Danna Huang
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
As a CPA-qualified accountant with a growth mindset, a can-do attitude, and a determination to never settle for second best, I am passionate about all aspects of business. I have had success in running my own business in the educational sector and helping to start up a wine export business.
I am a people-oriented leader, with proven records in highly effective management of a team, through a shared vision, efficient job allocation, and effective communication.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Financial Accountant
GPC Asia Pacific
Rowville, Vic
11.2023 - Current
- Accountable for ensuring all Automotive Australia month-end journal entries and month-end reports are completed accurately, and adhere to the GPC global reporting calendar.
- Perform variance analysis on Automotive Australia Trading results, and conduct a monthly P&L review with the GM, commercial, before the results are finalized.
- Perform the Automotive Australia balance sheet for group consolidation, and be responsible for investigating and resolving inaccuracies and anomalies that arise.
- Perform the consolidation of the balance sheets for all business units in GPC, and submit it to the Group Financial Controller.
- Responsibility for monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including investigation of open and aged items through to resolution.
- Main point of contact for Store P&L queries, and commit to providing a response in a 24-hour turnaround time.
- Ad hoc tasks from managers
- Management of two assistant accountants.
Financial Accountant
GPC Asia Pacific
Rowville, Vic
05.2022 - 10.2023
- Accountable for ensuring all AU/NZ occupancy-related month-end journal entries and month-end reports are completed accurately and adhere to the GPC global reporting calendar.
- Perform an occupancy review for the BU responsible and provide analysis upon stakeholders' requests (e.g. Repair and maintenance expense analysis by stores and vendors.)
- Assist Group and DC Accountant Assistants to complete balance sheets for group consolidation accurately and in a timely manner.
- Perform the consolidation of the balance sheets for all business units in GPC, and submit it to the Group Financial Controller.
- Responsible for all occupancy balance sheet reconciliations, including the investigation of open and aged items through to resolution.
- Providing guidance to DC accountant assistants on received, not paid (GRNI) reconciliations, conducting investigations, and resolving any anomalies.
- Conduct CoStar payment reconciliation, and resolve any inconsistency between rent payment and accounting schedules managed by the US.
- Ad hoc tasks from managers.
- Management of two assistant accountants
Tax Assistant Accountant
GPC Asia Pacific
Rowville, VIC
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Prepare the Monthly Business/Instalment Activity Statement and review the reconciliation of tax accounts for the Australian division.
- Review and prepare all FBT reconciliations for both the Australia and New Zealand divisions.
- Prepare the Quarterly Fringe Benefit Tax Return for the New Zealand division.
- Monthly review of tax-sensitive GL accounts for income tax and FBT (i.e., R&M, meals, and entertainment).
- Liaising with internal stakeholders to have FBT declaration documents prepared.
- Support the team with ad-hoc tax duties, as required.
Finance Business Partner
Brand Asia
Melbourne, VIC
03.2018 - 06.2020
- Review and improve business procedures to meet business needs, and maximize the effectiveness of operations.
- Managed the entire accounting cycle, including gathering information, preparing documents, finalizing reports, and closing the books.
- Completion of reconciliations and the full budgeting process.
- Analysis of budgets and providing variance analysis.
- Liaising with external stakeholders.
- Review of the annual business plan and quarterly forecast for the Australian projects.
- Provide recommendations for changes that are beneficial to the projects and support all project finance activities.
Finance Business Partner
Global Bosen Group Pty Ltd
Melbourne, Vic
12.2014 - 07.2017
- Start up a trade business in Australia to export wine to China from A to Z. (Registration, Licenses, Trademarks, Start-Up Budgeting, and Funding)
- Help develop a business plan, including the company’s vision/direction, financial projection, branding, and marketing.
- Source the perfect wine producer or vineyard that fits under the scope of the business plan.
- Bargain over the cost with the winery, and build up a long-term relationship with the winery.
- Ensure full compliance with Australian legislation, and limit regulatory risks.
- Manage quarterly BAS returns and annual income tax returns.
- Perform the full functions of bookkeeping and financial reporting.
Center Manager (Business Owner)
Self employed
Guangzhou, China
08.2013 - 07.2017
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the center.
- Supervise the daily activities and performance of up to 15 regular employees.
- Motivate and lead team members to work together to achieve targets.
- Create positive, open, professional relationships with the community, families, and children.
- Oversee early learning curriculum development, supported by the Children's Services Educational Leader.
- Proactively manage business development opportunities to maximize financial sustainability across all programs.
- Ensure compliance with national legislation.
- Develop and implement promotional strategies to drive business success, and maintain budgetary guidelines.
- Establish, enforce, and update policies, keeping business agile and responsive to changing market conditions.
Financial Reporting Manager
Decathlon Group
Guangzhou, China
09.2010 - 08.2013
- Manage and supervise a team of eight to ensure that all accounting and reporting requirements are met with respect to both the head office reporting and local reporting.
- Lead the daily job of the accounting team, and ensure an accurate, effective, and efficient daily accounting process.
- Handle local statutory financial and tax reporting and filing in accordance with the PRC laws and regulations.
- Handle reports requested by Chinese Financial Authorities.
- Identify significant operational risks, including accounting and reporting risks, and initiate actions to address them accordingly.
- Setting the key performance indicators for my team and controlling them monthly. Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures.
- Compile and analyze financial information to prepare financial statements, including monthly and annual accounts, according to retro planning.
- Ensure financial records' accuracy in compliance with accepted policies and procedures
- Conduct regular group review meetings with team leaders and supervisors to assess team performance and progress against business plans, and create a positive, collaborative team environment
- Ensures that management is aware of the needs of employees through employee satisfaction surveys, accompanying action plans, two-way forums, and suggestion schemes.
- Trains and evaluates staff through their customized induction program, training program, and monthly debriefing.
Account Payable and Receivable Accountant
Decathlon Group
Guangzhou, China
03.2009 - 08.2010
- Maintain the accounting database, and ensure its reliability.
- Ensure system integrity (Accounting software: HFM, JDE, CLIFOU, SAP, Oracle) and resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
- Consolidate intercompany transactions and guarantee the intercompany balance.
- Conduct stock take analysis, analyze AP/AR aging, dummy aging, etc.
- Analyze payment issues and set control points.
- Control/declare all kinds of tax, such as enterprise income tax, stamp duty, and value-added tax.
- Master internal procedures and information systems.
- Responsible for financial audit and coordinating the audit process.
- Work on projects and missions assigned, and refine or create procedures.
- Deal with suppliers' invoices and payment issues.
- Prepare monthly end reports for managers.
- Contribute new ideas for improving our workflow, such as applying lean management.
- Coordinate the production leaders and their managers with feedback on all the accounting cycles, and notify them of the indicators of their activity; advocate for, and bring action plans into force.
Education
Diploma of Montessori Teacher - Education
Association Montessori
Melbourne04-2017
Master of Accounting - Accounting
University of Melbourne
Melbourne05-2008
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Financial Planning
Deakin University
Melbourne02-2005
Skills
- Financial reporting
- Analytical and strategic thinking
- Problem Solving
- Interpersonally savvy
- Inquisitive
- Data analysis
- self-managing
Accomplishments
- Represent Southern China Decathlon financial reporting leader to attend global financial reporting summit in Decathlon Head office Lille, France
- Street Basketball champion of Guangzhou in 2000, won the second place in 2001
- Taken one more subject per semester than usual and achieved above distinct average in university
Languages
Manderin
Native/ Bilingual
Cantonese
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Certification
Certified practicing accountant
Timeline
Financial Accountant
GPC Asia Pacific
11.2023 - Current
Financial Accountant
GPC Asia Pacific
05.2022 - 10.2023
Tax Assistant Accountant
GPC Asia Pacific
01.2022 - 05.2022
Finance Business Partner
Brand Asia
03.2018 - 06.2020
Finance Business Partner
Global Bosen Group Pty Ltd
12.2014 - 07.2017
Center Manager (Business Owner)
Self employed
08.2013 - 07.2017
Financial Reporting Manager
Decathlon Group
09.2010 - 08.2013
Account Payable and Receivable Accountant
Decathlon Group
03.2009 - 08.2010
Diploma of Montessori Teacher - Education
Association Montessori
Master of Accounting - Accounting
University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Financial Planning
Deakin University