Tammy Tseng
Auckland
Summary
Experienced business-minded accountant promoting more than 4 years of expertise overseeing transactions and reconciling monthly financial reports. Highly collaborative individual with track record of effectively training and coaching staff members. Offering confidence, team contribution and decision making skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Management Accountant
AUT
2021.10 - Current
- Provided timely and accurate financial reporting to senior management, enabling informed decision-making based on reliable data.
- Managed multimillion-dollar budgets, ensuring accurate allocation across departments.
- Coordinated with senior leaders to create annual budgets.
- Improved financial forecasting accuracy, utilising advanced analytical models.
- Reduced month-end closing time, meticulously organising and reviewing ledger entries for consistency.
- Contributed to hiring, training and development of accounting teams.
- Streamlined accounts payable processes, reducing payment cycle times by automating invoice processing.
- Assisted team members in transitioning to new system through extensive training and one-on-one support.
- Improved management satisfaction by delivering customised financial reports tailored to specific departmental needs.
Senior Accountant
Heritage Trustee Company Limited (acquired by Sargon Australia late 2020)
2018.10 - 2019.06
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts (Xero).
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by posting journals, managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Played key role in strategic planning sessions, offering financial insights that shaped company direction.
Senior Audit Associate
PwC
2013.05 - 2018.10
- Conducted thorough financial statement audits for various industries, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with regulations.
- Managed team of up to 4 field auditors. Including Westpac Bank, FlexiGroup (finance including insurance subsidiary), Airwork (aviation), Orion Health (tech), Complectus (trustee/professional service).
- Managed multiple concurrent engagements while meeting tight deadlines, demonstrating exceptional time management skills.
- Mentored junior associates in audit procedures and techniques, fostering a positive learning environment for professional growth.
- Streamlined the audit process by developing customised templates that increased productivity without sacrificing quality.
- Developed strong working relationships with clients through trust-building communication and reliable delivery.
- Identified potential risk areas and provided recommendations to mitigate risks.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of accounting principles and industry standards.
Tax Consultant
PwC
2012.02 - 2013.04
- Prepare letters of advice using relevant legislation
- Complete GST and income tax returns for corporate clients
- Liaise with IRD and NZ Customs on client's behalf.
Education
CA Qualified -
CA ANZ
AucklandHonours - Commercial Law
The University of Auckland
Auckland01.2012
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Commercial Law
The University of Auckland
Auckland01.2011
Skills
- Time management
- Effective Communication
- Business Partnering
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Cash Flow Management
- Management Reporting
- Continuous Improvement
- Audit Coordination
Non-work involvement
- Participated at the Young Enterprise Scheme events – giving business support to high school students.
- Volunteer at AUT graduation.
- Skytower Step Up challenge fundraising for Leukaemia.
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Senior Management Accountant
AUT
2021.10 - Current
Senior Accountant
Heritage Trustee Company Limited (acquired by Sargon Australia late 2020)
2018.10 - 2019.06
Senior Audit Associate
PwC
2013.05 - 2018.10
Tax Consultant
PwC
2012.02 - 2013.04
CA Qualified -
CA ANZ
Honours - Commercial Law
The University of Auckland
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Commercial Law
The University of Auckland
Similar Profiles
Helen LiangHelen Liang
Supervised Bachelor Student With His Intern Works at AUTSupervised Bachelor Student With His Intern Works at AUT
Kimbly StanleyKimbly Stanley
Customer Service Support Representative at AUTCustomer Service Support Representative at AUT
Gabriella MasoeGabriella Masoe
Senior Navigator/Mentor at AUTSenior Navigator/Mentor at AUT