Jessley Chen

CPA-qualified finance professional with extensive experience in financial reporting, month-end close, and management reporting across complex, multi-entity environments. Proven ability to deliver accurate and timely financial statements, support budgeting and forecasting, and provide insightful variance analysis. Strong track record in maintaining financial controls, ensuring compliance, and partnering with stakeholders to support reporting integrity in asset-intensive, fast-paced environments, including large-scale real estate portfolios.

Corporate Accountant at Revantage Asia Pacific (2023-07 – 2025-10)

Corporate services company supporting Blackstone's APAC real estate investments through finance, tax, reporting, treasury, tech, marketing, human resources and compliance services.

• Led and reviewed month-end and year-end close for multiple entities in Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore, overseeing journals, balance sheet reconciliations, and P&L analysis to ensure accurate, timely financial reporting.
• Delivered monthly management reporting with detailed variance analysis and actionable insights to support business performance and decision-making.
• Coordinated annual audits as primary finance liaison across multiple entities and supported statutory reporting requirements.
• Maintained AASB 16 lease accounting schedules and the Fixed Asset Register, supporting asset-related reporting in a capital-intensive real estate environment.
• Managed intercompany transactions, reconciliations, cost allocations, and multi-entity reporting to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Supported budgeting and forecasting processes by partnering with business units, analysing trends, and improving forecast accuracy.
• Assisted in cash flow forecasting and financial planning activities.
• Managed tax compliance across Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore (GST, FBT, payroll tax, withholding tax).
• Supported review and administration of lease, vendor, and operational cost arrangements, ensuring accurate financial treatment, compliance, and commercial visibility.
• Oversee AP, AR functions, reviewed and approved work prepared by shared service accounting team from a financial control perspective.
• Led continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process and reporting gaps, implementing enhancements, and automating reconciliations to improve financial transparency, governance, and reporting accuracy.
• Delivered ad hoc financial analysis and operational support to key stakeholders.
• Co-led cross-border ERP integration and implementation (Workday Financials), overseeing system configuration, DOA testing, functional and control validation across multiple entities; delivered standardised accounting policies and reporting processes through training of offshore finance teams.
• Established and configured the full accounting book in Workday Financials for a newly formed Singapore-based Blackstone portfolio company, which is focused on data centre and digital infrastructure investment management, enabling day-one operational readiness and statutory reporting compliance.
• Designed and implemented finance SOPs, trained and supervised offshore shared service accounting team to strengthen financial accuracy, reporting timeliness, and governance compliance.
• Implemented continuous process improvements that reduced month-end close time, enhanced reporting timelines and accuracy.

Company Accountant at G & M Cosmetics Pty Ltd (2022-11 – 2023-07)

Australian-owned skincare manufacturer specialising in natural and organic personal care products, with in-house R&D, manufacturing, and distribution operations supplying domestic and export markets.

• Managed end-to-end financial reporting and month-end close for multiple entities, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, BAS weekly payroll, quarterly superannuation, bank reconciliations, journals, accruals, and GL reconciliations.
• Managed tax compliance including BAS and payroll tax lodgements.
• Supervised accounting for the China subsidiary, ensuring cross-border compliance and accurate group reporting.
• Maintained Fixed Asset Register and supported capital expenditure tracking.
• Conducted variance analysis across revenue, cost, and operational performance.
• Delivered sales and margin analysis across territories and channels to support operational and pricing decisions.
• Supported budgeting and forecasting by working closely with sales and production teams.
• Prepared annual workers' compensation wage declarations and premium reconciliations.
• Coordinated annual stocktake and assisted with external audits.
• Assisted with R&D Tax Incentive claims, ensuring accurate calculations and compliance.
• Supported business insurance renewals, reviewing coverage and updating insured values.
• Identified process improvement opportunities and strengthened financial controls.
• Promoted to Company Accountant in recognition of strong performance.
• Established the full accounting framework in MYOB for the China subsidiary, reconstructed prior-year financial records, and streamlined consolidation into group reporting, reducing delays and ensuring cross-jurisdictional compliance.

Assistant Accountant at G & M Cosmetics Pty Ltd (2021-03 – 2022-11)

Australian-owned skincare manufacturer specialising in natural and organic personal care products, with in-house R&D, manufacturing, and distribution operations supplying domestic and export markets.

Accounts Assistant at Doltone House (2018-12 – 2021-03)

Multi-venue hospitality and events operator generating revenue through venue hire, catering, and event services across high-volume corporate and private functions.

• Delivered weekly financial and operational reports including variance analysis for one major event venue, and the weekly sales report covering five venues and one café to support operational decision-making.
• Managed Fixed Asset Register, recording transactions, movements, and depreciation.
• Conducted operational cost analysis and performance tracking to support commercial decision-making and cost optimisation across hospitality operations.
• Supported Accounts Receivable by processing daily deposit and cash receipting, ensuring accurate allocation and timely posting to customer accounts.
• Performed daily bank reconciliations across multiple accounts, and supported cash flow reporting.
• Facilitated month-end and year-end close, and prepayment schedules.
• Maintained accurate financial records and performed ad hoc finance/admin tasks.
• Recognised with "You're A Star" Award (May 2019) and Bronze Recognition Award for exceptional contribution and performance.
• Supported supplier cost management during COVID-19 disruptions by performing price variance analysis and liaising with vendors to maintain operational continuity and cost efficiency.

Account and Admin Assistant (Contract) at Hannover Fairs Australia (2018-07 – 2018-11)

A wholly owned subsidiary of leading global trade fair company Deutsche Messe, organiser of the world's largest international trade fairs. Events held in Australia include CeMAT Australia, AFAC etc.

• Recorded delegate sales in Etouches, exhibitor sales in Salesforce, and other revenue entries in MYOB.
• Allocated customer payments and followed up overdue invoices to secure timely collection.
• Processed supplier invoices, allocated expenses, and completed bank reconciliations.
• Supported daily sales reconciliation, and prepared required accounting documents for vendors and customers.
• Maintained organised finance records, and handled general office administration, including mail distribution, business card orders, and event coordination.

Assistant Accountant at Sutherland Tse & Co Pty. Ltd. (2017-05 – 2018-06)

A boutique accounting and advisory firm specialising in tax compliance, bookkeeping, wealth planning, and business advisory services for clients across Australia and Asia.

• Prepared monthly and quarterly BAS, IAS, FBT, payroll, reconciliation schedules, and supported client audit requirements.
• Completed tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts, and partnerships with strong technical accuracy.
• Liaised with clients and the ATO, including arranging payment plans and lodgement extensions.
• Managed job workflow and CRM updates and assisted with billing and debt collection activities.

Master of Professional Accounting in Accounting – University of New South Wales (2015-03 – 2016-07)

Bachelor of Arts in International Trade in English – Guangdong University of Foreign Studies South China Business College (2008-09 – 2012-06)