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Annie Zhou Zhiying

Annie Zhou Zhiying

Summary

Business-minded and results-driven Finance Manager experienced in financial statement review, auditing and reporting. Well-versed in producing reports, evaluating department operations and handling month- and year-end closings. Meticulous, conscientious and methodical in approach. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement.


Good communicator with experience in handling overseas clients and business partners.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Finance Manager

Hongkong Land (Singapore) Pte Ltd
07.2011 - Current
  • Responsible for the overall financial management and accounting functions of multiple business streams within different entities
  • Responsible for management reports and budgets/forecasts and provide financial analysis to management
  • Responsible for annual audited financial statements and external audits
  • Monitoring compliance for property operations and handle internal audits
  • Review GST Returns and annual tax filing for the Group
  • Liaising with group treasury to handle cash related matters
  • Overseeing local and regional asset portfolios' performance and operations, preparing reports and papers for management insights and analytics reporting to shareholders
  • Liaising with overseas JV partners for new construction project development, external fund raising, cashflow management, board meeting/AGM matters, etc.
  • Driving change and continuous improvement in business processes and IT applications
  • Providing coaching to new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.


Senior Associate (Assurance)

Pricewaterhousecoopers LLP
12.2009 - 03.2011
  • IPO engagement in Singapore and China
  • Audit and review for clients various from difference industries, including shipbuilding, construction, manufacturing, oil and gas, retail.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to clients, handled challenging deadlines.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships with engagement teams and clients.

Senior Associate (Assurance)

Grant Thornton
08.2006 - 11.2009
  • IPO engagement in Singapore and China, client ranges from manufacturing to construction industries.
  • Audit and review of SGX listed company and SMEs, job scope ranged from basic audit fieldwork to consolidation.

Education

BBA - Business Management

University of Bradford
UK
12.2005

Skills

  • Financial Budgeting
  • Financial Reporting and Analysis
  • Process Change Improvements
  • Coaching and Training

Certification

  • ACCA - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (2009)
  • ISCA - Institute of Singapore Chartered Accounts (2010)

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Finance Manager

Hongkong Land (Singapore) Pte Ltd
07.2011 - Current

Senior Associate (Assurance)

Pricewaterhousecoopers LLP
12.2009 - 03.2011

Senior Associate (Assurance)

Grant Thornton
08.2006 - 11.2009

BBA - Business Management

University of Bradford
Annie Zhou Zhiying