Liew Chee Woo (Leonard)
BSB
Summary
Accounting and finance professional with 10+ years of progressive experience across banking and audit. Expertise in financial reporting, IFRS compliance, budgeting, KPI setting, FTP, ALCO reporting, and strategic financial analysis. Proven track record in leadership, training, and process improvement with Deloitte and Bank of China.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounting Manager
Bank of China (Brunei)
08.2020 - Current
- Led month-end closing, financial statement preparation, income tax computation, and regulatory reporting.
- Managed budgeting and forecasting processes across business units.
- Developed and set KPIs for departments; monitored and analyzed performance.
- Conducted peer benchmarking, variance analysis, and monthly management reviews.
- Implemented FTP methodology to assess business unit profitability.
- Prepared ALCO materials, covering balance sheet, liquidity, capital adequacy, and interest rate risk.
Assistant Manager, Audit & Assurance
Deloitte & Touche (Brunei)
10.2014 - 07.2020
- Planned and executed statutory audits in compliance with ISA, IFRS, GAAP, and BDAS.
- Reviewed client financial statements and prepared audit reports and commentaries.
- Managed engagement budgets, WIP, billings, and collections.
- Advised clients on internal controls, business process improvements, and risk management.
- Prepared and presented findings to client management.
- Trained and coached audit staff to strengthen technical capabilities.
Audit Intern
KPMG (Brunei)
07.2012 - 12.2012
- Assisted in financial audits, including testing of balance sheet and income statement items.
- Conducted asset verification and inventory counts; drafted financial reports.
- Supported senior auditors in fieldwork and compliance checks.
Bookkeeping Assistant
Wisma Management Konsult
01.2010 - 06.2010
- Prepared year-end accounts for SMEs and limited companies.
- Handled bank reconciliations, cash flow statements, and management accounts.
- Delivered finalized accounts and reports to clients.
Education
BBus - Accounting & Finance
Universiti of Brunei Darussalam
01.2014
GCE A-Level - undefined
Pusat Tingkatan Enam Katok
01.2009
GCE O-Level - undefined
Chung Hwa Middle School, BSB
01.2007
Skills
- Financial Reporting & IFRS Compliance
- Budgeting, Forecasting & KPI Management
- Funds Transfer Pricing (FTP) & Profitability Analysis
- ALCO Reporting & Balance Sheet Management
- Variance, Peer & Industry Benchmarking
- Audit & Assurance (GAAP, IFRS, ISA)
- Team Leadership, Training & Development
- Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, UBS Accounting, Analytics Tools
Accomplishments
- Certificate of Brilliance Award in Commercial Studies (University of Cambridge, 2007)
- Excellence in Academics, GCE A-Level (2009)
Certification
ACCA - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Languages
English (Excellent)
Mandarin (Excellent)
Bahasa Melayu (Good)
Timeline
Accounting Manager
Bank of China (Brunei)
08.2020 - Current
Assistant Manager, Audit & Assurance
Deloitte & Touche (Brunei)
10.2014 - 07.2020
Audit Intern
KPMG (Brunei)
07.2012 - 12.2012
Bookkeeping Assistant
Wisma Management Konsult
01.2010 - 06.2010
GCE A-Level - undefined
Pusat Tingkatan Enam Katok
GCE O-Level - undefined
Chung Hwa Middle School, BSB
BBus - Accounting & Finance
Universiti of Brunei Darussalam
Training
- Audit Excellence
- IFRS Updates