Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Peter Zhou

Shanghai,China

Summary

Experienced Auditor focused on enhancing business compliance, workflow, and processes through meticulous audits and optimization recommendations. Success in evaluating information, structures, and procedures to identify areas for improvement and implementing effective corrective actions. Track record of driving operational efficiency and ensuring regulatory adherence.

Overview

10
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Tianjian Certified Public Accountants (Special General Partnership)

Auditor Project Manager
2021.06 - 2023.06 (2 years)

Job overview

  • Oversaw IPO guidance, application, and annual audit for multiple listed companies.
  • Led teams in completing IPO application audits and supervising audit-related tasks for major clients.

Daxin Certified Public Accountants (Special General Partnership)

Senior Auditor
2020.07 - 2021.05 (10 months)

Job overview

  • Served as a Senior Auditor, conducting audits for listed IPO projects and audits related to annual reports of mainboard listed companies
  • Key projects included Tian Di Environmental Protection Innovation Board IPO application audit, Shengdake Technology Innovation Board IPO audit, and Jiaao Environmental Protection listing audit
  • Duties involved independently leading medium-sized report audits, managing large report audit sales and collections, and conducting production and warehousing cycle audits.

Shanghai Dingyi Accounting Firm (General Partnership)

Auditor
2019.01 - 2020.07 (1 year & 6 months)

Job overview

  • Engaged in quality control audits
  • Contributed to the establishment of a comprehensive audit standard system, focusing on understanding audited units and their environments, risk assessment procedures, overall audit plans, specific audit plans, substantive testing, control testing, fraud considerations, and other audit standards
  • Participated in audits for multinational group companies, domestic group company components, and special audits
  • Prepared audit plans, conducted risk assessments, implemented substantive procedures and detailed testing, completed audit work, issued audit reports, and archived audit work papers and reports.

CONCORD Investment (CHINA) Co.,Ltd

Financial Supervisor
2017.10 - 2018.12 (1 year & 2 months)

Job overview

  • Managed departmental operations, supervised three subsidiary company finance departments with a team of 10-12 people, and reported directly to the Chief Accountant
  • Oversaw the financial operations of three subsidiary companies, conducted financial audits, managed internal funds, reviewed tax filings, ensured compliance with financial regulations, and provided compliance advice and supervision.

China Resources Vanguard Co.,Ltd

General Ledger Accountant
2014.08 - 2017.10 (3 years & 2 months)

Job overview

  • Handled company accounts according to company requirements, prepared various financial statements, and conducted financial accounting
  • Compiled financial operational data to support company decision-making
  • Audited original vouchers, prepared and entered financial vouchers, and assisted in budget control, cost accounting, and financial management.
  • Supported audit preparation and compliance efforts, ensuring accurate documentation of financial transactions.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address accounting issues, resulting in improved resolution times for discrepancies.
  • Reduced time spent on month-end closing activities by automating data imports and exports between accounting systems.
  • Supported internal control initiatives by identifying areas for improvement within existing general ledger processes and recommending corrective actions.

Henkel (CHINA) investment Co.,Ltd

Internal Auditor
2013.08 - 2014.08 (1 year)

Job overview

  • Executed specialized tasks assigned by Henkel Group's Internal Control Department and senior leadership
  • Collected, analyzed, and assessed inspection data, proposed improvement suggestions, and drafted work reports
  • Conducted inspections to ensure the normal and controlled operation of various business operations, such as sales, procurement, production, human resources, inventory, fixed assets, and financial reporting
  • Assisted in drafting initial internal control reports and participated in the compilation of internal control reports
  • Filed internal control department documents and records
  • Reported inspection findings and suggestions to superiors, conducted follow-up investigations on suggested matters, and participated in internal control knowledge training to enhance inspection skills
  • Received special tasks from department management, investigated the operation of various related businesses, and provided suggestions for improvement.

Education

Shanghai University of Finance and Economics

Accountancy, Probability theory and mathematical statistics, linear algebra, computer applications in management systems
06.2019

University Overview

GPA: 73.8/100

Shanghai University , Zhabei Qu, Shang Hai Shi

Accountancy, financial management, auditing, taxation, financial reporting
09.2018

University Overview

GPA: 3.5/4

Skills

  • Audit reporting
  • Audit Planning
  • Compliance standards
  • Annual reports
  • Financial records review
  • Balance sheets
  • Industry Expertise
  • Taxation Knowledge
  • External Auditing
  • Process evaluations
  • Financial Management
  • Risk mitigation strategies
  • Issue Resolution

Certification

  • CPA - Certified Public Accountant
  • ACCA - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

Timeline

Auditor Project Manager

Tianjian Certified Public Accountants (Special General Partnership)
2021.06 - 2023.06 (2 years)

Senior Auditor

Daxin Certified Public Accountants (Special General Partnership)
2020.07 - 2021.05 (10 months)

Auditor

Shanghai Dingyi Accounting Firm (General Partnership)
2019.01 - 2020.07 (1 year & 6 months)

Financial Supervisor

CONCORD Investment (CHINA) Co.,Ltd
2017.10 - 2018.12 (1 year & 2 months)

General Ledger Accountant

China Resources Vanguard Co.,Ltd
2014.08 - 2017.10 (3 years & 2 months)

Internal Auditor

Henkel (CHINA) investment Co.,Ltd
2013.08 - 2014.08 (1 year)

Shanghai University of Finance and Economics

Accountancy, Probability theory and mathematical statistics, linear algebra, computer applications in management systems

Shanghai University

Accountancy, financial management, auditing, taxation, financial reporting
  • CPA - Certified Public Accountant
  • ACCA - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Peter Zhou