Kar Loke

Kar Yan Loke currently serves as a GL Accountant at Illumina, where she leverages her extensive background in commercial accounting and external audit to support the company's financial operations and strategic initiatives. In her role, Kar Yan is responsible for executing critical month-end close procedures, including preparing accurate journal entries and conducting detailed account reconciliations to ensure financial integrity and compliance with global accounting standards. Her expertise in financial analysis enables her to perform comprehensive reviews of regional entities, providing valuable insights into financial performance and identifying areas for process improvement.

A key aspect of her responsibilities involves managing fixed asset accounting, where she oversees the monthly review of the fixed asset register, ensuring proper capitalization, depreciation, and disposal processes are followed. Additionally, Kar Yan conducts reasonableness tests on distributor commissions and maintains meticulous monthly reconciliations, supporting Illumina’s commitment to transparency and accuracy in revenue recognition. Her proficiency with SAP and QuickBase enhances her ability to streamline financial workflows and improve reporting efficiency.

With a professional qualification as an ACCA member, Kar Yan combines technical accounting expertise with strong analytical skills, enabling her to contribute effectively to budgeting, financial statement preparation, and variance analysis. Her experience in external audit provides her with a keen eye for controls and compliance, ensuring that Illumina’s financial practices adhere to regulatory standards. Fluent in English and skilled in Microsoft Excel and Word, she excels in delivering detailed financial reports and supporting cross-functional collaboration. Overall, Kar Yan’s blend of industry-specific knowledge, technical skills, and proactive approach makes her a valuable asset to Illumina’s finance team, driving accuracy, efficiency, and strategic financial planning.