Lok Huen Jolie Keung
Finance Business Partner
Blaydon-on-Tyne,Tyne & Wear
Summary
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Finance Business Partner
CPA Australia Limited
11.2023 - Current
- Improving the impact, and understanding, of financial reporting on business performance
- Providing analysis and delivering insight that links financial reports to business strategies
- Providing effective commercial procedures, or initiating change, to ensure key operational, commercial and financial targets are delivered
- Building partnerships and maintaining strong relationships with all senior managers and their teams.
- Liaised with budget holders to evaluate financial performance and offer financial management data, analysis, and advice.
Assistant Accounting Manager
CPA Australia Limited
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Contributed to successful audits by preparing comprehensive documentation and responding promptly to auditor inquiries.
- Managed employee payroll processes including salary calculations, deductions administration, leave tracking, and timely payment disbursement.
- Achieved greater accuracy in financial data entry through rigorous attention to detail and regular quality checks.
- Ensured timely bill payments by managing accounts payable, reviewing invoices, and processing transactions.
- Coordinated tax filings with external tax advisors, ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
- Reduced discrepancies in accounts by promptly investigating and resolving financial variances.
- Strengthened internal controls by evaluating existing processes, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing corrective actions.
Account Officer
CPA Australia Limited
12.2019 - 02.2023
- Maintained integrity of general ledger, including the chart of accounts
- Increased work flow efficiencies by adopting and utilizing macro based automation methods
- Assisted in the month end closing process and researched and identified variances
- Reconciled subsidiary accounts to general ledger
- Completed monthly schedules for internal reporting.
Accountant
Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Hong Kong Limited
12.2018 - 12.2019
- Maintained integrity of general ledger, including the chart of accounts
- Compiled general ledger entries
- Increased work flow efficiencies by adopting and utilizing macro based automation methods
- Reconciled balance sheet accounts and maintained appropriate accruals
- Assisted in the month end closing process and researched and identified variances
- Reconciled subsidiary accounts to general ledger
- On a monthly basis reconcile the company invoice register with the general ledger to ensure sales are in balance
- Completed monthly schedules for internal reporting.
Accountant
REA Group HK Limited
06.2016 - 11.2018
- Prepare all aspects of client billings
- Coordinate with sales to ensure accurate contract data
- Ensure data in Sales System (Spot) is accurate in order to load into Accounting System(Netsuite)
- System migration
- Implementation of new systems
- System Mapping.
Assistant Account Supervisor
MGB Metro Group Buying Hong Kong Limited
09.2015 - 06.2016
- Prepare all aspects of client billings
- Coordinate with sales to ensure timely collection
- Monitor payables from companies with credit facilities
- Ensure that credit reports are collected and examined
- Prepare Credit Summary Reports for management’s review
- Prepare schedules of receivables
- Prepare billing statements for various accounts
- Coordinate with purchase department and front office on various credit concerns
- Coordinate with 60 inter companies all over the world.
Assistant Accountant
VCC Land Limited
05.2014 - 09.2015
- Provided assistance and support to Finance Controller
- Used accounting software and spreadsheets to record information
- Analyzed recorded figures and documents and made sure that they are correct, accurate and in proper codes and order
- Consolidated total accounts payables vs
- Receivables, classified and reviewed data using spreadsheets and databases; compiled and updated financial records accordingly
- Operated accounting software and used calculation tools to recheck computations
- Received, recorded and check collections
- Ensured compliance with company policies, global industry standards, procedures and regulations
- Conducted audit and performed statistical analysis on company expenditures, accounts payables and receivables, revenues, taxation, depreciations, profits and losses
- Standardized formats and codes to simplify and streamline financial reports of all departments
- Reconciled and verified financial discrepancies associated with manual input and disconnect caused by resignations.
Assistant Accountant
Worldwide Fine Wine Limited
09.2013 - 05.2014
- Developed strong relationships with vendors by fostering environment of trust.
- Reduced invoice processing time with efficient data entry and verification of accounts payable transactions.
- Improved cash flow management by implementing more rigorous accounts receivable follow-up procedures.
Marketing Clerk
Grandly Pacific Development Ltd
07.2011 - 09.2013
- Contacting and communicate with foreign buyers and suppliers
- Planning for the marketing plan of the company
- Preparing for the import and export procedures
- Recording financial transactions, accounts payable, receivables, preparing sales invoices and shipping documents
- Assisted the team in running bank errands that included cash/cheque deposit/transfers that enabled the receipt/disbursements of money between the company and its clients.
Assistant Accountant
Albert Mok Chartered Accountant (Sydney)
11.2009 - 04.2011
- Documented business expenses and sales.
- Answered phone calls regarding financial matters such as payments due.
- Prepared detailed journal entries as needed, supporting accurate record-keeping initiatives.
- Produced and distributed invoices and financial documents.
Education
CPA Australia -
CPA Australia
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting - undefined
University of Canberra
01.2011 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting - undefined
Macquarie University, Sydney
01.2006 - 05.2008
Diploma of Commerce - undefined
Sydney Institute of Business and Technology
01.2004 - 05.2005
Skills
Organizational and motivational communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
Adequate analytical skills sufficient to review financial information
Skills in entering transactions into an automated accounting system and maintaining spreadsheets and databases
Knowledge in SAP, Netsuite, Microsoft D365, PowerBI, Solver, Quickbook Accounting System
Financial Budgeting
Financial Analysis
Performance Reviews
Financial Modeling
Business Forecasting
Performance Analysis
Languages
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Chinese (Mandarin)
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Finance Business Partner
CPA Australia Limited
11.2023 - Current
Assistant Accounting Manager
CPA Australia Limited
02.2023 - 11.2023
Account Officer
CPA Australia Limited
12.2019 - 02.2023
Accountant
Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Hong Kong Limited
12.2018 - 12.2019
Accountant
REA Group HK Limited
06.2016 - 11.2018
Assistant Account Supervisor
MGB Metro Group Buying Hong Kong Limited
09.2015 - 06.2016
Assistant Accountant
VCC Land Limited
05.2014 - 09.2015
Assistant Accountant
Worldwide Fine Wine Limited
09.2013 - 05.2014
Marketing Clerk
Grandly Pacific Development Ltd
07.2011 - 09.2013
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting - undefined
University of Canberra
01.2011 - 05.2014
Assistant Accountant
Albert Mok Chartered Accountant (Sydney)
11.2009 - 04.2011
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting - undefined
Macquarie University, Sydney
01.2006 - 05.2008
Diploma of Commerce - undefined
Sydney Institute of Business and Technology
01.2004 - 05.2005
CPA Australia -
CPA Australia
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