Senior Lead External Reporting (SEC & IFRS Reporting) Resume Houston, TX - Hire IT People

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Languages: Mandarin, Japanese (conversational)

Computer skills: Oracle, SAP, HFM, PeopleSoft, Universe, WebFilings,

MS office: advanced at Excel and Access

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Houston, TX

Senior Lead External Reporting (SEC & IFRS Reporting)

Responsibilities:

Prepare and review consolidated financial statements with related SEC compliant disclosures, including management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations.
Prepare and review the IFRS annual report and related disclosures.
Prepare and review earnings releases as well as other investor presentations.
Review financial results; prepare variance analysis and related explanations.
Prepare, review and update XBRL tagging.
Monitor and research changes in GAAP and SEC reporting requirements and implement as appropriate.
Research and determine the accounting and required disclosures for complex derivatives and hedging activities, including fair value hedge, cash flow hedge, net investment hedge, derivatives not designated as hedges and non - derivative hedges. Draft accounting memorandums.
Provide leadership on teams and various project assignments, including new lease and revenue standards impact assessment and implementation plan.
Lead initiatives such as productivity enhancements and projects to streamline the financial reporting process, including SEC and IFRS validation rules and desk procedures update and setup.
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with individuals in other departments, both locally and globally.
Facilitate and coordinate multiple deadlines, created cohesive terms and responded quickly to management requests.

Confidential, Houston, TX

Lead Reporting Analyst (SEC Reporting)

Responsibilities:

Prepared and reviewed SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q and 8-K) in accordance with US GAAP and SEC requirements, including financial statements, footnotes and supporting schedules.
Coordinated and prepared quarterly earnings release.
Developed and managed SEC filings related to XBRL reporting.
Ensured compliance with the public company financial disclosure requirements including preparation of quarterly and annual disclosure checklists.
Researched technical accounting and reporting matters and provided guidance on critical accounting issues including assets impairment, discontinued operation, non-controlling interest acquisition, and etc. Prepared accounting memorandums.
Coordinated the external audit requirements.
Prepared the monthly consolidated financial reporting package. Analyzed accounts and investigated variances and issues.
Assisted with the annual proxy preparation process and shareholders’ meeting.
Prepared the quarterly basic and diluted weighted share calculations.
Prepared and maintained financial reporting schedules and supported for stock based compensation.
Assisted in the coordination of the company’s internal controls as they relate to SOX.

Confidential, Houston, TX

Audit Senior Assistant

Responsibilities:

Led and assisted in the integrated group audit for public companies in accordance with US GAAP, PCAOB standards and SEC requirements.
Drafted audit programs through qualitative and quantitative analysis and evaluation of business and industry risks.
Used top-down risk based approach to identify the controls to test. Tested the control design and operating effectiveness.
Developed an in-depth knowledge of financial statement analysis, accounting and regulatory issues. Drafted audit memorandums.
Identified control deficiency or balance discrepancy and communicate with management.
Participated in special projects: Quicksilver Production Partnership LP IPO audit and Entergy rate case audit.
Coached the younger staffs on the team. Reviewed their workpapers and provided feedbacks.

Confidential, Detroit, MI

Auditor

Responsibilities:

Led and assisted in annual financial statement audits and quarterly reviews for the subsidiaries of the public companies in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SSARS.
Led Japan SOX consulting service, including walkthrough and test of internal control. Recommended improvements to control effectiveness and efficiency.
Prepared the consolidated financial statements which involve the foreign currency translations.