HEANG RAK (HARRY) IM
MONTGOMERY, AL 36116
Cell Phone 334-***-****
Email: ab95uc@r.postjobfree.com
EXPERIENCES:
Accounting Manager
Evan Song Enterprise Inc. (Sub contractor of Hyundai Mobis Alabama)
2011. 3 ~ Current
Provide financial support to CEO, through information analysis (e.g.
product cost analysis, actual performance vs. budget, prior year and
forecast), preparation of operational data for publication to various
departments throughout company (Management, Sales, Product Management,
Operations, etc.). Review and analysis of monthly results, leading the
annual plant operating budget process, performing periodic forecasting,
performing periodic analysis of operations performance, implementing
policies and procedures related to operational and financial areas,
identification of areas for cost reductions and operational improvements.
Prepare monthly analysis of cost of goods sold and operational expenses
against prior year, budget and forecast, providing explanations and
business solutions to help drive improvement. Responsible for preparing
plant operating goals and administrative budgets, analyze performance
against key business metric against prior year, budget and forecasts and
document pertinent financial highlights that will enable management to
determine progress against budgets and drive improvement.
Partner with purchasing, engineering in determining financial impact of
cost reduction efforts, process changes, and impacts. Prepare periodic
forecast to update management on projected results. Identify, investigate,
and analyze potential operational improvements. Implementation of company
accounting policies and internal control policies, practices and ensure
compliance with the internal procedure.
Prepare daily/weekly accounting tasks, such as payroll and all related
functions, monitor and report on receiving activity, track expenses and
propose monthly closing and accrual entries. Prepare other journal and
account analysis as needed, prepare capital spending requests, track
capital spending and report progress against approved budget, and maintain
the petty cash.
Served as Lead for all annual physical inventories and fixed asset
inventories, responsible for maintaining a safe and clean work
environment. Prepare companies written rules and regulations and perform
all other duties as assigned and required.
CFO
SJA INC. (Tier #1 vendor for Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama)
2007.7 ~ 2010.12
Responsibilities include oversight of financial and accounting functions,
set up reporting system, cost accounting system and internal control system
of the new plant.
Day-to-day responsibilities include managing accounting and treasury
functions, preparation of bank borrowing bases, especially the funding
activity for new plant construction in Dadeville AL, and coordinating with
various department heads on supply chain, manufacturing schedule.
Monthly responsibilities include closing month end books, building and
monitoring key metrics database, coordinating with CEO and department heads
on improving operational inefficiencies, reporting to bank.
Quarterly & annually, responsible for leading the Company through the
interim and year end audits and tax returns. Serve as the negotiator for
all bank loans and transaction on the companies behalf, CPA, insurance,
regulatory and other professional relationships.
Controller
Ecolab Co., LTD (The subsidiary of Ecolab Inc. in USA)
2002. 1 ~ 2007. 6
Recommend to management major economic objectives and policies for the
companies and develop management reports that synthesize data into
meaningful actionable steps.
Oversee and direct treasury, audit, tax, accounting, financial reporting
(by Korean GAAP and US GAAP), insurance and bonding for the companies,
inventory control and delivery system set up and maintenance for the plant.
Prepare yearly budget, interim budget with variances analysis between last
year and current year. Implement action plans if the result is under
budget.
Key management responsibilities are for the Information Technology, Human
Resources, and Accounting Departments. Administer and oversee all aspects
of risk management program, set up internal control system by Sarbanes and
Oxley Acts. Coordinate the requirements of the various audits the company
undergo, interface with external customers of the companies as needed.
Prepare documents and take part in merging a company.
Accounting Manager
Siemens Ltd. Seoul (Subsidiary of Siemens AG in Germany)
1998. 7 ~ 2001.12
Managed department of 11 clerical positions that where responsible for the
transactional activities, for the business unit including the master file,
route settlement, accounts receivable and accounts payable.
Responsible for general ledger accounts, and also responsible to
understanding business management in order to suggest new accounting
procedures and, to recommend improvements. Reconcile general ledger
accounts and, also able to communicate and "tell the story" of the balance
on the account in a non-accounting manner.
Prepare journal entries as well as analyze cost center line item detail for
accuracy . Understand what makes up the numbers, not just execute
transactions. Journal entries included but were not limited to accruals,
amortizations, intercompany charges. Responsible for fixed asset additions,
disposals, depreciation and fixed asset schedules. Prepare financial
reporting for tax and audit, for internal and external requests.
Participate and provide ideas in strategic finance projects that focus on
continuous process improvement, eliminate non-value added transactions,
etc. Develop and prepare financial and managerial accounting information,
such as accounts receivable analysis, fixed asset spending, etc. Measure
and benchmark financial performance and also working capital metrics to
management to prepare ad hoc reporting requests.
Accounting Section Manager/ Cost Accounting Manager/ Internal Auditor
Hyundai Oil Co., Ltd. (Major Refinery in Korea and Shell Oil Partner in
Korea)
1983. 3 ~ 1998. 6
Responsible for booking and maintaining the general ledger, prepare
monthly, quarterly and yearly financial reports and analysis. I was one of
the leads for a task force team help increase production of the refinery. I
initiated the software installation of Ross software for the accounting
system.
I also audited 9 subsidiaries and 12 gas stations. Set up and oil inventory
control system, and prepared internal control procedures for the audit
process.
FORMAL EDUCATION:
Seoul National University (Seoul, Korea): 140 Hour Chief Financial Officer
Course
DONGGUK UNIVERSITY (Seoul, Korea): Bachelor degree in accounting.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES:
Pass CPA examination in California. 2010
Driver license.
Small and medium size company financial counselor (Korean bureau knowledge
and economy)
ROUTINE JOBS I HAVE DONE ABOBE COMPANIES
Full responsibility of accounting, reporting, cost accounting financing,
general administration, IT, HR, Customer service and Labor Union.
Set up Sarbanes Oxley project.
Set up System (ERP, CRM, Payroll, Fixed Asset)
Prepare and maintain general ledger.
Prepare monthly reports to H.Q.
Prepare financial statements.
Prepare cash-flow.
Prepare yearly budget.
Prepare pro-forma financial statement.
Tax filing (Personal income tax, Corporation income tax, VAT, TP)
Funding activity.
Manage and maintain of fixed asset.
Minimize risk of foreign currency transaction.
Handle of export and import of raw material, equipment and products.
Take legal steps to collect against long pending receivables.
Streamline insurance policy and disaster recovery plan.
Set up internal control system and internal rules and regulations.
Manage payroll.
MAJOR ACHIEVEMENT
30 year experiences in Accounting, General Administration, HR & IT.
Set up SJA plant in Dadeville
Set up CRM (Ecolab)
Set up "Sarbanes & Oxley Project" (Ecolab)
Install ERPs-Ross, Fibu, Accpac, Misys (Hyundai, Siemens, Ecolab)
Get Appropriate in internal audit (Ecolab)
Set up cost accounting system of new refinery. (Hyundai)
Set up checking tools for oil surplus inventory. (Hyundai)
A member of Task Force Team for refinery expansion. (Hyundai)
Experience of internal auditor. (Hyundai)
AWARDS:
Employee of the year in 1988. (Hyundai Oil)
Superior performance award for 3 times (2002, 2003, 2005). (Ecolab)
Special bonus for improvement of AR aging, 120 days improvement. (Ecolab)
OTHER INFORMATION:
Computer Literate in excel, word, and power point.
Strong manufacturing background
Bilingual: English and Korean
Hobbies: Golf, and wind surfing
OCT. 2013