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Sammi Sio
Certified Public Accountant
Hong Kong,Hong Kong
Summary
Strategic-minded Senior Financial Analyst bringing years of experience in financial landscape. Well-versed in variance analysis and forecasting. Experienced in recommending appropriate financial plans based on accurate data collection, financial monitoring and business strategizing. Expertise includes financial analysis and financial reporting, budget management and forecasting over the experience in auditing and commercial industry. Develops and maintains high standards of quality and issue resolution through effective financial planning. Adept at utilizing top-of-the-line communication skills to build and foster long-term relationships
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Financial Analyst
CLP Power
06.2022 - Current
- Incorporated data from all Business Groups in formulating financial models for tariff position and response to Government queries
- Handled over 30 financial models for development plan, which increased efficiency by setting checking template
- Improved budgeting efficiency by implementing standardized process for departmental input collection.
- Elevated organizational understanding of financial metrics by creating visually engaging dashboards for management reporting purposes.
- Supported strategic decision-making with thorough analysis of key performance indicators and trends.
- Created financial strategies to optimize portfolio performance and reduce risk over investment project.
- Evaluated and analyzed variety of financial results and indicators such as capital expenditures, depreciation, proposal and investment opportunities to improve financial results.
- Influenced strategic decisions by conducting industry trend analyses and presenting findings to senior leadership.
- Prepared reports analyzing specific aspects of department structures, functions and operational procedures and recommended ways to improve productivity.
Senior FP&A Analyst
Alibaba Group Limited
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Serve as Team of Finance Planning and Analysis for APAC region
- Actively engaged in well-known program Alibaba Entrepreneurship Fund which established to support Young Talents, including but not limited to GOGOX, Prenetics, Preface.
- Participate in construction of company overseas regional financial support system
- Continued to optimize APAC financial processes; Identified and controlled risk points, established/improved corresponding financial policy/procedures and promoting automation and systematization of financial processes (similar to ERP)
- Participate in and organize company and its subsidiaries to prepare various periodic reports in accordance with accounting system
- Prepare financial information requested by government bodies and other statutory bodies
- Review various financial statements submitted by subsidiaries; Support local compliance in APAC, including but not limited to compliance reporting, taxation, treasury and other related compliance and risk control matters;
- Participate in preparation of variance analysis, budget, AvB report, management reports and execution of budgeting
- Participate in business discussions and provide forward-looking financial support for business operations and back-office teams
- Summarize, analyze and refining overseas business and financial data, analyze and evaluate business operation status, key projects middle/back-office resources utilization, provide financial advice and assist business decisions
Senior Associate II
BDO Limited
12.2018 - 02.2021
- Engagement member on engagement EGL Company Limited (stock code: 6882), a listed company providing travel agency service
- (2018: Revenue: HKD$ 877M, GP: HKD$155M, EPS:HKD$ 3.64) Associate-in-charge on engagement Furniweb Holdings Limited(stock code: 8480), listed company on GEM board on HKEx, which is elastic textile manufacturer
- Perform analytical review on financial statements
- Prepare auditors' report and financial statements
- Provide guidance to juniors
- Perform planning and preliminary analytical procedure
- Review cash flow forecast performed from analyst
- Communication with management
Associate
Mazars CPA Limited
09.2016 - 10.2018
- Engagement team for the following company
- Mason Group Holdings Limited (HKEx stock: 273 ) - FI
- Enerchina Holdings Limited (HKEx stock: 622 ) -FI
- Get Nice Holdings Limited (HKEx stock: 64 &1469)- FI
Education
Bachelor Degree - BBA (Hons) Accounting
Hang Seng University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong 09.2012 - 05.2016
Skills
Certified Public Accountant
Advanced MS-Word, Excel
Oracle, SAP
Chart and Graph Preparation
Oracle Hyperion - Financial Modeling
Budgetary Planning
Variance Analysis
Investment Analysis
Auditing procedures
Strategic financial planning
Flexible team player
Interests
Running
Joined the Company running class, I have developed a keen interest in running. Having set my sights on training for and completing a marathon in the coming year, I keep on training weekly.
Timeline
Senior Financial Analyst
CLP Power
06.2022 - Current
Senior FP&A Analyst
Alibaba Group Limited
03.2021 - 05.2022
Senior Associate II
BDO Limited
12.2018 - 02.2021
Associate
Mazars CPA Limited
09.2016 - 10.2018
Bachelor Degree - BBA (Hons) Accounting
Hang Seng University of Hong Kong
09.2012 - 05.2016
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