Senior @ From August 2015 to Present (5 months) Melbourne, AustraliaAssistant Manager @ • Supervise and assist in managing the execution of external audit engagements of Australian Stock Exchange (ASX)-listed clients in the Energy and Natural Resources sector
• Apply working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Australian Accounting Standards (AASBs) in reviewing the consolidated financial statements and accompanying footnote disclosures as part of the half-year reviews and annual audits
• Plan, manage, and execute the completion of various Australian statutory audits
• Assist with engagement management, including budgeting and resourcing
• Develop positive client relationships with open lines of communication to deliver high-quality results and improve client service From June 2014 to August 2015 (1 year 3 months) Melbourne, AustraliaAudit Senior Associate @ • Supervised and assisted in managing the execution of external audit engagements of various clients including U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) registrants, global corporations, and private entities
• Applied working knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), U.S. Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), and Public Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) Auditing Standards (including SOX 404 internal control compliance) in reviewing the consolidated financial statements and accompanying footnote disclosures as part of the quarterly reviews and annual audits
• Researched technical accounting issues, with an emphasis on contract review and software revenue recognition ASC 985-605 (formerly SAB 104, EITF 08-01, and SOP 97-2)
• Assisted with the career development of team members
• Assisted with the management of client accounts including budgeting, fee analysis, resourcing, coordinating with global audit teams, and identifying performance improvement opportunities for clients From October 2010 to May 2014 (3 years 8 months) San Francisco Bay AreaTeacher Assistant @ • Assisted lead teachers in providing care for 20+ pre-schoolers aged 3-5
• Provided developmentally and culturally appropriate education through implementation of activities involving science, math, art, reading, and cooking to help facilitate creativity and play-based learning
• Gained hands-on experience in child development, particularly in the area of conflict resolution From October 2007 to June 2009 (1 year 9 months) Greater Los Angeles Area
BA, Business Economics, Minors in Accounting and Education Studies @ University of California, Los Angeles From 2006 to 2010 Robin Ong is skilled in: US GAAP, GAAP, Internal Controls, Accounting, SEC filings, Auditing, Financial Reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Accounting, External Audit, Financial Analysis, CPA, Big 4