Rudan Gao

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PH: 306-***-**** Email: acxzdq@r.postjobfree.com

December 22, 2016

Dear Hiring Committee:

Re: Assistant Controller

Corporate accounting focuses on financial reporting/planning and as a CPA, CGA with experience at large complex corporations, I am very interested in applying for the Assistant Controller position. The attached resume outlines my capabilities.

I believe I am a strong competitive candidate for the Assistant Controller position. My qualifications and competencies are highlighted below:

An experienced CPA, CGA with more than seven years of experience in audit, financial planning and reporting, fixed asset management, taxation and general accounting areas

Ability to manage over 5 billion fixed assets and ensure the integrity of various reports in accounting system; solve problems arising from daily operation

Skilled in preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, variance analysis reports and audit working papers in a timely and quality manner

Demonstrated leadership with effective interpersonal and communication skills to motivate a team to reach common goals

One of the strongest values I will contribute to your company is my solid financial reporting and planning skills, which I have developed from the large corporations. I excel in preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and providing various reliable financial reports to management, internal users and external auditors. I am a generous and supportive team player that has worked with many large dynamic financial teams. I am sought after for providing feedback and possible solutions when working with tight reporting deadlines.

I am also skilled in full cycle accounting and taxation which I have gained from public practice services, such as daily journal entries, bank reconciliation, tracking AR &AP accounts, payroll preparation and government remittances. I have honed attention to details and result oriented skills by providing customized advices to clients.

In addition, I possess strong auditing skills through the role of retail auditor. I am capable of conducting audit assignments independently as well as in a team environment. I am good at communication with management for audit observations and provide effective recommendations.

Moreover, I am proficient in computerized environment such as Microsoft Word, Excel, SAP, JDE, Caseware/Caseview, Simply Accounting/QuickBook, ACCPAC, TaxPrep and Profile. I am adoptable and a fast leaner for the application of information system.

Some other values I will be able to bring to your financial team are my commitment to excellence and positive attitude. I have worked with a broad range of accounting fields and have never been late for any assignments. I am reliable and accountable for duties on my hands as well as a self-starter that takes ownership for my responsibilities. I worked as a production line worker for four years and a teacher in China for nine years. These roles not only gave me valuable experience in being organized, working with people and solving their problems, but also increased my appreciation for the accomplishments I have achieved today. I am committed because I care about what I am doing. I am mature because I have significant life experience. My grateful and positive attitudes toward people and work will be beneficial asset to your company.

I am available for a personal interview to discuss my suitability in further detail at your earliest convenience. Please reach me at 306-***-**** or email me at: acxzdq@r.postjobfree.com.

Thank you for considering my application.

Sincerely,

Rudan Gao

Enclosure(s): Resume

Rudan Gao

CAREER PROFILE

An experienced CPA/CGA looking for senior positon in accounting/financial reporting field

More than 7 years of experience in financial planning and reporting, full cycle accounting, fixed asset management, taxation and audit areas

Ability to manage multiple tasks while meeting tight deadlines

Responsible and diligent self-starter with strong problem solving, analytical and communication skills

Demonstrated leadership and team building skills by supervising, training and supporting junior staff and team members to achieve common goals

Graduated, with distinction from the University of Saskatchewan

KEY COMPETENCIES

Hands–on experience in financial reporting for worldwide public mining company and large not-for-profit organization, including preparation of monthly financial statements with variance analysis, reconciliations and fixed asset tracking and depreciation schedules; sound comprehension of IFRS and SOX

Extensive experience in public practice engagements, including Notice to Readers, Review and Audit Engagements; skilled in bookkeeping, preparation of corporate and personal tax returns; sound knowledge of ASPE and Tax Act

Solid audit skill and able to conduct audit assignment independently as well as in a team environment; good understanding of risk mitigation and internal controls

Proficient in accounting software ERP, such as SAP/Longview, JDE/Bally, Microsoft Office and Excel, Caseware/Caseview, ACCPAC, Simply Accounting/QuickBooks, TaxPrep/Profile

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

FIXED ASSET ACCOUNTANT SEPT 2014 – DEC 2016

Finance Department, Cameco Corporation – Saskatoon, SK

Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and variance analysis, provided timely and quality financial reports to management

Reviewed fixed asset additions, disposals and depreciation and ensured the compliance with IFRS and company’s fixed asset accounting standards

Reviewed projects under construction and tracked on the completion to ensure the projects closure on time and internal control in place

Maintained fixed asset general ledger in SAP; reconciled fixed asset subsidiary ledger and resolved any resulting discrepancy

Prepared working papers for external audit and SOX compliance adhering to applicable procedures

Created fixed asset accountant manual for cross training and improved tasks efficiency

Provided financial assistance to project accountants and other departments

Rudan Gao

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(EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE CONTINUING)

SENIOR ACCOUNTING OFFICER JULY 2013- SEPT 2014

Finance Department, Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority – Saskatoon, SK

Participated in the preparation of monthly financial statements and annual reports

Reviewed financial information provided by the regional finance teams, perform adjusting journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis

Maintained daily accounting records through JDE system, review payments, complete government remittances

Provided financial assistance to the regional finance teams, junior staff, and other departments

AUDITOR MAR 2012- JUN 2013

Audit Department, Federated Co-operatives Limited – Saskatoon, SK

Completed interim audits independently, including planning, traveling,conducting audit reports and discussing observations and recommendation to managment

Completed year-end audits within an audit team, including conducting various audit tests, audit notes and audit reports

STAFF ACCOUNTANT SEPT 2009- FEB 2012

Stewart Gee & Associates, CMAs – Saskatoon, SK

Provided full cycle bookkeeping services to clients, such as daily journal entries, bank reconciliation, tracking AR &AP accounts, payroll preparation and government remittances

Prepared financial statements including Notice to Readers, Review and Audit Engagements

Prepared personal and corporate tax returns and filed government remittances

Conducted audit of Not-For-Profit Organizations

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Certified General Accountants Association of Canada 2015

GGA Saskatchewan

CGA Designation

Edwards School of Business (Accounting Major) 2009

University of Saskatchewan - Saskatoon, SK

B. Commerce degree with distinction; Deans Honor Roll (2007/2008)

Chemical Engineering College 1989

Guangxi University, Nanning, Guangxi, China

Bachelor of Chemical & Mechanical Engineering

(References available upon request)

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