Mao-Wen Lai
Accountant
Taipei City,TPE
Summary
Versatile Accounting Professional with over 6 years of experience and a strong foundation in the Big 4. Expert in bridging the gap between external audit, tax compliance, and corporate operational accounting (AP/FA/T&E). Holds an MSc in Accounting and Finance from the University of Exeter. A detail-oriented professional and quick learner proficient in ERP systems, dedicated to delivering financial accuracy and regulatory compliance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
Evolution Gaming
Taipei, Taiwan
02.2024 - Current
- Managed daily accounting operations, including AP/AR/FA/T&E management and tax filing.
- Handled month-end/year-end closing and prepared monthly management reports.
- Prepared audit deliverables for the CPA firm, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
- Communicated with tax authorities to handle business tax, zero-tax-rate VAT refunds for export services, and WHT filings for foreign employees.
- Participated in an AP system upgrade project, taking charge of testing and coordinating with overseas teams, and successfully helped launch the new system in Taiwan.
Tax Associate
PwC
Taichung, Taiwan
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Prepared transfer pricing reports for global companies and advised on appropriateness of transfer pricing policies.
- Minimised company tax exposure through benchmarking analysis in cases where a tax adjustment is unavoidable.
- Provided accounting services for clients every month and assisted with VAT filing every two months.
- Performed tax audits and prepared reports to meet local tax law and assisted clients with annual CIT filing.
Senior Auditor
Ernst & Young
Taipei, Taiwan
07.2017 - 06.2020
- Handled auditing of financial statements for more than ten companies within one fiscal year.
- Handled and oversaw auditing process from start to finish with no record of delay and mistake.
- Coached two staff auditors and reviewed work papers for accuracy and compliance before submitting to managers.
- Communicated between clients, auditing managers and engagement partners with no barriers.
- Performed tax audits and prepared reports to meet local tax law.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting And Finance
University of Exeter
Exeter, UK 04.2001 -
Bachelor's Degree - Accounting
Feng Chia University
Taichung, Taiwan 04.2001 -
Skills
AP/AR/FA/T&E management
Tax preparation
Auditing
ERP systems proficiency
Benchmarking
Timeline
Accountant
Evolution Gaming
02.2024 - Current
Tax Associate
PwC
01.2021 - 05.2022
Senior Auditor
Ernst & Young
07.2017 - 06.2020
Master of Science - Accounting And Finance
University of Exeter
04.2001 -
Bachelor's Degree - Accounting
Feng Chia University
04.2001 -