Cindy Chong

Experience

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  Citi

  Mar 2013 - Aug 2013

  Intern

  • Prepared daily monitoring reports based on the local regulatory requirements set out in MAS Notice 613 Notice to Banks.• Provided analysis on significant variances found in the daily monitoring reports.• Maintained close communications with the Product Control team and Manila’s Financial Accounting team to obtain explanations of unusual variances.• Prepared fortnight financial reporting submissions to the local regulatory as required under MAS Notice 704 Notice to Banks.• Participated in the planning and designing of department booth for Citi’s Career Fair 2013. Show less

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  Shiseido

  Mar 2014 - Jun 2014

  Accounts cum Administrative Assistant

  • Circulation of shipping documents between various departments to facilitate the importation of goods.• Assisted in the process of ordering goods from factories in Japan, New York and Taiwan.• Worked closely with the Accounts Head to develop process frameworks and formulated excel templates to prepare internal reports efficiently. • Prepared standard operating procedures for internal processes.

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  KPMG Singapore

  Jan 2016 - Apr 2016

  Management Intern
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  KPMG Singapore

  Jan 2017 - Mar 2021

  • Led audit teams to perform annual statutory financial statement audits for a SGX listed company and MNCs in the healthcare, pharmaceutical and telecommunication industries.• Reviewed public announcements, consolidated accounts and financial statements prepared in accordance with the accounting standards – SFRS (I), IFRS and SFRS. • Presented key audit matters identified and value-adding recommendations to clients to resolve accounting and operational issues.• Key point of contact for clients and various overseas component auditors to facilitate required communications for group audits. Show less

  • Assistant Manager

    Oct 2020 - Mar 2021

  • Senior Associate

    Jul 2018 - Oct 2020

  • Audit Associate

    Jan 2017 - Jun 2018
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  Fraser and Neave Limited

  Mar 2021 - Sept 2021

  Regional Internal Auditor

  • Planned and performed operational audits in accordance with the approved annual audit plan using a risk-based approach.• Evaluated effectiveness and efficiency of financial and operational processes and related internal controls, and ensured compliance with the Group's corporate governance framework.• Identified control weaknesses and communicated audit findings during closing meetings with management.• Prepared audit reports to present audit issues, risks and recommendations.

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  Hummingbird Bioscience

  Sept 2021 - now

  • Associate Manager, Finance

    Aug 2023 - now

  • Senior Finance Associate

    Sept 2021 - Aug 2023