Lavender Xu
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Seasoned auditing professional knowledgeable about risk aversion strategies, cost reduction options and financial processes. Decisive and persuasive communicator with proven problem-solving, leadership and planning abilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate
Kindergarten project of international volunteering
12.2018
Senior Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
07.2023 - Current
- Performed risk assessments and defined testing to be performed for multiple clients including ASX listed top 100 and manly focused on Healthcare, Retail & Consumer, Pharmaceutical industries with strong knowledge about how businesses operate, taking a holistic approach as assessing risk to help businesses succeed
- Perform financial analysis such as trend/ratios/variance analysis to timely identify potential accounting or irregularity in operating activities based on actual, budget, and forecast data for internal and competitive evaluations
- Drafted and reviewed control document and testing workpapers to complete complex SOX testing, including entity-level controls and IT general controls
- Communicated audit results and recommendations to management and senior management resulting in improvements to control environment and reduction in control deficiencies
- Create positive team environment through strong leadership by providing constructive feedback, encouraging safe learning atmosphere, and facilitating open communication among engagement team members
- Technique skills such as project management, business acumen, tech savvy, ability to respond to change proactively, navigating complexity and strong business relationships
- Supervise and mentor junior staff members, providing guidance on audit procedures and technical matters
- Develop and maintain relationships with key client personnel, addressing concerns and providing strategic insights to enhance audit processes.
- Managed multiple concurrent engagements while meeting tight deadlines, demonstrating exceptional time management skills.
Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
12.2020 - 06.2023
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Prepared comprehensive audit reports, detailing findings and presenting recommendations for improvement.
- Identified various risks and errors to propose corrective action to decision makers.
- Performed auditing work in accordance with rigorous auditing standards and principles.
- Analyzed trends in financial data to investigate fluctuations.
- Evaluated financial statements, identifying discrepancies and providing recommendations for corrective action.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through clear communication, transparency, and professionalism throughout the entire audit process.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards and regulations, ensuring accurate and compliant audits.
Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
12.2019 - 02.2020
Intern
TLL Accountants
03.2018 - 11.2018
- Preparation of Individual Tax Return
- Bookkeeping including month end bank reconciliation
- Familiarity of Online Accounting System such as Xero, MYOB & QuickBooks
- Liaising with ATO on client taxation matter
- Corporate Affair including registration of companies, change of directors etc
- Preparation and maintenance of depreciation register.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting & Finance) -
The University of Sydney
Sydney, NSW07.2020
Skills
- Exceptional administrative and organizational skills
- Ability to multitask and work efficiently in high-pressure situations
- Highly enthusiastic
- Easily adaptable
- Strong work ethic
- Ability to work in team
- Continuous learning mindset
- Presentation abilities
- Professional Skepticism
- Audit software mastery
- Initiative
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Outlook
- Aura
- Power BI
- Alteryx
Accreditations
- CFA Level 1 Passed
- CA
Locations
Sydney, NSW
References
Available upon requests
Languages
English
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
07.2023 - Current
Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
12.2020 - 06.2023
Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
12.2019 - 02.2020
Associate
Kindergarten project of international volunteering
12.2018
Intern
TLL Accountants
03.2018 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting & Finance) -
The University of Sydney
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