London, England, United Kingdom
ACA with extensive experience leading financial accounting and audit functions across MNC and international firms. Managed complex consolidations, statutory reporting and IFRS compliance for multinational corporations while delivering process improvements & automation to enhance reporting efficiency. Former big4 audit manager, oversaw major audit portfolios while leading initiatives to refine audit methodologies and strengthen client relationships. Adopted a motivational leadership style to engage and empower high-performing teams of globally dispersed staff. Called upon interpersonal communication skills to articulate complex financial insights to non-financial decision-makers in accessible formats. Strong cultural awareness, bilingual skills (English and Chinese) and a global outlook gained through international experience.
Month-end close for UK and Australian subsidiaries, reviewed journals and balance sheet reconciliations. Performed P/L and balance sheet analytical reviews, investigating key variances. VAT, coporation tax reporting. Group reporting and consolidation support. Liaised with internal stakeholders, external auditors and third-party service providers on audit queries and financial reporting matters. Systems: Oracle Fusion and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Managed 3 business units, oversaw month-end closing, accruals, prepayments, balance sheet reconciliations, FX revaluation reserve recon, sub-consolidation, and group reporting, consistently achieving timely submission and ensuring satisfaction from stakeholders. • Reconciled intercompany balance, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies, resulting in no exceptional reports for all my units every month. • Prepared monthly P&L analysis commentary, providing variance insights between budgeted and actual. • Provided critical input into annual budgeting and a three-year forecasting process. • Automated reporting process, reducing process time, improving accuracy and minimising manual effort. • Led statutory audit and tax filling submission, drafting financial statements with disclosure notes, ensuring compliance with IFRS, while efficiently resolving any queries from auditor.
Managed a diverse portfolio of audit engagements across the professional services, FMCG, and healthcare sectors, including audit engagements with Tricor — one of Hong Kong’s leading professional services firms.
• Managed a diverse portfolio of audit engagements, including Caymand fund, a major Chinese state-owned company with 700+ subsidiaries, and clients across the real estate investment, FMCG trading and technology sectors. • Led the IFRS consolidation project for the COFCO Group, designing a reporting package for 700+ subsidiaries, addressing complex shareholding structures, acquisitions, and IFRS adjustments, and successfully delivering compliant consolidated financial statements within deadlines. • Led major acquisition audits in compliance with Hong Kong Stock Exchange regulations, with a strong focus on evaluating the reasonableness of valuation reports, purchase price allocation (PPA) reports, goodwill valuation, and impairment testing.
• Seconded to the technical team to conduct training section, in-depth technical research and resolve technical queries from colleagues across the firm, with recognition from the Director for meaningful contributions. • Designed and delivered training programs for new graduates, mentoring 15 trainees in the firm’s audit methodology and fostering a collaborative team environment that drove improved performance ahead of peak season.
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