Austin Lam
Flushing,NY
Summary
Highly analytical Audit & Assurance professional with Big 4 experience and MS in Accountancy, specializing in US GAAP, SOX compliance, and risk-based audit methodologies. CPA Candidate (REG passed) with proven track record of increasing engagement efficiency by 30% through advanced utilization of Deloitte Omnia and Kanban workflow optimization. Expert at engineering SEC-compliant internal controls and synthesizing complex financial data across SAP and Oracle NetSuite to drive financial integrity for multi-million dollar portfolios.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Assistant, Audit & Assurance
Deloitte and Touche LLP
New York, NY
06.2025 - 11.2025
- Spearheaded interim testing for 25 controls and 15 risk assessments by implementing Kanban tracking in Omnia, ensuring 100% on-time delivery against Audit Quality Milestones.
- Engineered SEC-compliant internal controls (SOX) for high-risk journal entries, reducing repeat audit exceptions by 20% within single cycle.
- Optimized engagement workflows by automating workpaper rollovers and post-filing documentation, elevating audit team efficiency by 30%.
- Directed comprehensive risk assessments and transaction cycle walkthroughs, identifying core reporting issues and driving 18% reduction in total audit fieldwork.
- Cultivated technical proficiency of first-year staff through targeted mentorship, accelerating workpaper turnaround time and guaranteeing high-quality deliverables.
Audit Assistant, Audit & Assurance
Deloitte and Touche LLP
New York, NY
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Facilitated completion of six year-end (10-K) and two quarter-end (10-Q) audits for financial services clients, maintaining 100% adherence to regulatory timelines.
- Executed substantive testing for complex investment and equity accounts, ensuring integrity of financial statements and eliminating two common repeat findings.
- Pioneered real-time documentation updates within Omnia platform, mitigating workflow bottlenecks and reducing audit cycle delays by 15%.
- Synthesized complex client discussion points into actionable query logs, accelerating cross-functional resolution and enhancing senior management communication.
Field Inspector
NYC Department of Transportation
Long Island City, NY
10.2023 - 07.2024
- Audited Sidewalk Database Management systems to resolve 500+ compliance violations, reducing repeat non-compliance issues by 40%.
- Performed regulatory risk assessments on 1,000+ records to ensure strict adherence to ADA standards and municipal codes.
Seasonal Accounting Assistant
BakerTilly US LLP
Philadelphia, PA
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Streamlined three critical engagement processes (confirmations, internal controls, depreciation) using AuditBoard, improving Senior Accountant efficiency during peak tax season.
- Reconciled hundreds of client invoices to facilitate year-end audit close, ensuring 100% accurate expense allocation for final financial reporting.
Education
Master of Science - Accountancy
Baruch College
New York, NY12.2021
BBA - Finance
Baruch College
New York06.2019
Skills
- Audit & Accounting: US GAAP, PCAOB, AICPA, COSO Framework, SOX 404, ICFR, SEC Reporting (10-K, 10-Q), ASC Research, Substantive Testing, Risk Assessment
- Systems & Data: Deloitte Omnia, AuditBoard, SAP, Oracle NetSuite, MS Dynamics 365, QuickBooks, Advanced Excel (Power Query, Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP)
- Data & Analysis: Advanced Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables), Risk Assessment, Substantive Testing
- Professional: Workflow Optimization (Kanban), Technical Mentorship, Stakeholder Management, Cross-Functional Query Resolution, Project Management
Certification
CPA Candidate, Passed REG section (Regulation). Currently studying AUD (Auditing and Attestation) with plans to complete all sections (including BAR and FAR) by 2026.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Chinese (Cantonese)
Professional
Timeline
Senior Assistant, Audit & Assurance
Deloitte and Touche LLP
06.2025 - 11.2025
Audit Assistant, Audit & Assurance
Deloitte and Touche LLP
09.2024 - 05.2025
Field Inspector
NYC Department of Transportation
10.2023 - 07.2024
Seasonal Accounting Assistant
BakerTilly US LLP
01.2022 - 03.2022
Master of Science - Accountancy
Baruch College
BBA - Finance
Baruch College