Cecilia Liu

Advise on company set up and business registration. Prepare and supervise business and payroll tax documents. Review business plan for business expansion

Set up and led Financial Planning & Analysis Department for Asia Pacific region. Trained and led internal audit, M&A, Financial Planning, Tax and Treasury functions for Asia Pacific region.

Ensured Sarbanes Oxley (Sox) compliance. Drove lean/continuous improvement methodologies throughout the organization. Acted as a business partner to the business segments to support value-added initiatives.

Developed forecast and budget information for the manufacturing plant in accordance with the company’s sales plan. Directed preparation of budgets, reviewed budget proposals, and prepared necessary supporting documentation and justification. Responsible for all Research and Development spending and project analysis.

Maintained product costing system of all products. Analyzed profitability on new products and product extension. Supervised payroll function and worked with Human Resources to determine consistent payroll practices and policies. Oversaw accounts payable and approved payments.

Responsible for financial audits of manufacturing, wholesale, retail, non-profit and construction companies. Developed corporate tax returns and advised management on tax planning alternatives. Maintained day to day client relationships. Recruited new financial professionals. Supervised, trained and evaluated staff auditors.

Worked with diverse clientele industry backgrounds, both privately owned and publicly traded companies. Reviewed internal controls and accounting system to identify weakness and recommend improvements.