Karen Choo

13O and hotel management accounts 1. Financial Accounting (including audit support) • Oversee and review outsourced providers responsible for maintaining books and preparing monthly management accounts for group entities and family trusts • Review financial statements, management reports, and accompanying breakdown schedules • Ensure supporting schedules and listings have proper documentation and approvals • Reconcile intercompany and related party transactions • Ensure accurate recording of non-cash journal entries 2. Tax Compliance • Assist with tax computations for ECI, tax provision, and final returns 3. Investment Accounting & Operations • Ensure proper accounting and classification of financial assets and investment products • Reconcile investment transactions and unrealised/realised gains/losses • Assist in preparation of trade instructions, trade execution and funding of capital calls • Preparation and execution of subscriptions and redemptions in hedge funds and private equity 4. Payments & Banking Operations • Ensure accuracy in payment preparation and act as back up for payment preparations work • Review accounting entries for payments • Monitor and follow up on payment status and resolve issues 5. Cash & Treasury Management • Ensure liquidity is maintained to meet payment and investment obligations 6. Document Management & Filing • Maintain accurate filing systems for both physical and electronic records 7. Projects & Ad Hoc Duties • Participate in ad hoc initiatives and special projects; Family Office Ops Migration to vendors.

BVI, HK, SG entities accounts Crypto Listed equities Hedge funds PE funds LP funds Real Estate • Prepare timely and accurate Net Asset Value (NAV), fee, and asset allocation reports for the CIO and Investment Team, supporting effective decision-making in committee meetings. • Reconcile monthly and quarterly performance data across custodians, fund administrators, and investment managers, ensuring consistency and reliability of records. • Manage capital call and distribution processing for illiquid funds, including tracking outstanding commitments, processing payments, and updating fund records to facilitate smooth operations. • Oversee and review outputs of administrative staff, maintaining high standards in NAV reporting, payment processing, and documentation for internal reviews. • Monitor all payment timelines and compliance requirements to ensure prompt settlement and adherence to regulatory standards. • Liaise with custodians and fund administrators to ensure investment subscriptions and settlements are completed accurately and on schedule. • Document internal processes for investment operations, fostering transparency and simplifying onboarding for new team members. • Identify procedural gaps and propose improvements, implementing solutions to streamline workflows and strengthen operational controls. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate investment activities, support audits, and deliver seamless reporting to stakeholders.

Bermuda Fund & SG accounts FoHF Listed equities Long only strategy • Prepare accurate and timely monthly and quarterly performance reports, consolidating data from external investment managers and valuation statements. • Reconcile performance figures across custodians, administrators, and management accounts to ensure data integrity. • Manage capital call and distribution processing for illiquid funds, monitoring outstanding commitments and keeping fund records up to date. • Perform monthly cash flow reconciliations and investigate pricing or transaction discrepancies, documenting findings in breach/error reports. • Review and enhance procedures, proactively suggesting amendments to improve operational workflows. • Execute investment trades and FX transactions, coordinating completion of subscription forms, KYC documents, and secured signatures. • Liaise with custodians and fund administrators to ensure investment subscriptions and settlements are completed accurately and on schedule. • Compile and review contract notes and oversee the provision of timely and reliable investment data for group financial reporting. • Coordinate with head office, auditors, and administrators to deliver monthly financial reports and year-end audits and ensure regulatory reporting is accurate and punctual. • Facilitate board meetings, including tracking service provider errors and presenting reports for discussion. Achievements • Forged and maintained strong collaborative relationships with internal and external partners, driving operational efficiency by 50% and effective communication across the group. • Proactively designed and implemented initiatives to identify, address, and resolve operational challenges, enhancing process standards and risk controls. • Contributed as a key player in internal reporting for philanthropic projects (MAC3).

Cayman funds, segregated mandates and SG company accounts. Listed equities Long only strategy CIMA reporting SEC reporting MAS reporting IRAS tax reporting • Managed end-to-end fund operations, including fund accounting, portfolio reconciliations, trade support for settlements, trade compliance, and fund audit reporting. • Assisted CIO with trade allocations for various funds and managed accounts, executing trades via Bloomberg EMSX. • Supported compliance reporting, including MAS quarterly/annual submissions and SEC IARD filings. • Handled monthly company accounts, payments, invoicing, and receipts, ensuring timely audit and regulatory filings (ACRA, CIMA). • Review and finalised tax report & schedules provided by external tax agents. • Prepared investment reports for CIO using Bloomberg PORT, CACT, and EMSX, supporting stock selection and portfolio decisions. • Prepared and reviewed investor reporting. • Coordinated and participated in research meetings locally and overseas for client and investment purposes. • Set up systems for trading and portfolio management to enhance operational efficiency. Achievements • Led and executed the successful migration of portfolio records from Excel to Ezecastle OMS/PMS within expected timeline, improving data accuracy, workflow efficiency, and reporting capabilities. • Implemented workflows for new fund setup and building excel file for performance fees calculations.

Cayman, BVI, Bermuda, SG funds Hedge funds, trust funds, LP funds. • Rapidly progressed from Senior Portfolio Accountant (2006) to Manager (2007) and Assistant Vice President (2009). • Managed a team of 10 administrators and managers, overseeing end-to-end NAV reporting delivery for complex, multi- structure funds (equities, derivatives, exotic products). • Reviewed and filed CIMA FAR regulatory forms. • Ensured on-time compliance reporting for funds domiciled in Cayman, Bermuda, and Singapore. • Participated in system enhancements and led portfolio data transfers during changes in service providers. Involved in UAT testing and being SuperUser for the software. • Reviewed and commented on new/updated Private Placement Memoranda (PPM) for clients and internal & external legal teams. • Coordinated knowledge transfer of NAV reporting processes to overseas support teams in India. • Developed reports for senior management to support the termination of non-profitable or high-risk funds. • Selected as Service Champion for exceptional client service. • Involved in data collection for senior management reporting. CIMA reporting Audit financial reporting

• Audited diverse industries such as telecommunications, fund management, manufacturing, and utilities. • Performed analytical and substantive audit procedures, ensuring comprehensive review and accurate financial reporting. • Participated in special audits, including IPO engagements and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance verifications of client internal controls.

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