Laurence Lim, Finance Coordinator/Accountant

Laurence Lim

Finance Coordinator/Accountant

Rawabi Holding Company

Location
Philippines
Education
Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
Experience
11 years, 4 Months

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Total years of experience :11 years, 4 Months

Finance Coordinator/Accountant at Rawabi Holding Company
  • Saudi Arabia - Khobar
  • My current job since May 2016

Job Profile:
Finance Coordinator Responsibilities:
a) Consults with BU/JV finance officers on issues regarding all general ledger accounting
activities, and ways for improvement.
b) Interfaces with the BU/JV finance officers regarding their stand-alone monthly reporting and
closing of books.
c) Reviews and standardize the monthly financial reports of various BU/JV of the company and
provide points for improvements.
d) Coordinates with various internal departments regarding finance related day-to-day operations
of the company.
e) Communicate with external parties such as external auditors.
Accounting Responsibilities:
a) Performs variety of accounting activities in accordance with accounting principles and standards, and ensures proper control of financial resources and full compliance with relevant regulations, laws, and reporting requirements.
b) Ensures the timely and accurate creation of accounts for new business activities including
maintenance and update of chart of accounts.
c) Responsible for timely payment of supplier invoices including its corresponding entries and monthly payroll processing in the system.
d) Performs account reconciliations to ensure that all general ledgers are accurate and complete
including bank, investment, and supplier reconciliations among others.
e) Performs miscellaneous tasks as assigned by direct manager.
Consolidation, Budgeting and Reporting Responsibilities:
a) Ensures the timely completion of the monthly closing of handled company’s books including accurate journal accounting entries.
b) Performs consolidation and combination of the holding company and its subsidiaries.
c) Performing forecast and budget of the different departments of the company.
d) Reviews the forecasts and budget files of the business units.

Finance Coordinator/Accountant at Rawabi Holding Company
  • Saudi Arabia - Khobar
  • My current job since May 2016

Job Profile:
Finance Coordinator Responsibilities:
a) Consults with BU/JV finance officers on issues regarding all general ledger accounting
activities, and ways for improvement.
b) Interfaces with the BU/JV finance officers regarding their stand-alone monthly reporting and
closing of books.
c) Reviews and standardize the monthly financial reports of various BU/JV of the company and
provide points for improvements.
d) Coordinates with various internal departments regarding finance related day-to-day operations
of the company.
e) Communicate with external parties such as external auditors.
Accounting Responsibilities:
a) Performs variety of accounting activities in accordance with accounting principles and standards, and ensures proper control of financial resources and full compliance with relevant regulations, laws, and reporting requirements.
b) Ensures the timely and accurate creation of accounts for new business activities including
maintenance and update of chart of accounts.
c) Responsible for timely payment of supplier invoices including its corresponding entries and monthly payroll processing in the system.
d) Performs account reconciliations to ensure that all general ledgers are accurate and complete
including bank, investment, and supplier reconciliations among others.
e) Performs miscellaneous tasks as assigned by direct manager.
Consolidation, Budgeting and Reporting Responsibilities:
a) Ensures the timely completion of the monthly closing of handled company’s books including accurate journal accounting entries.
b) Performs consolidation and combination of the holding company and its subsidiaries.
c) Performing forecast and budget of the different departments of the company.
d) Reviews the forecasts and budget files of the business units.

Finance Analyst at Mercedes-Benz Group Services Philippines Inc.
  • Philippines
  • June 2015 to April 2016

a) Responsible for the delivery of certain assigned tasks: daily business operations and perform
accounting procedures related to transactional accounting and of the entire GL Processes.
b) Responsible for the delivery of certain service, project or set of projects (program). Day-to-day
supervision of (multiple) projects or services. Takes corrective actions if necessary.
c) Execution of diverse activities such as analysis and clearing of diverse accounts, reconciliation of
GL account, participation in closing activities as well as in standard reports.
d) Establish, maintain and coordinate the implementation of accounting control procedures.
Prepares activities for the internal and external audit (internal controls, substantive procedures)

Corporate Internal Auditor at Fast Logistics Group of Companies
  • Philippines
  • June 2013 to June 2015

a) Provide an independent appraisal function to the company by examining and evaluating the
organization’s activities and internal control structure.
b) Assist the management and employees in the effective discharge of their responsibilities by
providing analyses, appraisals, recommendations, counsel and information concerning the
adequacy and effectiveness of the organization’s internal controls.
c) Identify opportunities for improving management control, profitability, and the organization's
image.
d) Investigate known or suspected acts of fraud involving company funds, property and employees
in coordination with internal legal counsel.

Corporate Internal Auditor at Fast Logistics Group of Companies
  • Philippines
  • June 2013 to June 2015

a) Provide an independent appraisal function to the company by examining and evaluating the
organization’s activities and internal control structure.
b) Assist the management and employees in the effective discharge of their responsibilities by
providing analyses, appraisals, recommendations, counsel and information concerning the
adequacy and effectiveness of the organization’s internal controls.
c) Identify opportunities for improving management control, profitability, and the organization's
image.
d) Investigate known or suspected acts of fraud involving company funds, property and employees
in coordination with internal legal counsel.

Junior Audit Associate at SRD & Co., CPA's
  • Philippines
  • November 2012 to April 2013

a) Perform financial audits to ensure that financial statements are fairly presented in accordance
with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
b) Perform substantive testing of account balances to determine reasonableness and
ensure its proper and clear documentation.
c) Prepare and present to management reports on audit findings, which might include material
misstatements of financial information or severe control deficiencies, and provide
recommendations on improving these shortcomings in the future.
d) Prepare income tax returns for audit clients as regards with the result of the financial audit.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
  • at University of Cebu - Banilad
  • March 1991

Specialties & Skills

General Finance
Auditing
External Audit
Accounting
Internal Audit

Languages

English
Expert
Filipino
Native Speaker

Memberships

Philippines Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Member
  • October 2012

Training and Certifications

Certified Public Accountant (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2012
Valid Until:
December 2019