Jason Ang
@jasonang
Finance specialist with 5 years of experience in accounting.
What I'm looking for
I am a finance specialist with over five years of experience in financial reporting and management accounting, having worked in both public accounting firms and commercial industries. My educational background includes a Bachelor of Accounting with honors and a Master of Business Administration in Finance, which has equipped me with a strong foundation in financial principles and practices.
Throughout my career, I have successfully led audit assignments for numerous clients, developed innovative audit programs, and improved audit efficiency significantly. My role as a Senior Finance Executive involved strategic financial planning and cost control, where I implemented measures that doubled sales metrics while reducing operational costs. I am passionate about leveraging my skills to contribute to sustainable business practices and drive financial success.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Finance Analyst
Quess Global Sdn Bhd
Sep 2024 - Present (9 months)
Responsible for financial analysis and planning for a confidential IT sector client, leading system implementation from manual processes to an ERP system. Developed sales profitability and costing analysis templates and acted as an internal auditor to detect and resolve operational discrepancies.
Business Reporting Analyst
BASF Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd
Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)
Maintained and ensured timely and accurate master data for material ledger, inventory valuation, and production planning budgets. Performed month-end and year-end closing activities, conducting analysis on cost variations and providing business advice to internal customers.
Senior Finance Executive
M&R Manufacturing Sdn Bhd
Jul 2022 - Present (2 years 11 months)
Led year-end account closing and resolved complex accounting handovers, ensuring compliance with new accounting standards. Acted as a financial team lead for an ESG project, doubling financial metrics by identifying inefficiencies and proposing strategic investments. Managed full set of management accounts, controlled costs, and implemented activity-based costing to improve profitability.
Auditor
SHINEWING TY TEOH
Jul 2020 - Present (4 years 11 months)
Performed individual audits of financial statements for numerous clients, ensuring completion of data analysis and restatement in audit working papers. Conducted risk assessments for company taxation to implement legal tax planning strategies and provided guidance to junior team members, improving audit efficiency.
Accountant/Auditor (Intern)
Crowe Horwath PLT
Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 5 months)
Assisted employers and supervisors with various accounting tasks including bookkeeping, financial statement auditing, and tax planning. Participated in management consultancy with individuals and SMEs to resolve operational budgeting and project forecast issues.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Muar High School
SPM Certificate, General Studies
Grade: 10A’S
Completed secondary education, achieving excellent academic results in the SPM examination with 10A’s. Focused on a broad curriculum to build a strong foundational knowledge across various subjects.
Multimedia University
Foundation in Business, Business
Grade: CGPA: 3.7
Completed a Foundation in Business program, gaining foundational knowledge in core business principles and practices. Achieved a strong academic performance with a CGPA of 3.7.
Multimedia University
Bachelor of Accounting (Honours), Accounting
Grade: CGPA: 3.4
Pursued a Bachelor of Accounting (Honours) degree, focusing on core accounting principles, financial reporting, and management accounting. Developed expertise in auditing and financial analysis, graduating with a CGPA of 3.4.
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
CGMA Finance Leadership Programme Professional Certificate, Management Accounting
Engaged in the CGMA Finance Leadership Programme, developing advanced skills in management accounting, financial strategy, and business leadership. This professional certification prepares candidates for global finance roles.
European International University
Master of Business Administration in Finance, Finance
Grade: CGPA 3.6
Completed a Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Finance, deepening expertise in financial management, investment analysis, and corporate finance. The program enhanced strategic decision-making capabilities, achieving a CGPA of 3.6.
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