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Jackson Tay

Finance Leader | CFO | Corporate Governance & Business Strategy Trainer

About Me

I am a senior finance professional with over 15 years of leadership experience across finance, operations, corporate governance, and strategic transformation. I currently serve as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for regional businesses, supporting boards and management teams on financial stewardship, risk management, compliance, and long-term value creation. Beyond my corporate roles, I am deeply interested in lecturing and adult education. I enjoy translating complex financial and business concepts into practical, real-world insights that professionals can apply immediately in their roles. My areas of strength include financial analysis, Excel for decision-making, budgeting and forecasting, corporate governance, internal controls, and business strategy. I believe learning should be practical, engaging, and grounded in real operating experience. I am keen to contribute as a trainer or lecturer, helping individuals build confidence, competence, and clarity in finance and business-related skills.

Jurisdiction

Singapore | Malaysia | Vietnam | Myanmar | China

Notable Employer

  • Independent Non-Executive Director at OUE Healthcare Limited
  • Chief Operating Officer at Hafary Holdings Limited

Experience

Seniority LevelDirector
Years of Experience10-15 years
Current StatusActive
Chief Financial OfficerCorten Interior Solutions Pte Ltd
2025 - Present

• Review management accounts of the Group and subsidiary companies; • Review and finalize all Financial Statement including consolidation accounts to ensure timely closing and submission within set deadlines; • Review and prepare year-end-accounts and statutory accounts and ensuring compliance with Singapore FRS and IFRS accounting standards; • Prepare quarterly consolidation of accounts and quarterly announcements; • Compile and prepare financial information for meetings; • Develop strategies to utilize financial system capabilities that optimize finance and organizational business processes and reporting; • Prepare and formulate robust financial controls framework through regular review, updating and maintenance of financial policies and procedures; • Review and finalize variance analysis and highlight to respective HODs for control purposes; • Monitor Group Treasure functions and approve Group cash requisition; • Coordinate and compile Group budgets & forecasts; • Prepare / review tax computation for all companies within the Group and group tax planning; • Formulate, review, improve and implement Standard Operating Procedures; • Ensure compliance with company’s policies and statutory and regulatory requirements and accounting standards; • Coordinate company secretarial documents & accounting system; • Liaise with auditors, tax agents, external company secretarial, solicitors and financial institutions; • Work hand in hand with various departments to achieve a cohesive business process that complies with financial procedures and regulations; • Develop and maintain all necessary systems, policies and procedures to ensure effective and efficient financial management within the organization; • Monitor risk management policies and procedures to ensure the organizational risks are minimized; • Negotiate with banks for lines of credit or other financial services as required and appropriate; & • Advise the appropriate insurance coverage for the organization.

Independent Non-Executive DirectorSkylink Holdings Limited
2025 - Present

Roles & Responsibilities: • Provide independent oversight on governance, compliance, and strategic direction for one of Singapore’s largest motor vehicle leasing companies; & • Support the Board in aligning growth strategies with regulatory standards, operational resilience, and long-term shareholder value. As Audit Committee Chairman: • Lead the Audit Committee in ensuring integrity of financial reporting, risk management, and compliance with SGX Catalist requirements; • Review effectiveness of internal controls, including financing arrangements, fleet management, and leasing operations; & • Oversee external and internal audit processes to safeguard transparency and accountability. As Member – Nominating & Remuneration Committees: • Contribute to board succession planning, independence evaluations, and director effectiveness; & • Support the development of executive remuneration structures that balance talent retention, performance, and shareholder interests. Key Contributions: • Strengthened financial governance and risk oversight in a highly regulated and capital-intensive leasing industry; & • Enhanced board renewal and remuneration practices to align with Skylink’s listing objectives and sustainable growth trajectory.

Independent Non-Executive DirectorNotableOUE Healthcare Limited
2016 - Present

Roles & Responsibilities: • Provide independent judgment and governance oversight for a healthcare group engaged in hospital management, medical services, and healthcare real estate; & • Ensure strategic alignment of business growth with patient care standards, healthcare regulations, and stakeholder expectations. As Member – Audit, Remuneration & Nominating Committees: • Audit Committee: Review financial reporting, healthcare compliance risks, and audit findings to ensure transparency and accountability; • Remuneration Committee: Recommend remuneration structures aligned with healthcare industry benchmarks and long-term sustainability; & • Nominating Committee: Support succession planning, board renewal, and ensure governance structures reflect healthcare sector needs. Key Contributions: • Enhanced governance frameworks in the healthcare industry, balancing growth with regulatory compliance; • Strengthened board effectiveness through fair remuneration practices and structured director evaluation; & • Supported long-term resilience by embedding compliance and governance into strategic oversight.

Independent Non-Executive DirectorSapphire Corporation Limited
2019 - Present

Roles & Responsibilities: • Provide independent oversight and governance for a group engaged in infrastructure, civil engineering, and rail-related projects; & • Contribute to strategic discussions on operational resilience, cross-border business risks, and long-term value creation in the infrastructure sector. As Chairman – Nominating Committee: • Lead board renewal, succession planning, and independence assessments to strengthen board composition for infrastructure project demands; & • Oversee director evaluations and promote diversity in experience and perspectives. As Member – Audit & Remuneration Committees: • Audit Committee: Oversee audit processes, financial integrity, and risk management across multi-jurisdictional operations; & • Remuneration Committee: Recommend performance-linked compensation structures aligned with infrastructure industry practices and shareholder interests. Key Contributions: • Strengthened governance and oversight in a complex, cross-border infrastructure environment; • Reinforced board renewal and succession planning as NC Chairman, ensuring effective leadership continuity; & • Supported alignment of executive incentives with long-term project sustainability and profitability.

Chief Operating OfficerNotableHafary Holdings Limited
2015 - 2024

• Lead and direct front office leaders to provide operational support to the business; • Lead day to day local management of IT, Compliance and Operations teams; • Main point of contact for regulatory engagement with MAS and SGX; • Working with CEO to ensure that the Singapore entity continues to run smoothly; • Working with CEO to advise business personnel on latest regulatory developments, new rules and regulations which affect their business; • Lead Legal, Management, Product teams, Operations, IT and other areas to ensure the appropriate controls and policies and procedures are in place for current and new businesses; • Establishing and enhancing policies and procedures in accordance with regulatory requirements and firm policy; assisting in updating existing compliance policies and procedures; • Handling regulatory inquiries, examinations and audits; • Participating in related industry practice groups.

Chief Financial OfficerSinghaiyi Group Limited
2015 - 2015

• Ensure that the financial records of the Company and group companies (the Group) have been properly maintained, that the financial statements of the Company and the Group give a true and fair view of the Company’s and Groups’ operations and finances and assist the Board in its financial disclosure obligations as a listed company; • manage the Company and Group treasury and cash flows including all financing matters; • assist in ensuring that the Company’s and the Group’s risk management and internal control systems are adequate and effective; • report to the Group Managing Director (the GMD), Group Chief Operating Officer (the GCOO) of the Company, the board of directors of the Company (the Board) and where or when applicable to the chairman of the Audit Committee; • liaise with the external and internal auditors of the Company and the Group as well as members of the Audit Committee on matters relating to the financial records, financial statements and internal controls of the Company; • assist in ensuring that the Company and Group complies with the rules of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (SGX-ST), the Code of Corporate Governance, the laws and regulations of Singapore and applicable jurisdiction where the Group operates and all other best practices from time to time; • Handle/Assist Mergers and Acquisitions; • Provide leadership and coordination in business planning, accounting and budgeting efforts of the Group, including overseas subsidiaries (SG and USA); • Interact with other members of the management team (SG and USA) to provide consultative support to planning initiatives through financial and management information analyses, reports, and recommendations; & • Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate department staff.

Financial ControllerHafary Holdings Limited
2009 - 2014

• Handle all administrative and accounting matters that lead the Company to IPO Listing (December 2009); • Handle and maintain banker and investor relationship; • Handle Mergers and Acquisitions; • Create, coordinate, and evaluate the financial programs and supporting information systems to include budgeting, tax planning, and conservation of assets; • Provide leadership and coordination in business planning, accounting and budgeting efforts of the company; • Approve and coordinate changes and improvements in automated financial and management information systems; • Ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements (SGX reporting); • Oversee the approval and processing of revenue, expenditure, department budgets, ledger, and account maintenance and data entry; • Oversee the preparation of consolidated financial statements, financial reports, special analyses, and information reports; • Develop and implement finance, accounting, billing, and other relevant procedures; • Establish and maintain appropriate internal control safeguards; • Interact with other members of the management team to provide consultative support to planning initiatives through financial and management information analyses, reports, and recommendations; • Develop and direct the implementation of strategic business and/or operational plans, projects, programs, and systems; • Analyze cash flow, cost controls, and expenses to guide the management; Analyze financial statements to pinpoint potential weak areas; • Represent the company externally to bankers, government agencies, funding agencies, and the consultants/external auditors; • Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate department staff; • Analyze projections of sales and profit against actual figures; • Strategic Planning to support corporate programs; & • Oversee any special projects assigned by CEO eg redevelopment of corporate HQ as well as new logistic centre.

Education

Degree of AcountancyNanyang Technological University
1998 - 2000

Skills

Core skills0
Languages2

Languages

English
Chinese