Financial Analyst

Equinix Asia Pacific Pte Ltd

November 2013 to Actually working here

Responsibilities: - Analyze and interpret business financial data, key performance indicators and financial results of AP?s group of companies. - Provide explanation for financial variance (actual vs plan/forecast). - Prepare and develop ad-hoc reports, analysis and presentation materials. - Consolidation of management reports. - Support annual budget exercise. - Support various IT initiatives to advance automation and streamlining of processes. - Participate in Hyperion project, from SIT, UAT till Go live on 1st Jul 2014.

Financial Analyst

HEWLETT-PACKARD GLOBAL CENTRE

July 2009 to November 2013

Responsibilities: Working within the financial Center of Excellence and handled Global Expense Management and Headcount planning. Providing functional coverage within Global Functions Finance & Legal scope to EMEA Region, report to Vice President of the Functional Unit. Furnishing financial services and consultation to the Business managers on the policies and processes, thus supporting the managers and gaining complete exposure to comprehensive financial analysis. Rendering comprehensive financial analysis and consultation on processes, programs and projects to Business Unit and Global functions managers. Providing support to individual business and function divisions with respect to planning, forecasting and trend analysis. Interacting directly with Business and Unit/ Global Function Analysts in a two-way feedback process, execute monthly close reporting process for business, function owned spend and headcount which includes compensation and benefits (actual and delta-to-plan expense reporting) and ad hoc cost center drill down reporting. The reports for spending will be based on monthly actual and quarter-to-date actual versus plan with narrative. Executing forecasting expenses, analyzing currency impact on expenses, reviewing, interpreting and analyzing operating expense in addition to resolving unusual transaction and accounting discrepancies. Developing budgets, management reports, analyze allocation of costs and evaluate the impact on financial statements. Presenting monthly variance analysis and forecast updates based on actual results and new facts and influence appropriate action to ensure financial results and objectives are maximized. Interfacing with senior business leaders regarding financial results and the impact of business trends.

Regional Financial Analyst

IBM

July 2008 to May 2009

Responsibilities: Worked with the financial center of excellence in IBM Global Financing division and provide financial support (including Revenue, GP & PTI) to Greater China Group, report to the region CFO. Analyzed the IBM forecast, budget, actuals, & business dynamics and interacted with the business units & geographies on the forecast, actuals, budget and business metrics. Prepared forecasting & budget variance analysis and provided business assessments on an on going basis. Handled designing, preparing, presenting detailed analysis of business issues and recommended solutions to senior management. Provided high quality financial planning support to Region IGF in Greater China Group. Ascertained headlights for future performance and achieved business objectives by maintaining & enhancing effective monthly forecast and management systems. Supervised and handled track execution of roadmap actions to meet financial objectives. Increased measurements and actuals reporting to include more granular information, eg. Volumes, revenue and GP relation, by product mix, CF Attachment analysis by brand, and any recurring adjustments. Understood and enhanced knowledge of the process/ control points tested, to contribute to effective SOX testing and reporting requirement.

Finance & Costing Senior Executive

Samsung Electronics

September 2004 to March 2008

Responsibilities: Was responsible for foreign vendor payment and logistics cost. Handled monthly closing for Financial Accounting & Cost Management Accounting and assisted in the preparation of monthly financial & costing report after month end closing. Prepared various analysis reporting for management, including buyer analysis, material wastage report, freight reporting, departmental expenses analysis etc. Dealt with balance sheet items including Account Payable, Account Receivable, Bank Reconciliation, Vendor Reconciliation and General Ledger Posting which satisfy the managerial and legal requirement. Coordinated overall Company Closing (Monthly and Year-End) and made monthly provision for various expenses. Handled Logistics monitoring (SAP/ R3 System Support for MM Module, PP Module, Sales & Distribution Module), ensured compliance with accounting deadlines. Managed quarterly consolidation reporting to Headquarter, company stock count organization, planning, reconciliation and investigation. Developed monthly Profit & Loss Forecasting and Quarterly Target Planning. Involved in company yearly planning and budgeting. Reviewed and implemented effective internal control. Controlled individual department budget and ensured that the monthly expenses did not exceed the forecast plan & analysis of overhead expenses. Liaised with internal and external auditors. Prepared for business trip when request by company. Attended logistics conference held in Vietnam by RHQ and attended the Factory Payment workshop in Singapore, and involved in new e-office project implementation in HQ, Korea. Was also associated with...

Accounts Assistant

Corinthian Industries

July 2000 to August 2004

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)

Currently studying

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