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Lily Chen

QBE Insurance
10
years of professional experience

Professional with strong background in financial analysis, adept at leveraging analytical skills to drive business growth and financial stability. Expertise in data interpretation, financial modeling, and risk assessment, ensuring informed decision-making and strategic planning. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability, consistently meeting team objectives and organizational goals. Proficient in utilizing financial software and tools to streamline processes and enhance accuracy.

Work History

Financial Analyst (Insurance)

2 Years 8 Months
QBE Insurance | 02.2024 - Current

- Drive monthly financial performance analysis, including budget and forecast variance analysis, translating financial results into actionable insights and recommendations for business stakeholders.

- Partner closely with Finance Business Partners and Business Leadership Teams throughout the budgeting and forecasting cycles, covering key financial drivers including GWP, expenses, commissions and FTE.

- Own the development and ongoing enhancement of financial models

- Partner with FAO and Actuarial teams to integrate financial and operational insights, supporting timely and informed decision-making across the business.

- Drive continuous improvement across financial reporting processes through standardisation, automation, and collaboration with project teams, improving efficiency and the quality of management information.

- Provide oversight and quality assurance of offshore deliverables, managing priorities, reviewing outputs, and ensuring work is completed accurately and within agreed timelines.

Finance Manager (Retail)

1 Year 9 Months
Discovery Point Group | 01.2022 - 10.2023

- Lead the team of 5 for month-end close, including GL, balance sheet, and P&L reporting.

- Analyse business performance and present P&L insights and variance analysis to the GM and CEO.

- Monitor cash flow and financial risks, providing analysis to support business decisions.

- Manage international payments and USD healthy cash flow.

- Drive process improvements through standardisation and cross-functional collaboration.

- Train and support new team members, ensuring quality and consistency across finance processes.

Financial Accountant (Retail)

1 Year 1 Month
Discovery Point Group | 11.2020 - 12.2021

- Close month-end, including reconciliations, journals, accruals, prepayments

- P&L and balance sheet reporting

- Manage payroll, BAS, PAYG, FBT including calculations, reconciliations, compliance and processing

- Data migration between systems

Assistant Accountant (Retail)

1 Year 3 Months
Discovery Point Group | 08.2019 - 11.2020

- Month End: bank reconciliation, expense accrual

- Monthly internal Stock transfer report

- Monthly price adequacy report

- Manage 200 suppliers payment

- Assisting FA on tax lodgement

Fund Administrator (Intern - financial services)

9 Months
STATE STREET | 07.2016 - 04.2017
  • Runn daily fund transactions
  • Bookkeep daily fund transactions in MCH system
  • Reconcile fund
  • Work crossfunctionally with the market team in Singapore for fund transaction disputes
  • Team administration and ad hoc support

Education

CPA

Fully Qualified | 02.2024

Master of Professional Accounting

The University of Sydney | Sydney, Australia | 07.2019

Skills

Advanced Excel skills
Essbase
Oracle Smart View/Hyperion
Financial planning and analysis : budget
forecast
variance analysis
Process improvement through standardisation and automation through AI
Strong communicator: effectively translates financial data into business insights for non-financial stakeholders
influencing data-driven decision-making across business units.
Fast learner with continuous growing mindset: quickly adapts to new systems and tools with strong curiosity and a can-do attitude in the dynamic
fast-paced environment.

Timeline

Financial Analyst (Insurance)

QBE Insurance
02.2024 - CurrentRead More

Finance Manager (Retail)

Discovery Point Group
01.2022 - 10.2023Read More

Financial Accountant (Retail)

Discovery Point Group
11.2020 - 12.2021Read More

Assistant Accountant (Retail)

Discovery Point Group
08.2019 - 11.2020Read More

Fund Administrator (Intern - financial services)

STATE STREET
07.2016 - 04.2017Read More

The University of Sydney

Master of Professional Accounting
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Fully Qualified

CPA
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Lily Chen