I am a CPA with a strategic mindset as well as strong operational finance experience in regional business startup and expansion,. With a progressive experience from a Strategic Planning Manager to FC/CFO of SGX listed MNC, I have the unique experience to work as a finance lead in China & regional business startup and restructuring assignments.

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To whom it may concern,
Cover Letter to Support Job Application.
I am writing in reference to the above job opening. The attached resume will show that I have all the
necessary skills to excel in the role.
I am a veteran corporate finance professional with a strategic mindset as well as a strong operational
finance experience in managing regional business. Progressing from a Strategic Planning/ M&A
background to top management of SGX listed companies, I posses skill sets and experiences to
perform beyond the accounting norm to add value in strategic finance function.
Previously I was the Business Controller for the Home Furnishing Business Unit, HTL International
Limited. As the Business Controller, I was the lead finance manager to revamp and expand the furniture
retail & franchise business in Germany, China, Singapore and Taiwan. Before that, I had spent 10 years
in F&N Group Limited to spearhead its regional expansion initiative, including a 3 years secondment to
China as CFO of a JV company.
Throughout my career, I have worked as a financial controller to spearhead regional expansion and to
manage regional business units for Singapore based MNCs, ensuring that these overseas units are
managed in accordance to business targets set and adhere to HQ policy and procedures. As the
representative from HQ, I had worked as a business partner and a finance resource to CEO and local
GMs in developing business plans and budgets, as well as to support them operationally in achieving
business targets set. Along the way, I had also developed reporting templates to communicate period
results and forecasts to Group Finance and CEO. I was also engaged in restructuring and change
management assignments to initiate new business strategy, or to improve on operational efficiency and
internal controls of overseas entities under my charge.
In a nut shell, I would describe myself as a seasoned senior finance leader with the following capability
which I believe is a good fit to your/your client’s requirement.
 Strategic and operational finance experience
 Regional exposure
 Business partnering skill in a multicultural environment
 Prior experience in strategic planning, equity/debt market, M&A, business start up and restructuring
I am more than happy to share with you my experiences, and what I believe can add value to your
client.
Thank you and regards.
KOH POH BENG

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CAREER OBJECTIVE
 To be an operational savvy CFO in a growing company, with strong motivation to drive profitability and
growth, and yet meticulous and mindful about my fiduciary responsibility to stakeholders.
CAREER SUMMARY
 Professional with over 19 years’ experience in managing high profileprojects in the region, with my last10
years in senior management positions in SGX listed companies.
 Substantial knowledge and hands-on experience in strategic and day-to-day management skills.
 Proven capability to manage projects in difficultenvironments, taking a “get my hand dirty” approach to
supportlocal GMs to achieve KPIs setby CEOs.
 Adept at motivatingand coachingteams in cross-functional environments.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Consultant(Part-time)
Dunhuang DaCheng Stone MiningCo. Ltd - China - March 2015 to Present
Responsibilities
Dacheng is a startup company in marble and granite stone mining and slab manufacturingin China. The Company
has the plan to go for IPO in Hong Kong Stock Exchange by 2016
Engaged on a part time basis as a consultant to set up the finance team and system, which adhere to HKSE listing
requirements, and to bringthe company to a listing.
Business partner with internal and external stake holders to drive strategic initiatives and to improve on
operational efficiency.
Advise and co-ordinatewith various professional firms on documentations required to complete the IPO.
Skills Used
- FP&A
- Corp Planning
- Business Partnering
- Internal Control set up and improvements
- Staffs coaching& training
- HKSE listingrules
Name : Koh Poh Beng
Age : 44
Nationality : Singapore
Contact Nos.: 65-9816 9498 (Spore Mobile)
E-mail kohpb2@yahoo.com.sg

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BusinessController
HTL International HoldingsLimited - Singapore - December2012 to March 2015
Responsibilities
A SGX –Main board Listed Company in Singaporeand a global market leader in sofa manufacturing.
Reporting to the Group CEO, my role is to support him to start up and manage a new furniture lifestyle retail and
franchiseebusiness in China,Singapore,and Taiwan.
In addition,I am also tasked by the CEO to restructure and to revamp an investment in Germany. The entity is an
established high end German based furnitureretailer with 21 stores in Germany.
Based in Singapore,my responsibilities would include
- Management of 5 retail entities in China (2), Singapore(1) , Taiwan (1) and Germany (1).
- Business planning(3-5 years) and Budget preparation
- Financial analysisto understand the dynamics of the business and to adviseCEO.
- Redesigningand implementation new work processes to achieve higher efficiency and costsaving.
- Cash flowforecast
- Monthly/Quarterly management reporting.
- Any other ad-hoc projects directed by CEO.
Accomplishments
As the lead manager, I had successfully restructured and transformed the German entity from an aging company
to a young and dynamic international organization. To date, the company is relocated to Munich with a
refreshed brand image and product offering, a new organization and a young management team. The next step
is to introducethe brand to selected Asia Pacific countries and USA.
Despite the challenging task in Germany, I had also taken a lead finance role to assist CEO to start up the direct
retail and franchisee business in China and Singapore. To date, HTL had opened 50 direct retail and franchisee
stores in China and Singapore.
Skills Used
- FP&A
- Strategic & Business Planning
- Franchisesetup and change management
- Change management agent
- Business Partnering
- New internal controls/processsetup and improvements
- Accounting, legal and tax rules and regulations for each respective countries
ChiefFinancial Officer
Mary ChiaHoldings Limited - Singapore - August 2011 to September2012
Responsibilities
A SGX –CatalistListed Company in Singapore and a prominent market leader in Singapore lifestylebusiness
Appointed as Chief Financial Officer in Aug 2012 to facilitate the transformation of the Company and to expand
its business coverageto overseas.
Managing a team of 10 finance executives in Malaysia and Singapore, I was responsible of all accounting,
taxation,treasury,corporate & SGX reporting of the Group.
Business partnering with CEO and Executive Chairman to streamline operations to achieve higher efficiency, and
to expand footprints of Mary Chia to regional countries,China in particular.

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Accomplishments
Streamlined operational and financial reporting procedures to improve on efficiency and adapt to a more
stringent operatingand reporting environment as a SGX listed company.
Initiated a 3-year Internal Audit program as partof continuingimprovements on corporate governance.
Implemented new accounting software and a Point-of-Sales (POS) system, with an aim to integrate both to
further improve on efficiency.
Effective management of Company cash flowin a highly geared operating environment.
Skills Used
- FP&A
- Internal control improvements
- POS implementation and management
- Cash flowand creditors management
- SGX & statutory reporting
- Business partnering
Group Financial Controller
Chinese Global InvestorsGroupLimited(“CGI”) - Singapore - January 2010 to June 2011
Responsibilities
A SGX –Catalist Listed Company in Singapore with principle business in construction materials manufacturing,
with a business plan set to move toward PRC focused financial and investment services after a changeover in
2009. I was appointed as Group Financial Controller in Jan 2010 to facilitate the transformation of the Company
with the followingroles and responsibilities :-
- Managing a team of 10 finance executives in China, Malaysia and Singapore, I was responsible for all
accounting,taxation,treasury, corporate & SGX reporting of the Group.
- Business partnering with CEO to evaluate new investment opportunities in natural resources and
commercial properties in PRC.
- Working with financial institutions, SGX and other relevant authorities to inject new busi ness into the
Singaporelisted entity in accordanceto relevant rules and regulations of the 2 countries.
Accomplishments
Assisted the new CEO, who had no prior experience in managing a SGX listed company, to inject new assets and
business to the Company.
Managed a change management process to put in place new CEO and key managers after an unexpected sell out
by PRC shareholders and resignations of CEO and key appointment holders. The changeover process was handled
professionally with positivefeedbacks from the market.
Swift action taken during the changeover to secure the controllership of our PRC subsidiary and bank accounts to
prevent further loss of company asset.
Skills Used
- FP&A
- SGX and statutory reporting
- Change management
- SGX listingrules

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CFO – Singapore-ChinaJVCompany
Fraser & Neave GroupLtd - Singapore/China - September2001 to January 2010
Responsibilities
Spearheading F&N strategy to establish a footprint in China market for its property and F&B business units. Out
of the ten years in F&N Group, I had spent 5 years on secondment to take up senior finance positions of F&N’s
associate company and JV in China, including a 3 years secondment to Xi’an to start up an F&N JV from ground
zero.
Accomplishments
With a progressive career which leveraged on my China expertise, I had advanced from a Strategic Planning
manager to senior management position in F&N’s PRC subsidiaries.
I had initiated, executed and managed F&N’s SGD50million investment in China Dairy Group Ltd, a major PRC
dairy co. which is listed on SGX. As a Deputy CFO of the Group and an F&N secondee, I had introduced and
established SOPs, corporate governance policies and procedures, reporting system and investor relationship
program for the Group. The success of these implementations had received a positive feedback from the market.
Share price of China Dairy Group Ltd had appreciated by 85% during the 2004-2006 period, with strong buying
interest from established financial institutions such as Morgan Stanley. I had also raised USD20million from
Singaporebanks to financeits expansion project.
Upon completion of my assignments in CDG, I had moved on to become the CFO of Xian Paedia Co. Ltd., an
infant milk power start up in Xian, China. During my 3 years in Xian, I was part of the core management team to
constructa milk power manufacturingplantand to distribute its products under F&N branding.
Various positionsheld in F&N as following:-
Oct 2006 – Jan 2010 Chief Financial Officer , Xian Paedia Nutrition Co. Ltd
- Xian Paedia Nutrition Pte Ltd is the new PRC joint venture to produce and market premium infant milk
powder products in China.The JV is based in Xian,Shaanxi province.
- Seconded to Paedia in Oct 2006 to head the finance department with 4 executives, overseeing the all
financial activities of the company.
- Preparation of operating budget and 3 year business plan .
- Setting up of financial policies and internal controls systemfor all departments
- Management of all accounting,tax,treasury and secretarial matters.
Oct 2004 – Sept 2006 :- Deputy Chief Financial Officer, China Dairy Group Ltd
- China Dairy Group is a SGX listed company with principal business in manufacturing and sale of dairy
products. Based in Xi’an, Shaanxi province, it is the largest dairy company in northern western PRC. The
Group is an associatecompany of Fraser & Neave Ltd
- Seconded to the group in Oct 2004 to head the Singapore office as part of F&N’s effort to improve on the
financial integrity and corporategovernance.
- Business partnering role to assist the Chinese management team to adapt to a more stringent reporting and
operating environment.
Oct 2003 –Sept 2004 :- Manager, Strategic Planning and Corporate Development, F&N Limited
- Tasked to seek and develop M&A opportunities in China
- Partof the team to develop strategic plan to power F&N’s future growth
- Successful investment in CDG.
Sept 2001 - Oct 2003 :- Assistant Manager, Business Development. Fraser Centrepoint Ltd
- Takingcharge of the corporate financeactivities and M&Afor FCL’s overseas ventures.
- Arrangement of project financeloans for FCL’s overseas projects
- Financial duediligenceon target companies
- Progressive career, leveraging on my China expertise, from a business development manager to senior
management position in F&N’s PRC subsidiaries.

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Skills Used
- FP&A
- Strategic Planning& Corporate Development
- SGX & statutory reporting
- Investor relationship
- Internal control & corporategovernance
- Business partnering
- Project feasibility studies & due diligence
- M&A
- Project finance
- Financial modeling
Deputy Manager, Business Development
Sembcorp E & C Pte Ltd, Suzhou, China - April 2000 to June 2001
Responsibilities
Part of the new infrastructure investment team to actively seek and develop investment opportunities in Greater
China region.
Lead and supervise a team of 4 local executives to pursue and develop investment opportunities in toll roads,
waste water/water treatment plants,environmental and power projects
Responsibilities would include(but not limited) to the followingtasks :-
- Financial modelingand analysis
- Management of legal consultants to prepare legal documentation.
- Developed and managed relationships with local “Big Four” banks with an aim to raise non-recourse project
financeloans to financethese projects.
Accomplishments
A good spread of working experience in various Chinese cities and provinces. Had involved in projects located in
Hebei, Guangdong, Heilongjiang,Szechuan,Shanghai and ChongQingetc
Skills Used
- Financial Modeling
- Non-recourse project financing
- Project feasibility studies & due diligence
- Staff coaching& training
Financial Analyst
Project & Structured Finance,BNP Paribas - Singapore - April 1998 to January 2000
Responsibilities
A major global player in infrastructure financing with strong presence in Asia Pacific. Provides non-recourse
project financingto high profileinfrastructureprojects in the region
My responsibilities include providing financial modeling and analysis support to the team. In addition, I was
tasked to prepare credit reports to present to the Credit Committees for accounts under my charge.
Accomplishments
Some of the projects which I have worked on include: -
- Privatization of Tuas Power – Lead Arranger for Keppel/CMS Energy Consortium
- Restructuringof Non-Performance Loans in Thailube,Star Refinery, HMS Polymer, Bumrungrad Hospital etc
- Various largescaleinfrastructureprojects (toll road,water and power) in Philippines, Indiaand China.
Skills Used
- Financial modeling

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- Project feasibility studies & due diligence
- Credit report writing
- Loan restructuring
- Financial advisory
Assistant Finance Manager
Singapore Power Group- Singapore - September1995 to April 1998
Responsibilities
Part of development team to spearhead Singapore Power Group’s effort to become a prominent IPP player in the
region
Taking charge of the financial aspect of project development and M&A work. Work scope includes financial
modeling, business and financial risk analysis,loan financingarrangement, projectnegotiation and execution.
Asia Pacific focus. Have been actively involved in the development of projects in People Republic of China,
Thailand,Philippines,Indonesia,Indiaand Australia.
Accomplishments
Major projects which I had worked on areas following:-
- Privatization of Victorian power assets,namely Loy Yang A and PowerNet, Australia
- Privatization of Asia Pulp & Paper Limited (APP) power assets in PRC
- HeFei No. 2 coal fired power plant- HeFei City, Anhui province,PRC
- Cixi project– Ningbo, PRC
- Pare Power Co. – Sulawesi,Indonesia
- Power projects in General Santos and Zamboanga, Philippines
Skills Used
- Financial modeling
- Project financing
- M&A
- Project feasibility studies & due diligence
IT Skill & Software
- Financial modellingskill usingexcel spreadsheet.
- MicrosoftOfficefor day to day work and PPT presentation
- SAP/R3
- Retail Pointof Sales (POS) System
Education Level
- 1995 B.ACC (Hons) Nanyang Technological University
- 2001 MSc (Applied Finance) National University of Singapore
LANUAGE PROFICIENCY
Speech and Writing: Chinese, English
LAST DRAWN SALARY: SGD10,400/month
EXPECTED SALARY : SGD10,400
Reason for Leaving :- Company decided to abandon the plan to seek listingin HongKong.