Ruth Chen Email & Phone Number

Vancouver, Canada Area

Burnaby

ACHIEVEMENTS- Recruited by the Controller to assist him during the absence of a CFO as a result of my expertise in Canadian tax and proven ability to perform managerial responsibilities and high level decision making with minimal guidance in a structurally complex company. - Developed and implemented a cash flow forecasting model distributed to ownership on a monthly basis.- Led, managed and educated staff with respect to BC HST to PST transition and Bank of America and CIBC bank platform transitions. RESPONSIBILITIES- Review monthly consolidated financial statements and prepare quarterly bank reporting packages, including covenant calculations, submitted to bank creditors. - Prepare financial reporting on consolidated quarterly results and monthly cash flow forecast distributed to ownership.- Manage the company’s foreign exchange risk and hedging strategy involving weekly high volume USD purchases and liaising with CIBC World Markets’ bank executive to implement hedging strategies.- Manage cash portfolio of over $50 million consisting of multiple currencies (CAD, USD and Euro) ensuring sufficient funds for operations, dealership expansions and real estate projects. - Review and release all high domestic dollar wires, electronic funds transfers and approve payments to purchase equipment inventory.- Manage and train various staff in specific accounts payable, inventory purchasing and compliance duties.- Manage, liaise and prepare operational and government compliance including dealer license renewals, U.S. and Canadian sales and corporate tax for over 35 companies, 2 trusts and 2 partnerships.- Perform and communicate complex U.S. and Canadian federal and provincial/state sales and corporate tax research.- Manage and administer the company pension plan including annual payments to retired and former members, termination payments and transfers, preparation of annual government reporting and assisting in liaising with yearend external auditors.

Burnaby

ACHIEVEMENTS- Recruited into the KPMG tax department by the leading tax partner of the KPMG Burnaby Office as a result of superior work ethics and ability to deliver customer service and tax assignments during a 2 month tax rotation.- Above strong performer to excellent performer annual performance review ratings. RESPONSIBILITIES- Reported to partners, other experienced senior managers and clients the results of prepared and reviewed corporate and personal income tax returns and future income tax calculations. -Performed tax research relating to complex tax planning and compliance issues. - Assisted in the communication and compilation of working papers for external auditors.- Developed and executed numerous tax plans including private corporation reorganizations, dividend plans, estate plans and divestitures including a project with proceeds exceeding $200 million in order to effectively manage and meet the objectives of the business and its shareholders. As a result of these plans the businesses and shareholders were able to achieve significant tax benefits and meet their current and future business and personal objectives. - Managed the complex tax reporting requirements of large corporate groups which included a retail private client with over $250 million of consolidated assets and multiple entities including foreign subsidiaries.- Prepared detailed company reviews and participated in client meetings to discuss current and future opportunities, client objectives and proposed planning to ensure clients’ objectives were met. - Mentored and coached tax specialists, providing them with constructive feedback to assist in the development of the skills and support required to meet their full potential. - Strengthened oral presentation and research skills by presenting case studies and technical issues to the KPMG Greater Vancouver Tax Department.

Burnaby

ACHIEVEMENTS- Applied and selected for an 8 month secondment to the Atlanta, Georgia KPMG office and audited senior sections for a large public insurance company with over $15 billion of gross revenues traded on the NYE. - Above strong performer to excellent performer annual performance review ratings. RESPONSIBILITIES- Reported to managers and partners, planned and seniored various audit engagements for a diverse client portfolio primarily consisting of private entities and experience in not-for-profit and public entities. - Performed internal control reviews including compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley 404, examined financial records, analyzed financial results and provided recommendations to improve reporting. Developed positive relationships with clients which increase their receptivity to audit recommendations designed to improve processes. - Improved staff performance and engagement recovery by training and reviewing work prepared by junior staff and provided timely feedback.

Antalya, Turkey

Prepared financial reports for 9 months ended July 31, 2009 to U.S. head office, developed financial reporting templates, analyzed sustainability of programs, reviewed and recommended improvements to operational and accounting processes and trained local staff in effectively using templates and implementing recommendations in Antalya, Turkey.

In Depth Tax Part I, Ii And Iii

Chartered Acountant

Bachelor Of Commerce (Bcom), Accounting Co-Op