Yao ZHANG
Burwood,NSW
Summary
Interested in business analysis role. Combined financial and business analysis skills with years of aged care industry operational knowledge, helping businesses maximize health of cash flow and long-term growth through continuous improvement on procedures, and presenting financial information, modelling & analytics to management and multiple stakeholders. Applied advanced Microsoft Excel skills into daily financial analysis, Epicor ERP and MYOB user. Conducted variance analysis between actual results vs budget and forecast.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Business Analyst
The Blissett Group
11.2022 - Current
- Conducted interviews with key business users to collect information on business processes and user requirements.
- Analyzed key aspects of business to evaluate factors driving results and summarized into presentations.
- Applied honed problem-solving skills to analyze and resolve issues impacting business operations and goal achievement.
- Improved business direction by prioritizing customers and implementing changes based on collected feedback.
Accountant
Anthem Care
12.2021 - Current
- Developed financial modelling and scenario analysis for planning, forecast and support decision making.
- Collaborated with stakeholders and customers to support process improvement and reconcile qualitative and quantitative data in the daily basis.
- Reviewed and analysed variance to provide explanations for management
- Identified, reported, and managed financial risks and opportunities based on the current policies and regulations
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
- Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
Assistant Accountant
St. Basil's Aged Care NSW
11.2019 - 12.2021
- Conducted variance analysis for revenue stream such as funding and communicate with Services Australia
- Reconciled allocated balance sheet accounts on monthly basis within scheduled time frames
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
- Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
- Checked general ledger entries to increase accuracy, prevent significant errors and identify adjustments.
- Facilitated month-end and year-end closing processed to support accuracy and completeness of financial reports.
Administrative Officer
St Basils Homes
04.2018 - 11.2019
- Reconciled timesheets in Emplive for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
- Performed reconciliation in overtime, vacation and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll
processing database. - Assisted with auditing and responding to company accountants.
- Communicated corporate objectives across divisions through regular correspondence and scheduled status updates.
- Standardized office structures and processes to promote collaboration and increased performance.
- Maintained current and compliant financial records, monitoring and addressing variances through detailed analyses.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - BCom - Accounting and Business Information System
The University of Sydney Business School
Sydney, NSW07.2018
Skills
- Excel, Python, SQL and Power BI
- Epicor, MYOB, Xero, e-tool, Leecare
- Team Collaboration
- Superior attention to detail
- Problem analysis and problem-solving skills
- Process continuous improvement
- Interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills
Certification
- CPA Australia Qualified
- PTE Academic Average 85, speaking 90
- NAATI’s Certified Translator and Credentialed Community Language interpreter
- Open water diver
Timeline
Business Analyst
The Blissett Group
11.2022 - Current
Accountant
Anthem Care
12.2021 - Current
Assistant Accountant
St. Basil's Aged Care NSW
11.2019 - 12.2021
Administrative Officer
St Basils Homes
04.2018 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Commerce - BCom - Accounting and Business Information System
The University of Sydney Business School
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