Li Jinhua (1943-), native of Rudong, Jiangsu Province.

Joined CPC, 1965; graduated from Banking Department of Central Institute of Finance and Banking, 1966. Served as teacher at Northwest China Institute of Finance and Banking, 1968-1971; deputy director of Political Department, 1975-1980, deputy secretary of CPC Committee, 1980-1983, and director, 1983, of a factory under Ministry of Aeronautics Industry; director of Economic and Trade Department of Shaanxi Province.

Appointed deputy auditor-general, 1985, and auditor-general, 1998 of National Audit Office.

Deputy to 14th CPC National Congress; member of CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection; member of 15th to 16th CPC Central Committees.

Re-appointed auditor-general of the National Audit Office, March 2003.