Miao Chen

*** ****** **** *********, *** York ***23

acq0d6@r.postjobfree.com 585-***-****

Qualifications

Detail-focused, high-performance financial professional with comprehensive experience in general accounting / bookkeeping, financial analysis and reporting, internal control, modeling, project management, and audit coordination. Self-motivated team player with keen business acumen and expertise in general ledger, reconciliation, and GAAP / IFRS/ Chinese accounting standards and tax regulations.

Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills with a proven ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional departments and train staff. Outstanding problem-solving talents; able to quickly identify root causes and actively propose solutions. Received MBA degree in May, 2015. Passed all four sections of the CPA Examination in June, 2015.

Competencies

Accounting Principles and Practices

Financial Statements and Analysis

Internal Controls and Policies

Regulatory and Policy Compliance

Project Life Cycle Management

Banking Operations

Financial Modeling Design

Staff Training and Leadership

Education and Credentials

Master of Business Administration (MBA) (05/2015) (GPA 3.92)

Rochester Institute of Technology – Rochester, NY

Bachelor of Management Accounting (2004)

Xiamen University – Xiamen, China

Professional Certification

American Certified Public Accountant Candidate (passed all four sections of the examination)

Chinese Certified Public Accountant (CICPA)

Professional Associations

The Chinese Institute of Certified Public Accountants (CICPA)

Beta Gamma Sigma

The National Society of Leadership and Success

The Next Generation of Accountants (NGA)

Career Experience

Ping An Bank Co., Ltd. (Head Office), Shenzhen, China

Staff Accountant, 2009 – 2011

Performed full range of accounting functions to support business, operations, and financial management functions while concurrently managing numerous special projects to enhance efficiency. Drafted and enforced internal controls and accounting policies to drive standardization, compliance, and accuracy. Developed financial plans and exhibits to support senior management’s strategic business decision-making efforts. Tracked suspicious activity on general ledger and remedied errors. Coordinated, established, and conducted training programs for staff in both head office and eight branches in conjunction with HR team. Led monthly financial management meetings; prepared slides and took notes. Delivered status reports and updates to department manager and CFO.

Key Contributions:

Instrumental in development of four new banking systems, successfully translating business requirements into IT techniques and conducting UAT activities by working with IT teams.

Enforced 14 accounting policies in the whole bank to enhance compliance and accuracy.

Devised and launched DCFC (department control function checklist) for head office’s financial department; expanded DCFC to eight branches following three months of trials and trained branch accounting staff on broad concept and detailed processes.

Developed monitoring module in G/L system to discover suspicious and incorrect transactions.

United Overseas Bank, Shenzhen, China

Financial Officer, 2007 – 2009

Supervised comprehensive financial and accounting functions, including financial reporting, analysis, and modeling. Prepared financial reports and updates; reviewed book entries to ensure general ledger accuracy. Presented regulatory report training to peers. Liaised effectively with external auditors and regulatory examiners; forged and sustained excellent relationships with Chinese banking regulators.

Key Contribution:

Created and maintained financial reporting & analysis modeling(excel-based) for preparing financial statements, leading to a 90% reduction in preparation time, 100% accuracy, and a significant increase in efficiency and productivity.

OCBC Wing Hang Bank, Shenzhen, China

Staff Accountant, 2006 – 2007

Devised and maintained annual budget modeling (excel-based) for Head Office to forecast yearly earnings and assets. Monitored daily banking compliance indicators such as liquidity ratio and Capital Adequacy Ratio to ensure error-free performance.

Key Contribution:

Participated in user acceptance testing (UAT), communicating with IT team regarding bugs uncovered during process.

Da Hua Accounting Firm, Shenzhen, China

Staff Accountant, 2004 – 2005

Planned and completed operational audits of various business areas using risk-based audit methodology. Assisted in preparing audit reports for two public companies and two IPO projects. Communicated routinely with customers’ accountants concerning audits, financial data, and physical inventory counts.

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