Gigi Lam, CPA
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PROFILE
HKICPA fully qualified accountant. Highly motivated and confident individual with four years of
audit experience and a year of managerial accounting experience. Having worked with a range
of industries as well as liaising with clients from around the globe has made me adaptable to
many situations.
WORK EXPERIENCE
August 2017 – October 2018: Accounting Manager – Ampd Energy Limited, Hong Kong
Science Park, Hong Kong
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Responsible for keeping full accounts up to date and complying with HKAS and HKFRS.
Analysed financial statements and organised monthly financial meetings to discuss
current financial standing with CEO and CTO.
Helped facilitate the migration and system implementation of new ERP accounting
system (NetSuite).
Handled all AR and AP communications and payments.
Trained and supervised interns as they assisted with the daily accounting operations.
Formulated and presented annual financial forecast.
March 2015 – June 2017: Assistant Accountant – Cheng & Cheng Limited, Wan Chai, Hong
Kong
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Independently handled full audits and tax computations.
Worked under pressure to meet various tax deadlines by utilising time management
and organisational skills.
Experienced in dealing with a wide range of international clients thus enhancing
communication skills.
August 2013 – March 2015: Audit Senior – Richard Albuquerque & Co. CPA, Central, Hong
Kong
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Have experience in conducting full audits and tax computations ranging from SMEs,
Private Entities and compiling consolidated reports. Also have experience in leading
junior members of staff.
Helped the Company set up a London branch, assisted in opening a bank account,
incorporating the business and liaising with our London accounting team.
February 2013 – June 2013: Finance Assistant – NRG Automation, Widnes, England
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Used Sage system to reconcile bank accounts and handle purchase invoices.
Managed factored invoices and liaising with third parties.
Honed an excellent telephone manner by being in charge of credit control.
EDUCATION
September 2009 – June 2012
BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance – The University of Liverpool, England
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Comprised of modules relevant to accounting such as Advanced Management
Accounting, Financial Accounting and Corporate Reporting.
I was appointed to be Financial Director in a university-acclaimed competition where
we worked as a group to sell an original product. We won ‘Most Innovative Product’
with our Apple ‘app’ and generated international sales in France, America and Australia.
I was a peer mentor for the School of Management where I demonstrated
communication skills and leadership in guiding new students through their first year of
university.
September 2007 – July 2009
3 A-levels (320 UCAS points) – Carmel College, St Helens, England
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Accounting (A), English Literature (B), Media Studies (B)
Received a commendation letter from the principal for ‘Outstanding Progress’ in
Accounting.
Was pictured for the ‘Accounting’ section of the college prospectus and was asked to
be featured on the prestigious ‘High Achievers’ wall in the college.
CERTIFICATION
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - HKICPA – Hong Kong
OTHER INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES.
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I am constantly looking to improve my industry knowledge and have participated in a 5
day HKICPA “Refresher Course on Current Auditing Standards” and passed the exam
at the end of the course.
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Helping out local dog shelters is very important to me; I have my own rescue dog and
volunteer whenever possible.
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During today’s fast-paced world of business, I find yoga and jogging to be a particularly
effective way of relaxing and keeping healthy.
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I have a big passion for travelling and hope to reach my goal of visiting every continent
soon.
