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Hong Kong

Hong Kong Sar

Lead Finance team in managing financial reporting, budgeting, treasury, taxation, internal controls, and corporate governance practices.Partner with operating units to drive financial results of over HKD300M (2022) revenue.Lead monthly operational performance meetings to review Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Evaluate actions to improve internal controls, drive process efficiency, and enhance information systems.

Hong Kong

Led 30+ staff in Finance team to perform financial reporting, manage its Hong Kong treasury function, lead Board and Committee meetings, prepare HKD46M+ (2018) annual budget for Group, and conduct monthly KPI and business strategy reviews.SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS- Successfully raised HKD397M through Company’s IPO in 2018 to fund production facilities improvement, distribution network development, strategic acquisitions, and research and development (R&D).- Led engagements with sponsors, lawyers, auditors and internal control specialists, and led roadshows in Hong Kong, Beijing, and Shanghai during IPO process.

Hong Kong

Spearheaded financial reporting and treasury functions, Board meetings, annual budget preparation to drive HKD1.5B+ turnover, and investor roadshows.SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENT- Led IPO that raised HKD249M in 2016 and enabled Company to finance strategic property development in Hainan, China.

Beijing, China

Reported to Managing Director and Audit Committee, responsible for Company’s overall corporate governance.Established Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) system and design of Risks and Controls Matrix (RCM).Oversaw Company’s compliance to China SOX.Set up and managed internal audit to deliver 50+ audits a year across Company’s 5 business segments across 46 locations in China. Reviewed financial performance, reported KPI completion progress, and recommended strategic actions to senior and business unit management.Supported various due diligence on fund raising, acquisitions, and capital injection projects.Signed off external documents for investor roadshows, Exchange filings, and Board memoranda from legal and compliance perspective.As member of Supervisory Board for subsidiary COFCO Biotech Co. Ltd. (000930.SZ), entrusted with the responsibility to monitor its governance practices on behalf of the Company.SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS- Assisted Company in multiple fund-raising efforts, including approval of USD250M club loan in 2009, issuance of HKD3.8B+ convertible bonds in 2010, and right issues that raised HKD4.0B+ in 2012.- Upgraded internal control system and corporate governance practices that enabled Company to receive Best Board of Directors Award from Hong Kong Institute of Directors (HKIOD) and Corporate Governance Excellence Award in 2009. - Prepared Company’s first Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report and championed its application to Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index in 2010.- Conducted “Full-Process Tracking Audit” of all major construction projects and Company’s acquisitions of plant and equipment in 2013 to ensure effective cost management and regulatory compliance.

Hong Kong Sar

Supervised financial statements preparation and participated in review meetings to discuss business results and formulate strategy for division.Managed treasury activities including structuring of credit lines with 5 major banks in Hong Kong to support working capital and long-term financing needs for the division.

Hong Kong Sar

Set up Company’s corporate governance structure and report its overall effectiveness to Audit Committee and Managing Director. Planned and executed internal audit assignments for Properties and Apparel divisions in Hong Kong, China, UK and Cambodia. Audited Properties division’s key processes (including project planning, tendering, project completion and compliance, and properties sales).Arranged internal control and ethics training for directors and senior management.

Hong Kong Sar

Performed financial statements audits for 100+ companies from Pharmaceutical, Properties Development and Investment, and Manufacturing (Aluminium, Garment, Motor Vehicles, Packaging Materials) industries.Led SOX internal controls audit for 2 companies registered with US Securities & Exchanges Commission and their overseas subsidiaries.Trained clients on accounting standards updates, internal controls framework, and compliance management.Advised clients on regulatory requirements, including Hong Kong listing rules, Companies Ordinance, and myriad accounting standards including IFRS, HK GAAP, and US GAAP.SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTAs the manager-in-charge of the Beijing Head Office team, completed the audit of Aluminum Corporation of China Limited (2600.HK / ACH / 601600.SZ) ("Chalco") for its 2001 IPO on Hong Kong and New York stock exchange. Chalco successfully raised RMB3.3B in the IPO.