Gerard Lim

Experience

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  Autoparts Manufacturers Malaysia

  Apr 2000 - Mar 2002

  Financial Accountant

  • Performed duties such as managing the finalisation of monthly and year end accounts and reporting. • Managing the General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Treasury section. • Other duties include the process reengineering for the accounting practices, i.e. increasing efficiency and accuracy of the department. • Proactive involvement in the cash flow planning of the company. Implement integration of the computerised accounting system, i.e. linking of AR, AP and GL. • Close monitoring and monthly review of the outstanding amounts of customers as well as the creditors. • Ensuring and implementing proper control procedure for accounting practices. Ensuring knowledge development of subordinates. • Active involvement in policy planning and reporting requirements. Developing the process flow for documents / tasks. Show less

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  PT AAA

  Mar 2002 - Mar 2005

  Finance Manager

  • One of the pioneer team member in setting up the operations of the company, which includes plant operations• Co-ordinate the shifting of the plant / setting up of a new plant• Managing overall internal and documentary control, all financial (including taxation matters) and costing aspects of the company as well as trainer for new staff in ALL the administrative departments. • Maintaining a role as operations controller (i.e. in co-ordination on the overall operational matters ensuring implementation and execution of plans, which includes cost control recommendations). • Responsible for the setting up of the costing computation system (as well as costing structure) of the company and the implementation of the computerised software (both accounting and stock control).• Financial report analysis. With involves analysis of the production, and financial informations.• Highlight to management on the possible VAVE, which includes vendor development Show less

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  Johnson Controls

  Jan 2006 - May 2013

  Johnson Controls Automotive Holding (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (A group of 4 companies)Financial Controller (from March/October 2009 till Sept 2010)• Managing a Team of 14 people in the functions of payroll/corporate, costing, finance/accounting/treasury, and IT.• Co-ordinate in change management as the company had gone thru several voluntary separation scheme (VSS) with one in Dec2009.• Improvement of the processes within the department• Assist in the development of information technology in the organisation (including the MFGPro system – MRP system improvements)• Personnel development – ensuring tight control measure are implemented based on JCI’s Business Operating System (BOS), enhancement of personnel skill levels through coaching and training sessions• Key emphasis in development of the use of internal software – MfgPro, Hyperion• Discussions with key customers on pricing matters, including price reduction (annual)• Meeting tight monthly reporting datelines – month end close with operational bridge (by 4th working day), midmonth forecasts (by 6th working day), Operations review (monthly)• Cost reviews / controls – via Best Business Practices (BBP) & Operational reviews• Preparation of quarterly forecasts and yearly profit plans• Implementation of internal control processes based on JCI’s Business Operating System (BOS)• Managing taxation, audit and governmental issues (MIDA)• Asset management and control• Periodic physical inventories Show less Johnson Controls Vietnam Co. Ltd.Financial Controller (from January 2006 till Sept 2009)• Member of the pioneer team setting up the organization in Vietnam• Setting up the Finance Team in a “tough” environment• Ensuring compliance to the local accounting standards (Vietnamese Accounting Standards)• Meeting tight monthly reporting datelines – month end close with operational bridge (by 4th working day), midmonth forecasts (by 6th working day), Operations review (monthly)• Cost reviews / controls – via Best Business Practices (BBP) & Operational reviews• Preparation of quarterly forecasts and yearly profit plans• Implementation of the standard costing processes• Implementation of internal control processes based on JCI’s Business Operating System (BOS)• Training and development of employees (based on JCI requirements in terms of financials)• Managing local IT team and co-ordination with Regional Team• Ensure key controls are implemented and in place – periodic audits• Experienced tough tax audit by local tax authorities Show less

  • BBP/CI - India & SEA

    Oct 2010 - May 2013

  • Financial Controller

    Mar 2009 - Sept 2010

  • Financial Controller

    Jan 2006 - Sept 2009
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  JTI (Japan Tobacco International)

  Jun 2013 - Dec 2013

  Costing Director AP
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  Gold Coin Group - OHQ/Golden Springs Group/Regal Springs Group

  Jan 2014 - Nov 2017

  Group Financial Controller

  Gold Coin GroupRegal Springs GroupInvolved in the process improvements within the organization which started from the feedmills (Gold Coin Group) - implementation of reporting and ERP systems, integration of an acquisition (Regal Springs)

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  SyAqua Group

  Nov 2017 - now

  Financial Director

  Core business in shrimp broodstocks (genetics) with better growth and yield for our customersoperating shrimp hatcheries in Indonesia and Thailand. Operations in America, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia-Business turnaround and restructuring-Business development and rebranding-improved internal controls within the organization-improved the processes through standardization-Implemented reporting, consolidation and ERP systems in a span of 2 years within the Group improving productivity and reporting accuracy Show less