Christina Phan
About Christina Phan
Christina Phan is a Finance Manager at QBE Insurance, where she has worked since 2018. With a background in financial accounting and investment, she has held various roles at QBE Insurance and AIA Australia, contributing to financial reporting and process improvements.
Work at QBE Insurance Group
Christina Phan has held multiple roles at QBE Insurance Group since 2002. She began her career at QBE as a Financial Accountant, serving from 2002 to 2006. She then transitioned to the role of Senior Financial Accountant from 2007 to 2009. Following this, she worked as a Finance Business Partner from 2010 to 2018. In 2018, she assumed the position of Finance Manager, a role she continues to hold. Throughout her tenure, she has contributed to financial reporting and process improvements, particularly for the Elders Agency business.
Education and Expertise
Christina Phan studied at Victoria University, where she earned a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) with a focus on Accounting. She furthered her professional qualifications by studying at CPA Australia, where she achieved the Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA) designation. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in finance and accounting roles across various organizations.
Background in Financial Accounting
Before joining QBE Insurance, Christina Phan worked at AIA Australia as an Investment Accountant from 1993 to 1997. She also served as a Client Accountant at State Street from 1999 to 2001. Her foundational experience in financial accounting has informed her subsequent roles in financial management and business partnership.
Achievements in Financial Reporting
In her capacity at QBE Insurance, Christina Phan has delivered accurate financial reporting for the Elders Agency business. She has acted as a liaison with external auditors to address queries and has provided recommendations on dividends for the Board. Her role involves advising on finance operational matters and leading the resolution process for financial issues.
Leadership and Team Development
Christina Phan has engaged in coaching and mentoring offshore team members and new hires, contributing to team development and knowledge transfer. She has also been involved in continuous process improvement and finance transformation projects, aimed at enhancing the efficiency of financial information delivery within the organization.