YIN PING LUM
Petaling Jaya
Summary
Dynamic accounting professional seeking to pivot towards a new career path that offers opportunities for personal and professional growth. Eager to leverage solid foundation in accounting, including analytical skills & attention to detail to excel in dynamic digital sales industry. Committed to embracing new challenges, acquiring new skills, and contributing positively to a dynamic team environment. Ready to apply diverse skill set and drive for success to achieve new career milestones and make a meaningful impact in a different industry.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
RTR- Fixed Asset & Project Accountant
Amway Business Services Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd
2021.10 - 2024.07
- -Led fixed asset accounting function, including asset acquisition, depreciation, disposal, and reconciliation processes.
- -Coordinated with project managers and stakeholders to track project financials, analyze variances, and ensure adherence to budgetary constraints.
- -Implemented standardized procedures and controls to streamline fixed asset management and project accounting processes across shared service organization.
- -Conducted regular audits and assessments to maintain data integrity and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- -Collaborated cross-functionally with other team like GL Reporting, market finance, and project teams to resolve issues, address discrepancies, and optimize resource allocation.
- -Support external audits and provide documentation and explanation
- -Responsible for managing company's lease portfolio and ensuring compliance with lease accounting standards (e.g., ASC 842).
- -Recording and reporting lease transactions, analyzing lease agreements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support financial reporting requirements.
RTR - Cash Management Accountant
Amway Business Services Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd
2020.01 - 2021.09
- -Perform daily, weekly, and monthly bank reconciliations for multiple accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness of transactions.
- -Compare bank statements with general ledger accounts and investigate and resolve any discrepancies or outstanding items.
- -Analyze transaction records, including deposits, withdrawals, and transfers, to identify errors or irregularities and take corrective actions as needed.
- -Participate in external audits, providing documentation and explanations related to bank reconciliation activities and procedures
Accounts Payable Accountant
Amway Business Services Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd
2019.08 - 2020.01
- -Managed invoice processing for purchase orders (PO) for both Singapore and Malaysia, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and procedures.
- -Prepared monthly aging reports to track outstanding invoices and follow up action. -Conducted month-end activities to reconcile accounts and clear unaccounted or on-hold transactions, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
- -Collaborated closely with market users to address queries and resolve issues related to invoices, ensuring timely resolution and vendor satisfaction.
- -Provided support for audit inquiries, including gathering documentation and explanations to ensure compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements.
- -Played key role in supporting migration of accounts payable functions from KT to IBM in January 20, assisting with transition and ramp-up process to ensure continuity of operations and service delivery.
Accounts Payable Analyst
International SOS (M) Sdn Bhd (Shared Service Center)
2017.06 - 2019.08
- -Invoice processing of PO and non-PO invoices (Singapore country)
- -Follow up with business on issue that related to invoice capturing in Oracle system
- -Perform Interco DN/ CN capturing in system
- -Audit employee expense reports for accuracy and compliance with the Travel & Entertainment (T&E) policies (Singapore country)
- -Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliation on AP related BS item, such as: Prepayment account, Accrual PO, Advance to service provider
- -Handling internal & external queries from stakeholders
- -Perform Month end closing activities, such as checking on AP hold transactions/ Unaccounted AP transactions
- -Prepare journal voucher (JV) for account reclassification; such as: reclass GL code & cost center
- -Ad hoc task - perform reclass for intercompany novation process
Accounts Payable Officer
Fibertex Personal Care Sdn Bhd
2012.07 - 2016.12
- -Proficiently managed accounts payable tasks, including registering invoices for both purchase orders (PO) and non-PO invoices
- -Facilitated timely payments to suppliers through online payment platforms and telegraphic transfers, maintaining positive vendor relationships and minimizing payment delays.
- Monitored cash flow and executed fund transfers within bank to optimize liquidity for operational needs.
- -Conducted audits of staff travel statements, posting entries in general ledger (GL) accurately to reflect expenses.
- -Oversaw petty cash disbursements to staff members, accurately recording transactions and maintaining appropriate documentation.
- -Prepared withholding tax payments for overseas suppliers in accordance with IRB rules, ensuring compliance with tax regulations and timely remittance of payments.
- -Provided accrued entries during month-end close processes, accurately reflecting expenses and liabilities in financial statements.
- -Assisted in bank reconciliation activities, reconciling account balances and identifying discrepancies.
- -Participated in specialized assignment at headquarters in Denmark for system migration process.
- -Conducted extensive training sessions and knowledge transfer sessions to equip Malaysia office team with necessary skills and expertise for successful system implementation.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) Accounting -
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
PJ & Kampar 2007.05 - 2011.05
Skills
Excel
Power Point
ERP Software
Bank Reconciliations
Invoice Processing
Accounts Payable
Audit Support
Cash Flow Management
Expense Tracking
Teamwork and Collaboration
Microsoft Office
Time Management
Team Collaboration
Organizational Skills
Accomplishments
- 2016: Participated the system migration project in Denmark. Successfully led the system migration project, ensuring minimal disruption to operations and achieving project objectives within the established timeline.
- 2022: Successfully expanded job scope in lease accounting to include oversight of a larger portfolio of leases and ensuring compliance with lease accounting standards (ASC842). Recognized for exceptional performance in managing extended lease portfolio, due to various obstacles for the supported market (as a result of high volume of leases alongside the complexity of multi period accounting and multi period payment).
Languages
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native language
Chinese (Mandarin)
Upper intermediate
B2
English
Intermediate
B1
Malay
Intermediate
B1
Interests
Travelling
Sport & Outdoor activities
Reading & Self improvement skills
Timeline
RTR- Fixed Asset & Project Accountant
Amway Business Services Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd
2021.10 - 2024.07
RTR - Cash Management Accountant
Amway Business Services Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd
2020.01 - 2021.09
Accounts Payable Accountant
Amway Business Services Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd
2019.08 - 2020.01
Accounts Payable Analyst
International SOS (M) Sdn Bhd (Shared Service Center)
2017.06 - 2019.08
Accounts Payable Officer
Fibertex Personal Care Sdn Bhd
2012.07 - 2016.12
Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) Accounting -
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
2007.05 - 2011.05
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