Business Communication Skills Development Programme
Accounting & Finance Skills
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Jacklyn Li
I hope to secure a position in an accounting and finance environment where my skills will
provide an organized, day to day management of accounting functions and ensuring that these
functions meet the legal requirements. Strong research, analysis and financial reporting skills.
Able to contribute the highest quality of output, both individually and as a team. Proficient in
time sensitive and high pressure environments.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Communication:
Working as a tutor, requires a lot of interactions with students
Speaking clearly, able to express ideas across concisely
Fluent in English and Mandarin
Fast Learning:
Able to pick up skills and ways to perform tasks very effectively within a short period of time
Not afraid to ask questions in order to learn
Self Management:
Organizing independently
Good time management, achieving balance in work and studies
Aware of my own limitations and strengths
Honest:
Not lying or manipulating information to appear better
Perform all tasks with integrity
Passioante:
Highly motivated, achieves to do everything to the best of my ability
High standards for work and studies
Teamwork:
Able to respond constructively to others’ opinion and criticisms
Comfortable working in groups to achieve a common goal
EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
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Bachelor of Commerce February 2012 to present
University of Melbourne
No.1 university in Australia
Majoring in Accounting and Finance
Financial accounting theory Intermediate Financial Accounting
Derivative Securities Business Finance
Auditing and Assurance
Corporate Finance
Investments
Auditing and Assurance
Principles of Business Law
Taxation Law
Corporate Law
Corporate FInance
Cost Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Summer internship at Accor Hotel Group 2016 (Full detail of internship attached)
Accounting and finance internship starting November 2015 to February 2016
Working with the Financial Controller
Trained in Accounts Recievable and payable
Financial analysis using financial statements and weekly reports
Interactions with clients and other 4.5 stars hotels
Managing hotel’s Fringe Benefit Tax and Payroll
Managing supplier list and price comparison
Learnt guest relationship
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Accountant/Finance Liaison
February 2013 to present
REACH Melbourne University (Kensington)
Healthcare company providing low cost medical services
Providing Financial statements
Doing spreadsheets, database, consolidation of revenue and expenses
Finance liaison for Evaluation and Finance department
Works in forming a strong relationship between departments
Ensures proper communication and better information relay
Maintaining knowledge and staying abreast of developments in the organization
Conduct research and identify ways of improving services.
Forecast, analyse and report variances and update as needed.
Develop models and analysis that facilitate data-driven decision making.
Identify and develop solutions to improve business processes and reporting.
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Participate in the development and maintenance of performance metrics, and assist in
identifying
performance improvement opportunities.
Proactively identify discrepancies in data, determine cause and communicate questions /
adjustments
to appropriate departments.
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IELTs language tutor (individual and class)
April 2015 to present
51IELTS
Language institution providing course in speaking and writing components of the test at the
largest IELTs teaching centre in Australia
Ensure that all lessons are planned with clear aims and objectives in a positive
atmosphere.
Present standard Australian English language clearly and serve as a linguistic model
for students.
Communicate effectively with students by articulating clearly, selecting vocabulary,
and assessing
comprehension through varying methods.
Explain grammar in an easy-to-understand way without overwhelming tutees.
Operate office equipment including computers, data projector, and printer and
supporting word
processing, spreadsheet, database management, network management, desktop
publishing, and
Internet navigation applications.
Take into account the differing ability lessons of students and differentiate work
accordingly.
Deal with inappropriate behaviour quickly and effectively according to the centre
behaviour policy.
Set appropriate tasks and challenges for homework according to the published
timetable, and ensures
that it is regularly marked with constructive feedback.
Perform general clerical functions including maintaining accurate records and
compiling information
and statistics.
Wedding attendant December
2013 to present
Newman College Chapel
Manages wedding and the chapel
Confirm dates and physical needs for the wedding and Room use.
Confirm timing needs for the wedding.
Talk through the details of pre and post ceremony.
Arrive at rehearsal 45-60 minutes prior to start, briefly walk through rehearsal with Bride
and Groom.
Run rehearsal at the discretion of the pastor.
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Make sure everyone is in the right places at the right times for the ceremony itself.
Be available after the ceremony to round-up people for pictures, etc. (have list from
couple).
Clean up—return communion table, tablecloths, candelabras, speak to family—someone
responsible
for collecting unity candle, candleholders, Bible, etc.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
IT Skills:
Excel (intermediate)
Quickbooks (intermediate)
MYOB
OPERA (Hotel operating system)
SUN (Accounting software)
Wincheck (Hotels Food and Beverage computer system)
Language Skills:
English (1st language) Fluent
Mandarin Fluent
German Beginner
Leadership positions:
Newman College Head of Music
Newman College Senior Common Room Disability Liaison
Scholarships and achievements:
Newman College Choir Scholarship (Since 2012 and ongoing)
Newman College Academic Achievement Award (2014 and ongoing)
Singapore Government Scholarship upon graduation from High School (2012 and
ongoing)
Newman College Jesuit annual scholarship (2016 and ongoing)
Co-curricular activities in University:
Member of Accounting Students’ Association1
Member of Financial Management Association of Australia2
1 Founded in 2001 in conjunction with the Department of Accounting and Business Information Systems at The University of
Melbourne, the main purpose of the ASA is to equip its members with professional skills. Outside of university, the ASA maintains a
strong liaison with representatives in the accounting field to assist its members in making informed career decisions.
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Member of International Commerce Students’ Society
Co-curricular activities outside University:
Participated in annual prestigious Peter Lestrange Classical Music Prize3 in Newman
College 2 years in a row
Providing Music Therapy at the Royal Melbourne Hospital
Joined the Newman College Choir in June 2012
Newman College Softball team member
Was the guest performer (flute soloist) at All Saints Youth Choir’s annual concert
Member of the Melbourne University Choral Society (MUCS)
Sang for the ANZAC Day 2012 at the Melbourne Shrine of Remembrance
Sang for MUCS bi-annual concert of Haydn’s Oratorio The Creation at Saint Paul’s
Cathedral in Melbourne
4th position in Women’s golf tournament in Singapore 2014
HOBBIES AND OTHER INFO
A musically inclined individual having mastered piano, flute and singing. Joined the Newman
College Choir in June 2012, having passed the auditions and meeting basic vocal requirements.
Often obtain invitations and requests to guest perform at weddings and other choir concerts, as
well as the annual concert of the All Saints Youth Choir in Melbourne.
New SCR music head at Newman College.
Enjoy golf with family and friend, swimming, and poetry.
REFERENCES
2 Established in 1990 at The University of Melbourne, the FMAA actively promotes the career awareness of students and facilitates
involvement in business-related activities. The FMAA is an independent student body which works closely with the
Department/Discipline of Finance and the Faculty of Business & Economics.
3 A prestigious annual classical music competition whereby the best instrumentalists and vocalists in Newman College are chosen out
of the student population to compete
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References:
Steven Turok (Accor Novotel Melbourne on Collins Financial Controller)
0413608363
H1587-GL@accor.com
Recommendation letter attached
Anne Gottoli (Director of Sales and Marketing at St Kilda Novotel)
95366143
H1506-SB4@accor.com