Laline (Sophia) Lim

Laline (sophia) lim

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Master of Business Analytics, University of the Pacific

  • Education

    • Camed business school

      2016 - 2021
      Acca acca
    • University of the pacific

      2024 - 2025
      Master's degree business analytics
    • Royal university of phnom penh

      -
      Bachelor of arts ifl, professional communication in english b​+

      • Report Writing, Proposal writing, Intercultural communication skills, Global studies.• GPA: 3.5/4.0 (Top 5/25).

    • University of the pacific

      2024 -
      Master's degree business analytics
    • Swinburne university of technology

      2023 - 2024
      Master of finance

      Skills developed during the course:- Financial Analysis- Financial Modelling- Budgeting, Forecasting- Project Evaluation- R, Python, Power BI- Accounting: Xero

    • National university of management

      2007 - 2011
      Bachelor of business administration finance and banking a

      • Awarded Sumitomo Corporation Scholarship for outstanding academic performance 4 times (given once per year, 10 scholarships for ~5,000 students). • Related course work: Financial Statement Analysis, Investment Management, Risk Management & Insurance, International Finance, Auditing.• GPA: 4.0/4.0 (Ranked #1/50).

    • Capital university of economics and business

      2018 - 2021
      Master of management corporate governance, beijing, china

      • Awarded full Chinese Government Scholarship for a three-year MBA (60 scholarships for 1,000 applicants). • Related course work: Strategic Management, Corporate Finance, Multivariate Statistical Analysis, Operation Management, Organizational Behavior, HR Management for MNCs.• Avg. scores: 89.6%.• Dissertation: Internationalization, board characteristics, and firm performance: Evidence from China’s OFDI along the "Belt and Road" countries. DOI: 10.27338/d.cnki.gsjmu.2021.001348

  • Experience

    • I.d.c.c cambodian investment and development co., ltd.

      Oct 2011 - Aug 2015

      IDCC is an investment holding and parent company to BIDC Bank.• Received Excellent Performance Staff for the year 2014 award (only 1 awardee out of 20 employees).• Gained the honored title of the “Exemplary Officer” in the consecutive years of 2011-2013.• Experienced in preparing separated and consolidated Financial Statements worth $100m capital (4 subsidiaries and 2 associates across Cambodia, Vietnam, Czech Republic which provided comprehensive range of services such as banking services, insurance, securities-related business, fertilizer industry, and agricultural food trading).• Assisted Head of the Department to review the company’s financial records such as income vouchers and documentation of expenditures and translated between Cambodian/English/Vietnamese languages. Show less • Prepared financial statements and tax return to Tax Department on ad hoc/monthly/annual basis.• Compiled and reviewed financial statements from 4 regional and oversea subsidiaries, 2 local associates and 2 long-term investments; organized materials for annual audit.• Maintained fixed asset system and been responsible for the management, recording, transfer, depreciate and disposition of $125K+ PP&E assets. • Performed daily journal entries into corporate accounting system (AccNet).• Controlled AR, AP, payroll and administrative budget of the company; prepared monthly Bank Reconciliation and year-end closing of books. • Assisted manager in writing proposals, making contracts, and furnishing information to stakeholders. Show less

      • Deputy Head of Accounting and Administration Department

        May 2014 - Aug 2015
      • Accounting and Administrative Officer

        Oct 2011 - May 2014
    • Joint stock commercial bank for investment and development of vietnam (bidv)

      Jul 2012 - Aug 2015
      Assistant to chief accountant

      Rep. Office of Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV) in Cambodia• Assisted in preparing financial statement forecasts, annual budgets; analyzed and interpreted monthly variances and trends between budgets and actual expenses for BIDV management in Vietnam. • Developed follow-up report on donation and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities worth ~$2.2m between Vietnam and Cambodia government (BIDV bank provided fund to develop Cambodian society through health care program, educational scholarship, rural development, infrastructure development, and SECC’s securities market training program). Show less

    • Bidc bank cambodia

      Sept 2015 - Aug 2018
      Deputy director of accounting and finance department

      BIDC Bank is one of the top 5 banks in Cambodia by assets and a subsidiary of BIDV bank in Vietnam, the country’s number one bank in net income, and the second-biggest bank by assets.• Received Bank Outstanding Staff for the year 2016 award (Top 20/ 338 employees).• Led a team of four to complete annual consolidated financial statements audit work of a $700m total assets with external auditors (E&Y, Deloitte) for 3 years. • Prepared consolidated financial statements monthly, quarterly, annually for Cambodia regional offices (1 HO and 6 branches), Vietnam offices (2 branches) with total $100m paid-up capital.• Reviewed audited financial reports and ensured that they are compliance with Cambodian Accounting Standards (CAS), Cambodian International Financial Reporting Standards (CIFRS) and Vietnamese Accounting Standards (VAS); prepared materials for senior management presentations for Board of Directors.• Served as bank’s representative to connect with other statutory bodies such as NBC and the Association of Banks in Cambodia (ABC), internal and external auditors, statutory bodies, and bankers. Show less

    • Prince holding group

      Dec 2021 - May 2022
      Finance manager

      • Oversee the accounting and financial reporting of all subsidiaries, and prepare monthly consolidated financial reports as well as monthly, quarterly and annual financial analysis reports at the group level.• Manage group finance functions such as group financial reporting and management, group budgeting, tax planning, financing etc.• Ensure timely reporting of group operating results, financial and cash flow position, financial analysis, forecast and provide relevant suggestions to top management.• Establish and improve group financial reporting and relevant internal control procedures.• Collaborate and coordinate the activities of outside suppliers of financial services hired or contracted by the group, including accountants, auditors, financial consultants and government authorities.• Assist Legal Department in Tax issue, Double Tax Agreement between Cambodia & Singapore, Malaysia to minimize the possible tax risk and maximize profit.• Lead and manage the accounting and finance of various entities under Prince Holding Group (Prince Foundation, Prince Horology). Show less

    • Baosteel can making (cambodia) co., ltd.

      Jun 2022 - Feb 2023
      Finance manager

      A beverage can-making factory and a member of China Baowu Steel Group Corp., Ltd., commonly known as Baowu, which is the world’s largest iron and steel producer and ranks 44th on the Fortune Global 500 List in 2022.Financial and Accounting System Development• Set up a startup financial and accounting system for accurate tracking, financial reporting, and financial planning of the factory at its early stage.• Deliver quality and accurate financial statements for management at the Country level and report to the Parent Company in Hongkong/Shanghai.• Lead the finance team in Cambodia and continuously coaching of direct reports through process training and setting measurable goals for professional development to achieve organizational goals.• Responsibility for setting up the Construction In Progress follow-up list of the factory. Policies and SOP Development• Enhance internal controls by developing and implementing the Finance Department’s Scope of Procedures (SOP), financial policies, and other financial guidelines.Tax Compliance Development• Lead the finance team to adopt CIFRS standards practices and tax compliance.• Develop financial and tax strategies and performance measures that support the company’s strategic direction.• Assess and review contracts from various departments including Supply Chain, Admin, and HR (with legal, tax, and administrative support of the team).Budget Management• Create and establish a new budget or cash flow project report. • Provide overall financial oversight and budget management including reporting to top management and Parent company. Business Strategic Management• Improve existing processes, streamline workflows, and recommend cost-reducing solutions.• Act as the bridge for local and oversea Chinese, Vietnamese, and Malaysian senior leadership teams and other key stakeholders.• Work closely with external Consulting firms/Consultants to identify process challenges, tax risks, and corporate risks. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certificate of completion on cifrs for banking sector

      Ministry of economy and finance, national accounting council
      Oct 2015
    • Chinese proficiency test (hsk 5):score 291/300

      孔子学院
      Jun 2018
    • Certificate of achievement on cambodia tax application for banks & mfis

      Institute of banking & finance cambodia
      Aug 2016
    • Ielts 6.5

      Cambridge assessment english
      Apr 2022
    • Ai python for beginners

      Deeplearning.ai
      Jan 2025
      View certificate certificate
    • Diploma of cambodian business law

      Camed business school
      Jun 2015
    • Diploma of cambodian tax

      Camed business school
      Jun 2013
    • Sap business one: reporting and customization

      Linkedin
      Apr 2023
      View certificate certificate
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Site Lead - St. Mary's Community Services

      Issued by University of the Pacific on Aug 2025
      University of the PacificAssociated with Laline (Sophia) Lim
    • One Bus One Cause: MLK Jr. Service Day Volunteer

      Issued by University of the Pacific on Jan 2025
      University of the PacificAssociated with Laline (Sophia) Lim
    • International Student Welcome and Briefing Volunteer

      Issued by Swinburne University of Technology on Jul 2023
      Swinburne University of TechnologyAssociated with Laline (Sophia) Lim
    • The COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign

      Issued by Phnom Penh Municipality on Dec 2021
      Phnom Penh MunicipalityAssociated with Laline (Sophia) Lim
    • Event organizer - Asian Student Team Leader

      Issued by Capital University of Economics and Business on Dec 2019
      Capital University of Economics and BusinessAssociated with Laline (Sophia) Lim
    • Community service participant

      Issued by 北京星星雨教育研究所 (http://www.guduzh.org.cn/Chinese/index.html) on Sept 2019
      北京星星雨教育研究所 (http://www.guduzh.org.cn/Chinese/index.html)Associated with Laline (Sophia) Lim
    • Registration and enrollment day assistant

      Issued by Capital University of Economics and Business on Aug 2019
      Capital University of Economics and BusinessAssociated with Laline (Sophia) Lim
    • Community service volunteer

      Issued by ANUSSA Event Planner Co. Ltd. (https://anussaeventplanner.com/) on Mar 2014
      ANUSSA Event Planner Co. Ltd. (https://anussaeventplanner.com/)Associated with Laline (Sophia) Lim