Melissa Tang Email & Phone Number

Sydney, Nsw, Au

Sydney, Australia

As the head of Finance at Finisar Australia, I implemented financial and operational strategies defined by the executive team in headquarter and developed best practices for financial modelling and data analysis for local senior management. I also monitored income, expenses, taxes, capital expenditures and investments for efficient cash flow management and risk management compliance. Key Achievements:-- Collaborated with the executive team to maintain 40+% gross margin and 20% per year growth in revenue while experiencing 15% annual selling pricing reduction in the telecommunication industry. - Developed the business analysis team within the finance team to support the executive management

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

As Corporate Sector Committee Member at CPA Australia, I worked with the other committee members to provide a platform where the less experienced CPA members have access to the experienced CPA or FCPA who are willing to share their knowledge, views and insights, who will also give advises and support to the inexperienced CPA. Key Achievements:-- Successfully held 3 Futureproofing events for CAP members, including Blockchain, Business Intelligence and HR & Training.

As Senior Financial Accountant at Stryker, I prepared quarterly and annual financial statements and ensured compliance with financial reporting guidelines. I also facilitated external audits for smooth operation. Key Achievements:-- Improved month-end closing process, financial statements (including Flash, P&L, BS, and Cashflow) are completed on working day 3 instead of on working day 4- Drove Finance team reporting accuracy, being awarded a 12 months continuous 100% accuracy award from Stryker Pacific

As financial accountant at HCN, I was responsible for month-end and year-end process, including accruals, consolidation, reporting, and reconciliations. Prepare monthly BAS, Payroll Tax, and annual FBT returns. PayrollKey Achievements:-- Met all monthly and yearly financial reporting deadlines- Produced timely reports with accuracy

As Assitant Accountant at Gummerson Fabric Pty Ltd, I performed month-end and year-end processes, including AR & AP reconciliation, bank reconciliation, accrual and prepayment journals. Key Achievements:-- Improved Access files for sales analysis, product costing report, and profit margin report.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Fcpa

Activities and Societies: Was duly awarded a Fellow Membership of CPA Australia

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