Jack Lim

Experience

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  NUS Risk Management Institute

  Aug 2009 - Jul 2010

  Credit Research Analyst

  - Improved scientific computation of credit risk measures such as Distance to Default (DtD), Probability of Default (PD) and Actuarial Spread (AS)- Developed and improved the production system of credit risk management tools such as stress testing/scenarios analysis- Improved and monitored the CRI PD production system- Analysed the jump of the credit risk measures- Independent evaluation of existing risk models including PD, AS and Stress Testing models

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  KPMG Singapore

  Jul 2010 - Aug 2014

  - Involved in planning, managing and completing audits of listed, public interest entity, government linked, manufacturing and shipping companies- Coordinated Group audits by corresponding with overseas offices and resolving the audit issues- Monitored progress of the audit against deadlines and budgets- Coached junior staff in the team and guide them in auditing specific areas of the Company’s financials - Worked closely with and under the oversight of Senior Associates on audit engagements- Primarily responsible for preparing workpapers in accordance with firm and professional standards, as assigned by Senior Associates- Work closely with the client and deliver timely and quality services

  • Audit Assistant Manager

    Jul 2014 - Aug 2014

  • Audit Senior Associate

    Jul 2010 - Jun 2014

  • Audit Associate

    Jul 2010 - Jun 2012
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  KPMG US

  Aug 2014 - Mar 2017

  Audit Manager

  - Represented KPMG Singapore in the 2014 US Global Mobility Program (USMP) held annually in Montvale, New Jersey which consists of about 45 top audit professionals from global KPMG member firms- Involved in planning, managing and completing audits of US listed clients in manufacturing, pharmaceutical and software, significant private client with revenue of USD600M- Overall responsibility to see each engagement through to completion- Provided input into engagement decisions including work plan and timeline, budget management, resource allocation- Built an environment that fosters teamwork Show less

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  KPMG Singapore

  Mar 2017 - Jul 2018

  Audit Manager

  - Managed and participated in client engagements and components of large engagements making certain of overall audit quality- Assumed responsibility for client relationships- Worked directly with partners during engagements- Provided advanced technical knowledge, direction and training to staff- Worked closely in coordinating engagement management with senior associates and make certain resources are utilized appropriately while reviewing the work product- Demonstrated leadership potential by actively participating in office and audit practice decisions including resource allocation and deployment, career development of staff- Assisted in developing new business proposals, budgets and fee quotes Show less

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  The Coca-Cola Company

  Aug 2018 - now

  Responsibilities:- Overseeing the regional financial operations which includes transaction recording, accounting, financial planning, reporting, and scenario modeling of Direct Marketing Investments (DMI) using MEM (Marketing Expense Management) system tool and other relevant applications.- Managed the relationship with third-party MSP (Genpact) to ensure the successful delivery of services.- Responsible for Direct Marketing Investments (DMI) data and process governance and quality assurance for the ASP Operating Unit.- Maintained standards and consistency in information output, liaising with business stakeholders and other platform service towers.- Contributed to a robust internal control environment for DMI and supported audit requests.- Engaged closely with Category Finance Leads, Global Marketing and Finance, and other stakeholders, ensuring smooth operations and improving service delivery.- Efficiently handled issue escalation with the aim of resolving issues within reasonable timelines.- Worked with MSP to identify global standardization opportunities and simplification of processing and reporting activities.Key Achievements:- Successfully led discussions and implemented prioritized initiatives to actualize improvement opportunities - Successfully led Annual Business Plan and established strong business partnerships with OU Key Stakeholders- Monitored service levels and key metrics for the region, as well as global benchmarking, and initiated actions for issue resolution and process improvement.- Demonstrated proficiency in data collection, processing, calculation, reporting, and analytics to facilitate informed business decisions using third-party MSP support. Show less - Senior member of the Operating Unit Finance Leadership Team- Supports the re-wiring of the Company's financial data, systems, routines etc within the Operating Unit- Driving change management activities across the Operating Unit and highlight gaps/risks to the transformation- Develops standardized & digitized approaches to processes across the Finance Function- Ensure the necessary finance skills and capabilities are in place to successfully deliver against the future state model Show less - Rotation as International Assignee through the Corporate Audit Department of The Coca-Cola Company- Team Lead in teams up to 6 members in various international engagements with Global Business Units, Bottlers, Commercial Product Supply, Finance Operations, Bottling Operations and Shared Services (Bueno Aires, Dubai, Shanghai, Manila, Delhi, London, Ireland,Japan, ASEAN, India)- Partnered closely with key stakeholders such as Finance Directors, Commercial/Business Leaders of Business Units for each engagement- Acquisitions (Costa Coffee) - Integration & Transition reviews- Complex Revenue Models/ Business Models governance in each Business Units- Provide reasonable assurance that the overall control environment, including controls over financial reporting is effective Show less

  • Director FP&A Marketing Finance - ASEAN & South Pacific Operating Unit

    May 2023 - now

  • Finance Capabilities Director - ASEAN South Pacific Operating Unit

    Mar 2021 - May 2023

  • Principal International Auditor

    Aug 2018 - Feb 2021