Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Certification
Achievements
INTEREST & HOBBIES
Affiliations
Timeline
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Linton Lin CPA,CGMA,ACMA

Wantirna South,VIC

Summary

Experienced and results-driven finance professional with expertise in financial reporting, cash flow management, and process optimization. Skilled in streamlining workflows, leading system implementations, and fostering cross-departmental collaboration to support organizational goals. Adept at managing month-end and year-end processes, developing complex financial reports, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. A quick learner with strong interpersonal and leadership skills, capable of effectively communicating with stakeholders and motivating high-performing teams. Committed to continuous improvement and driving operational excellence.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Accountant

Wilson Transformer Company - Turnover A$500M+
10.2021 - Current
  • Delivered insightful, timely, and accurate financial reporting and dashboards to senior management, empowering data-driven decision-making.
  • Analysed financial statement discrepancies, identified root causes, and recommended corrective actions to mitigate future issues.
  • Partnered with department managers to lead monthly cost centre reviews, fostering cross-departmental collaboration and ensuring accurate financial analysis.
  • Stepped up to drive board meetings with the Directors and CFO during the Finance Controller’s absence, demonstrating leadership and adaptability.
  • Hosted weekly cash flow forecasts, managed letters of credit, and coordinated property, CAPEX, and buyer loans with banking partners.
  • Spearheaded monthly FX forecasts and advised on foreign currency hedges and term deposit decisions in collaboration with the CFO.
  • Managed multi-business-unit tax and FBT lodgments, ensuring timely submissions and regulatory compliance.
  • Coordinated year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
  • Streamlined processes and automated repetitive tasks, contributing to a smoother transition during new system implementation and training employees on its use.
  • Optimised month-end closing procedures, driving the team to consistently meet published schedules and achieve greater efficiency.
  • Provided extensive training and one-on-one support to team members, facilitating their successful adaptation to new systems and processes.
  • Managed and motivated Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Assistant (AA) teams, fostering a productive and engaged work environment.

Financial Accountant - Senior Financial Accountant

Glanbia PLC - Global Company Turnover U$5.0b+
08.2018 - 10.2021
  • Managed month-end and year-end processes, including P&L reviews, balance sheet reconciliations, and daily financial operations.
  • Prepared and analysed financial statements, and management reports; supported board submissions, statutory reporting and compliance.
  • Delivered variance analysis, key driver insights, and quarterly re-forecasts; assisted with annual budgeting and performance tracking.
  • Collaborated with Supply Chain on inventory audits and aging, SIT, accruals, and capitalization; provided insights on actuals versus budgets/forecasts.
  • Partnered with departments to develop customised reports, and build performance analyses and departmental expense trackers to track monthly results vs budgets and KPIs.
  • Worked with auditors on annual audits, tax filings, and FBT returns, ensuring compliance
  • Managed CAPEX, fixed assets, IFRS 16 lease reporting, and monthly group business consolidations pack.
  • Driving improvements/initiatives to promote smooth and seamless workflows in finance department and cross-department; led implementations of new ERP systems and business platforms;
  • Managing FX and hedging analysis, weekly cash flow forecasting and inter-company processes
  • Supervised and motivated team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.

Assistant Accountant

Paciolihouse Accounting Co Pty Ltd
01.2017 - 08.2018
  • Ensured high levels of customer satisfaction through forward-thinking strategiesto address client needs and resolve concerns.
  • Delivered all-round accounting services to clients across various industries.
  • Supported month-end procedures, including reconciliations and reporting.
  • Maintained accurate fixed asset registers to ensure proper asset management.
  • Assisted with business and personal taxation, including BAS lodgments and tax return preparation.

Skills

    Financial Skill

  • Financial reporting & statements review
  • Cash flow analysis & management

    • Computer literacy Skill

  • Advanced MS Excel skills
  • SAP package, Prophix, Epicor/Kinetic, Docstar

    • Interpersonal Skill

  • Communication with stakeholders with varying levels of financial literacy
  • Staff oversight
  • Strong data implementation skill

Certification

  • CPA - Certified Practising Accountant Australia
  • CIMA - the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
  • Master of Accounting - Monash University

Achievements

  • Revamped and Streamlined Month-end closing time, -1 day.
  • Led new ERP / financial reporting systems and FP&A platform implementation/upgrade
  • Led workflow re-engineering - significantly increased AP invoices processing efficiency;
  • Support CFO Hedge decisions - gained over $1.5
  • Reduced paperwork by 80% by converting all accounting procedures to electrical;
  • Development complex management reports for operational departments from scratch;
  • Maintained healthy Cash Flow for 8 years.
  • Nominated for Company Value for 10+ times (Better Way/Winning Together/Performance Matters)

INTEREST & HOBBIES

  • Fitness and Sports: improving physical and mental wellbeing
  • Photography and Vlogging: love to record beautiful scenery and daily life
  • Travelling: enjoy planning trips and experiencing different cultures

Affiliations

  • Big Give (Packing Christmas hampers, wrapping children’s gift) -St Mary's House of Welcome, Fitzroy, VIC
  • Meet and Greet volunteer - The Colour Run, Melbourne
  • Employed as the Minister of Youth Volunteer Department of Student Union - 3 years
  • Organised 30+ different volunteer activities up to 200 people

Timeline

Senior Accountant

Wilson Transformer Company - Turnover A$500M+
10.2021 - Current

Financial Accountant - Senior Financial Accountant

Glanbia PLC - Global Company Turnover U$5.0b+
08.2018 - 10.2021

Assistant Accountant

Paciolihouse Accounting Co Pty Ltd
01.2017 - 08.2018

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