Kon Anton Leung

Finance, Governance & Compliance

• Ensured compliance with ESFC & WIS finance policies & regulations with relevant HK legislation. All necessary procedures are complied and mitigating potential noncompliance. Resolve or escalate to Business Managers or Principal of non compliance, as appropriate.
• Implemented risk management strategies to protect school's assets and minimize losses e.g. Procurement Matters & Annual Stocktakes.
• Analysis & Review monthly/annual financial statements against Budget to prepare high-level variance analysis and identified discrepancies where applicable for SLT purposes.
• Enhanced budget management by implementing expense tracking via monthly department budget report for budget holders, discrepancies were indicates with explanatory notes.
• Assisted Business Manager in preparation of annual budget (OPEX) for new academic year.
• Strengthened internal controls through regular audits and adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Reviewed & Verified compliance of WIS financial policies and accounting procedures against ESFC regulations.
• Complied with established internal controls and policies.

Relationship Management

• Liaise with other ESF Finance Managers to ensure consistency in all financial relates matters.
• Attended ESFC finance meetings, all essential information will communicated to the SLT on a timely manner.
• Represents WIS effectively and efficiently communicated with ESFC finance team in finance relates matters, issues and concerns to ensure all queries are resolved in a timely manner.
• Expand cross-functional capacity by collaborating across Faculties and Departments on priorities and common goals.
• Constant contact with budget holders to efficiently and effectively support teaching & learning resources requests.

Operational

• Executed vendor setup and invoices payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations and took corrective actions on deviations.
• Optimized cash flow with diligent monitoring of accounts receivable and payable.
• Streamlined month-end close process, reducing time spent on manual tasks and improving data accuracy.
• Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
• Mentored junior finance staff, fostering professional development and strong team dynamics.
• Maintain oversight of finance staff's functions including performance management, professional development and other staff talent activities.
• Supervised uniform store, custody and managed WISPTA fund.
• Accommodate external & internal auditor enquires in annual audit visit

Finance, Governance & Compliance

• Advised Principal, LMT, School Council & ESFC on all matters related to compliance.
• Assisted Principal in preparation of annual budget (OPEX, CAPEX & Staff) to ensure annual budgeted allied with the school's five years development plan.
• Generated financial and operational reports to assist LMT and Office Manager with business strategy.
• Improved budget planning and forecasting with thorough analysis of historical data and market trends.
• Analyzed financial reports includes staffings, against budget & forecast to prepare high-level variance analysis and explained discrepancy, if any in Finance Sub-Committee meetings.
• Developed & Verified compliance of PS financial policies and accounting procedures against ESFC regulations.
• Complied with established internal controls and policies.

Relationship Management

• Attended ESFC finance meetings, all essential information will communicated to the LMT on a timely manner.
• Effectively and efficiently communicated with ESFC finance team in finance relates matters, issues and concerns to ensure all queries are resolved in a timely manner.
• Maintained a good relationship with parents, PTA, the community and other stakeholders on a daily basis.
• Maintained good partnership with ESL and outsides activities providers. To ensure an adequate supplied of after school activities are available.

Administrative & Operational

• Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations e.g. Performed banking, financial tasks, checked payroll, vendor payments, and Petty Cash disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
• Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
• Optimized cash flow management, ensuring timely payment of invoices and reducing outstanding debts
• Supervised school administrator in Procurement exercises, maintains a close relationships with all the vendors, negotiates favorable terms to benefit the foundation's bottom line.
• Managed school letting matters, monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for LMT to inform decision-making.
• Assisted LMT & teaching staff in planning of excursions, camps and other ad hoc activities, e.g. Venue booking, logistic arrangement, insurance matters etc.
• Assisted the school ICT team in their inventory control.
• Properly managed the school's Fixed Asset Register in compliance to ESFC Asset Management Policy.
• Accommodated & Liaise with external & internal auditors enquiries.
• In the absence of Office Manager assisted in routine maintenance work & site development projects (summer works) by maintaining close liaison with respective parties.

Compliance

• Compliance with relevant authority's policies, procedures. Resolve and escalated matters of non-compliance to senior management

Operational & Relationship Management

• Improved team efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative management strategies
• Liaised with team members, stakeholders, and vendors to coordinate activities, provisioning, risk mitigation, and follow-up.
• Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
• Analyzed and reported performance data, translating findings into practical improvement actions.
• Eliminated functional bottlenecks by streamlining communication channels between management and employees.
• Provided strategic allocation of resources to various departments and managers in alignment with needs.
• Reduced operational costs through effective negotiation with suppliers and vendors
• Stayed up to date on changing product and service options. Provide support to customers and employees.
• Managed budgets for various projects, ensuring optimal resource allocation and cost control
• Increased customer satisfaction levels by developing targeted strategies to address client concerns effectively

Administrative, Team Building & Finance

• Supervisor of 20 staff members.
• Conducted annual audit and tax filing.
• Prepared annual budget with controls to prevent overages.
• Interviewed, performed background checks, and hired and trained new staffs.
• Created and maintained strong team culture that promoted high levels of collaboration, employee satisfaction, and overall performance.
• Fostered culture of continuous improvement by encouraging employees to share ideas on how to enhance their roles or overall business operations.
• Evaluated employee performance regularly using well-defined criteria, recognizing top performers and addressing underperformance proactively

• Advised senior management on strategic decisions based on quantitative data gathered during audits
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify areas of improvement in internal controls
• Conducted extensive audits for various clients, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
• Developed and implemented corrective actions to bring business areas in line with standards.
• Identified management control weaknesses and provided value-added suggestions for remediation.
• Collaborated with Audit Managers to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.
• Enhanced audit controls by improving planning and testing processes.
• Evaluated design and operating effectiveness of audit fieldwork.
• Upheld strict confidentiality protocols with client matters and information.
• Mentored junior team members, cultivating well-equipped and knowledgeable team of professional.
• Worked closely with clients to address any concerns or challenges that arose during audit process, ensuring their satisfaction with final results.
• Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and facilitating open communication throughout audit process