Steven Lim CT, FCCA, MIA

Experience

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  PKF

  Mar 2009 - Feb 2011

  Senior

  Audit of: • Financial statements with consolidation of accounts• Compliance to accounting standards and accounting framework• Effectiveness of internal controls implemented by clients Key industries audited: • Property development and constructions• Distribution of mobile phone• Trading Garments

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  KPMG Malaysia

  Mar 2011 - Jun 2018

  Audit Senior Manager

  Review of: • Financial statements with consolidation of accounts• Compliance to accounting standards and accounting framework• Cash flow projection and clients’ budgets• Impairment assessment of assets and goodwill• Effectiveness of internal controls implemented by clientsKey industries audited (inclusive listed entity and multinational company): • Healthcare and related services (part of IPO team)• Manufacturing • Distributors and warehousing• Trading – Pharmaceuticals, Oil and gas, Garments and etcResponsibilities as Audit Quality Manager: • Monitor and provide feedback on audit quality• Develop and distribute audit tools to assist audit engagement teams in carrying out tasks• Discuss with technical department on audit quality and improvement areasOther responsibilities• Lead audit teams ranging from 3 to 20 staffs• Manage expectations and communicate between team members and engagement partners• Manage client relationship including communicating audit findings• Manage and meet tight deadlines of multiple audit engagements• Facilitate training for audit division firm-wide (20 to 50 staffs)• Act as interviewer to bring in fresh blood for the department• Led as team leader of the department to manage a team of 40 to 50 staffs (AM position)Responsibilities in Performance Manager: • Manage staff performance and carry out counseling session• Provide career advice Show less

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  IHH HEALTHCARE MALAYSIA

  Jul 2018 - now

  • To oversee, monitor and provide guidance to accountants on the monthly financial reports, in order to prepare accurately and timely• To work with operation team to analyse the monthly financial position and review of budget achievement• To prepare financial analysis on the monthly performance • Managed cashflow and review of bank reconciliation• To review and analyse the forecast and budget submitted by operation team• Involved in new system implementation process• Responsible for annual audit and preparation of audit report• Finance compliance team set up to seek for continuously improvement• Manage and resolve issues and queries related to daily tasks, process and system• To assist in SST and any other tax related project Show less

  • Assistant Vice President

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Senior Manager Finance

    Jul 2018 - Dec 2022