Tina Zhang
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
To obtain a position in a challenging professional environment and there by contribute and utilize my talents, accounting skills and analytical abilities.
5 years solid accounting working experience in a reputable mid-tier CA firm: Assist financial accountant manager, liaise with external auditors and ensure compliance. 10 years commercial accounting working experience in large companies / corporate. Full Chartered Accountant Membership. A strong and integrated grounding of auditing, financial accounting, management accounting, accounting information system and taxation. An energetic, self-motivated and hard-working team player with good business sense, and able to work on own initiatives or as a part of a team and deal with duties competently. Good in communication with people, like a lot of outdoor activities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Accountant
OCS Limited
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Prepare and report monthly by collecting data, analysing and investigating variances, summarising data, information and trends
- Compile corporate, statutory financial management reporting requirements, including consolidation of group entities
- Prepare IFRS16 Lease in SAP for the AU and NZ
- Compile the region reports including entering the data to the UK server
- Compile ADHOC reports as required by Leadership
- Ensure all Balance sheet accounts are reconciled and signed off on a monthly basis to month end deadlines
- Take responsibility for the Group fixed assets (e.g., input, reporting on and monitoring of fixed assets)
- Ensure all company taxes including GST, PAYE and FBT are paid and file on time and accurately
- Compile the annual tax return
- Prepare detailed cash flow forecast reports
- Monitor Group cash requirements are within budgets and latest forecast
- Prepare all bank reconciliations, and that these are accurate and completed to required timetable
- Continuously reviewing and identifying improvements in existing processes and procedures in the finance area.
Company Accountant
Telnet Services Limited
05.2019 - 06.2021
- Responsible for monthly billing processes
- Responsible for billing set up processes
- Responsible for daily margin review
- Oversee and assist with monthly and weekly accounts payable
- Oversee daily cash management and bank reconciliations
- Credit control
- Responsible for GST and FBT returns
- Responsible for month end process and monthly P&L.
Company Accountant
Skyline Building Limited (National Support Office)
10.2016 - 09.2017
- Assist Taxation Accountant with workload as required to ensure outcomes are achieved within required timeframes
- Produce monthly profit and loss accounts and associated reports
- Monitor gross margins of assigned branches, investigate abnormalities and correct
- Ensure correct timing and reporting of expenses by accruing as required
- Evaluate the stock takes carried out in allocated branches and report to managers
- Generally monitor and control the finance report of all assigned branches
- Weekly Cost of sales and Freight Analysis
- Assist in ensuring compliance with tax legislation, eliminating costs associated with non-compliance
- National support office P & L reporting and analysis to cost center managers
- Raising monthly invoices as required
- Perform and co-ordinate monthly reconciliations of G/L accounts and ensure all documentation and agreed sign offs are obtained
- Take responsibility for financial reporting services to all the branches including: attend to branch queries and requests and attend to month – end accruals and own – use journals
- Undertaking specific ad-hoc requirements and projects
- In charge of Payroll.
Fixed Assets Accountant
Foodstuffs Auckland Limited
03.2014 - 09.2016
- Create and monitor a system of controls, procedures, and forms for the recordation of fixed assets
- Recommend to management any updates to accounting policies related to fixed assets
- Record fixed asset acquisitions and dispositions in the accounting system
- Reconcile the balance in the fixed asset subsidiary ledger to the summary-level account in the general ledger
- Calculate depreciation for all fixed assets
- Review and update the detailed schedule of fixed assets and accumulated depreciation
- Investigate the potential obsolescence of fixed assets
- CAPEX Reporting.
Intermediate Accountant
Marsden Robinson Chow Chartered Accountant Ltd
03.2008 - 10.2013
- Preparation of Financial Statements and taxation returns for a range of entities and reconciling balance sheets
- Prepare tax, GST, FBT and ACC returns
- Assisting in one off project related work such as cash flow reporting, budgeting and analysis for funding purposes
- Discuss the performance with the senior management
- Answer the queries from various clients
- Key Contributions: Demonstrated talent for quickly learning new tasks and completing assignments ahead of schedule while maintaining a high degree of accuracy
- Prepared and delivered to management, under extremely quick turnaround timelines, accurate annual financial statements.
Full-charged Bookkeeper
MDM Holdings Ltd
06.2006 - 09.2007
- Manage all financial transactions
- Posting debits and credits, producing financial statements
- Recording all transactions
- Prepare management reports and financial summaries using Microsoft Excel detailing company’s financial status
- Verify bank deposits and receipts with bank statements
- Track overdue accounts
- Research and resolve billing and collections disputes
- Key Contributions: Supported a significant increase in productivity levels by streamlining accounting processes.
Education
Postgraduate Certificate in Business, Auckland University of Technology - Taxation
New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants -
12.2015
Membership: Full membership of Chartered Accountant
New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants -
12.2012
Membership: Professional Competency Exam (PCE2) Pass
New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants -
05.2009
Membership: Professional Competency Exam (PCE1) Pass
Graduate diploma in commerce, The University of Auckland - Accounting
06.2008
Bachelor of Business and Information Management (BBIM), The University of Auckland -
05.2005
Certificate of Foundation, Senior College, Auckland -
03.2001
A Bursary in NZ university entry examination
Skills
- Accounting and Bookkeeping
- Financial Reporting
Areas Of Expertise
Expertise in taxation, Excellent time management skills – ability to prioritise workloads and remain calm under pressure, Experience in relating to various ethnicities and cultures, A good team member and able to demonstrate leadership, Strengths in analytical and problem solving skills, Excellent organizational skills, research and evaluation skills, Preparation of Financial Statements and taxation returns for a range of entities and reconciling balance sheets., Assisting in one off project related work such as cash flow reporting, budgeting and analysis for funding purposes., Experience in cash handling and financial transactions, Experience in preparing monthly GST, FBT and PAYE return, Strengths in financial statement/analysis, Advanced level skills in MYOB accounting software and cash management systems, Expertise in the usage of SAP system, Xero, MYOB, Bank link, QuickBooks, Accountant Office and other accounting software., Well-versed with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Bank Reconciliations, Investment Reconciliations, and Reporting., Advanced level skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook) implementation, Solution6 accounting software etc., Good understandings of application of management accounting techniques to solve standard problems and provide business information
References Available
True
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading (novels, current affairs)
- Sports – tennis and table tennis
References
“Tina has proven to be a very competent, hardworking, honest, and reliable member of our staff, and is very popular with our clients. It is also because of these qualities Tina has been able to work in a position of sole charge responsibility as well as supervising junior staff members. Tina has shown herself to be very adaptable to new and changing situations and responsibilities,…”
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Financial Accountant - OCS Limited
01.2022 - 08.2023
Company Accountant - Telnet Services Limited
05.2019 - 06.2021
Company Accountant - Skyline Building Limited (National Support Office)
10.2016 - 09.2017
Fixed Assets Accountant - Foodstuffs Auckland Limited
03.2014 - 09.2016
Intermediate Accountant - Marsden Robinson Chow Chartered Accountant Ltd
03.2008 - 10.2013
Full-charged Bookkeeper - MDM Holdings Ltd
06.2006 - 09.2007
- Postgraduate Certificate in Business, Auckland University of Technology, Taxation
- New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants,
- New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants,
- New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants,
- Graduate diploma in commerce, The University of Auckland, Accounting
- Bachelor of Business and Information Management (BBIM), The University of Auckland,
- Certificate of Foundation, Senior College, Auckland,