Wang Nan, Deputy General Manager, Audit and Inspection Department, Wanxiang Qianchao

On the path of the company’s steady development, audit and legal work are like two sturdy warships providing vital protection. Wang Nan is the person in charge of these two critical areas. She handles dispute cases, manages operational risks, rigorously enforces compliance standards, and fortifies the audit defense line. She brings a conscientious, responsible, and meticulously thorough approach to every single detail. With her professional expertise and unwavering sense of responsibility, she was awarded the title of Outstanding Communist Party Member for the 2023-2024 period by Wanxiang.

When conducting audits, she is completely impartial and fair.

“‘Being stubbornly principled’ is how my colleagues at the company describe me—and I take it as a compliment. I believe this is precisely what lies at the heart of doing a great job in auditing.”

Wang Nan, who usually smiles gently and softly, always responds with unwavering impartiality when faced with pressure or attempts at appeasement—whether from the other end of the phone trying to “reason” or “appeal”: “The audit’s insistence is all about the company’s healthy development. If we were to relax our standards just for fear of offending others, then what would be the point of having an audit in the first place?”

Auditing is a demanding and complex task. Every day, Wang Nan has to deal with vast amounts of data, intricate procedures, and a wide variety of people and situations. No matter how daunting the task may be, she always dedicates herself wholeheartedly to it. During audit projects, faced with mountains of accounting vouchers, contracts, approval processes, and other documents, Wang Nan approaches her work like a detective, meticulously sifting through every detail and leaving no clue unnoticed. She dives deep into analyzing even the most perplexing issues, consistently spotting subtle anomalies amid enormous volumes of data and pinpointing problems with remarkable accuracy—often leaving many audited entities feeling quite “stressed.” Even a small procurement that fails to comply with regulations will never escape her watchful eye. “If we overlook a minor issue today, it could easily escalate into a major loophole tomorrow, causing immeasurable losses to the company. We dare not let our guard down in the slightest.”

When dealing with audited personnel, Wang Nan’s belief in “holding fast to principles” only grows stronger. As long as the evidence is solid, she remains neither submissive nor arrogant, firmly advocating for what’s right and upholding audit authority in strict accordance with laws and regulations. Perhaps some people view her as being overly meticulous and cold-hearted in her approach to auditing, but Wang Nan consistently demands that herself and her colleagues stick to their principles, ensuring that they rigorously safeguard and guard against any irregularities in the company’s economic activities.

She’s a seasoned legal professional with exceptional expertise.

“Being a ‘preemptive strategist’ means that our legal professionals must possess keen insight and precise predictive abilities, proactively building a robust ‘firewall’ in advance.”

Legal professionals don't just simply check whether contract terms are complete—they must also gain a deep understanding of the underlying business logic, industry trends, and potential stakeholders. For Wang Nan, every major business initiative a company undertakes and every significant contract it signs is akin to facing a full-blown commercial battle, requiring her to conduct comprehensive and meticulous legal analyses of relevant matters in advance. To be a “forecaster ahead of the curve,” the first essential quality is precisely this acute insight.

Secondly, the ability to make accurate predictions is also indispensable. The market environment is constantly changing, and legal risks are becoming increasingly diverse and subtle. As head of legal affairs, Wang Nan not only addresses the legal issues that have already arisen but also leverages her professional expertise and experience to anticipate potential legal challenges in the future. In a case involving the delayed payment of accounts receivable by a company, Wang Nan gathered information from multiple sources about the other company’s production status and preparations for going public. She promptly advised the company to file a lawsuit demanding payment of the outstanding amount and warned that failure to pay would result in asset preservation measures. Under her firm pressure, the other company eventually settled the entire debt.

When leading a team, she dares to take responsibility.

We must approach every task with a sense of responsibility—responsible for our own work, responsible for the department’s employees, responsible for each and every contract, and responsible for all parties involved in the audit.

Before 7:30 in the morning, Wang Nan’s hurried footsteps could already be heard echoing through the corridors of the office building. Late at night, when everything was quiet and still, she’d still be sitting at her desk, carefully revising reports word by word. Whenever a subordinate unit faced an audit or encountered a case, she’d almost always have to travel on business every other week. Once on-site, she’d need to conduct a “comprehensive health check” of the situation within a very short time—working around the clock had become her daily routine. When handling rights-protection cases, she’d repeatedly go to the courts to communicate and coordinate; the case files would pile up high on her desk... Someone jokingly told her that the day before, they’d seen her busily working after work hours, and the next morning, she was still busy—seemed like she’d never left at all.

“Only by being truly competent can we dare to fight and win!” Wang Nan continuously learns and updates her professional knowledge and skills, ensuring that she can provide accurate judgments and solutions in complex and ever-changing business scenarios. When faced with difficulties and challenges, she always takes the lead, setting an example for the team through her actions. At the same time, she pays close attention to the growth of her team—her department has collectively purchased online courses for employees to study, encourages staff to prepare for relevant qualification exams, and tailors personalized development plans specifically for new hires.

Wang Nan also places great importance on collaborative teamwork with other departments. She believes that the key to performing audit and legal work effectively is to understand and serve the business—rather than working in isolation. “When faced with challenges in the business, we shouldn’t just point out what ‘doesn’t work’; we must also be able to answer the question ‘what should we do instead?’ by providing clear solutions and response strategies. Only then can we better safeguard the company’s healthy operations.” It has become a common practice among many business colleagues to turn to Wang Nan whenever they encounter issues.

“Every meticulous measurement, every careful inquiry, every comprehensive review, and every rigorous oversight—these are all part of our responsibilities as auditors and legal professionals.” On this challenging professional journey, Wang Nan will continue to forge ahead with unwavering determination.