ABIGAIL JOYCE T. CHAN, CPA
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To join a prominent organization where I can use and further enhance my skills and contribute to the organization's mission and vision.
EDUCATION
University of Santo Tomas 2007-2012
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
Dean’s Lister (2007-2009)
Lorenzo Ruiz Academy 2003-2007
Secondary Education
Second Honorable Mention
Third Place in Chinese Department
Loyalty Awardee
WORK EXPERIENCE
SyCip Gorres Velayo & Co. November 2012 – February 2016
Senior Associate Auditor August 2015 – February 2016
Execute the day-to-day activities of audit engagements of various clients including Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) registrants
Part of the Asia-Pacific Talent Hub (ATH) which assists EY Oceania
Identify and communicate accounting and auditing matters to onshore team (EY Australia)
Identify performance improvement opportunities
Interact with onshore team to help ensure the information flow from the primary audit team to the ATH team is efficient
Understand and utilize SGV’s Audit Methodology and IFRS
Supervision and review work of associates (both Australian and Filipino) to ensure the quality of audit work
Industry exposure includes: core engagements and asset management
Associate Auditor November 2012 – July 2015
Assisting in carrying out quality audit and other assurance services to clients in multiple industries;
Assist seniors in obtaining all necessary audit working papers and documentation including researching and documenting facts and findings;
Identify and communicate accounting and auditing matters to managers and partners;
Identify performance improvement opportunities;
Interact with clients to help ensure that the information flow from the client to the audit team is sufficient;
Audit fieldwork and direct communication with client personnel
Having a working knowledge of SGV audit tools and IFRS; and
Industry exposure includes: power/utilities, retail, manufacturing (semiconductor), non-profit organizations, service organizations, automotive, real estate and holding company
EXTRA-CURRICULAR INVOLVEMENT
UST AMV Guidance Department February 8, 2012
Mock Interview - Volunteer
Scarlet – AMV 2011-2012
Member
UST - Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants 2010-2011
Junior Director (Second Semester)
o Project head of JPIA Amazing Race “The Amazing Race: Unravel the Secrets behind JPIA” March 4, 2011
Junior Coordinator (First Semester)
oProject Coordinator of JPIA General Assembly “Juan in Celebration of 400 Years of UST” September 28, 2010
SKILLS
With adequate background in Financial Accounting, Business Management, and Finance
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Visual Basic applications
Strong business awareness and an ability to identify audit issues arising from commercial transactions
Self starter with good analytical skills and a proactive approach to problem solving
With strong verbal and personal communication skills
Team player, with the ability to multi-task
Can work under pressure, hard-working and flexible
Languages: English, Fookien, Mandarin
SEMINARS ATTENDED
Maka-Diyos, Maka-tao, Makakalikasan at Makabansa: Reliving the Filipino Motto, ASC, UST, (November 8, 2011)
Career Seminar – Thomasian Professional: Committed to Service and Excellence Beyond 400, Department of Guidance and Counseling, Office of the Dean & SBMA, UST, (August 26, 2011)
The Quadri-Series of Accounting Seminars Series 2: CPAs in the Government Sector, JPIA, UST, (Mar. 15, 2011)
Appraisal: The Revalued You, JPIA, UST, (Mar. 10, 2011)
The Quadri-Series of Accounting Seminars Series 2: CPAs in the Academe, JPIA, UST, (Feb. 22, 2011)
CSI: Come, See & Investigate, JPIA, UST, (Feb. 10, 2011)
The Quadri-Series of Accounting Seminars Series 2CPAs in the Private Sector, JPIA, UST, (Jan. 31, 2011)
The Quadri-Series of Accounting Seminars Series 2: CPAs in the Public Sector, JPIA, UST, (Nov. 19, 2010)
The Battle Plan: A Technical Talk on Public Speaking, Impromptu Speech, Argumentation and Debate, JPIA, UST, (Aug. 10, 2010)
REFERENCES
Available upon request