Zoe(Yewen) Song
Ranui,New Zealand
Summary
A highly motivated and forward-thinking accounting professional, currently pursuing the Chartered Accountant (CA) certification. Passionate about financial accuracy, compliance, and process improvement, with a structured plan for career growth. Dedicated to developing expertise in financial reporting, tax compliance, and business advisory services.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounts Clerk
Auckland Hotel Investement Ltd - Park Hyatt Auckland
06.2023 - Current
- Perform daily bank reconciliations to ensure transaction accuracy and completeness.
- Process monthly general ledger transactions and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Assist with month-end closing, including journal entries, accruals, and financial reporting.
- Monitor and manage cash flow, ensuring all payments and receipts are accurately recorded.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies between bank statements and company records.
- Prepare and file statutory returns, including GST, PAYE, FBT, and NWHT.
- Schedule monthly payment runs and ensure daily/weekly payments are processed on time.
- Manage supplier invoice processing and maintain accurate financial records.
- Support audits by ensuring compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
- Set up and updated Excel spreadsheets to track financial data.
- Input financial data and produced reports using Xero and MYOB and internal software.
Assistant Accountant
Mid Northern Timber and Building Supplies Limited - Warkworth ITM
05.2021 - 06.2023
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely invoice processing and collections.
- Performed systematic bank reconciliations and maintained fixed asset registers.
- Assisted with month-end financial close, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
- Processed supplier invoices, ensuring correct account allocation and cost control.
- Monitored customer invoices and optimized sales margins.
- Controlled and regularly updated central billing prices for ITM suppliers.
- Provided financial insights and collaborated with senior finance staff on board reports.
- Assisted with monthly and quarterly income statements, balance sheets and cash flow reports to inform decision-makers.
Tax Accountant
Premium Accounting Solution Limited - PAS
06.2020 - 05.2021
- Prepared financial statements and tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts, and partnerships.
- Processed GST, RWT, PAYE, and income tax returns, ensuring compliance with tax regulations.
- Maintained and audited fixed asset registers for clients.
- Performed PAYE calculations and submitted payroll reports.
- Assisted clients with IRD audits and compliance-related inquiries.
- Conducted bank reconciliations and balance sheet reviews.
- Examined accounts and records and computed tax returns according to prescribed rates, laws and regulations.
- Managed multiple tax projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines were met and clients were satisfied.
Assistant Accountant
Harmony Accounting Limited
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring accurate financial records.
- Conducted AML checks and ensured compliance with financial regulations.
- Processed GST returns and prepared financial reports using QuickBooks.
- Maintained client records and managed communications with IRD.
- Assisted senior accountants with tax filings and financial reporting.
- Maintained detailed financial records of accounts receivable and payable status and bank reconciliations.
- Assisted with monthly and quarterly income statements, balance sheets and cash flow reports to inform decision-makers.
Education
Working Towards CA Certification
Chartered Accountant
Bachelor of Business - Accounting And Finance
Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, NZ01-2018
Skills
- Month-End Processes & Financial Reporting
- Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Management
- Bank & Balance Sheet Reconciliations
- Tax Compliance (GST, PAYE, RWT, Income Tax)
- MYOB & Xero Proficiency
- Financial Data Analysis & Process Improvement
- Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Macros)
- Strong Communication & Problem-Solving Skills
Certification
- QuickBooks ProAdvisor Certification – Intuit QuickBooks.
- Xero Advisor Certification- Xero Limited.
- MYOB Certified Consultant
- Ongoing Professional Development in Financial Reporting & Compliance
Languages
English
Professional Working
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Accounts Clerk
Auckland Hotel Investement Ltd - Park Hyatt Auckland
06.2023 - Current
Assistant Accountant
Mid Northern Timber and Building Supplies Limited - Warkworth ITM
05.2021 - 06.2023
Tax Accountant
Premium Accounting Solution Limited - PAS
06.2020 - 05.2021
Assistant Accountant
Harmony Accounting Limited
09.2019 - 06.2020
Working Towards CA Certification
Chartered Accountant
Bachelor of Business - Accounting And Finance
Auckland University of Technology
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