James Xu
*** ******** ********, ******, *******, K4A
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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