QI XU (Johnson)
Fern Park, FL 32730
***********@*****.***
SUMMARY
• Permanent Resident of US (US Green Card)
• Nearly four years work experience with audit team in PwC Asia
• Knowledge and understanding of emerging markets
• Familiar with manufacturing, pharmaceutical, transportation and real estate industries
• Open to international and domestic travel up to 75%, especially to Asia pacific area
• Language: English, Chinese Mandarin, Shanghai dialect, Cantonese (business)
EDUCATION
University of Florida – Hough Graduate School of Business Gainesville, FL
MBA with merit-based scholarship April 2011
Research Assistant of Merge & Acquisition cases in emerging markets
Ongoing GPA: 3.84
Shanghai University of Finance & Economics (SUFE) Shanghai, China
Bachelor of Arts in International Business June 2006
2003, 2004 and 2005 People’s Scholarship of SUFE
Official GPA: 3.56
EXPERIENCE
Senior Associate (Assurance Audit) August 2006-December 2009
PricewaterhouseCoopers Shanghai, China
• In charge of joint venture audit services, including clients such as GlaxoSmithKline, Dow Corning
China (SOX 404), Shanghai Portman, Rhodia Group, Savills, Mankattan, Sigmakalon, Faurica China,
Lucite China, Cabot Microelectronics, and Nissho Group.
• Led team responsible for project planning, budgeting, staffing, and auditing of sophisticated
accounts. Also provided support to managers for consolidated reporting packages, and was charged
with analysis of key financial indicators, on-going concerns, and issues around fraud.
• Managed audit plans for new engagements, including some large-scaled manufacturers acquired by
private equity clients. Was in charge of due diligence in Asia Pacific area.
• Supervised field work for IPO projects of Chongqing Machinery& Electrics Group, Ningbo Port
Group, Jiangsu Dihua Real Estate Group and Xiamen MinFat Real Estate Group, and acted as key
senior associate in charge roles for multi-locations in China.
• Supported managers in consolidation and wrap-up procedures and issue reports under PRC, IFRS,
UK and HKFRS etc.
Accomplishments:
• High performance employee and was in a key role/ central team position on big projects.
• Nearly two years-experience in Mergers & Acquisition (M&A) cases committed by globally well-
known private equity firm, in which hundreds of sophisticated issues were properly settled (including
internal control, integration, internal reporting, and consolidation).
• Acted as group sharing teacher coach fresh PwCers in Dec 2008 and presented lectures in PwC
Training Center.
Accomplishments (Continued):
• During peak season (January-May 2009), average working hours were 16-18 hours per day, 7 days a
week. Our team (14 people) successfully issued 21 audit reports under PRC, IFRS and HKFRS based
upon client’s reporting deadlines.
• Two Successful IPOs in Shanghai A Share Main Board and Hong Kong H Share Main Board.
Intern Researcher October 2005-April 2006
Korn/Ferry International Shanghai, China
• Responsible for researching and evaluating different industries relevant to specific engagement,
providing lists of qualified candidates, conducting name generations, and delivering first round
candidates.
• Participated in searches for Human Resource Director, Architectural Design director, CEO of
private equity firm, Sales director, Marketing Director, and other executive level positions.
• Acquired specific industry knowledge relative to composition of progress reports.
• Conducted assessments of knowledge of English language and performed professional background
checks.
Intern Marketing Specialist May 2005-October 2005
Shanghai American Chamber of Commerce Shanghai, China
Global Fluorspar Trading Summit (Translator)
Sino-Italy Trade Summit Conference (Translator)
Expo of Shanghai Travel Experience Promotion (Marketing Specialist)
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Proficient in Office Suite, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint
Solid knowledge of IFRS, HKFRS, UK, and Chinese GAAP
Sit for CPA test