Zhihao LU
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Accomplished Supervisor focused on meeting customer expectations and achieving strategic objectives. Drives success by leading a high-producing team of five while developing lasting employee rapport. Proven expertise in fund operations and supporting managerial and strategic decision-making.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor - Fund Accounting
Vasco Trustees Ltd
01.2024 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of fund accounting department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of deliverables for over 60 funds
- Streamlined month-end close process, reducing time spent on manual tasks and improving data accuracy
- Project managed and communicated EOFY processes with internal and external stakeholders, achieving operational efficiency and improving EOFY timelines by 20 days
- Supported CFO on special projects, feasibility reviews, control and policy making, and exception reporting, providing strategic inputs for decision-making
- Collaborated with cross-functional management team for strategic business planning and management controls
- Completed filings and upheld strict compliance with regulatory agencies and supervisors such as ASIC and ATO
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery
Fund Accountant
Vasco Trustees Ltd
12.2021 - 12.2023
- Responsible for fund accounting and administration for over 30 retail and wholesale funds, enhanced financial reporting accuracy by diligently reconciling fund transactions and positions
- Timely and accurate calculation of net asset values, unit price, distributions and redemptions across asset classes including property, Australian and global equities, debt, fixed-income, and enhanced cash
- Preparation of relevant, well-structured, and easy-to-understand management accounts, half-year and annual financial statements to end users
- Participated in the preliminary research and project planning for obtaining ISO9001 certification
Education
Master of Management -
The University of Melbourne
Melbourne, VIC12.2021
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting and Finance
The University of Melbourne
Melbourne, VIC12.2019
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Risk Management
- Operations and Project Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Financial Analysis and Reporting
- Fund Tax Compliance
- Cash Flow Management
- Fund Lifecycle Management
- Staff training and Mentoring
- Negotiation
- Relationship Building
- Decision-Making
Certification
- Member of CPA Australia
- CLTI - Advanced Certificate in Fund Administration
- GrowCFO - Future CFO Program (ongoing)
References
Alan Mollison, Chief Financial Officer
- Tel: 0417 338 244
- Email: xxx@xxx
Timeline
Supervisor - Fund Accounting
Vasco Trustees Ltd
01.2024 - Current
Fund Accountant
Vasco Trustees Ltd
12.2021 - 12.2023
Master of Management -
The University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting and Finance
The University of Melbourne
- Member of CPA Australia
- CLTI - Advanced Certificate in Fund Administration
- GrowCFO - Future CFO Program (ongoing)
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