Roger Chen

Experience

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  TNT Australia Pty Ltd

  Jan 2002 - Jun 2003

  Management Accountant

  Responsible for analyzing weekly Profit and Loss reports and liaising with all managers to identify areas for improvement.Participated in cost saving program and successfully implemented two initiatives in reducing non-value adding expenditures. Resulted in saving over $1M AUD annually. Responsible for developing budgeting and forecasting models for Year 2002/2003. Created and delivered a comprehensive training program to support the rollout of the new procurement controls and processes and maximize acceptance of the changes.. Held intermediate Excel training courses for users at Mascot depotResponsible for preparation and management of capital expenditureAnalyzed daily linehaul reports, structured weekly checklists, individual control documents, KPIs, and training strategies. Resulted in 25% process efficiency improvement in month following implementation.Involved in structuring Activity Based Costing.Automated and simplified invoice reconciliation process and improve productivity by 70%Responsible for weekly management reporting and variance analysis Show less

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  First American Title Insurance Company of Australia Pty Ltd

  Dec 2003 - Oct 2005

  Financial and Management Accountant

  Responsible for analyzing monthly Profit and Loss reports and liaising with general manager of finance and CEO to deliver variance analysis to US head office.In charge of Accounts Receivable reconciliation project and streamline debtor collection process.Administered and restructured chart of accounts.Responsible for preparation of Annual Statutory Accounts, Income Tax Return, BAS, FBT, Payroll Tax and Group Tax returns.. Responsible for creating value adding reporting packages and reduce month-end closing of financial results from 15 days to 3 days. Responsible for monitor and approval of Balance Sheet reconciliation.Ad-hoc project work including product and distribution channel developmentBudget and forecast.Share issues and capital management. Show less

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  TNT Freight Management

  Oct 2005 - Jul 2007

  Financial Controller-Asia Pacific

  Responsible for analyzing monthly results for all Business Units in Asia Pacific region.Participated in implementation of SOX in the regionAdministered and restructured chart of accounts.Responsible for Annual Statutory Accounts, Payroll Tax and Group Tax returns for HK Business Unit Applied merit principles to develop, select, and manage a diverse workforce. Oversaw the allocation of financial resources; identify cost-effective approaches; established and assured the use of internal controls for financial systems. Managed the budgetary process, including preparing and justifying budget from all BUs. Oversaw procurement and contracting procedures and processes.Ensured the efficient and cost-effective development and utilization of management information systems and other technological resources that meet the organization's needs; understanding the impact of technological changes on the organization.Implemented and monitored all corporate policies and procedures. Show less

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  Geodis Wilson

  Jul 2007 - now

  Finance Director-China

  Interface with Regional and Divisional HQ to analyze monthly, quarterly and annual results for all Business Units (600+ staff) in China region with annual turnover of 250 million Euro.Participate in management of merger and acquisition processes.Evaluation of business and investment proposals to support strategic plan and performance requirementsSet up accounting and finance functions in 16 branch offices and 3 legal entitiesResponsible for Annual Statutory Accounts, Payroll Tax and Group Tax returns.Implement and monitor corporate policies and procedures, as well as ensure compliance of local GAAP and IAS.In charge of orchestrating annual budget and quarterly forecast processes.In charge of Risk Management and IT departmentsResponsible for system integration for all entities in China; including rolling out new ERP system, setting up new SOP, establishing data warehouse and structuring staff training.Oversee procurement and contracting procedures and processes. Formulate accounting policies and procedures. Show less