Dung Tran - Cost accountant I, Synaptic Medical Inc.

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Work Background

Synaptive MedicalCost Accountant

Dec. 2021Toronto, Ontario, Canada Apply fundamental accounting theories and concepts to support the cost accounting function.  Apply cost accounting strategies and workflows to meet monthly inventory and gross margin goals.  Perform margin analysis to account for the impact of price, mix, and volume.  Perform monthly analysis of inventory related general ledger account variances and reconcile changes.  Ensure accuracy and reliability of general ledger/trial balance for the inventory accounts.  Review, summarize, and report recommendations on inventory, E&O reserve, and gross margin.  Minimize inventory risk and E&O reserve requirements.  Assist in month-end closing activities, including accuracy of manufacturing overhead expenses, overhead allocations, inventory, and cost-of-goods-sold.  Contribute to timely completion of the annual audit.  Distribution of monthly management reports.  Miscellaneous analysis, report writing and management reporting.  Assist AP.  Back-up for Manager, Finance Operations.

Capital HondaAccounting Clerk

Jan. 2021 - Nov. 2021Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada Created and implemented technician efficiency report, where technician hours are monitored and reported to superiors.  Review all files and transactions related to a car purchase, including sales agreement, loans/mortgages, car part installation/repairs, and customer deposits or payments.  Provide support in various areas to management (reporting to and assisting the Controller).  Perform accounts payable tasks such as managing purchasing orders, invoices, due dates, payable aging and cheques.  Perform general ledger maintenance and payroll administration (incentive and commission calculations).  Completed data entry, form processing, report analysis, detailed reviews, document filing and historical file maintenance.  Prepared internal and external monthly reporting packages (including formatted spreadsheets, written letters etc.).

Asia Food Stock Inc.Accountant

Sep. 2020 - Jun. 2021

Asia Food Stock Inc.Grocery Manager

Sep. 2020 - Jan. 2021 Set up a system to manage grocery included selling online. Platform Shopify, payment system, and camera securities.  Set up a protocol to adapt with COVID 19.  Manage daily operations of the grocery store to meet store goals.  Provide direction and guidance to grocery staff in their assigned job duties.  Follow and enforce store policies, security measures, and customer service standards.  Provide excellent customer services for sales growth.  Develop a positive shopping experience and ensure customer satisfaction.  Evaluate the performance of each staff and provide appropriate feedback.  Perform inventory control to avoid overstock and low stock.  Manage product storage and rotation activities to reduce spoilages and damages.  Ensure that grocery shelves are maintained clean and organized.  Ensure that shelves are loaded with fresh products all the time.  Ensure that all products are properly tagged and labeled.  Assist in recruiting and training staff on assigned responsibilities.  Work with CRA, other government organizations, and professional companies to meet the law requirements.  Do bookkeeping, payroll, remittent, cash management, bank deposit, account payable, account receivable...  Do a management report relate to sales revenue, customer, cost of goods, expenses.  Make a rolling estimate and suggest a solution to grow up business.

Stratford Truck and Auto Repair Inc.Accountant

Feb. 2018 - Dec. 2020Stratford, Prince Edward Island, Canada Responsible for accurate and timely financial accounting duties such as: reconciling accounts; posting journal entries; maintaining general ledgers and financial statements; and preparing statistical, financial and accounting reports  Maintaining/balancing various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems, as well as complex spreadsheet calculations using MS Excel.  Calculating and preparing cheques for payroll, and other general administrative duties as required.  Supported the team with customer service duties (i.e. phone calls, customer shuttle service).

Red Shores Racetrack & CasinoAccounting and Audit Technician

Nov. 2019 - Mar. 2020Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island Responsible for general financial accounting duties: reconciling accounts; posting journal entries; maintaining general ledgers and financial statements; preparing reports; and month end.  Maintaining financial software systems and creating reports using MS Excel.  Monitor accounting security by verifying key logbooks, large payout procedures, and signatures.  Investigate unusual amounts in over/under variances.  Developed knowledge of provincial and federal financial legislation relevant to casinos and gaming.

Phu Gia Security Joint Stock Co.Deputy manager investment

Jun. 2007 - Aug. 2008Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam• Searched and identified key investment opportunities; • Conducted due diligence and assessment of future investment returns. • Worked closely with the advisory team identifying potential cross-sale products from clients. • Analyzed industries and companies, and proposed investment options to the Investment Committee. • Collaborated with external partners and internal departments related to business planning and operations. • Prepared regular investment reports to the Board of Director and Investors. • Organized and ensured adequate and proper documentation of investments. • Ensured all investments met corporate guidelines and processes.

P&D Ltd.Co-Founder

Apr. 2000 - May. 2005Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam• Build a business plan. • Created a workforce with 30+ people. • Set up a factory and manage the operation. • Defined and executed a distribution channel. • Marketing and promoted products.

HungHauBoard Member

May. 2011 - Mar. 2017Vietnam

HungHauChief Investment & Education Officer

May. 2011 - Mar. 2017VietnamSenior professional with +15-yrs investment management background with proved successful experience in managing a wide range of asset classes and building high performing teams. High ability to manage stressful situations. Produces successful and timely turnarounds. Proactive and energetic personality with a natural entrepreneurial approach to develop new projects and businesses. Specialties Investment management; asset allocation, emerging markets, portfolio management and direct investments (Education and Agribusiness). Build new investment capabilities and high performing teams.

HungHauDeputy General Director

May. 2011 - May. 2015VietnamForward thinking and results orientated. With 15 years of experience in corporate accounting and finance, investment management in equities, business development professional with particular focus on organizational development through practical. Extraordinary interpersonal and negotiation skills. Specialties: Business Analysis, Business Strategy, Stock Market, Investment Managemnet, Organizational Development, ect. Responsible for overseeing Operations and Finance internally. Crafting strategy in alignment with vision on client facing projects.

HungHauGeneral Director

Jun. 2014 - Mar. 2015VietnamI consider myself as a hands-on manager, but at the same time I am open to new ideas and suggestions. I do believe that motivate my staff is the best way to obtain results, and I always try to deal with potential problems in a tactful and diplomatic way. I am firmly convinced that a lot more can be achieved through cooperation than through conflict. By the way, I am very results-driven and expect every member of my team to do the best to achieve company’s goals. * Manage the relevant assurance engagement as a project by determining, in consultation with the senior manager/ partner, the definition of the engagement strategy and its execution in compliance policies and protocols. * Manages the economics of the engagement and is active in identifying profitable opportunities consistent with our independence policies. * Actively establishes, maintains and strengthens internal and external relationships. * Anticipates and identifies risks, and escalates issues as appropriate. * Implemented quarterly audit, review & implement systems and policies. * Designing and implementing effective strategies, policies and procedures to facilitate internal financial control. * Financial Planning & Control - Annual planning & budgets, rolling forecasting, Arranging Working capital and long term fund. * Accounts, Taxation, Auditing, Costing - Preparation of statutory & management accounts, Compliance, Financial reports, Day to day operations, period end closing, Bank & Cash management, taxation, Audit & Internal controls, Transfer pricing.

Van Hien UniversityBoard Member

Dec. 2012 - Mar. 2017Vietnam

Van Hien UniversityAssistant Principal

Apr. 2015 - Mar. 2016VietnamExpert in advising project proposals to reengineering the rorporation, develop business strategy, accelerated business growth and profitability. Deep understanding of develop business strategy in Vietnam. Deep knowledge of different financial products, as the New Business Development Intern, I assisted in company outreach by contacting potential partner to set appointments, attending networking events and participating in business development appointments. "Forward thinking and results orientated" - I mean it when I say it, always doing what I can to exceed expectations. This natural passion for serving others combined with a thirst for knowledge allows me to be a successful Assistant Principal and I take great pride in that. Making the right strategic decisions, prioritize and responding to competing needs and opportunities. We provide value-based solutions tailored to achieve a wide range of tactical and strategic goals that support current and future growth. - Focus on internal retention, growth, renewal, and partner satisfaction. - Ability to combine data analysis and internal feedback to customize optimizations to meet partner and campaign objectives. - Conducted market, brand, competition and industry research for potential members and internal support.

SeajocoBoard Member

Oct. 2011 - Feb. 2015VietnamForward thinking and results orientated. Being up for a challenge is a constant theme for me, which is probably why I love helping managers become a resonant and powerful team resulted in the organization garnering grow symbiotically. How to connect an organization to its people's values and how to ignite people's creativity so they and the organization grow symbiotically. I am committed to do everything in my power to ensure that those who are willing to learn are given opportunities. In order to do so, I will lead by example and continue to be open to different ideas and opinions no matter how they differ from my own. I believe in repeatable and traceable results that are targeted to the root of problems in order to drive sustainable growth. Hands on experience, and his passion for developing and energizing the person and the workplace has helped many managers blossom.

SeajocoGeneral Director

Oct. 2013 - Jun. 2014Vietnam- Reengineering the Corporation. - Develop Business Strategy. - Accelerated Business Growth and Profitability. Activities: food / seafood production Products: Value added food or seafood Markets: Japan (40%), EU (40%) & others Supply to: Restaurant, Supermarket. Size: 50 containers per month.

SeajocoBusiness Director

Sep. 2011 - Dec. 2013Vietnam

HUNGCAAssistant to CEO

Jul. 2009 - Nov. 2011Vietnam• Planned and scheduled meetings, reserved accommodations and sent invitations. • Prepared correspondence for internal and external partners. • Arranged all details of national and international travel. • Prepared and reviewed expense reports and submitted to the accounting department. • Served as point of contact for senior managers, Board of Directors and committee members. • Planned and coordinated corporate events.

Coca Cola Beverages Vietnam Ltd.Senior Financial Analyst

Sep. 2008 - Jun. 2010Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam• Prepared, reviewed, and analyzed operating expenses. • Conducted P&L analysis, and reported on RE and BP to management and HQ. • Collected and review Actual Cash Operating Expenses from General Accounting team. • Consolidated inputs of COE from other functions for RE for the whole country. • Analyzed COE variances versus last year (LY), Business Plan (BP), Prior Rolling Estimate (PRE). • Prepared Income Statements for Actual, RE, and BP. • Compared P&L versus LY, BP, and PRE. • Prepared and analyzed balance sheets, cash flow, working capital and source usage of fund for Actual, RE, and BP. • Prepared Operating Expenses file for RE, BP by month, by Sub Business Unit (SBU), and by cost center/department. • Prepared and checked the consistency of reports in RE, BP books for Management. • Reported daily Accounts Receivable reporting to Committee Management Team.

Coca Cola Beverages Vietnam Ltd.Senior Financial Analyst

Jun. 2005 - May. 2007Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam• Champion of CO and FI module of SAP-ERP. • Expert in exporting data from ERP and using Pivot table to create customized reports. • Perform cost accounting and analysis for SAP-ERP process manufacturing standard cost system. This included calculation, verification, analyst, and reporting of product costs for income determination and inventory valuation of multiple plant and distribution center products. • Collecting data to determine the cost of materials and business activities. • Developing / maintaining product bills of material and routings. • Preparing monthly journal entries of operations accruals, inventory adjustments. • Reconciling general ledger accounts. • Analyzing actual manufacturing expenses vs budgeted manufacturing expenses for cause/effect. • Perform routine analysis of the accuracy of standard costs in multiple systems – SAP–ERP and Sales reporting. • Assisting in the review of physical inventories and cycle count programs. • Analyzing production report. Reviewing and analyzing variances – production process, material usage, scrap. • Analyzing purchasing reports. Reviewing and analyzing variances – purchasing process, material price, and exchange rate effect. • Assisting in establishing improved processes for inventory and cost operations. • Provided direct support to Senior Management in relation to reporting and analysis: Prepared, reviewed, and analyzed, operating expenses; conducted P&L analysis, and generated reports. • Reviewed Actual Cash Operating Expenses from the General Accounting team, consolidating inputs of COE from other functions for RE for the whole country while analyzing variances. • Prepared income statements; prepared and analyzed balance sheets, cash flow, working capital, and source usage, preparing reports by month, by business unit, and by cost center/department. • Coordinated and controlled the annual business plan and rolling estimate process.

Coca Cola Beverages Vietnam Ltd.Budgeting & Reporting Manager

Mar. 1996 - Mar. 2000Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam• Reported directly to Chief Financial Officer. • Ensured timeliness and accuracy of all submissions to Regional Office (Singapore) and Headquarter Office (Atlanta, US). • Reviewed various analysis/reconciliations vs. last year, business plan, rolling estimates, volume/pack mix, Net Sales Revenue, Cost of Goods Sold, Operating Expenses.