YI (CLAIRE) XIE
Summary
A self-motivated and detail-oriented professional with vast experience maintaining effective working relationships inside and outside the University. Have significant knowledge of the higher education sector. Confident with generating and analyzing data reports for management and able to comprehend and clearly communicate complex concepts in cross-cultural environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Assistant
The University of Nottingham Ningbo
10.2022 - Current
- Maintain accurate financial records for all UNNC students to ensure up-to-date personal, course, and fee liability details
- Respond to any tuition fee-related queries raised by students or other relevant stakeholders in a professional and timely manner
- Ensure financial records are updated to reflect any scholarships, bursaries, or discounts received, and arrange tuition fee refunds
- Prepare subsidiaries' monthly management reports, including monthly financial and management reports, monthly project-level management reports and cash flow reports
- Initiate subsidiaries' annual budget plan and forecast following the same steps as UNNC
- Assist with subsidiaries' internal and external projects management, provide professional advice and support to PIs and other end-users to solve problems related to budget and fund usage
- When projects close, issue financial reports by checking data and communicating with PIs, support auditing and funding body reviewing process
- Prepare ad hoc financial analysis reports and dashboard reports
Finance Assistant
The University of Melbourne
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Maintained the Chart of Accounts for one or more divisions in line with principles, policies and guidelines set by the finance function
- Supported budgeting, income and expenditure management and forecasting by managing a portfolio of internal client accounts including operating, projects, trusts and advancement income and expenditure
- Provided advice and monthly financial reporting to Directors, Heads of Centre and Academic and Professional Managers under the direction of the Finance Manager
- Supported Finance Business Partners to monitor short-term and long-term financial performance and undertook ad hoc financial analysis
Administrative Officer
The University of Melbourne
07.2019 - 07.2021
- Provided advice on financial, human resources and general administration policy and procedure, related to contracting, travel, credit cards and procurement
- Delivered Faculty-based sessional contracting and Independent Contractor Agreement services, including processing of contracts and related invoices
- Monitored, maintained and contributed to relevant communication channels including intranet information, toolkits, FAQ’s and Faculty News
- Developed in-depth knowledge of the core activity of designated academic and business units. This may include (but not be limited to) areas of research priority; key internal/external partnerships; external engagement profile, financial profile and relevant process, policy and culture
Payroll Officer
Coal Valley Orchard
06.2017 - 07.2019
- Recruited and contributed to the on-boarding process for seasonal staff
- Processed fortnightly payroll for approximately 300 seasonal employees
- Conducted clerical duties, including filing, answering phone calls, responding to emails and preparing procedure documents
- Conducted procurement and accounts receivable duties, including processing purchase orders, supplier invoices, and reconciling transactions with statements
Education
Advanced Diploma of Translating -
Australian Institute of Translation And Interpretation
Melbourne, Australia12.2016
Master of International Finance -
Deakin University
Melbourne, Australia04.2015
Master of Professional Accounting -
Deakin University
Melbourne, Australia04.2015
Bachelor of Accounting -
Harbin University of Commerce
Harbin, China06.2011
Skills
- Software: Microsoft Office, MicroStrategy, Oracle
- Certification: Progression towards Certified Practising Accountant (CPA)
Timeline
Finance Assistant
The University of Nottingham Ningbo
10.2022 - Current
Finance Assistant
The University of Melbourne
07.2021 - 04.2022
Administrative Officer
The University of Melbourne
07.2019 - 07.2021
Payroll Officer
Coal Valley Orchard
06.2017 - 07.2019
Advanced Diploma of Translating -
Australian Institute of Translation And Interpretation
Master of International Finance -
Deakin University
Master of Professional Accounting -
Deakin University
Bachelor of Accounting -
Harbin University of Commerce
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