Sophie Dudeney Yemeng Zhou

Experience: ACCA, MSc in International Finance & Accounting Strategy, BA in English Literature; Business and Management qualification.
Languages: English and Chinese.
Certification: 8 years of Business Management; 15+ years Accounting & Finance.

Sophie Yemeng Zhou is the Head of Finance and Accounting at JMS, where she leads the company’s financial operations and strategy. With 15+ years of experience in financial management, accounting, strategic planning and business leadership, Sophie plays a key role in ensuring strategic alignment, financial transparency, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency and managing complex financial reporting for the JMS Group.

Sophie holds an ACCA certification and a Master’s degree in International Finance & Accounting Strategy from the UK. She also earned a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature and a Business and Management qualification. Her academic background and professional certifications reflect her commitment to continued growth and excellence in her field. Her fluency in English and Chinese further strengthens her ability to navigate international financial landscapes, offering a unique global perspective to the company.

Outside of her professional role, Sophie is a multi-award-winning Chinese calligrapher and serves as the Vice Chairperson of her regional Chinese Traditional Calligraphy Society. In her free time, she enjoys cycling, gym workouts, and playing basketball, demonstrating her well-rounded passion for both professional and personal development.

Sophie’s combination of technical expertise, leadership, and dedication to continuous growth makes her an indispensable asset to the JMS team.

When Sophie is not working, she loves travelling, singing, and going to the gym. A one hour workout every day keeps her in good physical and mental shape, yet she has a real passion for Chinese Calligraphy. She practices it twice a week with a big brush and black ink on the traditional bamboo or Xuan paper. One year, Sophie came first in a competition out of 900 works from 30 different Chinese provinces. As a result, they elected her as Vice Chairperson of the Chinese Calligraphy Society in 2007. In China, calligraphy holds a distinguished position in the field of traditional art. It is not only seen as a means of communication, but a way of expressing your inner world in a very aesthetic sense. They say calligraphy is like a mirror, a silent reflection of the soul.