Mario Mao
Auckland,AUK
Summary
Proven Auditor with a track record of enhancing financial accuracy at Grant Thornton New Zealand. Excelled in audit reporting and collaborative teamwork, significantly improving audit processes. Skilled in bookkeeping and adept at driving efficient financial assessments. Demonstrates a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence in financial management.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Auditor
Grant Thornton New Zeland
Auckland
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted in preparing audit plans based on established objectives and standards.
- Prepared detailed audit workpapers for review by senior auditors.
- Interacted regularly with clients to discuss audit progress, findings, and recommendations.
- Reviewed client documentation including contracts, invoices, bank statements.
- Collaborated closely with other team members to develop effective audit plans.
- Worked closely with management to discuss external audit results and action plans.
- Identified and assessed areas of significant business risk and internal control weaknesses.
Assistant Accountant
Tangram Accounting Ltd
Auckland
11.2022 - 03.2024
- Assisted in preparation of monthly financial statements and management accounts.
- Managed daily bookkeeping functions with attention to accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking reconciliation and disbursements.
- Reviewed general ledger entries for accuracy and completeness.
Education
Master of Commerce - in Accounting
University of Auckland
Auckland, NZ05-2024
Bachelor of Management - in Accounting
Heilongjiang University
China, Heilongjiang Province06-2022
Bachelor of Arts (Joint Degree) - in Interpreting Between English And Chinese
Heilongjiang University
China06-2022
Skills
- Bookkeeping
- Audit reporting
- Audit programs and processes
- Balance sheets
- Annual reports
Languages
English
Full Professional
Mandarin
Native/ Bilingual
Academic Paper Published
- "The Interplay of Internal and External Factors on Corporate Performance During the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Empirical Analysis of US Listed Firms." Corporate Ownership & Control
Awards
- 2020, The 10th National Campus Accounting Contest of "China Accounting Network Cup" , Individual Second Prize Award.
- 2020, "Xindao Cup" Financial Big Data Contest of University Students in Heilongjiang, Group Second Prize Award.
- 2019 and 2020 Cpmprehensive Scholarship Awards from Heilongjiang University.
- Class Representative Awards from University of Auckland
Working Right in New Zealand
- Holding Open Work Visa that allows me to work for any employer without restrictions in NZ, expire in Feb 2027.
Certification
- Enrolled in CPA Australia
- Accounting Professional Certificate in China
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Auditor
Grant Thornton New Zeland
01.2024 - Current
Assistant Accountant
Tangram Accounting Ltd
11.2022 - 03.2024
Master of Commerce - in Accounting
University of Auckland
Bachelor of Management - in Accounting
Heilongjiang University
Bachelor of Arts (Joint Degree) - in Interpreting Between English And Chinese
Heilongjiang University
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