Crystal Soo

Experience

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  KPMG Singapore

  Jul 2007 - Nov 2009

  Senior Associate

  Senior Associate leading the financial audits of major companies, mainly in the universities, hospital and manufacturing industries.

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  PwC Singapore

  Nov 2009 - Feb 2011

  Senior Associate

  Senior Associate leading the financial audits of major companies, mainly in the manufacturing industry.

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  Marina Bay Sands

  Feb 2011 - Jan 2019

  - Involved in the pre-opening of Marina Bay Sands and pioneered the accounting for the Museum and Theatre operations. Processes developed were documented in detailed SOP write-ups to ensure sustainability and consistency;- Prepared journal entries, monthly balance sheet reconciliations (including Bank Reconciliations) and monthly hotel statistics; - Performed clear and concise analysis of departmental Profit & Loss statements;- Prepared billings & final settlements on a timely manner for Theatres' shows and Entertainment events;- Resolve system issues such as payment dispute, incorrect invoice or purchase order amount which caused incomplete transaction in the system;- Assign account code for vendors' invoices and invoices issued so that expenses and revenue are captured correctly;- Liaise and follow up with vendors to resolve long outstanding accruals;- Assist in budgeting and forecasting, as well as to develop and implement policies, procedures and internal controls, ensuring control systems are implemented and functioning effectively;- Ensure accurate revenue and cost are properly captured based on contracts for Entertainment events and Museum exhibitions;- Developed good relationship and partnership with personnel from other departments;- Handled project which requires lots of coordination with minimal supervision;- Ensure accurate computation of revenue share for Museum exhibitions based on contract's term and condition. Show less

  • Senior GL Accountant

    Jun 2015 - Jan 2019

  • General Ledger Accountant

    Feb 2011 - May 2015
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  Suntory Global Spirits

  Jan 2019 - now

  Record to Report Manager

  • Responsible for accounting and reporting in our regional APAC shared services center in Singapore for Asia entities (Singapore, Philippines and Thailand);• Prepares Balance Sheet reconciliation and reporting schedules;• Prepare inter company recharge on a timely manner for certain type of expenses;• Supports period end activities respecting Group deadlines, internal and external audits and all other financial compliance obligations;• Interfaces and supports internal customers and be effective business partners;• Administrator for internet banking and other internal systems;• Supports and liaises with external service providers and consultants;• Runs and analyzes monthly KPIs providing clear explanation of monthly performance and identify improvement opportunities;• Participates and supports in corporate projects and other system (implementation of Salesforce) or process improvement initiatives (project lead for automation worksheets);• Ensures that activities under scope are performed timely and accurately.• Assist in standardization or alignment of process across APAC region (involved in standardization project for monthly tasks checklist);• Review and update SOPs when there are changes in processes. Show less