รีย์ฐิตา อักษรจิรารัตน์

Finance executive with over 20 years of experience across corporate finance, treasury, capital markets, refinancing, bond issuance, M&A, risk management, IPO preparation, investor relations, and ESG-driven finance. Proven track record in managing complex financial structures, strengthening liquidity, leading debt refinancing, supporting business expansion, and engaging with financial institutions, regulators, rating agencies, investors, and executive committees. Experienced across real estate, hospitality, health and wellness, manufacturing, financial services, and consulting.

Strong capability in translating financial insights into strategic decisions, improving capital structure, and supporting sustainable long-term growth.

Chief Financial Officer at Forth Smart Capital Co., Ltd. (a subsidiary of Forth Smart Service PCL) (2025-10 – 2026-05)

Led finance, treasury, accounting, capital markets readiness, and IPO preparation for a financial services subsidiary, supporting the company's strategic growth and capital market ambitions.

• Served as a strategic advisor to the Board of Directors and senior management, providing financial analysis and recommendations to support business growth and investment decisions.
• Monitored capital market developments, industry trends, and regulatory changes to ensure alignment with corporate strategy and future fundraising opportunities.
• Led the company's pre-IPO readiness program, including financial, operational, governance, and regulatory preparation.
• Established accounting and finance operating frameworks, workflows, internal controls, and reporting processes for both the company and its subsidiaries.
• Coordinated with legal advisors, financial advisors, external auditors, and internal auditors to prepare for IPO and regulatory requirements.
• Managed preparation of financial information, due diligence materials, and regulatory documentation for submission to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
• Participated in investor presentations and discussions with institutional investors and financial institutions regarding company strategy, growth prospects, and IPO valuation considerations.
• Oversaw treasury operations, including cash management, liquidity planning, credit facilities, funding strategy, and budgeting across the group.
• Developed integrated cash flow forecasting and scenario models to support short-term and long-term liquidity management.
• Maintained strong relationships with financial institutions and funding partners to support business expansion and capital requirements.
• Directed annual budgeting and financial planning processes to optimize capital allocation and improve profitability.
• Enhanced accounting and back-office processes, improving reporting accuracy, efficiency, and management visibility.
• Led implementation of Expected Credit Loss (ECL) methodologies in compliance with TFRS 9 requirements.
• Ensured compliance with SEC regulations, financial reporting standards, and corporate governance requirements.

Chief Financial Officer at Siamese Asset Public Company Limited (2023-09 – 2025-09)

Lead corporate finance, treasury, risk management, investor relations, sustainability-related finance, and strategic financial planning for a listed real estate and hospitality group.

• Serve as member of the Executive Committee, providing financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decisions across real estate, hospitality, health and wellness, and other business units.
• Serve as member of the Risk Committee, overseeing risk management framework, BCP planning, mitigation strategies, and risk assessment processes.
• Serve as member of the Sustainability Committee, supporting ESG practices and alignment with company strategy.
• Manage credit facilities, funding strategy, cash management, budgeting, and financing plans for new businesses and projects.
• Developed short-term and long-term cash flow models to forecast liquidity and simulate financial scenarios.
• Led refinancing initiatives and successfully supported refinancing of projects valued at approximately THB 11,000 million.
• Managed bond issuance process with SEC, ThaiBMA, underwriters, TRIS Rating, internal teams, and external media.
• Oversaw due diligence, financial feasibility, valuation, project structuring, JV, M&A, and investment performance monitoring.
• Led investor relations strategy, communicating company performance, strategy, and business direction to investors, bondholders, and stakeholders.

Assistant General Manager-Finance at Somboon Advance Technology Public Company Limited (2018-09 – 2023-09)

Managed finance, treasury, investor relations, investment analysis, and funding strategy for a listed manufacturing and automotive parts company.

• Managed credit facilities, cash management, FX hedging, and funding strategy for existing and new businesses.
• Built cash flow models to forecast short-term and long-term liquidity.
• Developed financing solutions for new businesses, including leasing products for electric three-wheelers.
• Conducted feasibility studies, financial analysis, due diligence, and financial structuring for new projects, JVs, M&A, and business expansion.
• Executed investor relations strategy, including investor communication, market analysis, shareholder issues, and regulatory coordination.
• Presented business and financial performance to support investor decision-making.

Finance Manager at Metallic Section Steel Corporation Limited and Metallic Group (2010-01 – 2017-12)

Led finance, accounting, treasury, tax planning, project feasibility, and IPO preparation activities.

• Managed accounting, financial reporting, financial analysis, tax planning, and cash management.
• Handled banking transactions including FX booking, PN, LC, TR, OD, BG, and FX hedging.
• Arranged new financing sources and managed debt facilities.
• Coordinated with internal and external auditors.
• Conducted feasibility studies for new projects.
• Supported SET listing preparation by coordinating with financial advisors, auditors, and the SEC.

Consultant at Bridge Consulting Company Limited (2008-01 – 2009-12)

Provided strategy, feasibility, and financial management consulting services to major Thai and multinational organizations

• Krungthai Bank PCL: Strategic planning and Economic Value Management under Basel risk management framework.
• Government Housing Bank / Government Savings Bank: Strategic planning and EVM.
• Pernod Ricard Thailand: New product feasibility study.
• Aditya Birla Chemicals Thailand: E-bidding and strategic sourcing study.
• Somboon Advance Technology: Strategic planning.
• Thai Airways International: Strategic planning and investment template for aircraft investment.

Intern, Supply Chain Financing Department at Standard Chartered Bank (Thai) (2006-06 – 2006-08)

• Coordinated and communicated among departments and clients, including SME companies, large Thai organizations and MNCs, about Supply Chain Financing products
• Prepared information and presentations for "Supply Chain Conference"

Derivatives Products Specialist, Financial Market Operations (Derivatives Products) Department at ABN AMRO N.V. (Bangkok) (2004-01 – 2005-12)

• Prepared and confirmed daily cash settlements through BahtNet, over-account transactions, and cheques.
• Rechecked cash inflow/outflow confirmations against final terms and agreements.
• Prepared client confirmations and fixing rate advice.

Market Risk Specialist, Market Risk Management Department at ABN AMRO N.V. (Bangkok) (2003-01 – 2004-12)

• Reported daily local market risk exposures including bond trading and FX products.
• Monitored market risk limits and distributed exposure data to local and global risk teams.
• Reviewed local trading limits regularly.

Master in Business Administration in Finance and Strategic Management – Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration (2005-01 – 2007-12)

Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business Program – Chulalongkorn University (1999-01 – 2003-12)

Business Program – University of Victoria (2003-01 – 2003-12)