Resume of John Cheng

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Name: John Gang Cheng

Nationality: Australian

Address: 36 Hornet Street, Greenfield Park,

New South Wales, Australia, 2176

Telephone: 61+2 9610-5996

Mobile phone: 0409-982-175

: Gang_J_Cheng@hotmail.com    

Tertiary education

Mar 2000 – Nov 2000: Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) – Macquarie University

  •    Grade = Second Class Division 1
  •   Honours thesis topic:

    • Mar 1998 – Nov 1999: Bachelor of Commerce – (Double majors in Accounting and Finance) – Macquarie University                                 

    ·        Grade point average (GPA) = 3.64(on a 4.00-point scale)                        

     

    Transferable Skills

    Commercial softwares:

  •   Microsoft Word –Advanced;
  •   Excel –Advanced;
  • Access –Intermediate;
  • PowerPoint –Advanced

    • Accounting package:

  • MYOB – Advanced

    • Econometric /Statistic packages:

  •   Matlab – Advanced;
  •   Shazame – Advanced;
  • Minitab –Advanced;
  • Limdep – Advanced

    • Programming languages:

  • Dreamweaver v4 – Intermediate;
  • C++ – Beginner;
  • Java script–Beginner

    • Typing speed

  •  80 words per minute with 95% accuracy

    • Foreign languages:

  • Read, write and speak Chinese – Mandarin and Cantonese;
  • Conversational level in Indonesian

    • Academic awards

    Professional experiences

    Dec 2000 - May 2001: Assistant accountant at Possehl HongKong Precision Machining Ltd

    Jul 2000 – Nov 2000: Part-time Tutor at Macquarie University for  “Accounting Theory” and “Financial Accounting”

  • Taught two accounting subjects "Financial accounting theory and practices" and "Fundamental of accounting" to the class of 30 students.
  • Developed presentation and interpersonal skills
  • Designed multimedia based learning approach using PowerPoint to enhance student’s understanding of the topics
  • Solidified understanding of advance issues in Australian Accounting Standard
  • Enhanced problem solving and analytical skills

    • Jul 1999 – Feb 2000: Research Assistant for Mr Jeffrey Knapp at Macquarie University.

    Nov 1997 – Feb 1999: Assistant Accountant, WingLong Pty Ltd. (Part-time, 3 days per week)

  • Prepared the budgets and analysed the variance
  • Prepared ad-hoc financial reports
  • Implemented principles in Australian Accounting Standard to business problems
  • Managed Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Bank Reconciliation
  • Forecasted the cash flow for the company
  • Prepared monthly profit and loss statement and balance sheet
  • Constructed the company’s chart of accounts and general ledger
  • Initiated and established the job costing and division costing systems on MYOB
  • Advised to the Director about the internal control systems

    • Sep 1997 – Jul 2000: Sales Assistant, Galaxy World Electronics (Part-time, 1 night per                     week)                                      

  • Strengthened customer service and interpersonal skill
  • Enhanced communication skill
  • Improved attention to detail

    • Extracurricular activities

    Referees

    Professor Graeme L. Harrison
    Department of Accounting and Finance
    School of Economics & Financial Studies
    Macquarie University - Australia
    Phone: 61 +2 9850-8515
    Email: graeme.harrison@efs.mq.edu.au

    Professor Johannes D. Jüttner
    College of Commerce
    Department of Economic and Financial Studies
    Macquarie University
    Phone: 61 +2 9850-8481
    Email: johannes.juttner@efs.mq.edu.au

    Mr. George Ignatiou
    Operational Manager
    Galaxy World
    Phone: 61 +2 9281-4543

    Mr. Norman Y. Y. Pang
    Assistant Vice President - Operation
    Possehl Hong Kong Precision - Machinery Ltd
    Mantex Industrial Building, 2/F, 37-43 Sha Tsui Road Tsuen Wan, N.T. Hong Kong
    Direct: (852) 2417-5610
    Fax: (852) 2687-1962
    Email: n_pang@possehl.com.hk

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