Grace Wang
Burwood,Victoria
Summary
Detail-oriented financial accountant with a strong background in financial management, compliance, and reporting within complex organizations. Proven expertise in fixed asset management, financial statement preparation, budget development, and audit coordination. Skilled in providing high-level financial advice to stakeholders, and leading process improvements. Seeking to leverage my technical accounting skills and sector experience in a senior leadership role at Box Hill Institute.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Financial Accountant
PeterMac
Melbourne, VIC
10.2024 - Current
- Manage the end-to-end month-end closing process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting for management.
- Oversee the fixed asset register, ensuring accurate capitalization, depreciation, and disposal entries; analyze asset data to support strategic decision-making.
- Lead the preparation and submission of monthly University of Melbourne (UoM) funding claims, reconciling against the budget, and resolving discrepancies to secure timely revenue.
- Act as a key point of contact for both internal and external audits, preparing documentation, and coordinating responses to ensure compliance and a smooth audit process.
- Ensure adherence to all regulatory and tax compliance requirements, mitigating financial risk for the organization.
- Develop and analyze departmental budgets and forecasts, providing detailed variance analysis to operational managers.
Accountant
Educo International Pty Ltd
Melbourne, VIC
08.2023 - 09.2024
- Prepared and analyzed monthly financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow) for CIC Higher Education.
- Managed the general ledger and performed reconciliations for Southern Cross University accounts, ensuring transaction accuracy.
- Assisted in payroll processing and managed end-to-end accounts payable/receivable functions, including processing student refunds, and invoice adjustments.
- Supported the development of budgets and financial forecasts, providing data-driven insights to management.
- Contributed to the implementation and monitoring of internal controls to safeguard company assets.
Assistant Accountant
Downer Group
Melbourne, VIC
03.2021 - 07.2023
- Assisted in preparing financial statements and reports for management review.
- Maintained accurate financial records in the general ledger, and performed key account reconciliations.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable processes efficiently and accurately.
- Supported budget preparation by gathering and analyzing financial data.
Education
Master of Science - Professional Accounting
Monash University
Clayton, VIC12-2016
Bachelor of Science - International Economics And Trade
University of International Relations
Beijing, China06-2011
Certification
- CPA Australia - qualified
- Digital Program - Business Analytics with Tableau and Python courses by RMIT online accomplished
Languages
Mandarin
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Financial Accountant
PeterMac
10.2024 - Current
Accountant
Educo International Pty Ltd
08.2023 - 09.2024
Assistant Accountant
Downer Group
03.2021 - 07.2023
Master of Science - Professional Accounting
Monash University
Bachelor of Science - International Economics And Trade
University of International Relations