members to achieve technical competencies and efficient performance Achieved KPMG Service Excellence Team Merit Award for outstanding performancePlanned and executed company-wide Dinner & Dance (2013) with other committee members Show less

• Audit Associate

  • Sep 2012 - Sep 2014