Linh Luong
Toronto,ON
Summary
Highly motivated and goal-driven Financial Analyst skilled in collecting, monitoring and studying data to analyze financial status and recommend business strategy. Experienced in qualitative and quantitative analysis, contract management and forecasting. Tech-savvy in use of spreadsheets, accounting and financial management software.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Financial Analyst
12657015 Canada Inc.
04.2023 - Current
- Strategic Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting: Support budgeting and forecasting processes to develop accurate and timely budget and forecasts for the business unit
- Prepare budget and forecast related management reporting/presentations and analytics for the business unit and executive team
- Analyze, investigate, and report on P&L performance and variances on budget, forecast and actual results
- Identify and communicate issues, impacts and recommended solutions during budgeting and forecasting processes
- Collaborate effectively with the multiple stakeholders, business units in communicating guidelines, requirements, timelines to collect and consolidate budgeting and forecasting inputs
- Assist in preparation of the monthly project spend forecast for strategic initiatives for senior management coordinating with PMs to obtain necessary information to complete cost estimates
- Data Analysis: Support data validation, consolidation and cleansing processes to present data in a consumable form
- Collect, analyze, and interpret data, quantifying financial opportunity and risk, and communicating the optimal business decisions/actions
- Enhance Management Reporting and Line of Business Support: Prepare in depth analysis of business results - translating the reported financial results to actionable information on the Company's business units
- Prepare quarterly KPI reports, competitor analysis and other board documents
- Assist in the development of business cases for initiatives contemplated by the business units and provide post-implementation analysis on newly executed initiatives
- Support Strategic Projects: Support strategic projects such as acquisitions, divestitures, new business ventures and post-merger integration as they emerge
Senior Accountant
9395-3651 QUEBEC Inc.
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Analyzed financial statement discrepancies, identifying issues, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Reduced errors in financial statements through stringent review procedures and regular reconciliation of accounts.
Finance Manager
Nexttech Group of Technopreneurs
09.2020 - 07.2021
- Lead a team of 10 people to oversee full spectrum of finance functions with budget of $40M across 12 business units, collaborating directly with Group CFO on full spectrum of financial matters relating to financial reporting, business strategy, performance management, budgeting, forecasting, cash management and sales analysis
- Manage financial reporting deliverables including monthly forecasts, consolidations and presentations
- Develop and improve recurring reporting processes; continuously look to increase efficiency through processes automation
- Manage KPI reporting and analysis for actual results, forecast and budget
- Complete advanced analysis that determines path-forward for proper recognition of new and ad-hoc business scenarios within KPI figures
- Lead to analyze risks to remaining year plan/budget; identify opportunities to resolve performance gaps; determine timing and financial impact of risks and opportunities; examine results of the simulation exercises and prepare short range outlook of financials including opportunities and risks to plan/budget; make adjustments to short-range outlook based on feedback from Business Partners
- Partner with functional areas to develop and maintain a deep understanding of key business drivers for the function, specific business processes and priorities, and future strategic direction of the functional area
- Manage business stakeholders' activities related to planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes including a complete understanding of key business drivers in order to provide valuable insights
- Lead team to build dashboards to automate the maintenance of models and KPIs.
Senior Tax Consultant
Deloitte Vietnam Tax Advisory Company Limited
04.2015 - 08.2020
- Computed tax depreciation rates on business assets like technology and vehicles.
- Reconciled tax accounts to prevent discrepancies and maintain readiness for expected tax liabilities.
- Reviewed financial reports to correctly ascertain taxation and statement requirements.
- Taught junior staff how to prepare statements, resolve discrepancies and maximize efficiency.
- Responded promptly to official tax notices requiring clarifications and additional submissions.
- Identified impactful regulations and incorporated changes to comply with new requirements.
- Prepared accurate quarterly and yearly tax filings for businesses s
- Identified potential areas of risk exposure for clients by performing thorough assessments of their financial positions, recommending appropriate mitigation strategies accordingly.
- Helped organization maintain full compliance with local, state and federal tax requirements with diligent application of best practices.
Senior Audit
Deloitte Vietnam Audit Company Limited
08.2012 - 04.2015
- Streamlined audit processes for improved accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.
- Aligned audit activities with business goals by incorporating strategic priorities into the annual audit plan.
- Kept up-to-date with industry developments, adapting auditing methodologies as needed to maintain relevance in an evolving landscape.
- Supported corporate initiatives by conducting due diligence reviews during mergers and acquisitions processes.
- Developed comprehensive audit plans based on thorough risk assessments and business objectives analysis.
- Performed detailed reviews of financial statements for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance requirements fulfillment.
- Assisted in developing annual budgets by providing insights into past performance trends and future projections.
Education
Master of Science - Finance
University of Montreal
Montreal, QC12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
National Economics University
Hanoi, Vietnam06.2012
Skills
- Finance
- Growth projections
- Financial statements expertise
- IFRS Compliance
- KPI Monitoring
- Financial statement analysis
- Business Operations Analysis
- Auditing procedures
- Budget Forecasting
- Microsoft Excel
- MS Office Suite
- Auditing
- Strategic financial planning
- Data Interpretation
- Knowledge of ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software
- Financial software
- Data Analysis
Certification
- CFA - Level 3 Candidate, 2024
- ACCA (UK) - equivalent to CPA Canada, 2023
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Financial Analyst
12657015 Canada Inc.
04.2023 - Current
Senior Accountant
9395-3651 QUEBEC Inc.
05.2022 - 03.2023
Finance Manager
Nexttech Group of Technopreneurs
09.2020 - 07.2021
Senior Tax Consultant
Deloitte Vietnam Tax Advisory Company Limited
04.2015 - 08.2020
Senior Audit
Deloitte Vietnam Audit Company Limited
08.2012 - 04.2015
Master of Science - Finance
University of Montreal
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
National Economics University
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