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LOW TECK WEE ERIC MSc FCCA533 Upper Cross Street #18-213 Singapore 050533
Mobile: +65 9687 7254 Email: [email protected]
SENIOR MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE AND PROCESS MANAGEMENT STRATEGISTBUSINESS PROCESS MANAGEMENT • PROJECT MANAGEMENT • ACCOUNTING SYSTEM
CONSULTING • SALES SUPPORT • MADOForward-looking • Commercially-Astute • Solution-Driven
Hard-wired to Passionately Lead, Manage, Change, Perform at the Highest LevelsProfessional Profile
Highly-versatile, adept multi-tasker, Chartered Accountant by training with 14 years of diversified industry-relevant expertise and experience in business process management and process re-engineering, project management, sales support, MADO, and consulting in areas such as accounting systems, system lead, contracts, governance and compliance for multi-nationals in APJ and emerging markets
Tireless “agent of change”, Eric is well-respected for his proactive and cooperative relationship building skills, robust business intelligence competency, impressive creativity and entrepreneurial acumen and the art of merging business innovation and customer focus for market relevancy
Appointed as Process and Capabilities Manager in Jul 2013 at Hewlett Packard, Singapore with core responsibilities as SME cum Lead for Channel Partners Sales Contracts for S E Asia, India, AEC, South Pacific including Australia & New Zealand, and channel negotiations, consulting to ‘Go to Market’ model and MADO, and key contact for internal audit, risk management and compliance
Prior to this, Eric held key contract project appointments including roles as Finance Project Manager for Ikano Singapore Pte Ltd, Senior System and Process Lead for LexisNexis, Financial Analysis Team Lead for BHP Billiton/1BCS, Finance Manager for Pacnet, Business Consultant for IFS Solution Pte Ltd, Senior Consultant for Avartis Pte Ltd, Finance Manager – System for INTTRA Singapore Pte Ltd
With a strong background and experience in and passion for Project Management, Business Process & Finance Management, Business Transformation, Management & ICT Consulting and Corporate Accounting, Eric now seeks a senior managerial role in a team-oriented environment with a leading-edge organisation where he can be challenged, add value, make significant contributions and impact on revenue and business growth of the enterprise
Personal Attributes
Sharp, meticulous and analytical mind, strong conceptual and strategic thinking ability Highly professional, vision-driven and in tune with evolving technology and business practices Self-motivated and proactive, with strong management ethos built on integrity and sincerity Supportive and collaborative team player, excelling in managing multiple responsibilities Eloquent, confident and diligent, approachable with an outgoing and an engaging personality Driven to achieve, complementing natural ability to inspire, lead, mentor and motivate
Professional Assets and Potential
Outstanding insights and cutting edge expertise of full spectrum of professional skills in relation to: Internal control review & implementation Accounting ERP software & reporting system Project and portfolio management Financial data analysis & database management Financials, budgetary planning & control Finance (statutory) & management reporting Multi-dimensional reporting system Accounting shared services centre setup Business process management, TQM & process re-engineering Audit, statutory & corporate compliance Channel sales model implementation Contract negotiation & management Team building & leadership Interpersonal, organisational & cross-cultural communication skills Staff development, appraisal & mentoring Stakeholder relationship management Global cross-functional team collaboration Business development & strategic planning
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Professional Assets and Potential … continued
Adeptness and talent in identifying trendsetter industry practices in business process management and process re-engineering processes by researching industry, research publications, social media and through networking during related trade events
Highly experienced in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures and processes, formulating policy and developing new strategies to stay ahead of competition
Highly proficient in Project Management including analysis, design development, documentation, presentation and evaluation, implementation, enforcing project standards and bringing critical projects in on schedule and on budget
Distinguished for advanced financial and fiscal management capabilities including, planning, analysis, budgeting, forecasting, financial and statutory reporting, cash flow, working capital maximisation strategies, due diligence and, corporate and regulatory compliance
Proven ability in developing and implementing safety and service quality strategies and integrating them with corporate vision & operations, business partners’ needs & preferences, while mitigating risks
Excellent understanding of, and ability to navigate the regulatory requirements and cultural issues of dealing with numerous regional and global markets
Inspiring thought-leader with natural aptitude to lead and develop talent, motivate and mentor staff, create team culture based on innovation, trust, performance
Highly passionate and driven about Information technology and process & quality management and deep commitment to continuous self-improvement professionally
Education: Key Qualifications
2013 Project Management Professional – PMP Project Management Institute -PMI 2008 MSc Business Information System
University of Wales, Prifysgol, Cymru, Wales, UK 2001 FCCA/ACCA, Association of Chartered Certified
Accountants, UK 1997 Diploma in Accounting & Finance
Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore U of Wales
Performance Profile: Key Areas of Achievements, Responsibilities and Professional Experience
Process & Capabilities Manager, Hewlett Packard (HP): Jul 2013 – present Appointed to role as SME (Subject Matter Expert) cum Lead for Channel Partner Sales Contract for SE
Asia, India, Australia, New Zealand and AEC (Asia Emerging Countries) with responsibilities for: coordinating channel negotiation between Business Unit, Legal and partner leadership to and consulting on “Go-to-Market” model and MADO (Merger, Acquisition,
Divestiture and Outsourcing) project relating to channel sales contracts key contact for internal audit, risk management and compliance
Instrumental in successfully onboarding HP newly acquired autonomy software partners into channel sales under MADO
Architected setting up new T2 partners framework for HP Led team in successfully contracted simple contracts partners
to new T2 program partners One of the few Senior Executives to have been recognised for
contributing significantly to HP revenue growth and was awarded: Living Our Values FY15 Program Living Our Values FY14 Program PTO Q3 FY15 Employee of the Quarter PTO Q2 FY14 Employee of the Quarter
Finance Project Manager, Ikanao Singapore Pte Ltd: Oct 2012 – Jun 2013 Assigned to role to lead implementation of IBM Cognos Controller finance S$500k-dollar consolidation
project and served as main contact for software vendor and IT department during project implementation
Project managed Chart of Account Guide Led team to successfully introduced and implemented strategic and tactical accounting policies for the
Asian region
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Senior Executive tasked with key responsibility for managing channel partners in S E Asia, India & Asia Emerging Countries (AEC) totalling: Direct –SEA, India, AEC: 97 026 Indirectly – Au/NZ: 37 562 Total partners APJ: 299 338
Performance Profile: Key Areas of Achievements, Responsibilities and Professional Experience … continued
Senior System & Process Lead, LexisNexis: May 2012 – Jul 12 Tasked with responsibility to review ERP users segregation of duties matrix and provide administration
support for Hyperion and Hyperion Financial management consolidation Played key role in implementing credit card policy and business continuity plan, and structureFinance Manager – Project Management, PACNET: Jul 2011 – Feb 2012 Project managed integration of IT Team, financial accounting and consolidation accounting teams and
vendor including responsibility of reviewing and introducing new Account Payable Invoicing Process
Rolled out new global delegation of authority matrix Initiated and implemented invoice scanning solutions for finance operationBusiness Consultant, IFS Solution Pte Ltd: Jun 2010 – Jun 2011 Key responsibilities: SME for financial modules, system support for clients, system training for end-
users and Super users, and presales demonstration & product presentation Designed and developed customised training materials for Finance Module for User Training Collaborated with client in reviewing, streamlining and improved clients’ finance operations and
processes to enhance efficiency and productivityFinance Manager – System, INTTRA Singapore Pte Ltd: Aug 2009- Feb 2010 Recruited to executive role with responsibility for reviewing and improving business process for finance
accounting and financial analysis teams, managing finance system’s vendors and administrating Sage MAS500 ERP accounting system
Spearheaded upgrading the Prophix system and closed all finance systems IT audit within timeframeProject Manager, Air Energi Group Singapore Pte Ltd: Apr 2008 – Mar 2009 Assigned as Project Manager for Timespay software payroll including responsibility for training users on
Timespay software, standardizing processes and rolled out new reporting workflow process for the accounting function
Performed concurrent role as Acting Finance Manager for payment approvals Initiated implementing financial modelling templates for statutory and management reporting Masterminded implementation and troubleshoot initiative for new server infrastructure Resolved accounts receivable factoring service issues with company’s corporate bank Successfully implemented e-banking solutionSOX Consultant, Sony International: Nov 2007 – Feb 2008 Key responsibility: Compliance audit relating to control at company level, finance processes (AR/AP/GL)
and sales cycle Discovered flaw, not identified by external auditor, in Segregation of Duties with possible risk leading to
fraud Evaluated processes and implemented changes to rectify the flaw Enlisted Compliance and IT teams to review project charter for a system implementation as required
under JSOx for company-level control requirementsSenior Consultant, Avartis Pte Ltd: Sep 2006 – May 2007 Senior executive responsible for Cognos Software Planning and
Training for 40 users from 3 continents Customised training materials using Cognos controller software
for use in training of one of the largest client of Cognos Led training employees of Coca Cola using older version of controllership software since most
employees were not familiar with this functionProcess Specialist & Financial System Analyst, Tyco International Asia Inc: Nov 2004 – Aug 2006 Hired for leadership role as Acting Accountant for project & contract accounting process, Hyperion
Administrator for APAC and executive for implementing key Account Payable and maintenance of workflow for GL to consolidation for group reporting
Hand-selected as Key Finance champion member to review BAAN (Finance Module Implementation) Honoured to be appointed as key member for Tyco’s first SOX implementation roll out
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Implemented SAP-BPC valued at S$300
Spearheaded implementing Cognos’ largest consolidation project – “Cognos Controller”
for more than 160 legal
Performance Profile: Key Areas of Achievements, Responsibilities and Professional Experience … continued
Consolidated and standardised cost to cost reporting using access database for companies across APJAPAC Transition Team Lead, Accounts Payable & I-Procurement & Asia Pacific Shared Service Centre,Equant Pte Ltd: Jun 2003 – Feb 2004 Took on key role for implementation of Oracle system, e-banking platform, e-expense system and APAC
Shared Service Centre across 13 countries costing US$2m Other key responsibilities: Collaborated with vendor to plan
and manage end-user training and reviewing AP and GL prior to data cleaning activities
Instrumental in automating payment via paymul file upload by integrating AP to e-payment workflow Successfully implemented Concur system and defined procure to pay workflow interfacing to Oracle e-
procurementOther Key Achievements included but not limited to: Revamped and introduced state-of-the-art accounting function for Asia Pacific Shared Service Centre
for i2 Technologies Pte Ltd Spearheaded creating 1st finance system user manual – MFC-Pro ERP for Integrated Circuit System Designed and launched a comprehensive program on credit card policy and business continuity Advised Wachovia Bank on strategy for introducing VAT reporting for its Singapore office
Additional Information
Citizenship: Singapore citizenDate of Birth: 25 March 1975Languages: English, MandarinProfessional Association affiliation: Association of Chartered Certified Accounts, UK Project Management Institute, USAIT Skills: MS Office, Oracle Applications, Accounting applications, Financial
Consolidation, Financial planning applications, HR/Payroll applications, SAP, Lotus Notes, Adobe, Macrommedia
Dreamweaver, JavaScript, HTML, XML, DHTML, C/C++ Sports: Gym activitiesSocial interests: Reading, music, movies, video gamingReferences: Available upon request
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Accounted for recovery of NZ$3m (US$2.2m) of balances write back through resolving data cleansing