Singapore
I am a Finance Director at Mowi, the world's largest Atlantic Salmon producer, where I lead the finance and Controlling functions in Asia, a region with diverse and dynamic growth opportunities. I have over 20+ years of finance and accounting experience in Asia Pacific, and I am a Chartered Accountant with Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountant and an MBA graduate from the University of Strathclyde. Other than my main financial and business compliances expertise in Asia Pacific, my other competencies include business partnering, team development, and drive cost efficiency. I have implemented various digital and automated processes to improve productivity and profitability across the finance and administrative areas. I am also passionate about continuous learning to remain relevant. I have completed an internal Mowi Executive Program from Harvard Business School and obtained an Advanced Certificate in Learning and Performance. Additionally, I am an enthusiastic mentor who coaches and develops our people and helps them grow. I volunteer in career counselling and mentoring in my network of younger friends and also at Voices of Asia.
Provision of full Strategic and Operational leadership in the Finance functions for Asia. Highly energetic and passionate about business partnering, team development and organisational growth. Well versed with operating in Asia. Enthusiast in adopting technology to drive cost efficiencies across the organisation and implemented various digital or automated processes in the organisation.
Accomplished and results driven Chartered Accountant, Finance Director/Controller with 21 years of Finance and Accounting experience in mainly listed MNCs (16 years of experience in a regional business controlling role in Asia Pacific – 14 countries – including China, India). Recognized for professionalism, commitment to excellence, and demonstrated leadership ability to direct, plan and organize financial management activities. Have excellent interpersonal skills, able to collaborate effectively with co-workers at all levels. Self-motivated and regarded as resourceful and versatile in any given environment.
Sub-regional CFO, responsible for the corporate governance functions in SE Asia for 7 companies (covering two business divisions - Consumer Choices and Consumer Experiences) with a total sales turnover of EUR60m. Business Controller of APAC region for Consumer Choices division, with sales turnover of EUR127m (14 companies). Direct supervision of 7 staff in Singapore. Also, responsible for taxation (corporate income tax, withholding tax and transfer pricing topics on cross boarders transactions). Other tasks include payroll management, Regional HQ Set up and Tax planning.
Accounting and Controlling of 9 companies in Asia in Retail and Technology division.
Full spectrum of accounting and finance operations responsibilities.