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Cindy Li

Graduate Program
Wellington

Summary

As an analytical professional with a people-centered approach, I excel at interpreting complex data to drive informed decision-making. With a master's degree in professional accounting and three years of international experience across China, the Philippines, and New Zealand, I have developed expertise in bookkeeping, financial reporting, and tax compliance. Working in diverse teams and fast-paced environments has strengthened my communication, time management, and teamwork skills. Committed to continuous learning and driven by a proactive mindset, I embrace challenges as opportunities to grow and contribute with purpose.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Accountant | Project Analyst

China Communications Services Ltd.
11.2020 - 04.2022

A multinational telecommunications infrastructure company|https://www.chinaccs.com.hk/en/global/home.php

  • Project Cost Analysis & Budgeting – Managed and monitored project costs, ensuring expenditures aligned with financial forecasts while optimizing resource allocation.
  • Tracked ongoing project advancement towards predefined milestones, reducing instances of missed deadlines by 8%.
  • Financial Management & Compliance – Oversaw invoicing, accounts receivable, and tax compliance, ensuring all financial transactions adhered to regulatory requirements.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication – Worked closely with regional project managers, finance teams, and clients to align budgets, verify expenses, and resolve financial discrepancies efficiently.
  • Led integration of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems.
  • Audit Support & Compliance – Assisted external auditors during interim and final audits, including base station material pricing reviews and regulatory compliance audits, ensuring a smooth audit process.

Accountant

Always Youth Beijing Culture Communication Co., Lt
Beijing, China
05.2022 - 12.2023

An innovative technological company

  • Recorded and maintained daily accounting entries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
  • Assisted in bank reconciliations and financial closing activities, including month-end and year-end processes.
  • Managed cash transactions and reconciled bank statements, ensuring consistency with financial records.
  • Prepared and submitted VAT, corporate income tax, and other tax filings accurately and on time for 12 consecutive months.
  • Reviewed and processed daily expense reimbursements, ensuring compliance with company policies.
  • Provided administrative support for financial operations, including payroll calculations and supplier account reconciliations.

Education

Master of Professional Accounting -

Victoria University of Wellington
05.2023 - 02.2025

Skills

Excel (with advanced skills in creating formulas, pivot tables, and visualizing data through graphs)

Data Analysis(Skilled in SQL and R for data analysis)

Xero and MYOB(with experience in financial recording and bank reconciliations)

ERP

CRM

Microsoft Teams

Accounting and bookkeeping

Bank reconciliation

Accounts payable and receivable

Budget analysis

Audit support

Account reconciliation

Accomplishments

  • Accelerated Payment Collections – Successfully achieved 93%+ payment collection for the first phase of the 2020 FNT wireless base station project, securing the fastest collection progress (3 months) with the lowest bad debt rate.
  • Cross-Regional Collaboration – Coordinated with cross-functional teams across eight regions to ensure seamless project execution and financial alignment.
  • Financial Policy Implementation – Communicated and enforced corporate financial policies, contributing to effective cost management and budget control.

Interests

  • Scuba diving
  • Hiking
  • Badminton
  • Swimming

Timeline

Master of Professional Accounting -

Victoria University of Wellington
05.2023 - 02.2025

Accountant

Always Youth Beijing Culture Communication Co., Lt
05.2022 - 12.2023

Accountant | Project Analyst

China Communications Services Ltd.
11.2020 - 04.2022
Cindy LiGraduate Program