Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
Chartered Accountant (MIA) and ACCA graduate with 25+ years of experience across corporate finance, compliance, manufacturing, treasury, tax, risk management, and audit. Proven leadership as CFO, Finance Director, and Senior Group Accountant across conglomerates, MNCs, and listed companies on Bursa Malaysia and ASX. Strong technical foundation supported by hands-on operational excellence, cash flow turnaround expertise, and strategic problem-solving. Recognised for honesty, transparency, sincerity, and a commitment to teamwork and knowledge sharing.
• Oversaw Bursa reporting, listing compliance, annual and quarterly reporting. • Negotiated IRB tax investigation, reducing penalty exposure by over 80%. • Revamped product costing model to improve cost visibility and margin accuracy. • Stabilized cash flow despite years of losses; restored positive operating cash flow. • Managed tax compliance, internal audit, insurance, and treasury functions. • Prepared Group consolidation and financial statements in compliance with MFRS/Bursa.
• Led full IPO cycle to successful listing on Bursa ACE Market. • Managed cash flow, tax compliance, and SST matters. • Coordinated ERP implementation to strengthen financial and operational controls. • Oversaw debtor management and credit risk using CTOS evaluations.
• Cleared all group borrowings through disciplined cash flow management. • Turned around operating cash flow from negative to consistently positive. • Upgraded ERP system with embedded internal controls. • Resolved major customer disputes, resulting in expanded business relationships. • Successfully managed warrants conversion and auditor transition. • Executed tax planning to avoid liabilities and penalties. • Rebuilt finance department, hiring and training a full team of 7.
• Shifted consolidation and ASX reporting work to Malaysia for major cost savings. • Set up accounting systems in China JV to align with ASX requirements. • Coordinated closely with auditors in Hong Kong and Australia to secure sign-offs.
• Negotiated increased banking limits to resolve working capital shortages. • Implemented natural hedging by converting ECR to offshore currency borrowing. • Reduced borrowing levels through strategic funding structure improvements. • Led hedging strategies to mitigate FX exposure.