Chloe Wu, CPA

Experience

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  IFE Elevators CO., LTD

  Jun 2018 - Dec 2019

  Finance Accounts & Administration Officer

  Assisted with accounting and finance functions, from month-end close, GL reconciliations, monthly reporting, and routine accounting and administrative tasks.Achievements:⭐ Successfully project-managed the implementation of the Xero accounting system, ensuring the new system was operational and performing error-free within 1-2 weeks.⭐ Achieved 100% accuracy in processing high volumes of transactions, generating customer invoices, and entering supplier invoices into the system, while diligently checking data to ensure precision and accuracy.Responsibilities: ► Collaborated with finance teams, supporting month-end functions to ensure a timely period close.► Utilised analytical and numerical skills to analyse financial and operational data.► Managed and monitored accounts receivable and accounts payable ledgers. ► Monitored expense reimbursements, analysing trends, reimbursements, and policy breaches.► Processed supplier payments, employee reimbursements, and petty cash transactions. ► Performed periodic bank reconciliations to ensure the accuracy of the business’s accounting system. ► Maintained the integrity of the vendor master files, creating new accounts and updating records.► Assessed vendor performance, reviewing service levels, product quality, and contractual obligations.► Assisted with preparations for annual Audits, collecting data, and providing company reports.► Served as a key liaison between clients in China and Product Design teams in Australia. Show less

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  Covân - Daxin Global

  Mar 2020 - Jan 2022

  Junior Auditor

  Assisted in conducting financial audits, verifying compliance with established accounting principles and regulations, and supporting senior audit team members in delivering high-quality audit services to clients.Achievements:⭐ Played a key role in a significant IPO project, collecting, consolidating, and verifying financial data for a large enterprise with a $91 billion revenue and 146 subsidiaries.⭐ Awarded "Employee of the Year” in 2020 for demonstrating a strong willingness to learn, maintaining a positive attitude, and making valuable contributions to the successful completion of a large IPO project.Responsibilities: ► Facilitated meetings with Senior Managers, delivering updates, audit findings, and action plans.► Created audit reports, drafting clear and concise observations, recommendations, and action plans.► Ensured compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards, including GAAP and IFRS.► Evaluated and tested internal controls to identify weaknesses, inefficiencies, and potential risks.► Partnered with the Senior Auditor and interacted directly with Finance teams during annual Audits.► Problem-solved accounting discrepancies and provided recommendations for corrective measures.► Assisted in drafting audit work papers, ensuring documentation was complete, organised & accurate. Show less

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  Moonee Valley Racing Club

  Mar 2022 - May 2023

  Assistant Accountant

  Reported to the Finance Controller, responsible for daily and monthly accounting functions, including month-end close, Balance Sheet reporting, and P&L analysis.Achievements:⭐ Streamlined bank reconciliations, implementing VBA automation to categorise expenses, eliminating manual intervention, and reducing processing times from 4 hours to 5 minutes with 100% accuracy.⭐ Implemented a dynamic formula-driven budgeting model, integrating historical variable expenses and real-time data, significantly reducing budget meetings from 3 hours to 1 hour.⭐ Conducted thorough expense analysis of several gaming venues, pinpointing cost reduction opportunities that led to a remarkable 10% decrease in overall operational expenses.Responsibilities:► Oversaw month-end close, performing reconciliations of consolidated management accounts.► Prepared Balance Sheets and Profit and Loss Statements for the CEO, CFO, and Senior Managers.► Conducted variance analysis, and provided commentaries to explain discrepancies.► Presented management and sales reports, offering insightful analysis on variance analysis.► Initiated the preparation of budgets, utilising historical data and future trends to support forecasting.► Performed month-end close, including balance sheet reconciliations, and reviewing journal entries.► Ensured procedures complied with accounting standards and statutory and regulatory obligations.► Managed nine bank accounts, overseeing reconciliations to ensure efficient cash flow management.► Monitored financial results against forecasts, preventing overspending and identifying opportunities.► Served as the primary contact for Vendors regarding financial matters, commissions, and payments.► Liaised with external Auditors during half-year and full-year audits.► Worked across venues, observing processes, eliminating procedural conflicts, and improving reporting. Show less

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  Master Plumbers and Mechanical Services Association of Australia

  Oct 2023 - now

  Senior Accountant