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Wai Ying Winnie KONG

GTA,Canada

Summary

Results-driven financial services professional with extensive experience in management accounting, financial compliance, and team leadership within international organizations. I am skilled in regulatory reporting, treasury management, and system implementation. A detail-oriented leader with advanced computing skills and a positive attitude, capable of delivering under pressure while fostering team development.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Manager

Canvassing Team for Federal Election (Markham)
04.2025 - 04.2025
  • Clearly and concisely conveyed key messages to voters, ensuring understanding and engagement
  • Demonstrated empathy and respect when interacting with the public, fostering constructive dialogue
  • Solicited and documented voter feedback, providing valuable insights to the campaign team

Canvassing team for PC Party of Ontario (Markham - Unionville)
02.2025 - 02.2025
  • Clearly and concisely conveyed key messages to voters, ensuring understanding and engagement
  • Demonstrated empathy and respect when interacting with the public, fostering constructive dialogue
  • Solicited and documented voter feedback, providing valuable insights to the campaign team

Head of Finance

Frontier Financial Group Limited
07.2024 - 11.2024
  • Ensured compliance with financial regulations, maintaining a clean audit record
  • Delivered high-quality financial solutions and supported project success through effective communication with stakeholders
  • Provided strategic financial insights to the executive team, driving key business decisions
  • Managed a team of 2 finance professionals, fostering productivity and professional growth
  • Liaise with external auditor for annual audit

Senior Finance Manager

Frontier Financial Group Limited
12.2023 - 06.2024
  • Ensured compliance with financial regulations, maintaining a clean audit record
  • Delivered high-quality financial solutions and supported project success through effective communication with stakeholders
  • Provided strategic financial insights to the executive team, driving key business decisions
  • Managed a team of 2 finance professionals, fostering productivity and professional growth
  • Liaise with external auditor for annual audit

Accounting Manager

Regan International Securities Limited
03.2019 - 05.2023
  • Spearheaded the launch of a new accounting system (Kingdee, EAS) in 2019
  • Full cycle accounting duties that include GL account reconciliation, expenses reimbursement, AP, managing the cash flow and budgeting
  • Overview daily operation, monitor cash flow and manage & settle intercompany receivable and payments
  • Preparation of monthly management reporting package, analyzing the variance vs budget and prior year
  • Managed administrative operations during the company’s start-up phase, including vendor communications and scheduling for the director

Accounting Manager

Convoy Financial Services Limited
10.2018 - 01.2019
  • Prepared annual budgets and management reports
  • Delivered ad hoc financial analysis for the CFO

Management Accounting Manager

8SL Services Limited
11.2011 - 08.2018
  • Prepared executive summary packages for the board and conducted analytical reviews
  • Managed treasury operations, ensuring compliance for Hong Kong and Tokyo offices
  • Upgraded to a multi-currency accounting system in 2013, enhancing operational efficiency
  • Oversaw group consolidation statements and month-end financial closings

Assistant Accountant

Synthes
02.2009 - 12.2010
  • Prepared journal entries, bank reconciliations, and analysis reports
  • Managed fixed asset reconciliations and purchase order registers
  • Process PO based purchase payment on a weekly basis

Education

Diploma - Fashion Creation Technology

Clothing Industry Training Authority
01.2024

Master - Corporate Governance

Hong Kong Metropolitan University
01.2023

Bachelor - Commerce (Accounting)

Curtin University of Technology
01.2011

Advanced Diploma - Hospitality Management

William Blue College of Hospitality Management
01.2010

Diploma - Accounting Technicians

The University of Hong Kong
01.2006

Skills

  • Master’s degree in Corporate Governance plus BA Degree in Accounting
  • Hands-on experience in full cycle of account duties Demonstrates strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with a passion for contributing to a dynamic and collaborative work environment
  • Financial Systems: Oracle, SUN Accounting, MYOB, Great Plain, Kingdee EAS
  • Advanced MS Excel and analytical software proficiency
  • Multi-currency treasury management

Certification

  • Hong Kong Corporate Governance Institute (HKCGI), 2024
  • Certified Public Accountant (HKICPA) - (International Affiliate), 2019
  • Member, Institute of Public Accountants (IPA), 2019
  • Associate, International Federation of Accountants (IFA), 2019
  • Certified Management Accountant (CMA), 2016

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Project Manager

Canvassing Team for Federal Election (Markham)
04.2025 - 04.2025

Canvassing team for PC Party of Ontario (Markham - Unionville)
02.2025 - 02.2025

Head of Finance

Frontier Financial Group Limited
07.2024 - 11.2024

Senior Finance Manager

Frontier Financial Group Limited
12.2023 - 06.2024

Accounting Manager

Regan International Securities Limited
03.2019 - 05.2023

Accounting Manager

Convoy Financial Services Limited
10.2018 - 01.2019

Management Accounting Manager

8SL Services Limited
11.2011 - 08.2018

Assistant Accountant

Synthes
02.2009 - 12.2010

Master - Corporate Governance

Hong Kong Metropolitan University

Bachelor - Commerce (Accounting)

Curtin University of Technology

Advanced Diploma - Hospitality Management

William Blue College of Hospitality Management

Diploma - Accounting Technicians

The University of Hong Kong

Diploma - Fashion Creation Technology

Clothing Industry Training Authority
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