Sophia Kwok
Warrington,United Kingdom
Summary
A friendly and approachable individual committed to improving and streamlining financial processes within organizations. Committed to keeping accurate financial records by monitoring accounts payable and receivable statuses. Excellent communicator, developing rapport across all levels of business to maintain clear, concise information for the accounting team. Competent in organizing budget documentation and tracking expenses to maintain accurate financial records and reports. Methodical organization. Accounting professional with a background in payroll management, financial data reporting, and preparing year-end tax returns. Offers attention to detail and analytical skills to identify discrepancies and prepare detailed projections. A detail-orientated student seeking a career in accounting. Committed to delivering accurate and organized financial records and reports using training and personal skills. Skilled at reviewing and filing payroll documentation to maintain tight business controls. Focused on helping improve financial solvency with optimized systems and accurate forecasting. Accurate in preparing statements, reviewing records, and advising on strategies for minimizing liabilities. Organized professional advanced with ERP system - SAP. Focused Assistant Accountant offers 5 years of accounting experience, AP/AR management and collections. Dependable accounting professional acknowledged for reliability, integrity, and quick-learning ability. Dedicated to a strong work ethic and resourceful nature. Skilled in account reconciliation, report drafting and collections. Industrious and meticulous with a strong history of integrity and reliability. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure Account Assistant position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounting Officer
China Overseas Land & Investment LTD
, Hong Kong
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Reconciled and reviewed monthly bank transactions.
- Prepared yearly/monthly budgets for sales departments
- Updated internal systems with financial data to help increase data quality.
- Followed up on past-due accounts to collect outstanding balances.
Maintained company purchase and sales ledgers. - Handled account payments and provided information regarding outstanding balances.
- Reconciled general ledger accounts with 100% accuracy.
- Reviewed customer invoices for accuracy and posted information to the general ledger.
- Addressed billing inquiries to correct errors and answer questions.
- Processed routine and wire transfers for assigned portfolios.
- Performed reconciliation and preparation of bank accounts on a weekly basis to identify and clear transactions.
- Analyzed billing reports to accurately identify and resolve discrepancies.
Assistant Accountant
Besting Management Limited
, Hong Kong
12.2018 - 08.2022
- Maintained and improved company bookkeeping processes.
- Reviewed customer invoices for accuracy and posted information to the general ledger.
- Analyzed financial information to identify discrepancies.
- Evaluated employee expense reports and verified accuracy.
- Coordinated completion of client requests following directions from partners and managers.
- Entered transactions into internal databases.
- Assisted in preparing monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports.
Reviewed and filed payroll documents following department procedures. - Verified items billed against items received and followed up with vendors to reconcile variances.
- Controlled credit and confirmed debtors paid dues on time.
- Prepared bank deposits, checking and correcting any errors.
- Prepared reports and projections based on financial data.
- Prepared client billing under guidance from the billing manager.
- Participated in monthly, quarterly, and annual audits.
- Processed routine and wire transfers for assigned portfolios.
- Reconciled all company accounts, including credit cards and expenses.
- Monitored accounts payable and receivable statuses, keeping financial records up to date.
- I answered member calls regarding accounts and made necessary adjustments and payments.
Accounting Officer
Promise HK Company Limited
, Hong Kong
08.2017 - 07.2018
- Generated and distributed claims budget distribution reports weekly, and remaining balance reports monthly.
- Improved cash flow by strategically timing payment and invoice processing.
- Handled filing, photocopying, and other administrative duties to help with the smooth running of office tasks.
- Sorted, coded, and matched copious amounts of invoices each month, exceeding department targets.
- Reconciled supplier statements to achieve account accuracy.
- Enabled smooth department operations by promptly processing payments and keeping comprehensive records.
- Dealt with invoice and payment inquiries, liaising with relevant departments to provide accurate answers.
- Liaised with staff to process expense claims.
- Smoothened day-to-day operations by clearly communicating with stakeholders and delivering on team targets.
- Contributed to achieving zero audit findings in financial audits by maintaining accurate documentation.
- Prepared and sent out appropriate remittance advice.
Set up new supplier accounts with accurate payment terms and details. - Drew up and sent manual checks with approval of accounting manager.
- Interpreted complex documentation, carrying out required action in line with strict operating standards.
- Kept up-to-date general ledger, balancing out transactions.
- Calculated bills owed by customers, prepared invoices, and distributed statements.
- Maintained a chart of accounts tracking assets, liabilities, equity, revenue, and expenses.
- Compiled records for audits to facilitate smooth and complete reviews.
- Monitored accounts payables and receivables to proactively spot and handle problems.
- Prepared balance sheets and trial accounting balances.
- Met departmental training requirements to consistently improve the standard of work.
- Verified figures with cross-checking of different accounts and documentation.
- Totaled up revenue from diverse sources to create a full picture of income.
- Supported analysis of balance sheets and income statements.
Used correct classifications and coding for accounting transactions. - Navigated various accounting systems and followed different accounting techniques to meet company standards.
- Recorded sales transactions, outgoing payments, and receipts to support financial governance.
- Calculated expenditures in comparison to budget targets and reported on overages.
- Generated account statements outlining payments and balances.
Accounting Officer
Bio Innovation Holistic Limited
, Hong Kong
05.2016 - 07.2017
- Handle full set of accounts independently
- Manage daily accounting duties including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, accounts reconciliation
- Assist the management in improving and monitoring the accounting
system and data management - Assist in HR-related tasks
- Other ad hoc assignments required by the Management
- Assist in company secretary-related work.
Accounts Clerk
Nestle Hong Kong Limited
, Hong Kong
05.2012 - 05.2016
- Handle daily Accounts Payable operations, including cheque and TT
payment. - Prepare Staff Claim / Petty Cash / Staff Reimbursement
- Prepare PFME Report
- Checking of Purchase Requisition Form. Samples requisition form and
payment application of PFME - Perform customer claims settlement & accruals for lump sum rebates
- Coordinate of Inter-Market supply shipment orders (Contract signing,
Insurance, Invoicing, Payment, Bank Collections, and ad-hoc
requirements)
Accounts Clerk
Bright Future Pharmaceutical Laboratories Ltd
, Hong Kong
09.2009 - 03.2012
- Handle daily Accounts Payable operations, including cheque and TT
payment, and Communicate with the supplier - Handle account payables, and communicate with user departments for purchase transactions, including verification of LC terms for presentation
- Handle General Ledger accounting entries including preparing
accounting voucher and filing. - Liaise with suppliers and perform vendor statement reconciliation.
- Follow up payment in advance and update accounting records.
- Validate and process staff claims.
- Ensure reconciliations for daily transactions of petty cash and custody are completed.
- Participate in month-end closing, particularly the preparation of bank
reconciliation and balance sheet items schedules. - Monitor and follow up on monthly provision
- accruals and prepayment.
(Including Payroll, MPF, prov. For bonus....) - Perform banking activities & update receipts records.
- Assist in cash flow preparation, forecast, and analysis.
Ad-hoc tasks assigned by the supervisor.
Accounts Clerk
Welldex Industries Ltd
, Hong Kong
05.2005 - 03.2009
- Handle account receivables, and communicate with user departments for sales related transactions
- Participate in month-end closing, particularly the preparation of bank
reconciliation and balance sheet items schedules; Prepare general voucher and invoice - Assist daily account functions and prepare outstanding report
- Handle daily Accounts Payable operations, including cheque and TT
payment, and Communicate with the supplier - Issue debit and Credit notes to inter-co for a management fee
- Monitor Pretty cash
- Data input, filing, and clerical support
Education
Foundation English Business Usage -
HKU Space
Hong Kong 03.2005 - 09.2005
Commercial Studies -
Caritas Institute for Further & Adult Education
Hong Kong 09.1996 - 06.1997
Ka Chi Secondary School -
HKCEE
Hong Kong 09.1991 - 07.1996
Skills
- Invoicing
- Data entry
- Month-end reporting
- Cash handling
- Financial reporting
- Budget
- GL entry
- Account reconciliation
- AP and AR management
- Order processing
- Records management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Expense reporting
Languages
English
Beginner
Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary
Chinese (Cantonese)
Elementary
Interests
Swimming and Watching drama
Certification
LCC&I Book-keeping and Accounts Level 2
(06/1997 - 06/1997)
Projects
Assist companies in converting ERP systems - SAP
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Accounting Officer
China Overseas Land & Investment LTD
09.2022 - 12.2022
Assistant Accountant
Besting Management Limited
12.2018 - 08.2022
Accounting Officer
Promise HK Company Limited
08.2017 - 07.2018
Accounting Officer
Bio Innovation Holistic Limited
05.2016 - 07.2017
Accounts Clerk
Nestle Hong Kong Limited
05.2012 - 05.2016
Accounts Clerk
Bright Future Pharmaceutical Laboratories Ltd
09.2009 - 03.2012
Accounts Clerk
Welldex Industries Ltd
05.2005 - 03.2009
Foundation English Business Usage -
HKU Space
03.2005 - 09.2005
Commercial Studies -
Caritas Institute for Further & Adult Education
09.1996 - 06.1997
Ka Chi Secondary School -
HKCEE
09.1991 - 07.1996
LCC&I Book-keeping and Accounts Level 2
(06/1997 - 06/1997)
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