In November 2003, just four months after KE was established, Huang Shumin joined the firm as an accountant. A complete novice in finance at the time, she faced unique challenges: the company's primary operations were based in Hong Kong with a limited mainland financial team, and KE had recently adopted a "foreign-owned sole proprietorship" structure—differing from traditional "three-in-one processing and compensation" (importing raw materials, processing products, and providing subsidies) accounting practices. Without guidance from experienced colleagues or established operational frameworks, the immense workload immediately weighed heavily on this newcomer.

During the day, she immersed herself in her role, starting with fundamental tasks like accounting data entry and document organization, honing skills through hands-on practice. At night, she immersed herself in self-study by reading financial literature, delving into tax policies and accounting methodologies to strengthen her theoretical knowledge. She also proactively enrolled in offline courses for systematic learning, while the rapid advancement of digital technologies further broadened her horizons, clarifying her career goals and direction. Driven by an indomitable spirit of perseverance and daily accumulation, she rapidly rose to become a key corporate asset, mastering various operational responsibilities with ease. Her rigorous work ethic and solid professional expertise earned high recognition from the company, ultimately leading to her promotion as Financial Department Manager. She now oversees financial data analysis for subsidiaries across the group's mainland operations and assists management in strategic decision-making, completing a remarkable transformation from a "newbie in the workplace" to a seasoned manager and decision-maker.

Mainland finance team of the company

From an initial team of 4 members to nearly 20 members today

"The company adheres to a management philosophy of integrity, pragmatism, and people-oriented approach, providing employees with full recognition, respect, and support. This has cultivated a profound foundation of trust in my heart, enabling me to remain confident in overcoming challenges, striving diligently, and realizing my own value," Manager Huang remarked when discussing the company's growth environment.

Throughout her career, Manager Huang has consistently maintained her passion for the industry, pursuing excellence in every task. She believes that finance in manufacturing enterprises should never be limited to being mere "bookkeepers," but rather partners in business operations and gatekeepers of corporate risks. Traditional perceptions often equate finance with bookkeeping, tax filing, payroll processing, and financial reporting. However, in manufacturing, simple data verification alone cannot create value. To truly harness the power of financial data, it's essential to analyze cost structures to identify root causes, strengthen internal controls, and implement risk prevention measures—ultimately safeguarding profit margins and asset security while driving organizational value. Over the past two decades, as the company expanded and the group's financial structure evolved, the number of financial professionals at domestic plants has steadily increased. Under Manager Huang's leadership, the finance department has demonstrated remarkable cohesion and collaboration. Through overcoming challenges together, team members have not only achieved collective growth but also undergone transformative professional development.

Manager Huang delivered a knowledge-sharing session on tax matters

In August 2025, HING TAT (VN) Company Limited, the group's subsidiary in Vietnam, commenced full operations. Manager Huang frequently traveled between the two locations to assist HING TAT in advancing related business initiatives. However, challenges including volatile local policies, language barriers, and cultural integration posed significant obstacles to project implementation. Manager Huang emphasized: "When encountering challenges, it's crucial to maintain confidence and not be discouraged by difficulties. By adopting a perspective-taking approach and considering multiple dimensions, solutions can be identified." To address differences in cross-border regulations, she collaborated with her team to conduct in-depth research on Vietnam's latest tax policies and laws, ensuring effective tax compliance and localized adjustments. Concurrently, the company recruited Vietnamese financial professionals to establish a reporting structure combining "Chinese oversight + local execution." Tailored to the operational contexts of both China and Vietnam, they streamlined cross-border customs documentation processes and assisted Vietnamese colleagues in effectively mitigating customs clearance and tax compliance issues.

Manager Huang (fourth from left) attended the opening ceremony of HING TAT.