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April Li

Summary

I am a highly proactive team contributor with experience in financial reporting, reconciliation, and managing financial operations across global clients. I have a proven track record of ensuring compliance with company Code of Conduct and Quality System requirements, managing multiple projects, and meeting conflicting deadlines. I possess technical proficiency in financial and analytical tools such as SAP, Sage. Xero, Dynamics 365, Esker, Bloomberg, Power BI, Power Query, and Alteryx. CPA certified as of March 2025.


Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Accountant

CARLA ZAMPATTI FASHION PTY LTD
08.2024 - Current
  • Performs month-end closing processes for various financial activities including fixed asset management, leave journals, pre-payment and insurance.
  • Responsible for ongoing reconciliations across Shopify, PayPal, Cash, Corporate Cards and David Jones for 23 ANZ stores, while cleaning historical discrepancies dating back to the 2023 migration from Harmony to Xero.
  • Ensures compliance with local statutory requirements and timely, accurate financial reporting.
  • Managed financial records, including general ledger entries, accounts payable/receivable, and reconciliations.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align financial operations with business goals.

Finance Executive

LVMH FASHION GROUP AUSTRALIA PTY LTD.
07.2023 - 07.2024
  • Managed monthly sales revenue performance, analyze actual vs budget variances, update expense forecasts, and improve operating expense efficiency.
  • Monitored external environments such as macro factors and tracking competitors' movements.
  • Conducted store audits, implemented controls for compliance and safety, and collaborated with retail teams to resolve accounts receivable, stocktake, and audit issues.
  • Carried out preliminary market entry analysis for Celine in New Zealand, assessing investment risks and opportunities to support expansion decisions.
  • Performed location analysis for potential new store openings in Adelaide and Perth, recommending optimal sites based on market and demographic insights.
  • Conducted post-COVID sales analysis, identifying the impact of reduced international tourism on revenue and informing strategic planning.

Assistant Accountant

IHI ENGINEERING AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
01.2023 - 07.2023
  • Maintained detailed financial records of accounts receivable and payable status and bank reconciliations.
  • Assisted with monthly and quarterly income statements, balance sheets and cash flow reports to inform decision-makers.
  • Coordinated with vendors on payment statuses, ensuring strong relationships.
  • Prepared weekly payroll and staff reimbursements. Reduced invoice processing time with efficient data entry and verification of accounts payable transactions.

Financial Reporting Associate

State Street
05.2021 - 06.2022
  • Prepare and deliver global clients’ regulatory reporting as per IFRS/GAAP (CPO PQR, AIFMD, PF, MMFR) and performing calculations (e.g., AUM, counterparty exposure, trading/clearing values) while adhering with regulatory requirements.
  • Reviewed and classify assets (options, futures, listed equity, etc.) and processed related data including holdings, transactions, GL entries, and risk reconciliations.
  • Identified data gaps and reporting issues, collaborating with NAV, operations, risk, TA, and IT teams ensuring accuracy and timely submissions.
  • Followed internal procedures and corporate risk policies, conducted periodic UAT testing, and provides support to ad-hoc projects as required.

Education

Master of Commerce - Accounting And International Business

University of Sydney
Sydney, NSW
10-2020

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance

Coventry Univeristy
Singapore
06-2018

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Audit
  • Financial analysis
  • Financial reporting
  • General ledger management
  • Problem Solving
  • Strategic planning
  • Tax preparation

Certification

  • CPA - Certified Public Accountant
  • PADI - Advanced Open Water Diver

Accomplishments

    Successfully negotiated supplier contracts, reducing costs by 20% surpassing the initial 10% goal.

Languages

English
Chinese

Timeline

Accountant

CARLA ZAMPATTI FASHION PTY LTD
08.2024 - Current

Finance Executive

LVMH FASHION GROUP AUSTRALIA PTY LTD.
07.2023 - 07.2024

Assistant Accountant

IHI ENGINEERING AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
01.2023 - 07.2023

Financial Reporting Associate

State Street
05.2021 - 06.2022

Master of Commerce - Accounting And International Business

University of Sydney

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance

Coventry Univeristy

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