
Dennis Y.
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Senior Manager (Finance) Charities/NPO | External & Internal Audit
Education

Thekchen Choling (Singapore)
2007 -- A volunteer and member since 2007- Participated in various events organized by them- Involved in the various events as the committee member - Participated in ‘Project Juley’, Youth enrichment program (YEP) in 2009 and 2010. Helped to raise funds for the building of hostels for the children locally and volunteered our services at Ladarkh, India in building the hostels

Jurong Junior College
2000 - 2001A's levelActivities and Societies: Symphonic band - Vice-chairman, Treasurer and Section leader in Symphonic band and have participated in Singapore Youth Festival. Obtained a Bronze award in 2001.- Participated in various outdoor performances during the 2 years in school- Organized annual band camps for the members and annual concerts for the school and public

Tanglin Secondary School
1996 - 1999O' levelsActivities and Societies: Band - Band Major, Treasurer and Section leader in Military band and have participated in Singapore Youth Festival. Obtained a Grade 2 award in 1999.- Participated in various outdoor performances during the 4 years in school- Organized annual band camps for the members- Awarded the colour award in Speech Day in 1999

Mus’Art Wind Orchestra
1999 - 2005- Treasurer and Section Leader in the Orchestra and have participated in World Music Contest held in Kerkrade, Holland in 2001. Obtained a Grade 2 award in 2001.- Organized annual concerts held in Victoria Concert Hall, Singapore Conference hall, Esplanade and Jubilee Hall

Nanyang Technological University Singapore
2004 - 2007Bachelor of Accountancy Accounting
Experience

KPMG Singapore
Jul 2007 - Nov 2010Senior AssociateProjects delivered• Performed external audit on listed companies, non-listed companies and government bodies to present a true and fair view of their financial statements in accordance with Financial Reporting and Auditing Standards• Reviewed Group consolidation and announcement of listed companies for financial reporting to Singapore Exchange Limited• Assisted in drafting and finalizing client’s audited financial statements and reports to management on audit findings• Recorded client’s process systems by means of narrative notes or by using flow charts and evaluate the internal control system after gathering information on business processes from client• Carried out walkthrough tests and test of control on client’s organization system to ensure the systems are operating effectively as documented • Made recommendations on improving client’s internal control and management of business and risk• Evaluated findings and reports of subject matters and assessed adequacy of audit evidence in forming an audit opinion• Managed and monitored the progress of audit engagement and took the task of reviewing of working papers• Assigned to various small, medium-sized audit clients, as well as several companies listed on the Singapore Exchange Limited in various industries including logistics, manufacturing, trading, publications, legal and investment companies• Participated in the Train-the-trainer program organized by the company and become a trainer to train fellow colleagues within the firm for their implementation of e-audit platform• Involved in organizing KPMG LLP annual Dinner & Dance in 2007 to 2010 as the main committee member from planning including budgeting to execution on the actual day together with various partners from different department• Awarded the KPMG Ovation award 2009 & 2010 for outstanding contribution to the firm Show less

Raffles Medical Group
Dec 2010 - Sept 2014Internal AuditorProjects delivered• Performed review of Management System, Policies and Procedures within the Group and conduct internal audit within the Group (Group and Company level)• Assessed the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal controls and give recommendations in the Audit report• Drafted Audit report for manager’s review before reporting to the Audit Committee• Assisted the manager in the preparation of the Quarterly Audit Committee• Performed Entity Risk Assessment (ERA) and Business Continuity Program (BCP) for the Group yearly• Developed Self Assessments Checklist for the Specialist Clinic and Special Business Units in the Group and perform validations• Involved in the final review of the Blueprint of the new SAP ERP of the Group by assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of the controls• Performed the 1st audit of RMG HK and RMG Shanghai Show less

Thekchen Choling Singapore
Oct 2014 - Apr 2021Projects delivered Completed the full implementation of new ERP system (Odoo system) as the Project Lead from tender process till successfully go-live in 2018 which includes gathering of requirements, reviewing and confirming blueprint, UAT, data migration etc for Financial and Operational aspect Review, enhancement and documentation of their current process to achieve effectiveness and efficiency with the focus on internal control Review, streamline the Operational aspect within the Event & Outreach Financial & Operational activities Completed the implementation of HR Payroll process with outsourced vendor (NicePayroll) Completed the implementation of PDPA within the Organization Implemented detailed budget process using the bottom’s up approach, SOP of spend and approvals Reconstructed Finance Management Report, Budget Report and Month-End closing process Reconstructed and presented company yearly review to voting members during Annual General Meetings Completed Financial Audit with external auditors Completed Statutory Filing with relevant governing bodies Provide information and analysis to department to support management decision making Provide guidance on the internal control and governance to the Organization Provide training to colleagues in terms of Finance and Internal Control knowledge Managed full sets of account for monthly closing Managed Annual Budget for management approval Managed Monthly and Quarterly Management Report with analysis for management review and planning Managed overseas centers by sharing relevant experiences with their management Managed 25 staffs and a group of volunteers Managed 7 Major Events & 4 Outreach Activities yearly Show less
Event & Outreach Manager
Jan 2019 - Apr 2021General Manager
Jan 2017 - Dec 2018Finance & HR Manager
Jun 2015 - Dec 2018Business Process Manager
Oct 2014 - Dec 2018

Caritas Singapore
Apr 2021 - Jul 2023Leading Finance Team to support the organisation in their daily requirement accordingly to accounting and audit treatement.Leading Procurement & Admin Team to support the organisation in their buying requirement with the ecomony of scales. Leading Finance Team to support the organisation in their daily requirement accordingly to accounting and audit treatement.Leading Procurement & Admin Team to support the organisation in their buying requirement with the ecomony of scales.
Senior Manager (Finance/Procurement/Admin)
Jan 2022 - Jul 2023Manager (Finance/Procurement/Admin)
Apr 2021 - Dec 2021

Asia Community Foundation
Aug 2023 - nowSenior Finance Manager
Licenses & Certifications
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Chartered Accountant of Singapore
Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA)Nov 2010 - View certificate
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ISCA 10 Years Membership Milestone Badge
Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA)Nov 2020
Volunteer Experience
Multiple roles
Issued by Thekchen Choling (Singapore) on Oct 2006
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Languages
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- chChinese
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