Charles Zhang, Cpa Cfa
About Charles Zhang, Cpa Cfa
Charles Zhang is a Corporate Accountant with extensive experience in financial reporting and analysis, particularly for ASX-listed companies. He has held various accounting roles at Eurofins and currently works at VISTRA, where he manages financial report consolidation and stakeholder relationships.
Work at Vistra
Charles Zhang has been employed at Vistra as a Corporate Accountant since 2021. In this role, he has contributed to the financial report consolidation for ASX-listed companies, including those with foreign subsidiaries. His responsibilities also include managing the financial information section in prospectuses for IPO projects. Zhang has effectively maintained stakeholder relationships with boards, CFOs, and audit partners of ASX-listed companies.
Previous Experience at Eurofins
Charles Zhang held multiple positions at Eurofins from 2015 to 2021. He began as a Finance Intern for two months, followed by roles as an Accounts Payable Officer and M&A Research Analyst. He then progressed to Assistant Accountant, Senior Financial Accountant, and finally Financial Accountant, accumulating a total of four years of experience in various accounting capacities. During his tenure, he completed annual reports for large ASX-listed companies, including NOV and LDX.
Education and Expertise
Charles Zhang holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance and a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from Sichuan University, where he achieved scores of 82/100 and 87/100, respectively. He also completed a Master of Management in Accounting at the University of Melbourne. Zhang is a CPA Professional Level graduate from CPA Australia and has studied at the CFA Institute, enhancing his expertise in finance and accounting.
Background in Consulting and Tutoring
Before his accounting career, Charles Zhang worked as a Consultant at Real Smart Consulting Group for seven months in 2014-2015. He also served as a Tutor at New Channel International Education Group for six months in 2011-2012 in Chengdu, Sichuan, China. These roles provided him with diverse experience in consulting and education, contributing to his overall professional development.
Accounting Standards Knowledge
Charles Zhang possesses a working knowledge of key accounting standards, including AASB 2, AASB 3, AASB 5, AASB 10, AASB 15, AASB 16, AASB 136, and AASB 138. This expertise supports his ability to manage complex financial reporting and compliance requirements effectively.