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Joey Zhou

Brisbane,QLD

Summary

  • A certified accountant with 20 years experiences in multiple industries such as Energy, Mobile Technology, Media etc. Skilled in developing and implementing financial policies and procedures to ensure accuracy and compliance. Accomplished financial analyst with a track record of accurately preparing and reporting financial statements. Excellent communication and time management skills.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance Manager

Peach UK
Shanghai, Shanghai
09.2015 - 12.2023
  • Monitored cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity.
  • Checked payroll, vendor payments and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
  • Coordinated preparation of external audit materials and external financial reporting.
  • Coordinated with other departments within the organization regarding budgeting matters.
  • Created and updated financial reports on frequent basis to present information to leadership teams.
  • Developed forecasting models utilizing historical data trends to predict future revenues and expenses.
  • Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.

Senior Accountant

Chicago Bridge & Iron Consulting
Shanghai
10.2013 - 09.2015
  • Maintained accurate accounts for cash, fixed assets and other transactions.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards of generally accepted accounting principles.
  • Analyzed monthly department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls.
  • Prepared and distributed financial statements and reports, variance reports, regulatory filings and related schedules.
  • Prepared monthly financial reports for management review.

Accountant

Clough Engineering
Brisbane, QLD
01.2007 - 09.2013
  • Monitored cash flows and prepared weekly cash projections.
  • Updating cash books for two entities with various bank accounts for multiple currencies.
  • Reconciliation of various general ledger accounts, ensuring all information posted into general ledger is accurate, timely and valid.
  • Facilitating and completing monthly close procedures.
  • Ensured intercompany invoices are promptly issued in line with contractual arrangements and per milestone payment schedule and receivable are maintained to current status.
  • Preparing 3 month cash forecast based on procurement, subcontractor and labour accruals.
  • Lodgement of Business Statement Activity with Australian Tax Office to ensure a monthly Goods and Service Tax (GST) return.
  • Maintained a complex record and filing system of journal entry files and other financial reports including balance sheet reconciliations and numerous financial reports.

Accountant

Alcatel France
Shanghai, China
08.2004 - 12.2006
  • Analyzed balance sheets for mistakes and inaccuracies.
  • Assisted in the production of financial statements and applications by using SAP, preparation of spreadsheets, reports and correspondence as required.
  • Worked closely with the Finance Director to ensure smooth operation of all finance matters.
  • .Supported the Finance Director by inputting sales and purchase ledgers from source documents.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Accouting

Latrobe University
Melbourne
07-2004

CPA Australia

NAATI accredited translator (Chinese to English)

Diploma of Business English – Latrobe University,

Skills

  • More than 10 years financial management skills
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Budget Forecasting
  • Skilled in Xero, MYOB, SAP
  • Attention to details and accuracy
  • Fluent in both English and Mandarin

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Finance Manager

Peach UK
09.2015 - 12.2023

Senior Accountant

Chicago Bridge & Iron Consulting
10.2013 - 09.2015

Accountant

Clough Engineering
01.2007 - 09.2013

Accountant

Alcatel France
08.2004 - 12.2006

Bachelor of Commerce - Accouting

Latrobe University

CPA Australia

NAATI accredited translator (Chinese to English)

Diploma of Business English – Latrobe University,
Joey Zhou