James Xu

*** ******** ********, ******, *******, K4A

4N3

613-***-****

acoefn@r.postjobfree.com

Profile:

. Accounting graduate with 2 year's worth of professional experience and

strong leadership skills

. Fluent in English and Mandarin, technically proficient in Microsoft

Office programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Microsoft Access,

and accounting software such as Quickbooks and MYOB

. Level 4 CGA student pursuing designation. Willing to relocate on short

notice

. 3.0/4.0 GPA

Professional Experience:

BDO

Shanghai, China

Junior Auditor

07/13 - 09/13

. Working in a team, helped gather information for a audit under

deadline and improved team performance by assisting and performing

work assigned by senior team members

. Helped evaluate large multinational client's inventory management

system (Ufida ERP), and implemented improvements that reduced shipping

speed

. Serving as a liaison between multinational clients and company

auditors, improved communications and fostering understanding between

both parties

Netgate Systems

Ottawa, Canada

Accounting Clerk

(06/10 - 09/10), (05/13 - 06/13)

. Improved accuracy of accounts by reconciling debit and credit card

accounts on a monthly basis

. Updated company expenses and revenues by performing entries to

accounts receivable and accounts payable

. Ensured that purchases were shipped correctly by checking invoices and

purchase receipts from suppliers

Parliament of Canada

Ottawa, Canada

Office Assistant for Bruce Hyer, Independent MP

(05/11 - 09/11), (05/12 - 09/12)

. Working in team of 3, adopted tax policies from 8 provinces to a new

national taxpayer fairness bill

. Entered voter information of a medium-sized riding (Thunder Bay -

Superior North) into online databases, allowing the MP to better

address local issues and concerns

Volunteer Experience:

The Western Photography Club

London, Canada

Vice - President of Finance

9/11 - 4/12

. Reduced expenses and projected the club's budget plan for annual club

audits, improving club revenue by 43%

. Helped lead the 8-member executive team in club activities, providing

a better experience to members and improving the attendance rate by

50%

Ivey Feasibility Competition Finalist

London, Canada

Finished 2nd out of 200 teams

10/11 - 3/12

. Working with 8 team members, developed and presented a business action

plan to University faculty and graduates, reaching the final round and

ranking 2nd out of 200 teams

Education:

The University of Western Ontario - Class of 2014

Bachelor of Management and Organizational Studies - Specialization in

Accounting

Interests:

. Technology, gaming, photography, soccer, fitness, automobiles, travel,

culinary arts, playing piano, avid reader

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