Senior Accountant (Auditor)
Marley Bui
Capstick McCollum & Associates
Summary
Senior Auditor with over 3 years of public accounting experience leading audit, review, and assurance engagements for public companies, privately owned businesses, not-for-profit organizations, charities, and churches. CPA designation expected in July 2026, with a Bachelor of Accounting (Distinction), Graduate Diploma in Accounting, and successful completion of the Common Final Examination (CFE).
Experienced in planning and executing assurance engagements, assessing risks, determining materiality, supervising junior staff, and building strong client relationships while ensuring compliance with Canadian Auditing Standards (CAS), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE), and Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit Organizations (ASNPO). Recognized for strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to deliver high-quality, timely results while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.
Returning to Vietnam permanently at the end of September 2026 and immediately available for remote work prior to relocation, with full-time on-site availability upon arrival.
4
Years of experience in Assurance and Accounting industry
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Accountant (Auditor)
8 Months- Prepare Compliance Engagement financial statements.
- Conduct or support audit and review engagement.
- Process the planning section, including understanding the client’s background, assessing the risk and determining the materiality for each specific client.
- Assess and assure appropriate evidence for all the sections in the engagement to ensure that the financial statements align with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Accounting Standards for Private Enterprise (ASPE), and/or Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit Organizations (ASNPO)
- Review, investigate and correct discrepancies and irregularities in financial entries, documents and reports.
- Draft professional correspondence for clients and stakeholders., technical reports, client summaries and presentations outlining engagement findings, facts and highlights.
- Prepare corporate, estate and personal tax return.
- Build and maintain relationships with clients and their staff.
- Stay current on industry standards and regulation changes
- Maintain flexibility to travel, as necessary.
Senior Accountant (Auditor), Public Companies
1 Month- Conduct compilation, review, audit, bookkeeping and tax engagements.
- Setup files for new clients and newly incorporated businesses; manage multiple files simultaneously and conduct inventory counts.
- Perform all the internal controls and processes walk-through with clients.
- Summarize clients’ current financial status by collecting information and preparing balance sheets, profit and loss statements and other relevant reports.
- Assess and assure the appropriateness of audit evidence for all the sections in the engagement.
- Review, investigate and correct discrepancies and irregularities in financial entries, documents and reports.
- Prepare correspondence, technical reports, client summaries and presentations outlining engagement findings, facts and highlights.
- Develop effective working relationships with clients while coaching and mentoring junior team members.
- Hold junior and intermediate members accountable for their roles and duties to be completed.
- Participate in business development initiatives and find new business opportunities.
- Maintain flexibility to travel, as necessary.
Accountant (Auditor), Public Companies
2 Years 1 Month- Develop technical skills in areas such as compilations, reviews, audits, bookkeeping and tax.
- Develop and apply knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and/or Accounting Standards for Private Enterprise (ASPE)
- Examine and analyze journal and ledger entries, bank statements, inventories, expenditures, tax returns and other accounting and financial records, documents and systems of individuals, departments within organizations, businesses or other establishments to ensure financial recording accuracy and compliance with established accounting standards, procedures and internal controls.
- Assess appropriateness of audit evidence for expenses, revenues, capital asset additions, accounts payable, accounts receivable and prepaid expenses.
- Review, investigate and correct discrepancies and irregularities in financial entries, documents and reports.
- Establish charts of accounts and prepare entries for posting to accounts.
- Collaborate with client engagement team and build relationships with client contacts.
- Contribute to the development of innovative ideas and approaches to improve work processes while effectively using internal programs and systems.
- Maintain flexibility to travel, as necessary.
Teaching Assistant
1 Year 1 Month- Led lectures and prepared tutorial problems for courses including Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Finance, Business Mathematics
- Guided and supported students during weekly tutorials, reinforcing lecture material and enhancing understanding
- Marking and entering students’ grades on the system
- Conducted meetings with professors to discuss tutorial session content and strategies.s with professors to discuss the work on tutorial sessions and further information
Tax Technician
3 Months- Utilize the technical knowledge from the courses and training sessions to prepare T1, T3 and Terminal returns for clients.
- Applied technical knowledge from courses and training sessions to prepare T1, T3, and Terminal returns for clients, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Revised reviewed returns according to reviewers' guidance, enhancing accuracy and maximizing benefits for clients.
- Built the positive working relationships with clients, representatives, and employees in other departments and effectively responded to requests and suggestions.
- Liaised with team members and manager to communicate process updates and address issues, fostering collaboration and transparency.
- Contributed to tax compliance projects and other assignments following regulatory standards.
- Attended and contributed to the providing training sessions, Co-op program and the tax updates from BDO.
Peer Tutor
5 Months- Guided and supported students struggling with courses including fundamental accounting, managerial accounting, business mathematics, microeconomics, macroeconomics, statistics.
- Preparing reference documents for tutees
- Clarifying the misunderstanding sessions within the above courses
Accountant
7 Months- Led monthly financial closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Collaborated with external auditors during the annual audit process to provide necessary documentation and address any concerns or findings promptly.
- Conducted variance analysis to identify discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
Cashier Supervisor
1 Year 2 Months- Recorded and checked the revenue from each cashier with the record from system.
- Updated the revenue on the system and the daily report.
- Trained and mentored new cashiers, enhancing team performance and service quality.
- Conducted regular audits of cash drawers to ensure accuracy and accountability in financial reporting.
- Implemented process improvements, reducing transaction times and increasing customer satisfaction.
- Developed staff schedules, optimizing labor efficiency while maintaining coverage during peak hours.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints promptly, fostering positive shopping experiences.
- Supervised daily cash operations, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
Education
Professional Education Program (CPA PEP) - Accounting
- Last 2 modules of the CPA PEP: Capstone 1 and Capstone 2
- Common Final Examination (CPA CFE)
Graduate Diploma in Accounting - Accounting
- First four modules of the CPA PEP: Core 1, Core 2 and all four elective modules (assurance, finance, performance management, and tax)
Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) - Accounting
- Graduation with Distinction, 3.70 / 4.30 GPA
- Term Dean's List, Spring / Summer 2021, Spring / Summer 2022, Fall 2022
Diploma - Accounting
- Graduation with Distinction, 4.86 / 5.0 GPA
- President Hounour Roll
- College Honour Roll, Fall 2019 / Winter 2020 / Fall 2020 / Winter 2021
- Student Leadership Certificate
Skills
Certified public accountant (CPA)
Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
IFRS
ASPE
ASNPO
Financial reporting
Audit preparation
Tax Compliance (personal and corporate)
Financial statement review
Data Analysis
Critical thinking and analysis
Problem Solving
Time Management
Team Leadership
Client Relationship Management
Languages
English (CELPIP 10 ~ IELTS 8.0)
Vietnamese
Timeline
Senior Accountant (Auditor)
Capstick McCollum & Associates
12.2025 - Current
Senior Accountant (Auditor), Public Companies
MNP LLP
10.2025 - 11.2025
Accountant (Auditor), Public Companies
MNP LLP
09.2023 - 10.2025
Teaching Assistant
Ontario Tech University
05.2022 - 06.2023
Tax Technician
BDO Canada
01.2022 - 04.2022
Peer Tutor
Durham College
11.2020 - 04.2021
Accountant
Auchan Retail
01.2019 - 08.2019
Cashier Supervisor
Annam Gourmet Market
09.2017 - 11.2018
CPA Ontario
Professional Education Program (CPA PEP) from Accounting
Ontario Tech University
Graduate Diploma in Accounting from Accounting
Ontario Tech University
Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) from Accounting
Durham College
Diploma from Accounting