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Sean Cheng

Finance And Accounting Profession
Hong Kong

Summary

  • Dynamic CFO with extensive experience at SMIT Holdings Limited, excelling in regulatory compliance and strategic financial planning. Proven track record in managing successful acquisitions and enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in investor relations and risk management, fostering strong partnerships with auditors and bankers to drive financial success and organizational growth.
  • Finance professional prepared for high-level challenges, bringing valuable experience in strategic financial management and operational efficiency. Known for fostering collaborative environments and driving results. Adept at navigating complex financial landscapes and adapting to evolving business needs.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

CFO (EDA Business)

SMIT Holdings Limited (Hong Kong Listed Company)
10.2018 - Current
  • A Hong Kong-listed, PRC-based technology company with manufacturing activities.
  • Ensured compliance with Hong Kong listing rules requirements, participated in the board meeting, and the shareholders' meeting.
  • Lead several corporate transaction activities, including major acquisitions, significant disposals, deemed disposals, and worked closely with lawyers and financial advisors to ensure transaction risks and potential threats are properly managed.
  • Managed relationships with external auditors, ensuring a smooth and efficient annual audit process with minimal findings or issues identified.
  • Oversaw the financial and operational performance of investee companies, analyzed operational issues, and provided adequate advice.

CFO

Shenzhen Giga Design Automation Company Limited (Associate of SMIT)
10.2018 - Current
  • A partially PRC-stated owned technology company based in Shenzhen.
  • Led budgeting process, collaborating with department heads to allocate resources strategically and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
  • Managed risk effectively through the establishment of a comprehensive risk management framework, safeguarding company assets against potential threats.
  • Analyzed operational issues and implemented corrective action to maximize profits.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with other departments to drive process improvements that positively impacted bottom-line results.
  • Refined internal control procedures, strengthening the overall integrity of financial data captured within the system.
  • Tracked cash flow and financial planning to analyze company's financial strengths and weaknesses and propose strategic directions.
  • Managed relationships with bankers and investors, ensuring smooth loan and fund-raising activities.
  • Mentored finance team members, fostering a culture of professional growth and skill development within the department.


Senior Manager

PricewaterhouseCoopers (Big 4)
12.2004 - 09.2018
  • Participated in several successful IPO projects in a project leader role.
  • Participated in several capital market transaction activities, and worked closely with lawyers and sponsors to ensure compliance with Hong Kong listing rules and accounting standards.
  • Provided accounting and internal control consulting services to listed companies, conglomerates, MNCs, etc.
  • Conducted due diligence work to identify risks, mitigating potential threats to potential merger and acquisition projects.
  • Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.

Education

BBA - Accounting

The Hong Kong University of Science And Technology
Hong Kong
04.2001 -

Exchange Program

University of Minnesote
USA
12-2003

Skills

  • Regulatory compliance, IPO and listed company experience as senior executive

  • Strategic financial planning, financial reporting and cashflow management

  • Risk identification and internal controls activities improvement

  • Investor relations and other professional parties (auditor, lawyer, bankers) relations management

  • Merger and acquisition experience, investee companies oversight

  • Operational efficiency and financial result enhancement

Timeline

CFO (EDA Business)

SMIT Holdings Limited (Hong Kong Listed Company)
10.2018 - Current

CFO

Shenzhen Giga Design Automation Company Limited (Associate of SMIT)
10.2018 - Current

Senior Manager

PricewaterhouseCoopers (Big 4)
12.2004 - 09.2018

BBA - Accounting

The Hong Kong University of Science And Technology
04.2001 -

Exchange Program

University of Minnesote

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