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Zoe Cheung

Great Brisbane Area

Summary

Detail-oriented Treasury Analyst with Accounting 15 years' experience in Accounting and Treasury at an ASX listed company in Brisbane. Currently managing a treasury department which delivers diverse financial forecasts to a high degree of accuracy, managing various financial risks through successful implementation of the company's hedging strategy and policy. Ability to work independently and alongside a team to successfully achieve objectives, manage and continuously improve controls and mitigate risk. Proactive cash management and optimisation of working capital. Results-driven Financial Accountant experienced in financial statement review, auditing and reporting. Well-versed in producing reportings, evaluating department operations, and handling month-end and year-end closing.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Treasury Analyst & Financial Accountant

AACo
10.2020 - Current
  • Key Relationship manager with banking partners.
  • Key contributor to financial reports released to the ASX, providing information and insights to internal and external auditors.
  • Coach team members in various financial procedures to prepare for compliance requirements.
  • Mitigating risk through management and continuous improvement of the internal controls environments.
  • Contributing to corporate finance and business plans, providing analysis to help strategically direct business operations and strengthen controls.
  • Executing financial due diligence to maintain optimal working capital.
  • Reviewing operational expenditure and providing proactive information to management with adherence to budgets, including implementation of cost savings through treasury structuring.
  • Review monthly business performance reports and quarterly board reports.
  • Source funding options to support company requirements including executing successful debt re-financing.
  • Management of foreign exchange risk through execution of FECs and swaps.
  • Management overseas working capital and intercompany loans.
  • Management of monthly cashflow forecasting and providing proactive recommendation on cash position


Achievements

  • Successful implementation of the company's hedging strategy and policy.
  • Successful implementation of oversea corporate credit card facility.
  • Commercial success securing favourable debt re-financing and establishing various funding facilities in multiple jurisdictions.
  • Operational excellence and continuous improvement of finance reporting platforms include supporting and coaching non-finance member on the results.

Treasury and Financial Accountant

AACo
02.2017 - 10.2020
  • Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals, including monthly reconciliations.
  • Produced timely and accurate financial and submitted for consideration during key decision-making process.
  • Managed cash flow, debt and interest schedules and bank accounts.
  • Prepared weekly cash forecast for the Executive Leadership Team.
  • Managed foreign exchange risk in line with the company's treasury policy, including management of spot and FECs transactions, and foreign exchange transaction accounting.
  • Managed interest rate swap risk in line with the company's treasury policy, including management of the company's interest rate swap hedging and accounting.
  • Source, recommend and implement credit card facilities and finance lease options in multiple jurisdictions.
  • Provide monthly covenant compliance reports to banking partners.
  • Created and maintained precise and accurate models, charts and reports of treasury functions.

Assistant Accountant

AACo
02.2010 - 01.2017
  • Reviewed general ledger entries.
  • Oversees the status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing.
  • Managed relationships with customers and vendors positively including dispute and issue resolutions.
  • Reconciled company accounts for credit cards, employee expenses and commissions.
  • Processed payroll for approximately 350 employees.

Account Payable Officer

AACo
06.2008 - 02.2010
  • Managed accurate and timely processing of over 200 invoices daily.
  • Partnered with the finance team to complete month-end accruals and account reconciliations.
  • Closely monitored accounts to post timely payments and resolve billing discrepancies.
  • Built positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders through responsive communication and strong interpersonal skills.

Education

Bachelor's of Commerce - Accounting And Finance, Banking

Griffith University

CPA Australia

Skills

  • Team-building
  • Decision-Making
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Excellent Communication
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem-Solving

Timeline

Senior Treasury Analyst & Financial Accountant

AACo
10.2020 - Current

Treasury and Financial Accountant

AACo
02.2017 - 10.2020

Assistant Accountant

AACo
02.2010 - 01.2017

Account Payable Officer

AACo
06.2008 - 02.2010

Bachelor's of Commerce - Accounting And Finance, Banking

Griffith University

CPA Australia
Zoe Cheung