Talia Lee
Port Moody,Canada
Summary
Dynamic accounting professional with experience at Ernst & Young Limited, skilled in IFRS and advanced MS Office applications. Proven track record in executing audits and preparing financial statements, complemented by strong problem-solving and communication abilities. Adept at identifying compliance risks and enhancing fiscal performance through analytical insights.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Junior Accountant
UPGUYS Health Inc.
Burnaby, BC
07.2024 - Current
- Accurately recorded and managed financial transactions, adhering to accounting standards and organizational policies.
- Assisted in the timely preparation of comprehensive financial statements.
- Executed month-end closing procedures to guarantee consistent financial accuracy.
- Analyzed financial data to detect trends, pinpoint variances, and uncover potential areas for fiscal enhancement.
Intermediate Accountant (3 Months Contract)
WDM CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS
Vancouver, BC
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Participated in the annual audit of MegumaGold Corp. (NSAUF) in accordance with CAS.
- Performed substantive vouching and testing on cash, expenses, accounts payable, and exploration expenditures. Prepared audited financial statements.
- Conducted legal and corporate registry searches to identify litigation risks and compliance matters.
- Prepared audit working papers independently, ensuring proper documentation, and audit trail integrity.
- Assisted in the preparation of audited financial statements and audit deliverables.
- Prepared tax returns for clients, including T1, T2, T4, and T5.
Staff Accountant
Andrew Liu & Associate Inc.
Vancouver, BC
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Performed bookkeeping for small and medium-sized enterprises, including journal entries and reconciliations.
- Prepared personal and corporate tax returns (T1, T2), as well as T4, and T5 returns.
- Assisted with Canadian tax planning, including income allocation and tax efficiency considerations, tax planning for clients.
- Prepared financial statements and supporting schedules for tax filings.
Staff Accountant, Audit & Assurance
ERNST & YOUNG LIMITED
Hong Kong
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Performed audits for public companies listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, including Yunnan Energy International Co., Ltd. (HKEX: 01298), Wai Yuen Tong Medicine Holdings Limited (HKEX: 00897), and Beijing Enterprises Holdings Limited (HKEX: 00392).
- Executed substantive audit procedures and analytical testing across key financial statement areas under IFRS.
- Conducted legal and regulatory searches to identify contingent liabilities and compliance matters.
- Prepared audit working papers and reporting packages in accordance with EY audit methodology and IFRS.
- Prepared audited financial statements and reporting packages.
- Communicated with the component auditors, and reviewed their reporting packages and working papers.
Student Spring Intern, Audit & Assurance
RSM HONG KONG
Hong Kong
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Performed vouching of revenue and expense transactions during audit fieldwork.
- Conducted company and legal searches to verify corporate standing and legal exposure.
- Assisted in preparing audit working papers and supporting schedules.
Student Intern, Audit & Assurance
BDO China Shu Lun Pan CPAs LLP
Guangzhou, Guangdong
06.2018 - 07.2018
- Assisted in substantive audit testing, including vouching of transactions.
- Participated in inventory stock take observations.
- Prepared audit schedules and supporting working papers.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) -
Hong Kong Baptist University
Hong Kong01-2021
Associate of Business Administration - Accountancy
Community College of City University
Hong Kong01-2019
Skills
- Accounting standards (IAS, IFRS)
- Advanced MS Office skills (Word, Excel, & PowerPoint)
- Problem-solving
- Good interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
Certification
CPA Canada Candidate (CFE Writer)
Languages
- ENGLISH
- CANTONESE
- MANDARIN
Timeline
Junior Accountant
UPGUYS Health Inc.
07.2024 - Current
Intermediate Accountant (3 Months Contract)
WDM CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS
03.2024 - 06.2024
Staff Accountant
Andrew Liu & Associate Inc.
09.2023 - 03.2024
Staff Accountant, Audit & Assurance
ERNST & YOUNG LIMITED
01.2022 - 06.2023
Student Spring Intern, Audit & Assurance
RSM HONG KONG
01.2020 - 04.2020
Student Intern, Audit & Assurance
BDO China Shu Lun Pan CPAs LLP
06.2018 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) -
Hong Kong Baptist University
Associate of Business Administration - Accountancy
Community College of City University