Sr. Financial Analyst
Resume:
VIVIAN L. CHEN
*******@*****.***
AUDIT / FINANCIAL ANALYSIS/ CORPORATE PLANNING
Top-performing professional with broad experience in a fast-paced global business environment; combined with in-depth
knowledge of finance and accounting, strategic planning, and business controls. Recognized for proven capability to
achieve desired results while coordinating work processes under cross-functional corporate structure. Known for
cultivating partnerships to improve processes. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and SAP.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Contract Reviews Risk Assessment Internal Business Controls Project Services and Management
Assessment Compliance Project Accounting Financial Analysis Corporate Planning and Budgeting
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
ExxonMobil Corp. Houston, TX 2000–Present
CONTROLS ADVISOR 2009–PRESENT
Hold full accountability in overseeing business control practices for engineering design, construction, material
procurement, and project management. Provide guidance, training, and leadership on internal controls. Conduct risk
assessments across various operational units and functional divisions; develop and implement mitigating controls. Review
large contracts and audit compliances by contractors. Coordinate strategic planning and budget forecast.
- Earned promotion as the business controls advisor for excellent performance and professionalism.
- Achieved two consecutive satisfactory audits by effective oversight and execution of internal controls
- Identified more than $2M mistakes in contract rates, and yielded more than $5M cost savings over the years with
rate adjustments and corrections
- Effectively improved project over-expenditures and impeded assess loss by efforts to increase preventive controls
over material and inventory management
- Enhanced the strategic planning forecast process by effectively leading the coordinating efforts across relevant
departments and insightful analysis of key business drivers and trends, which contribute to business and investment
decisions
SENIOR PROJECT ACCOUNTANT SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST 2000–2009
Played an integral role in supporting capital project management with financial responsibilities. Conducted monthly
financial reporting and stewardship analysis; created timely and in-depth financial analysis to support decision-making
and project development. Interfaced with the Finance Committee on the review of financial performance in conformity with
the Joint Operating Agreement (JOA). Led efforts in establishing financial structures to meet various reporting
requirements and to expedite payment process for operations overseas
- Oversaw accounting operations across continents, which enabled a 25-month, error-free financial reporting for
projects in total of more than $8B, achieved by paying attention to details and flawless coordination with multiple
resources.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills in architecting financial structures for complex transactions and cross
regional accounting processes for the project executed in multiple countries.
- Contributed to the creation of an invoice verification tool which improved overall process time by 180% and
enabled more accurate invoice verification, which was adopted by multiple divisions within the company
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Master’s Degree in Accounting 2000
University of St. Thomas Houston, TX
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) In Progress (Expected Completion in early 2015)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING
Corporate Planning Contract Review Internal Audit
Special Investigation Petroleum Accounting Project Management
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Former International Committee Chair
Petroleum Accountants Society of Houston (PASH)
Committee Member
Project Controllership Competency Network
Committee Member
Asian Connection for Excellence
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