Pinchen Kao
Financial Analyst
Taipei
Overview
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2
Languages
Work History
Auditor
KPMG Taiwan
- Company Overview: Japanese Business Division
- Participated in the audits of several well-known Japanese enterprises, including Panasonic (a major home appliance manufacturer) and Tokyo Electron (a leading semiconductor company)
- Through substantive testing, gained insights into their revenue and procurement processes
- Developed an understanding of their core products and the factors contributing to their competitive edge in the industry
- Dealt with international tax treaties, deepening knowledge of tax regulations under the Taiwan-Japan tax treaty
- Japanese Business Division
Senior Auditor
PwC Taiwan
- Learned how to assist clients in resolving accounting and tax-related issues
- Gained experience in planning audit schedules and effectively communicating with team members
- As a lead auditor, developed a clearer understanding of the overall audit process
- Clients consulted directly whenever they encountered issues
Internal Auditor (Procurement Cycle)
Far Eastern New Century Corporation
- Responsible for auditing the procurement of raw materials, packaging materials, and major capital expenditures
- Reviewed purchase orders, approved consolidated procurement tables, and audited the disposal of scrap materials
- Conducted large-scale annual projects to examine the internal controls of the procurement cycle for potential fraud or deficiencies
- Analyzed procurement frequency and quantity to ensure alignment with production and sales plans
- Verified whether supplier selection followed proper procedures, including inquiry, comparison, and negotiation
- Reviewed the acceptance process to confirm compliance with contract terms and examined end-product sales to assess procurement reasonableness
- Assessed budget reasonableness and evaluated the financial impact of expenditures using cash flow analysis to estimate payback periods
- Gained expertise in cost control and supplier management to maximize company profitability from a financial perspective
Financial Analyst
CooperVision
- Assist the CFO in consolidating and analyzing financial data while closely collaborating with the sales, marketing, and operations teams
- Track weekly sales performance and discuss market trends and operational challenges with the sales team
- Provide timely updates to the General Manager and CFO to facilitate decision-making
- Assessed the financial impact of each proposal from the marketing and sales teams, providing data-driven insights to support the General Manager's final decision
- Reinforced understanding that business operations are as dynamic as a battlefield
- Ability to efficiently deliver financial insights and recommendations is my greatest contribution to the company
Education
Middle School -
Hsing Wu High School
High School -
New Taipei Municipal Hsinchuang Senior High School
University -
Tamkang University
Skills
Report writing
Balance sheets
Audit coordination
Internal controls
Financial records review
Audit reporting
Internal auditing
Microsoft Excel
Financial statement analysis
Financial modeling
Financial management
Family Background
My name is Pinchen Kao, and I was born into an ordinary family. My family consists of my father, mother, and me. My father used to work as a bank manager, while my mother is a high school teacher. Since childhood, my parents have nurtured me with great care, hoping that I would become a responsible individual who contributes to society. I have always upheld this belief, using it to drive myself toward becoming the person I aspire to be.
Timeline
Auditor
KPMG Taiwan
Senior Auditor
PwC Taiwan
Internal Auditor (Procurement Cycle)
Far Eastern New Century Corporation
Financial Analyst
CooperVision
Middle School -
Hsing Wu High School
High School -
New Taipei Municipal Hsinchuang Senior High School
University -
Tamkang University
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