Matt Wong
Financial Controller
Hong Kong
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Finance – Greater China
Marcolin (Asia) Ltd
3 2023 - Current
- Provided senior management with strategic financial insights for informed decisionmaking.
- Managed budgeting process, ensuring accurate forecasting and timely adjustments to meet business needs.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align financial goals with overall company objectives.
- Strengthened communication between finance department and other business units, fostering an environment of collaboration across the organization.
- Oversaw annual audit process, ensuring accurate representation of financial position in accordance with GAAP standards.
- Reduced overhead costs by identifying inefficiencies and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for more favorable terms, resulting in significant cost savings.
- Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
Financial Controller – Asia Pacific
Mulberry (Asia) Ltd
10.2017 - 03.2023
- Improved financial reporting accuracy by streamlining processes and implementing efficient financial controls.
- Oversaw all aspects of the month-end close process, ensuring timely completion of accurate financial statements for executive review.
- Planned budgets, authorized expenditures, monitored accounting processes, established service rates and coordinated financial reporting to oversee all fiscal procedures.
- Maintained strong relationships with external auditors, facilitating smooth annual audit processes and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Conducted regular variance analyses between actual results and budget projections to identify trends or issues requiring further investigation or action by management staff.
- Led organizational cash flow and cash flow forecasting initiatives.
- Collaborated closely with department heads to establish accurate budgets and monitor performance against targets.
Financial Controller – Asia Pacific
Michael Kors Ltd
11.2015 - 10.2017
- Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel.
- Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
- Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
- Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
- Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results.
Regional Fin. & Admin. Director
Liu Jo Asia Pacific Ltd
05.2009 - 09.2015
- Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
- Increased company revenue by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Oversaw supply chain functions to verify inventory levels and budget adherence.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Drove business expansion by identifying new markets, conducting research, and developing targeted marketing campaigns.
Commercial Controller
Benetton Asia Pacific Limited
05.2007 - 04.2009
- Mentored junior staff members, fostering a positive work environment conducive to professional growth and development.
- Implemented cost-saving measures, identifying inefficiencies and reallocating resources to achieve optimal results.
- Reviewed documents and data to give accurate presentations and forecasts to upper management.
- Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
- Collaborated with other functional areas to develop integrated solutions for complex business challenges related to finance operations.
- Managed budgeting process, aligning departmental budgets with organizational goals and monitoring performance against targets.
Senior Finance Manager
Coach International Ltd
04.2005 - 03.2007
- Established strong relationships with banks and investors, securing favorable financing terms for business growth initiatives.
- Increased financial efficiency by streamlining budgeting processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Mentored junior finance staff members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
- Implemented new accounting software to automate manual processes, increasing accuracy and efficiency in financial reporting.
- Directed annual budget process and quarterly forecast updates, integrating financial data from multiple sources to ensure accurate projections.
Finance & Admin Manager
Benetton Asia Pacific Limited
03.1996 - 03.2004
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Supported operations management, sales, and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for strategic business planning and growth initiatives.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
Education
Degree of Business Finance and Administration -
Hong Kong Baptist College
CPA -
CPA
07.2006
Master of Science in Finance -
University of Southampton
08.2015
Skills
Business process improvement
Personal Information
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Mobile
852-9175-2406, 86-150-0022-5724
Languages
Cantonese
Mandarin
English
Timeline
Financial Controller – Asia Pacific
Mulberry (Asia) Ltd
10.2017 - 03.2023
Financial Controller – Asia Pacific
Michael Kors Ltd
11.2015 - 10.2017
Regional Fin. & Admin. Director
Liu Jo Asia Pacific Ltd
05.2009 - 09.2015
Commercial Controller
Benetton Asia Pacific Limited
05.2007 - 04.2009
Senior Finance Manager
Coach International Ltd
04.2005 - 03.2007
Finance & Admin Manager
Benetton Asia Pacific Limited
03.1996 - 03.2004
Head of Finance – Greater China
Marcolin (Asia) Ltd
3 2023 - Current
Degree of Business Finance and Administration -
Hong Kong Baptist College
CPA -
CPA
Master of Science in Finance -
University of Southampton
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