Angela (Wanzi) Han
Novotel, Mercure and Ibis Darwin Airport Resort
Marangaroo
12
years of professional experience
Results-driven finance professional with a strong background in financial control within the hospitality industry, now seeking to transition into a Senior Accountant role in a new industry. Brings over a decade of experience in delivering accurate budgets, detailed forecasts, and timely month-end reporting. Highly skilled in preparing owner reports, conducting variance analysis, managing cost control, and monitoring financial performance to support strategic decision-making.
Work History
Financial Controller (Remote Role)
4 Years 3 Months- Manage financial operations, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to enhance accuracy across all functions. Have achieved a budget variance within 1% year-over-year since 2022, consistently deliver timely and precise month-end reports, and maintain over 95% forecasting accuracy on key KPIs such as departmental profit, GOP, and net return.
- Implemented streamlined and efficient financial reporting models, enhancing the accuracy and timeliness of financial data provided to management. This initiative improved operational efficiency across finance and other departments, ensuring company performance remained aligned with budgetary goals.
- Oversaw end-to-end month-end processing, ensuring all expenses were accurately captured and recorded, resulting in reliable financial reports and enhanced decision-making support for management.
- Maintained strong compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements. Achieved a 90% score in Accor’s internal audit assessment for the finance department, upheld an excellent payment record with fewer than 10 invoices over 60 days under the Payment Times Reporting Scheme, and ensured no outstanding superannuation payments to employees through a weekly audit process.
- Led a team of finance professionals, providing guidance and fostering a high-performance culture. Implemented cross-functional coverage to ensure continuity of all finance operations during annual leave periods.
Divisional Accountant
2 Years 1 Month- Managed and analyzed monthly financial reports, including profit and loss statements, owner reports, and cost analysis for a diverse portfolio of 6 hotels, 3 food & beverage outlets, 2 bottle shops, and 2 gaming venues.
- Streamlined month-end and year-end closing processes by implementing scheduled error checkpoints, reducing late-stage errors by 85% and significantly improving reporting accuracy.
- Oversaw cash flow management, accounts payable/receivable, and balance sheet reconciliations to ensure the accuracy of financial records and optimize working capital.
- Partnered with management to prepare annual budgets and monthly forecasts, delivering detailed financial insights that supported data-driven decision-making and ensured alignment with strategic targets.
- Automated and improved core financial processes—including profit and loss reporting, prepayment schedules, bank reconciliations, and daily revenue reconciliation that enhancing efficiency and minimizing manual errors.
Senior Finance Officer
3 Years 11 Months- Managed with month-end processes, including profit and loss, balance sheet reconciliations, and cost analysis.
- Coordinated year-end audit activities by preparing and providing accurate supporting documentation to external auditors, ensuring a smooth and efficient audit process.
- Supervised accounts payable and receivable functions, as well as daily revenue and bank reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely financial processing across all finance operations.
- Assisted in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts by compiling data and analyzing trends, historical revenue, and costs to support management’s review.
Finance Officer
2 Years 10 Months- Processed accounts payable and receivable transactions accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring all entries were correctly coded and aligned with company policies.
- Performed daily revenue reconciliation and variance analysis to identify discrepancies and ensure accurate reporting of daily financial activity.
- Completed daily bank reconciliations, verifying all transactions against bank statements and promptly resolving any variances to maintain up-to-date cash positions.
- Provided comprehensive administrative and financial support to the finance team and operational departments, assisting with document preparation, data entry, and coordination of financial records.
Education
Qualified CPA
Master of Accounting (Professional Practice)
Bachelor of Finance (with Honours)
Skills
Financial Reporting
Financial Management
Financial Analysis and Decision Support
Strategic Financial Planning
Budgeting and Forecasting
Timely Month-End Reporting
Cost Control and Optimization
Team Leadership and Development
Compliance and Regulatory Knowledge
Process Improvement
Timeline
Financial Controller (Remote Role)
Novotel, Mercure and Ibis Darwin Airport Resort
08.2022 - CurrentRead More
Divisional Accountant
Halikos Pty Ltd
06.2020 - 07.2022Read More
Senior Finance Officer
Halikos Pty Ltd
06.2016 - 05.2020Read More
Finance Officer
Halikos Pty Ltd
08.2013 - 06.2016Read More
Certified Public Accountant
Qualified CPA
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Charles Darwin University
Master of Accounting (Professional Practice)
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University Utara Malaysia
Bachelor of Finance (with Honours)
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