WP. Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• ACCA Affiliate • UTAR Book Prize Winner Year 2020 • Internship at EY Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia • Extremely motivated to constantly develop my skills and grow professionally.
Finance Operations Leadership Oversee end-to-end finance operations across AP, AR and GL functions, leading a team of 5 finance staff to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and strong financial governance. Provide ongoing coaching, task review, and performance feedback while fostering a continuous learning environment. Financial Reporting & Consolidation Lead the monthly closing and group consolidation process, reviewing management accounts and annual financial statements in compliance with MFRS. Act as the primary liaison with external auditors to ensure smooth statutory audit completion and timely financial reporting. Regulatory & System Implementation (e-Invoice) Took ownership of the implementation of Malaysia’s LHDN e-Invoice framework, coordinating with internal stakeholders and system teams to interpret regulatory requirements, resolve implementation issues, and ensure system readiness through testing and validation. Tax Strategy & Compliance Collaborated with tax advisors on Reinvestment Allowance (RA) and Industrial Building Allowance (IBA) claims for qualifying assets, contributing to tax savings exceeding RM5 million across multiple financial years. Oversaw tax compliance including SST, CP204, tax filings and transfer pricing documentation. Internal Control & Process Transformation Drove finance process improvements by identifying operational inefficiencies and strengthening internal controls. Played a key role in developing Finance Policies & Standard Operating Procedures to standardize workflows, reduce manual dependency, and improve operational reliability. Treasury & Financial Advisory Liaised with banking partners on loan applications and financing requirements. Delivered financial analysis and business insights to management and participated in quarterly performance review discussions to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Audit Planning & Risk Assessment Performed audit planning activities including materiality computation, scoping assessment, and preparation of audit planning documentation to support risk-based audit approaches and ensure efficient engagement execution. • Internal Control Evaluation Evaluated the design and implementation of internal controls and performed tests of operating effectiveness to assess control reliability and identify control deficiencies. • Audit Execution & Analytical Review Conducted audit procedures and analytical reviews across key financial statement areas while monitoring audit file progress to ensure engagement timelines and reporting deadlines were met. • Complex Accounting Areas Performed detailed audit testing on higher-risk areas including revenue recognition, taxation, investment properties, and investments with impairment assessments. • Engagement Leadership & Supervision Served as senior-in-charge for multiple audit engagements, including a significant component of a public listed company in Malaysia, operating with minimal supervision while supervising staff assistants and trainees. • Team Development & Quality Assurance Reviewed work performed by junior team members and provided on-the-job coaching to ensure audit quality and support professional development. • Audit Quality & Review Coordination Addressed review points raised by Audit Partners and Engagement Quality Control Reviewers (EQCR), ensuring audit documentation met professional and regulatory standards.
Started career in external audit with exposure to group audits and public listed companies, including involvement in first-year audit engagements. Worked closely with engagement teams to deliver high-quality audits. Key Responsibilities • Group Audit & Engagement Support Supported engagement seniors and managers on group audits and significant entities, coordinating audit procedures across various components and assisting with consolidation-related matters. • Audit Testing & Substantive Procedures Performed substantive testing including Test of Details and Substantive Analytical Procedures across key financial statement areas such as related party transactions, cash and cash equivalents, receivables, payables, property, plant & equipment (PPE), investments, and operating expenses. • Financial Reporting & Consolidation Support Assisted in preparing consolidated financial statements and consolidation workings, and supported procedures relating to litigation assessment, statutory reporting requirements, and review of other information within annual reports. • Client Coordination & PBC Management Acted as an intermediary between audit teams and clients by coordinating Prepared-By-Client (PBC) requests, tracking supporting documents, and ensuring timely submission of required information to facilitate audit progress. • Senior-in-Charge Responsibilities (Selected Engagements) Acted as senior for several semi-active and dormant entities, performing audit planning activities such as materiality computation, analytical review, audit testing, and communicating findings to managers. • Audit Administration & Data Preparation Performed audit data preparation including trial balance cleansing, data sorting, and confirmation tracking for group audit procedures.