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Sze Yu Lam

Summary

Dedicated audit professional and HKICPA QP student, preparing for Modules 11 and 14 (Financial Reporting and Taxation), with proven experience in executing over 40 audit engagements annually, including SMEs in retail, restaurants, and corporate entities, as well as government funding schemes (TVP, BUD Fund, Recycling Fund). Proficient in Excel, MYOB, and QuickBooks for financial statement validation, tax computations, and compliance verification, ensuring compliance with HKFRS, Hong Kong tax regulations, and ITC and EPD funding guidelines. Detail-oriented and efficient, with a proven ability to manage high-volume projects and deliver quality results under tight deadlines. Eager to contribute technical expertise and passion for auditing to a CPA firm as an Audit Associate, driving financial accuracy and client success.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Audit Associate

AY Corporate Services Company Limited
06.2021 - Current
  • Executed over 40 audit engagements annually, including 15+ small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and government funding schemes (Technology Voucher Programme, BUD Fund, Recycling Fund), ensuring compliance with Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards (HKFRS).
  • Performed financial audits for SMEs across retail, restaurants, and corporate entities (e.g., limited companies), using Excel, MYOB, and QuickBooks to validate financial statements and ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Conducted compliance audits for government funding schemes, efficiently verifying expenditure for high-volume Technology Voucher Programme (TVP) projects using MYOB and QuickBooks, in alignment with Innovation and Technology Commission (ITC) guidelines.
  • Audited complex government-funded projects, including Dedicated Fund on Branding, Upgrading and Domestic Sales (BUD) and Recycling Fund, ensuring compliance with Environmental Protection Department (EPD) standards.
  • Prepared comprehensive audit working papers, documenting procedures, findings, and recommendations to deliver high-quality client reports.
  • Performed tax computations for SME clients, including profits tax and salaries tax, using Excel in accordance with Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (IRD) regulations.
  • Collaborated with clients and audit teams to resolve discrepancies, provide compliance guidance, and meet tight deadlines, enhancing operational efficiency.

Service Bureau Library Assistant

Hong Kong Public Libraries
05.2018 - 02.2021
  • Assisting in the operation of the library

Education

Master of Arts - Accountancy

Hong Kong Baptist University
Hong Kong
07.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal And Cultural Studies

Hong Kong Baptist University
Hong Kong
11.2020

Skills

  • Bookkeeping
  • Advanced MS Office skills
  • Proficient in MYOB software
  • Willingness to learn

Certification

  • Certificate for Module (LCC & I Examination Preparatory Programme Level 1:Book-Keeping)
  • Certificate for Module (LCC & I Examination Preparatory Programme Level 2:Book-Keeping)
  • HKICPA QP Student, 2025


Languages

Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin)
Native language
English
Chinese (Cantonese)
Chinese (Mandarin)

Timeline

Audit Associate

AY Corporate Services Company Limited
06.2021 - Current

Service Bureau Library Assistant

Hong Kong Public Libraries
05.2018 - 02.2021

Master of Arts - Accountancy

Hong Kong Baptist University

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal And Cultural Studies

Hong Kong Baptist University
Sze Yu Lam