Edwin LAM

Management Reporting

• Report directly to deputy head and chairman; communicate closely with project team for the accounting treatment.
• Partnered with senior leaders to achieve a 10% increase in annual revenue by implementing strategic financial planning and cost-control measures.
• Conducted actual vs. budget variance analysis, identifying cost-saving opportunities that reduced operational expenses by 5%.
• Developed a reliable cash flow projection process, ensuring a minimum cash threshold to meet operational needs and improving liquidity management.
• Routinely reviewed revenue cycle metrics, proactively addressing issues that improved overall financial performance by 15%.

Financial Reporting

• Prepared monthly Financial Resources and Requirements (FRR) reports in compliance with SFC requirements, ensuring 100% accuracy and timely submission.
• PRC Group Reporting: Prepare group reporting pack to headquarter in PRC and reporting schedules to Ministry of Finance (e.g. Jiuqi reporting and EAST reporting)
• Summarized company business activity and financial position for headquarters, providing actionable insights for future operations.
• Coordinated external audits and annual tax filings, ensuring full compliance with regulatory standards.

Treasury Functions

• Managed the company's liquidity position, ensuring optimal cash flow to support operational needs and strategic investments.
• Developed and implemented treasury policies and procedures, improving cash management efficiency.
• Monitored and managed foreign exchange exposure, reducing currency risk by hedging strategies.
• Oversaw short-term and long-term financing activities, including loan negotiations and credit facility management.

Financial Operations

• Led a team of 4 finance professionals, providing coaching and guidance to enhance team performance and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Conducted regular reviews of payment approvals and accounting ledgers, reducing discrepancies by 5%.
• Implemented effective time-management strategies to ensure deadlines were consistently met without compromising on quality of work.

• Completing audits annually for clients in real estate and manufacturing sectors, ensuring 100% compliance with regulatory standards and deadlines.
• Appraised the effectiveness of clients' financial systems, identifying control weaknesses and recommending improvements that reduced risk exposure by 25%.
• Led risk assessment processes, providing actionable insights that improved client financial decision-making.
• Delivered high-quality audit services, ensuring audit files were reviewed and completed to an exceptionally high standard within required deadlines.
• Trained and supported new team members, maintaining culture of collaboration.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive successful completion of complex projects within deadlines.
• Major Clients: Jiande International Holdings Limited (Stock code: 865. HK), Far East Consortium International Limited (Stock code: 35. HK)

• Completing 20+ audits annually for clients in manufacturing, construction, and financial services, with a 95% on-time delivery rate.
• Applied analytical thinking and professional skepticism to identify complex issues, improving audit quality and client satisfaction.
• Ensured compliance with SFC regulations, preparing compliance reports that demonstrated adequate systems of control for regulated entities.
• Provided assurance on financial information and systems of control, ensuring adherence to Securities and Futures (Accounts and Audit) Rules.
• Industries Served: Manufacturing, Construction, Civil & Structural Engineering Services (IPO), Biological assets, Financial Services