LU SUN
AUCKLAND,NEW ZEALAND
Summary
Dynamic Financial Accountant with a proven track record at Newasian Logistics Limited, excelling in financial reporting and general ledger management. Spearheaded process improvements, reducing month-end close time by 0.5 days, while fostering team collaboration. Expertise in tax compliance and a passion for enhancing financial clarity drive my commitment to excellence.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Accountant
Newasian Logistics Limited
Auckland, New Zealand
10.2020 - Current
- Promoted from Assistant Accountant due to exceptional performance and ownership of key financial functions.
- Prepared monthly financial reports, including Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss, and Cash Flow statements.
- Managed full general ledger functions, encompassing month-end closing, accruals, and intercompany reconciliations.
- Led annual budgeting and forecasting processes; presented KPI reviews to Director monthly.
- Developed structured P&L report format, enhancing reporting clarity and minimizing discrepancies.
- Initiated process improvements and automated reporting, reducing month-end close time by approximately 0.5 days.
- Supported corporate restructure activities, including dividend distribution and shareholding transfers.
- Collaborated with external auditors to finalize year-end financial statements.
Assistant Accountant
Newasian Logistics Limited
Auckland, New Zealand
02.2015 - 10.2016
- Maintained daily accounting functions, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and bank reconciliations for two divisions.
- Managed weekly cash flow forecasts and contributed to annual budgeting processes.
- Prepared payroll, PAYE filings, and conducted wages reconciliation.
- Submitted GST, RWT, and FBT returns in compliance with IRD regulations.
- Optimized franchisee payment process, eliminating 110 manual adjustments and saving one day per payment cycle.
- Built financial models and delivered performance commentary to operations managers for enhanced decision-making.
- Supported year-end closing, audit preparation, and general ledger reconciliations.
- Collaborated with BNZ on asset financing arrangements.
Education
Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting -
Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand
04.2022
Bachelor of Business - Accounting
UNITEC INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
08.2014
Skills
- Financial reporting and analysis
- General ledger management
- Tax compliance and regulations
- Team collaboration and support
- Expense tracking and management
- Bank reconciliation processes
- Month-end closing procedures
References
Joe Zhou, Operation manager from Newasian Logistics Limited, Joe@nalexpress.com, 0210620905
Timeline
Financial Accountant
Newasian Logistics Limited
10.2020 - Current
Assistant Accountant
Newasian Logistics Limited
02.2015 - 10.2016
Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting -
Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand
Bachelor of Business - Accounting
UNITEC INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
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