Ching Wong
Acacia Ridge,QLD
Summary
Results-oriented Financial Accountant with 10 years of experience in accounting, forecasting and analysis report-related settings. Quick and eager learner with acute attention to detail and consistent track record of identifying process improvements to drive quality, accuracy and efficiency.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Financial Accountant
Home Instead Australia (National Office)
Toowong, QLD
07.2022 - Current
- Manage and perform timely and accurate end-of-month processes of multiple subsidiaries and related entities
- Conducted month-end close process including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliation of intercompany transactions.
- Reviewed and reconciled month-end totals to deliver timely and accurate financial information reporting
- Reviewed financial records, including income statements and balance sheets, to ensure accuracy.
- Reconciled intercompany transactions between entities within the group and ensured timely resolution of differences identified in reconciliation process.
- Maintained general ledger accounts by reconciling sub-ledger balances to the general ledger on a monthly basis.
- Prepared and reviewed financial statements and management reports
- Provide financial analysis for business areas as required
- Assisted in the development and implementation of new accounting policies and procedures as needed.
- Tax compliance - GST, FBT, BAS/IAS
- Coordinated audit activities by providing necessary information and preparing requested documentations.
- Provided support during external audits conducted by auditors from head office or other locations.
Financial Accountant
Collection House Limited
Newstead, QLD
07.2020 - 06.2022
- Assist with external reporting and surveys- APRA, ABS Survey, NZ Stats Survey, etc
- Monitored cash flow positions for each entity within the group as well as consolidated position at any given point of time.
- Assessed data and information to check entries, calculations and billing codes for accuracy.
- Provide financial analysis for business areas as required
- Ensured compliance with established internal control procedures by examining records, reports, operating practices and documentation.
- Collaborated with other departments to improve processes related to finance and accounting operations.
- Assisting with Budget Preparation.
- Assisting with the preparation of year-end accounts and statutory accounts
- Conducted month-end close process including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliation of intercompany transactions.
- Coordinated monthly closing activities including review of reconciliations and journal entries
- Participated in ad hoc projects related to improving overall financial reporting processes
- Tax compliance - GST, FBT, BAS
Graduate Accountant
Collection House Limited
Newstead, Qld
11.2016 - 07.2020
- Month end accruals, prepayments, journals, and re-allocations
- Fixed asset management -Maintain Fixed Asset register including Tax Asset register
- Intercompany recharges and reconciliations
- Developed and maintained detailed accounting records to ensure accuracy of data.
- Reconciled bank accounts on a regular basis ensuring that all transactions are accurately recorded.
- Reconciled company credit cards, expense accounts and other expenses and financial records.
- Provided assistance in preparing monthly financial statements and Management report.
- Generated ad hoc reporting requests from internal stakeholders as required.
- Maintained accurate accounts for cash, fixed assets and other transactions.
Account & Administration Officer
Mainpack Pty Ltd
Fortitude Valley, QLD
05.2012 - 11.2016
- Manage daily and monthly recording, reconciliation and reporting in the relation to the books of 4 Australian entities and 1 New Zealand entity
- Preparation and lodgement of Business Activity Statements
- Liaise with external Tax Accountant to complete EOFY reporting and tax return
- Manage Payroll and superannuation obligations for 15 staff (14 in Australia and 1 in New Zealand)
- Manage Account Receivable & Account Payable
- Budget preparation, job costing and cashflow management and forecast
- Oversee and train junior reception and administrative staff
- Perform other administrative and HR duties as directed by the Managing Director.
- Responded promptly to customer requests for assistance with billing issues or payment inquiries.
- Performed reconciliations between general ledger accounts, bank accounts and other related documents.
- Monitored accounts payable and receivable statuses and delegated related tasks.
Bookkeeper/ Junior Accountant
STM GROUP
Spring Hill, QLD
05.2011 - 04.2012
- Perform bookkeeping tasks such as recording and reconciling transactions and maintaining of asset register
- Processed accounts payable and receivable transactions.
- Performed basic accounting, payroll, and bookkeeping services to manage business operations.
- Assist in the preparation of month-end journals and reporting
- Assisting Senior Accountant in fulfilling clients’ taxation obligations concerning BAS, PAYG Summary, and payroll tax
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
The University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, QLD01-2009
Skills
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Statement Preparation
- Process Improvement
- Forecasting
- Variance Analysis
- Cash Flow Management
- Staff Training and Development
System Proficiency
- Technology One System
- NetSuite
- MYOB
- Xero
- Reckon
- QuickBooks
- MS Office Suite
- ATO Business Portal
- Inland Revenue (New Zealand) online portal
Certification
- CPA Australia, 2020
Languages
English
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Financial Accountant
Home Instead Australia (National Office)
07.2022 - Current
Financial Accountant
Collection House Limited
07.2020 - 06.2022
Graduate Accountant
Collection House Limited
11.2016 - 07.2020
Account & Administration Officer
Mainpack Pty Ltd
05.2012 - 11.2016
Bookkeeper/ Junior Accountant
STM GROUP
05.2011 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
The University of Queensland
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