Lay Kee Lim, FCCA

Experience

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  KPMG

  Dec 2009 - Apr 2018

  • Senior Manager

    Jan 2017 - Apr 2018

  • Audit Manager

    Dec 2009 - Dec 2016
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  KPMG Malaysia

  Dec 2009 - Nov 2013

  Assistant Audit Manager
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  KPMG Taiwan

  Nov 2013 - Jul 2015

  Audit Manager

  - Assigned as the audit manager for the largest local bank in Taiwan.- Scored above expectation in appraisal for work performance as well as personal traits (leadership and interpersonal skills)- Being exposed to international practices and culture, was given the opportunity for self-development and also various opportunities in working with KPMG colleagues around the globe.

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  KPMG Malaysia

  Aug 2015 - Apr 2018

  Senior Audit Manager

  - I have been into various audits in the past and was involved in numerous sectors, covering companies which specialised in Banking sectors as well as manufacturing all the way up to trading, retail businesses. The broad range of group and statutory audits that I were involved included listed groups to private equity entities.- Involved in implementation for IFRS 9 and system application (advisory engagement)

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  PwC Singapore

  Apr 2018 - Jan 2021

  Accounting Advisory Senior Manager

  I prepared accounting advisory proposals for prospective new clients and provided accounting advisory on IFRS conversion.Besides that, I have been actively involved in providing accounting advisory support on the implementation of various IFRSs to financial institutions, including IFRS 9, and IFRS 16.

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  Macquarie Group

  Jan 2021 - Nov 2021

  Senior Finance Manager
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  BoardRoom Limited

  Dec 2021 - now

  Associate Director

  ♦ Manage the overall operations in Malaysia and reporting directly to the Regional Managing Director (RMD) in Singapore.♦ Leadership & career mentorship role of a team of over 50 staff members including managers to mobilise them as team players, promoting self-development and upskilling of the team to remain competitive in the current economic ecosystem.♦ Assist the RMD in developing and reviewing overall business plan and strategies in Malaysia that are aligned to the organization’s overall strategies direction.♦ Assist the RMD in strategies planning and development of business unit’s performance. ♦ Develop and implement quality management strategies and plan (including resource, systems, timescales, and financials) for BBS Malaysia’s annual business plans.♦ Responsible to ensure the project deadlines for clients are followed up in a timely manner.♦ Develop and maintain sustainable client relationships to ensure customer satisfaction and identify potential expansion of accounting and reporting services.♦ Develop an in-depth knowledge of existing and potential clients, their industry and key contacts to maintain a pipelines of leads. Show less