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Joanna Chow, ASA

Kew,VIC

Summary

Being dynamic and ambitious for growth is what sets me apart from the average joe. Currently working on ERP implementation project while focusing on process improvements and business partnering. Strong focus on fostering team collaboration and delivering impactful results. Qualified with a Bachelor of Financial Economics and completing CPA.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Finance Accounting Lead

Viva Energy Retail / OTR
09.2024 - Current
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, resulting in more efficient communication with other departments during the implementation project.
  • Assisted in implementation of Microsoft D365 ERP system, with a focus on process updates.
  • Integrated data from multiple sources to conduct analysis and provide insightful commentary that supports decision-making.
  • Partnered with the Senior Finance Business Partner to build robust forecasts and communicate actual performance through month-end commentary.
  • Managed supplier rebate process, including reviewing rebates and invoicing, and assisting with queries.
  • Engaged with Category Managers and Customers effectively to foster strong relationships and enhance commercial acumen.
  • Managed financial accounting activities including month end close process.
  • Key point of contact for escalation of issues and coaching to offshore team.

Specialist Accounting Processes

BHP
07.2018 - 11.2023
  • Responsible for period end processes including trial balance analysis, management accounting and Joint Venture accounting.
  • Conducted financial analysis and forecast vs actuals analysis Financial Planning & Analysis team to support business decisions.
  • Performed half-yearly and yearly reporting including External Briefing Papers, Stewardship Review and Asset Tables.
  • Assisted in the review of External Briefing Papers and Solvency Review.
  • Support the preparation and review of annual statutory accounts and ensuring complete results are reported and lodged with regulatory authorities.
  • Participated in SOX audit by ensuring processes and internal controls in place are performed effectively to address the associated risks.
  • Assisted in preparation for divestment of company.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to develop process improvement and productivity measures.

Accounts Specialist

Diebold Nixdorf
08.2016 - 07.2018
  • Led Procure-to-Pay and Record-to-Report teams for Australia, Vietnam and Indonesia.
  • Performed month end close processes including journal entries and reporting.
  • Planned & coordinated with finance & business operation teams on financial data & report, transacting accounting entries, ensuring completeness & timeliness of entries booking.
  • Prepared monthly financial statements and reports with detailed analysis and assist co-located team for budgeting and forecasting.
  • Developed and streamlined processes with client during integration, transition and data migration phases.
  • Timely and accurate review, validation and processing of incoming invoices to accounting system.
  • Performed monthly general ledger reconciliations and rectify differences if any.

Operations Executive

Hong Leong Bank
07.2014 - 08.2016
  • Processed accounting transactions and reports with nil material errors, misstatement or audit findings.
  • Oversee monthly branch internal audit to ensure compliance all state, federal laws relating to banking.
  • Involved in SOX Audit compliance & other internal/external audit requirements by ensuring processes and internal controls in place are performed effectively to address the associated risks.
  • Maintained timely, accuracy and compliance of branch cash.
  • Performed banking duties such as daily screening cheques for fraud, handling bank guarantees and international remittance.
  • Provided excellent customer service to the customers while attending to their banking needs.

Associate Consultant

NGL Tricor Governance
10.2013 - 06.2014
  • Company Overview: Management Consulting
  • Conducted tests and walkthroughs to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of risk management and controls.
  • Identified opportunities and recommending solutions for process improvement and identify opportunities for refinement.
  • Reported on control deficiencies to management and making recommendations to mitigate risk and add value.
  • Prepared audit fact sheets and assisting in drawing up final audit report.
  • Actively keep up to date with regulations for internal audit governance.
  • Played an active role in the maintenance and review of policies and procedures, including ensuring they are up to date with all legislation and best practices.

Education

CPA
04-2025

Bachelor of Economics (HONS) - Financial Economics

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman

Skills

  • Business Partnering
  • Management & Financial Reporting
  • Supplier Rebate Management
  • Financial Analysis
  • Budgeting and Financial Planning
  • Data Migration & Implementation
  • Microsoft D365 & SAP
  • Balance Sheet Reconciliation
  • Analytical
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Building
  • Collaborative
  • Agile & Dynamic

Certification

Associate Member of CPA (Australia)

LANGUAGES

English - Native or Bilingual Proficiency
Malay - Native or Bilingual Proficiency
Mandarin - Professional Working Proficiency

WORKING RIGHTS

Australian Permanent Resident with full working rights

Hobbies and Interests

Arts, Travelling, Badminton, Music

Timeline

Finance Accounting Lead

Viva Energy Retail / OTR
09.2024 - Current

Specialist Accounting Processes

BHP
07.2018 - 11.2023

Accounts Specialist

Diebold Nixdorf
08.2016 - 07.2018

Operations Executive

Hong Leong Bank
07.2014 - 08.2016

Associate Consultant

NGL Tricor Governance
10.2013 - 06.2014

CPA

Bachelor of Economics (HONS) - Financial Economics

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman

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