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
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
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
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
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 -