Catherine Lum
Vancouver,Canada
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Fund Accountant
Trez Capital Limited Partnership
06.2019 - Current
- Compiled monthly management reporting package, support schedules for offering memorandum and prospectus
- Assisted with annual audit processes, by providing supporting documentation and preparation of financial statements
- Collaborated with tax team to ensure accurate calculations and timely remittance of US and Canadian taxes
- Coordinated year end reconciliation with Investor Services team to ensure accuracy of investor information prior to finalization of T3s
- Formulated quarterly Board of Governors (BOG) reporting and other compliance reports
- Prepared monthly and quarterly fund processes, including distribution calculations for unit holders, management fee calculations, oversight of fund expenses and other monthly management reporting items
- Conducted general ledger reconciliations and verified discrepancies, making sure all reconciliations and discrepancies were resolved in accordance with company timelines
Staff Tax Accountant
Business Depot
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Drafted and prepared personal income tax returns with attention to detail.
Investment Accounts Officer -Investment Accountant
BSP Life (Fiji) Limited
11.2015 - 01.2019
- Prepared monthly investment asset reports for subsidiaries, board reports and remittances to the tax authority
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support financial planning initiatives with management strategies
- Supervised junior team members, providing mentorship and guidance to enhance team performance and accuracy
- Facilitated financial year end external audit to meet consolidation due dates set by the company head office
- Assisted in the preparation of cash flow projections to meet loan repayments
Finance Officer
Bred Bank (Fiji) Limited
05.2015 - 11.2015
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on discrepancies.
- Assisted in compilation of detailed financial reports for management reporting.
- Processed invoices and posted general ledger entries with high degree of accuracy.
Audit Associate - Senior Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers
01.2013 - 05.2015
- Conducted external audits for organizations under PricewaterhouseCoopers Audit guideline and International Standards on Auditing; worked on several audits simultaneously in a fast-paced environment with various teams
- Organized pre audit meetings with clients, facilitated discussion of audit strategies with team members
- Assisted in preparation of financial statements and management letters (post audit) to meet reporting timeline
- Provided guidance to junior associates, fostering professional development and enhancing team work.
Education
CPA BC -
Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia
01-2020
Certified Practising Accountant -
CPA (Australia)
01-2016
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of The South Pacific, Suva, Fiji
01-2013
Skills
- Over 9 years’ experience in full cycle accounting, bank reconciliations, journal entries and balance sheet analysis
- 2 years’ experience in external auditing in a team as well as ability to work independently
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Professional demeanor with integrity honesty and willingness to contribute to the diverse operations of Odlum Brown
- Enthusiastic about new challenges and working with a diverse group of people
- Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPA BC), Certified Practising Accountant (CPA Australia) and Bachelor of Commerce
Languages
English
Timeline
Fund Accountant
Trez Capital Limited Partnership
06.2019 - Current
Staff Tax Accountant
Business Depot
02.2019 - 05.2019
Investment Accounts Officer -Investment Accountant
BSP Life (Fiji) Limited
11.2015 - 01.2019
Finance Officer
Bred Bank (Fiji) Limited
05.2015 - 11.2015
Audit Associate - Senior Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers
01.2013 - 05.2015
CPA BC -
Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia
Certified Practising Accountant -
CPA (Australia)
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of The South Pacific, Suva, Fiji
Hobbies and Interests
Burrard Toastmasters - Vancouver BC, Secretary