Victor Zou

• Conducted COGS analysis and variance reviews, identifying cost discrepancies and ensuring accurate standard cost calculations
• Monitored and maintained pricing structures for NZ distribution, assessing GP at product, and regional levels to support regional sales team
• Developed and enhanced sales dashboards, integrating multi-level financial performance tracking by division and store location, improving visibility into key financial metrics
• Supported budget and forecast processes, consolidating data and analyzing trends in revenue, to provide insights into NZ promotion plans
• Collaborated with operations and sales teams to ensure cost controls were aligned with financial targets, leading to improved margin tracking and cost efficiency
• Managed the fixed asset register, tracking CAPEX and ensuring asset reconciliations were completed in compliance with financial policies
• Prepared month-end financial reports and accruals, ensuring all volume-based rebate correct recorded

Achievements

• Designed and implemented new sales dashboard functionalities, enabling financial performance evaluation across various divisions and store levels, improving reporting efficiency
• Identified and rectified a $35,000 overcharge issue by conducting a detailed COGS analysis, leading to improved cost control and operational efficiency

• Prepared financial reports for over 150 clients, ensuring compliance with IFRS and taxation regulations
• Developed financial models and forecasts to support decision-making for small businesses
• Assisted clients with tax filings, GST, PAYE, and other compliance-related tasks

Achievements

• Successfully safeguarded a valued client with a $230,000 tax deficit from liquidation, through effective communication with IRD commissioners
• Spearheaded a penalty-free and on-time tax initiative, completing over 2,000 comprehensive tax returns for more than 150 clients