Joanna Z.

Report to: AP COO  Responsible for China analysis and report (customers booking analysis, products analysis, marketing events analysis, deferred revenue and forecast, etc.), tried to define business model and variance patterns to add value. Supported and completed 2019 budget successfully;  As a business partner, connected with each dept head, identified issues and tried to provide solutions.

 Reports and budgets improvement Responsible for reports, analysis and budgets for overall four sectors (K12, enterprise training, college and tutoring), around 20 budget units; developed specific budget template reflecting both P&L and cashflow; improved working process.  ERP maintenance and suggestion: Coordinated with IT department for ERP optimization; responsible for the examination of courses projects and contracts, school renovation and fixed assets investment, etc. Provided constructive suggestion in accounting and ERP system upgrading.  Successfully re-Listed in NYSE in June 2018: Assisted CFO for IR reports and materials; Supported CFO in preparing the 18-months financial projection for NYSE.

 Analysis, reports and plan Established and optimized the financial reporting and analysis system, cover sales products and regional analysis, transfer price, cost, profitability, cash flow, etc, identify drivers of expenses; Established efficient budgeting process in the division with quarterly forecast implemented, responsible for OCAP area. Proactively support and coordinate each business team (Japan/USA/Singapore/SH/BJ) as a bridge, established stable coordination. Monitored the CSF and KPI achievement in non-financial area for each business team.  Business operation and control As a business partner, provided robust support in business process with in-depth understanding, helped implement PCS (prospect control of sales) system, improved the channel management. Establishment of SOP of dealer compliance check and credit check. Established smooth cross functional collaboration, responsible for J-SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) Campaign; facilitated the establishment of SOP; collaborated with internal auditor to complete the internal audit. In 2012-2014, was responsible for orders operation and inventory, had implemented a BPR (business process re-engineering) through ERP enhancement and staff job-enrichment. Standardized the AR collection process, reduced AR amount effectively.

 Management of FP&A team, well designed the work segment and working process for each staff, motivate staff by common objective.  The scope of responsibility started from one department at the beginning to three departments (NDT&ANI&RVI), and finally responsible for whole division. Great contribution and achieved high recognition from top management. Important projects 1. NDT system production investment evaluation As a financial specialist in the project team, participated in the plant site selection, designing the logistics and commercial flow, responsible for the financial modeling, all relevant cost collection, cash flow simulation and NPV calculation, sensitivity analysis, etc. 2. ERP enhancement As the project manager, collaborate with IT, logistics and accounting team, effectively and timely built up E-Stock system, intelligent inventory refilling system, and advanced procurement process. etc. Significantly improved inbound and outbound logistics process, efficiency and accuracy.

Reported to CFO and Financial controller. Responsible for the monthly closing, consolidated report （IS, BS and CF), Board report, and analysis. Responsible for annual budget; Prepared for 5-year plan for the listing on Australia Stock Exchange. Collaborated with external auditor to complete the statutory audit report.

12-weeks Cash flow rolling forecast; working capital control to ensure the sufficient cash flow; bank facilities management; bank relationship maintenance.

Worked in control department, internal control work for CPSG of Sony. (With about staff number260) Monthly financial report and analysis, cost control; budget and revised budget. Warranty provision (quarterly), inventory devaluation (monthly), DSO report (monthly); Learned key control methocology of a sound control system of Sony China.

Report to First Sectary of commercial section. Market analysis; build up and promote communication between Singapore and China in finance and investment. Arrange marketing activities.