Caroline Li
Eastgarden,Australia
Summary
Detail-oriented Junior Accountant with a Bachelor of Accounting and a Master of Financial Analysis, and hands-on experience across large-scale manufacturing, capital markets, and professional services environments. Previously worked in a large industrial manufacturing enterprise with a workforce of 2,000+ employees, supporting accounts receivable, cost accounting, and tax-related processes in a high volume, structured setting. In addition, gained exposure to securities trading operations through a role in a securities firm, developing strong analytical and data interpretation skills, as well as experience supporting legal professionals in a law firm environment, strengthening attention to detail, compliance awareness, and professional documentation skills. Known for strong accuracy, analytical thinking, and the ability to perform under pressure and tight deadlines. Highly motivated to continue developing a long-term career in Australian accounting.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Receivable Accountant
Heat Exchanger Manufacturing Company
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Worked as an Accounts Receivable Accountant in a manufacturing environment, managing end-to-end AR processes for a heat exchanger production business.
- Managed accounts receivable for 20 – 30 B2B customers, issuing sales invoices, tracking outstanding balances, and following up on overdue accounts.
- Processed and reviewed approximately 800 – 1,000 AR transactions annually, ensuring accurate revenue recognition and timely posting to the general ledger.
- Performed monthly AR reconciliations by matching invoices to delivery notes, contracts, and customer receipts, maintaining a high level of accuracy.
- Calculated product-level and order-level manufacturing costs by analysing raw material usage, bills of materials, production volumes, and unit costs.
- Assisted with raw material cost tracking and variance analysis by reconciling purchase records with production output, improving cost transparency and control.
- Supported tax-related tasks, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
- Liaised with sales and production teams to resolve billing discrepancies, contributing to improved cash flow and more efficient receivables collection.
Legal Office Assistant
Law Firm
01.2022 - 01.2022
- Supported lawyers on 20+ client matters by preparing and organising contracts, agreements, and supporting documentation.
- Handled approximately 60 – 70% of preliminary document preparation, significantly reducing lawyers’ administrative workload.
- Assisted with verification of financial and contractual data during due diligence processes.
- Maintained structured filing and document management systems, improving efficiency and turnaround time。
Trading Sales Assistant
Securities Company
01.2021 - 01.2021
- Supported daily trading operations for 30+ retail and institutional clients under senior trader supervision.
- Monitored real-time market movements across 50 – 100 securities using Wind and Tonghuashun platforms.
- Tracked major indices including SSE Composite, CSI 300, Hang Seng Index, and sector indices to identify market trends.
- Analysed trading volume, volatility, and price movements using indicators such as percentage change, moving averages (5-day / 10-day), P/E, P/B, and ROE.
Assistant Accountant Internship
VIZON chartered accountant
01.2019 - 01.2019
- Supported bookkeeping and maintaining accurate and compliant financial records.
- Processed and reviewed 200+ invoices and expense transactions, including accounts payable and receivable, ensuring correct coding and documentation prior to processing.
- Performed monthly bank reconciliations for multiple accounts, identifying discrepancies through detailed transaction matching.
- Entered and reviewed financial transactions in MYOB with strong attention to accuracy, conducting secondary checks to detect duplicate entries or misclassifications.
- Assisted with month-end close by preparing journals and schedules, supporting timely and accurate reporting under tight deadlines.
- Reviewed cost centre allocations and prepared reconciled summaries, improving project-level cost tracking and internal control
Education
Bachelor of Accounting -
University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
Master of Financial Analysis - undefined
University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
Skills
- Accounting and finance
- Accounting & Compliance: Accounts Payable & Receivable, Bank Reconciliations, Month-End Close, Cost Centre Review, Expense Allocation, Internal Controls
- Tax : bookkeeping support, transaction reviews, compliance-ready record preparation
- Systems & Tools: MYOB, Microsoft Excel, SAP, PowerPoint
- Capital markets and financial analysis
- Market monitoring and trading support
- Financial data analysis and reporting
- Trading summary preparation and risk awareness
- Financial and contractual data verification
Timeline
Accounts Receivable Accountant
Heat Exchanger Manufacturing Company
01.2023 - 01.2025
Legal Office Assistant
Law Firm
01.2022 - 01.2022
Trading Sales Assistant
Securities Company
01.2021 - 01.2021
Assistant Accountant Internship
VIZON chartered accountant
01.2019 - 01.2019
Master of Financial Analysis - undefined
University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
Bachelor of Accounting -
University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
Career Development
- Actively building a long-term career in Australian public practice accounting, with a strong interest in business services, financial analysis, and taxation.
- Intending to pursue CPA or CA qualification to further strengthen technical knowledge in financial reporting, taxation, and professional standards.
- Expanding understanding of Australian tax compliance requirements, including GST, BAS preparation, and SME reporting obligations.
- Committed to improving efficiency through better use of accounting systems and technology, with a proactive mindset toward process improvement and internal controls.
- Focused on enhancing client communication skills, particularly explaining financial and tax-related matters clearly to non-accountant business owners.