Christie Chen
Westgate
Summary
Meticulous accounting professional bringing 7 years of experience in strategic planning, customer relationship management and account reconciliation. Strong Xero proficiency with precise and accurate nature. Expertise in financial data entry and record-keeping.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager
Van Lier Nurseries Ltd
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Helped to install ERP system
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits and recordkeeping.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Managed office operations while scheduling appointments for department managers.
- Managed budgets, appointment scheduling, employee and event itineraries and accounts to improve productivity initiatives.
- Compared vendor prices and negotiated for optimal savings.
- Prepared meeting materials and took clear notes to distribute to stakeholders.
Office Manager
The Flower Delivery Company Ltd
05.2019 - 10.2021
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits and recordkeeping.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Coached new hires on company processes while managing employees to achieve maximum production.
- Managed budgets, appointment scheduling, employee and event itineraries and accounts to improve productivity initiatives.
- Compared vendor prices and negotiated for optimal savings.
- Developed standard operating procedures for all administrative employees.
- Arranged corporate and office conferences for company employees and guests.
- Prepared meeting materials and took clear notes to distribute to stakeholders.
- Oversaw quality control and productivity rates to increase revenue and production times.
- Communicated corporate objectives across divisions through regular correspondence and scheduled status updates.
- Initiated timely project management within budget constraints for multi-faceted problems concerning executive leaders.
Junior Accountant
The Flower Delivery Company Ltd
05.2015 - 05.2019
- Assisted with preparation of monthly financial statements.
- Prepared journal entries and entered into system using Xero.
- Reviewed financial documents to verify accounting data and mathematical accuracy.
- Reconciled month-end totals for timely and accurate reporting of financial information.
- Generated and submitted invoices based upon established accounts receivable schedules and terms.
- Interacted with vendors, upper management and peers.
- Evaluated and improved accuracy and completeness of financial records.
- Submitted weekly cash flow report that showed inflows, outflows and projections to controller.
- Enhanced budget administration by reviewing reports, leveraging knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Identified management control weaknesses and provided value added suggestions for remediation.
- Diminished outstanding debts by analyzing accounts for issues.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
Education
Bachelor of Business - Accounting
Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, New Zealand06.2016
Skills
- Written Communication
- Workflow Planning
- Database Administration
- Account Reconciliation
- Credit and Collections
- Budget Administration
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Office Supplies and Inventory
- Billing and Invoicing
- Microsoft Office
- Client Correspondence
Languages
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Office Manager
Van Lier Nurseries Ltd
10.2021 - 06.2022
Office Manager
The Flower Delivery Company Ltd
05.2019 - 10.2021
Junior Accountant
The Flower Delivery Company Ltd
05.2015 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Business - Accounting
Auckland University of Technology
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