Suhaila Mohd Ali has 19 years of experience in accounting and finance. She currently serves as an AVP of Planning & Controlling at Infiniti SuperCorridor Sdn Bhd, where she designs and implements financial reporting systems, analyzes costs and performance, and partners with business units. Previously, she held finance roles in the UK and Malaysia, including Finance Officer at St Martins in the Fields and Accounts Clerk at Pembinaan Mitrajaya Sdn Bhd. She holds an ACCA certification and a Bachelor's in Accounting & Finance from the University of Plymouth.

1. Miss Suhaila Mohd Ali
Block A, 15-01, 15th Floor, Kelana Mahkota Condominium, No.2 Jalan SS7/19, Kelana Jaya,
47301 PetalingJaya, Selangor, Malaysia
+6017-2374730  suemohdali@gmail.com
Profile
A professional with 19 years’ work experience in the areas of accounting and financial.
Leverage to provide advice and guidance to business units and other stakeholders on
financials. Analyze costs and formulate strategies to address performance risks. Work closely with
stakeholders to effectively accomplish feasible financial performance. Build strong working
relationship with business units and stakeholders. Demonstrate leadership and partner with the
business to achieve results.
Professional Experience
Infiniti SuperCorridor Sdn Bhd (Valiram Group) [January 2008 – current]
AVP, Planning & Controlling
Key highlights:
• Within 3 months’ of joining Valiram, designed and implemented Group Consolidation to
examine the financial performances of business units. Analyze on variances for reporting
purposes to the Directors and Senior Management.
• Designed and implemented Costs Centre Reporting and Budgeting on all Offices in Asia
Pacific.
• Evaluate profit and cost efficiencies in various areas of the organization to identify gaps and
worked with stakeholders to address gaps.
• Perform various analytical functions, including analyzing proposed introduction of new
brands/stores, facilities acquisition, etc. and provide actionable insights.
• Prepare, review and distribute monthly financial reports to business units. Regular discussions
on performance with business units are required.
• Partner with business units to roll out new brands/business activity by advising on key costs.
• Budget & reforecast process. Track expenses and revenues vs. budget and reforecast and
analyze fluctuations.
• Plays management role in day-to-day management of the company together with Vice
Presidents of Business Planning, CEO, Directors and other Senior Management.
Special Project:
1) From June 2012 to July 2013, took full responsibility of new project industry, i.e. Retail and
Food & Beverages. Job scope covers all aspect from operations to office management.
• Monitor the inventory management systems.
• Supervise daily operation of the cost control dept, stores, receiving and purchasing.
• Supervise and provide management with financial figures especially on margins and
operating expenses.
• Prevent & detect accidental errors and / or fraud related to the receiving, issuing and
sales items
• Check and approve Invoices, correspond to the POs and cost of the units.
• Submit reports, such as wastages, costing, etc, to Directors and Managements

2. CV
• Delegate and control additional tasks that may be given to the controlling dept
2) IT Management
• Leading the Cost Centre Management project (approx. 6 months to 1 year – phase 1).
Ensuring the full spec for Phase 1 is establish in line with Budget and Management
Reporting for each Cost Centre of the business. Work closely with Accounts and IT Dept
for this project.
• Collaboration with HR on the new HIS (HR Information System).
Ensuring the right data and sources are establish in order the correct report is perform to
each department’s requirement.
St Martins in the Fields (London, UK) [2001 to 2007]
Finance Officer
(Reported to Finance Director)
Key highlights:
• Responsibility for maintaining financial records in accordance with GAAP
• Prepare, review and distribute monthly financial reports for Senior Management
• Prepare cash flow and depreciation schedule
• Perform cost analysis and assist in business planning.
• Prepare grants application for projects
• Ensure all reporting deadline to the management is met
• Responsible in managing day to day accounting functions, including journals posting,
accounts payable & receivable, account reconciliations, and inter-company.
• Responsible for staff payroll, income tax and VAT submission.
• Work closely with the operational team, External Auditors and Senior Management
• Provide financial and system support
Achievements:
 Implemented new project reporting system to suit management team needs.
 Implemented new trading procedures and systems.
 Improved on the operational side of accounting both in business and charity.
 Implemented Finance Policy for the organisation as a whole.
 Implemented a 10 year Business Plan.
Granada Retail Catering Ltd (London, UK) [1999 to 2000]
Supervisor
(Reported to Restaurant Manager)
Key highlights:
• Responsible for overseeing the team floor in serving customers and food preparation.
• Liaise with customers directly in customer service and care.
• Responsible in cashing-up at end of trading period
• Liaise with Suppliers and Managers on products matters
• Responsible for staff related matters.
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3. CV
Achievements:
 Promoted from Front of House Assistant to Supervisor.
 Customer service, impressive serve and teambuilding training course which contributed to
20% increase in sales.
Rashid Hussain Securities Sdn Bhd [1997 to 1999]
Accounts Officer
(Reported to Head of Accounts – International Trading)
Key highlights:
• Responsible in managing day to day accounting functions, including general ledger posting.
• Responsible in ensuring timely and accurate reporting of Consolidation.
• Prepare and review of overseas financial reports both in local and foreign currency. This
cover all emerging international market, i.e. London, New York, Indonesia.
• Perform cost analysis
• Monitor trading position and foreign currencies movement, as per the requirement of SFA
London for Directors & HoD
• Supervision on day-to-day operations
• Expanded portfolio from International to Domestic Section, which is the main business of the
company.
Pembinaan Mitrajaya Sdn Bhd [January to August 1995]
Accounts Clerk
(Reported to Accountant)
Key highlights:
• Responsible for staff payroll
• Prepare petty cash and expenditures proposal.
• Assist in ad-hoc assignments
• Assist in projects and business operations reporting.
Linguapac Distributors Sdn Bhd [1993 to 1994]
Credit Control Clerk
Key highlights:
• Responsible for data entry of purchase ledger
• Responsible in controlling and accountable of Debtors
• Liaise with clients
• Report of any outstanding debt above the client’s credit term to the Manager.
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4. CV
Professional Qualification
Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA)
Final stage
Certificate in Accounting (Preliminary) [1991]
(from Stamford Group of Colleges, Malaysia)
Education
University of Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom [1995 – 1997]
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Accounting & Finance (Second Class Honours)
Universiti Technology Mara (UiTM), Malaysia [1992 – 1994]
Diploma in Accountancy (Pass with Credit)
Assunta Secondary School, Malaysia [1990]
Malaysia Certificate of Education (Grade 2 Aggregate 8)
Language
Articulate. Good written and spoken English Language and Bahasa Malaysia
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