Yiwei Yang

CPA-qualified finance professional with over 8 years of combined experience in external audit, accounting, financial analysis, and internal controls. Experienced in full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, tax compliance, account reconciliations, financial due diligence, and financial risk assessment. Skilled in analyzing financial performance, identifying control weaknesses, and supporting process improvements.

International MBA graduate from Waseda University, with professional working proficiency in English and Japanese language certification (JLPT N1).

Audit Manager - Shanghai Certified Public Accountants (Special General Partnership)

(2016-10 - 2022-09)

• Led audit teams of up to 3 members, reviewed audit workpapers, trained new team members, and coordinated with other teams on large-scale engagements.
• Conducted financial statement audits of listed companies and large enterprises, including SOEs, foreign-invested enterprises, and private companies, covering major account balances and transactions under PRC GAAP, including consolidated financial statements.
• Analyzed differences between PRC GAAP and IFRS where required and assessed the accounting treatment of complex transactions.
• Reviewed revenue, lease, shareholder, and service agreements to assess accounting treatment in audit and financial due diligence engagements; performed account reconciliations and investigated discrepancies.
• Evaluated internal controls over sales and collection, procurement and payment, supplier management, inventory, costs and expenses, treasury, and financial reporting through interviews, walkthroughs, and control testing; documented findings, recommended improvements, and followed up on remediation.
• Analyzed revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, inventory, accounts receivable, customer concentration, and working capital to identify unusual fluctuations, financial reporting risks, and potential control weaknesses.
• Participated in financial due diligence for IPO and investment projects, assessing profitability, cost structures, and financial sustainability; also contributed to the response to a China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) inspection involving a Main Board-listed company.
• Coordinated with client management to resolve accounting issues, obtain supporting documentation, and communicate audit findings and recommendations.
• Participated in an on-site engagement involving a U.S. subsidiary, conducting management interviews and coordinating with the local CPA firm on group reporting requirements and audit matters in English.
• Served clients across manufacturing (including chips and engineering businesses), gaming, pharmaceuticals, hospitality, and banking.

Client Accountant - Shanghai Tangyun Business Management Office

(2022-09 - 2024-09)

• Independently managed full-cycle accounting for 3–5 SME general VAT taxpayers, covering bookkeeping, general ledger maintenance, accounts receivable, fixed asset depreciation, month-end closing, account reconciliations, and balance adjustments.
• Prepared monthly financial statements and management reports; analyzed revenue, costs, expenses, and cash flows to support financial performance monitoring and management decision-making.
• Prepared and filed VAT, Corporate Income Tax, and Individual Income Tax returns in accordance with applicable tax requirements.
• Supported improvements in accounting processes, internal controls, and cash flow management to strengthen accounting accuracy and financial management.
• Used Kingdee, UFIDA, and E-tax systems for accounting, financial reporting, and tax compliance.

International MBA - Waseda University (2026-09)

Bachelor of Business Administration - Double Major in Accounting & Finance - The University of Iowa (2016-05)