Senior Financial Analyst

Qualifications Profile

Results-driven and performance-focused professional, offering broad-based experience in finance and accounting operations; along with business analysis, administrative support, and budget preparation and management.

Known for exceptional work ethic and ability to formulate innovative solutions to resolve complex accounting issues.

Consistently recognized for successfully completing assigned tasks efficiently through the implementation of strategic initiatives, essential in enhancing financial performance and driving company growth.

Proven multi-cultural manager with expertise in managing more than $30M in multi-currency revenue.

Bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese.

Technically proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, SAP, NetSuite, IBM Cognos, TM1, China GAAP local ERP system, and China GAAP e-tax.

A Chinese National with Australian Passport

Areas of Expertise

Business-to-Business Services (B2B) Tax and Account Reconciliation Strategic Financial Analysis

Business Development Strategic and Analytical Planning Rapid Conflict Resolution

Customer Service and Relations Regulatory Compliance and Standards

Education and Credentials

Master of Accounting, Major in Accounting: 2007

Curtin University of Technology Perth, WA, Australia/Sydney, NSW, Australia

Bachelor of Commerce, Major in Economics and Marketing, Minor in Commercial Law: 2005

The University of Sydney Sydney, NSW, Australia

Certified Public Accountant (In progress)

Professional Experience

Bombardier Recreational Product (BRP) China Shanghai, China Valcourt, Canada

Senior Financial Analyst 2014 –Present

Assume full accountability in administering month-end statutory reporting and filing, as well as the monthly financial reporting and local tax filing.

Strategically execute annual budgeting as well as quarterly and fortnightly cash flow forecasting

Take charge of processing and preparing the year-end reports, annual tax clearance and compliance, and external audit

Implement internal control while improving policies and guidelines to provide performance effectiveness and efficiency

Manage sales reporting for Executive Team on a daily basis

Evaluate financial statements and accounting reports to ensure compliance with People’s Republic of China (PRC) tax regulations

Assess business update for executive team on the monthly basis

Strategically execute month- and year-end overhead forecast and business direct margin to strength cost control for improving business profitability

Establish annual budgeted balance sheet to conduct business analysis from economic point of view

Collaboratively worked with sales, sales operation, legal, ERP and various business owners on various projects to support on driving the business process improvements and initiatives

Serve as the primary contact of SAFE Government, Administration for Industry and Commerce (AIC), and Tax Bureau queries

Assume full responsibility in annually updating finance of $32M turnover revenue in Canadian dollars

Provide guidance and supervision to all local accountants

Sovereign Group China Shanghai, China

Senior Accountant 2010–2014

Carried out tax and accounting advisory service for IFRS and China generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)

Demonstrated proficiency in tax strategy planning

Prepared export value added tax(VAT) rebate

Provided expert management to a team of accountants, providing outsourced accounting services to the portfolio of clients

Built long-term relationships with the clients

Rendered effectual assistance in month-end closing, including handling sales order to billing reconciliation; and preparing journal entries

Maintained reconciliations, such as accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts, revenue to cash reconciliations, and deferred revenue

Performed daily approval of sales orders for billing while coordinating the AR functions to ensure the smooth billing process

Exemplified in-depth expertise in solving any issues in billing process

Administered the VAT related tax reporting

Supervised four accountants, while providing outsourcing accounting services to a portfolio of clients with $2M to $4M turnover revenue.

Western Union Business Solutions (former known as Travelex Global Business Payments) Sydney, NSW, Australia

Reconciliation Coordinator 2007–2010

Provided expert leadership in reconciling foreign currency in Nostro bank accounts for multicurrency transaction with over $30M.

Expertly handled the company portfolio of foreign currency accounts

Fulfilled a wide range of duties, such as processing the daily, monthly, and annual reconciliation reports as well as inter-company reports related to risk and investigation

Played an integral role in assessing, monitoring, and investigating the debts accounts through aging reports

Capitalized on communication skills in communicating effectively with customers to ensure their utmost satisfaction

Pearl-autore International Pty Ltd. Sydney, NSW, Australia

Assistant Accountant 2005–2007

Held responsibility in handling and maintaining the aging reports

Expertly performed monthly bookkeeping, bank reconciliation, and consolidation

Rendered effectual assistance in forecasting, annual budget, monthly financial reporting, and month-end closing

Supported external audit requirements related to specific areas of responsibility.

Took charge of handling the accounting for revenue and cost, as well as complete the overall finance report for the company

Administered the GST related tax reporting

Assisted with the preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS

Documented and compile requests for the year-end financial audit conducted by the company’s external auditors

Prepared work papers and associated documents for preparation of tax returns

Maintained policies and procedures to safeguard internal controls

Professional Affiliations

Certified Public Accountant Organization

Chamber of Australia

Chamber of Spanish

Chamber of America and European Chamber

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