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MEANNE TAN

Group Controller
Dubai
MEANNE TAN

Summary

Finance Business Partner with entrepreneurial mindset and proven track record of transforming finance teams. Led efforts in setting up the reporting processes of current organization by influencing business leaders to adopt to relevant changes and improve internal controls; integrate various finance functions and other functions of the business; and visually presents analyzed data to the stakeholders in an understandable and concise manner.

Combining the skills of being a Certified Public and Management Accountant with over 15 years of experience in public and private practice, possessing comprehensive understanding of all aspects of finance. Highly analytical and solution oriented professional and vastly resourceful.

Overview

17
years of professional experience
4
years of post-secondary education
2
Certificates

Work History

ASGC Holding
Dubai

Group Controller
06.2019 - Current

Job overview

  • Set up financial reporting, planning, analysis, and budgeting processes for multi-billion-dirham multinational corporation.
  • Provide strategic financial insights to executive leadership team, enabling data-driven decision-making and enhancing profitability.
  • Oversee preparation of financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, ensuring compliance with international accounting standards (IFRS).
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process improvement initiatives and enhance operational efficiency, optimize budget allocations and track financial performance against targets.
  • Conduct in-depth financial analysis, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to guide executive management in decision-making processes.
  • Play key role in implementation of new ERP system, streamlining financial processes and improving data accuracy.
  • Mentor and develop high-performing finance team, fostering culture of collaboration and professional growth.
  • Reduce overhead expenses and review utilization of certain immovable assets and assist in determining their best use, in collaboration with external property evaluators.
  • Review cost of equity and cost of debt to determine best financing options.
  • Negotiate contracts with external professional consultants relating audit, finance, and tax.
  • Perform financial due diligence of potential acquisitions and assess financial implications of divestment plans.
  • Review and reassess corporate cost allocation methods to ensure accuracy and appropriateness. Make adjustments as necessary at year-end to improve transparency and efficiency.

Deloitte and Touche
Dubai

Audit Director
01.2007 - 06.2019

Job overview

  • Led and managed audit engagements for multinational clients across diverse industries, ensuring compliance with international accounting standards (IFRS, US GAAP) and regulatory requirements.
  • Developed and implemented innovative audit methodologies, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to enhance audit efficiency and deliver data-driven insights to clients.
  • Advised executive leadership and board members on risk management, internal controls, and corporate governance practices, facilitating informed decision-making and safeguarding assets.
  • Orchestrated cross-border audit projects and collaborated seamlessly with global teams to address complex audit issues and deliver consistent and high-quality services worldwide.
  • Established and maintained strong client relationships, fostering trust and becoming a strategic advisor to clients on financial matters and business strategies.
  • Played a pivotal role in business development initiatives, identifying new growth opportunities, and securing audit contracts or cross-border engagements with existing audit clients.
  • Served as a subject matter expert, conducting training sessions for audit professionals on emerging accounting standards and audit best practices.

Education

University of Santo Tomas
Manila, Philippines

Bachelor of Science from Accountancy
06.2000 - 06.2004

Skills

Communication skills

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Certification

Certified Management Accountant

Timeline

Group Controller

ASGC Holding
06.2019 - Current

Certified Management Accountant

02-2016

Audit Director

Deloitte and Touche
01.2007 - 06.2019

Certified Public Accountant

10-2004

University of Santo Tomas

Bachelor of Science from Accountancy
06.2000 - 06.2004

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