CHAU VU
Richmond,TX
Summary
Senior auditor with progression across public accounting engagements, supporting financial statement audits, SOX testing, and reporting for private and publicly influenced organizations. Brings hands-on experience with IFRS, U.S. GAAP, technical accounting research, and data-driven review of complex transactions, controls, and disclosures.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Auditor
Deloitte
Houston, TX
06.2024 - Current
- Managed and coordinated audits across entities with aggregate assets exceeding $118 billion, maintaining quality execution and compliance with regulatory and reporting requirements.
- Led and coordinated multiple concurrent engagement teams, managing timelines, stakeholder communications, resource allocation, and issue resolution across four simultaneous engagements.
- Supported financial statement audits and reporting engagements for 6+ private and publicly influenced organizations across energy, renewable energy, oil and gas, and manufacturing industries, spanning $8 million to $79 billion in annual revenue, with a focus on standalone carve-out and component audits under IFRS and U.S. GAAP.
- Reviewed cost of sales, operating expenses, SG&A, and journal entries using data analytics and variance analysis to identify reporting anomalies and trends that enhanced financial reporting accuracy.
- Helped evaluate goodwill and long-lived asset impairment (IAS 36/ASC 350) testing by reviewing discounted cash flow models, key assumptions, forecasts, discount rates, and sensitivity analyses to assess recoverability.
- Supported accounting analysis for equity method investments and tax equity arrangements, helping address complex accounting issues and reporting requirements.
- Performed testing and analysis for tax equity investments and transferable tax credit sale transactions by reviewing contractual terms, accounting conclusions, valuation assumptions, and related financial statement disclosures.
- Analyzed long-term debt arrangements and accounting impacts, ensuring compliance with debt classification, covenant requirements, and accurate disclosure of financing activities and interest accruals.
- Assisted with review of legal matters and contingent liabilities through coordination with management and legal counsel, evaluating possible accounting and disclosure impacts on financial statements.
- Reviewed exploration and appraisal expenditures within the energy sector, evaluating capitalization policies, accounting treatment, supporting documentation, and compliance with company accounting policies and reporting requirements.
- Prepared technical accounting research memorandums and position papers on tax equity investments, transferable tax credits, and other complex transactions to support accounting conclusions and management decisions.
- Reviewed statement of cash flows reporting by reconciling balance sheet and income statement activity, investigating variances, and checking cash flow classifications and disclosures.
- Identified and implemented process improvements that streamlined audit and reporting procedures, enhancing efficiency and minimizing redundant work.
- Prepared reports and stakeholder communications for executive leadership, translating complex accounting and financial matters into clear, actionable insights.
- Provided guidance, coaching, and technical support to junior team members, supporting professional growth and stronger team performance.
- Led walkthroughs with client personnel to understand control execution, then tested and assessed controls under the SOX framework for design and operating effectiveness.
Audit Senior Associate
Deloitte
Houston, TX
06.2022 - 05.2024
- Prepared accurate financial statements for 5 corporate clients, maintaining 99% reporting accuracy.
- Assisted with review of revenue transactions and contract terms, identified accounting treatment, flagged reporting risks, and checked ASC 606 compliance.
- Prepared audit findings and presented results to management, enabling strategic decisions and reinforcing internal controls.
- Tested journal entries, prepaid expenses, and statements of cash flows to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Improved audit process by adding analytical software, reducing audit cycle time by 10%.
- Supported development of audit strategies aligned with client business objectives.
- Led cross-functional training sessions on audit best practices, improving team skill sets.
- Reviewed accounting records, enhancing financial transparency for retail clients and facilitating informed decision-making.
Auditor Associate
Deloitte
Houston, TX
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Prepared and performed substantive test of details over operating expenses, SG&A, prepaid expenses, and journal entries to evaluate accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable accounting standards.
- Participated in walkthroughs with client personnel to obtain an understanding of business processes and internal controls across key financial reporting areas, including expenses, equity, impairment, revenue, and financial close processes.
- Supported in the evaluation of internal controls by reviewing walkthrough support, documenting key risks and controls, and assessing the design and implementation of control activities over significant financial reporting processes.
- Assisted senior team members in testing impairment, debt, equity, and other balance sheet accounts through reconciliations and detailed transactional testing.
- Utilized Excel and audit technologies to analyze large data sets, perform account reconciliations, and improve audit efficiency and accuracy.
Bookkeeper
Bach Yen Vu CPA, LLC
Gretna, LA
10.2018 - 07.2019
- Managed bookkeeping, payroll, and tax filing for 25 clients, ensuring compliance and timely reporting.
- Performed monthly bank reconciliations and general ledger account analyses.
- Processed and distributed W-2 forms for 100 employees across 20 companies, while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
- Coordinated with co-workers to meet tax season deadlines, enhancing teamwork and improving overall accuracy.
- Utilized QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Access to complete projects efficiently.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Accounting
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA12-2021
Associate Degree - Business Administration
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA05-2019
Skills
- Auditing
- Financial Statement Analysis
- GAAP
- IFRS
- Compliance
- Risk Assessment
- Project Management
- Technical Proficiency
- Microsoft Office
- Problem-Solving
- Team Leadership
- AI Tools
- Communication
Personal Information
Title: Senior Public Accounting Auditor | Audit & Assurance
LANGUAGES
Bilingual in English and Vietnamese
Accomplishments
- Streamlined Audit Processes
- Achieved an improvement in audit process efficiency at Deloitte by leveraging new analytical tools and methodologies.
- Mentorship and Team Leadership
- Provided mentorship and leadership to junior staff and interns at Deloitte, increasing team proficiency and productivity by 20%.
- Phi Sigma Theta, Phi Theta Kappa Honors, Academic Excellence Scholarship
- External Vice President for LSU Asian American Ambassadors
Timeline
Senior Auditor
Deloitte
06.2024 - Current
Audit Senior Associate
Deloitte
06.2022 - 05.2024
Auditor Associate
Deloitte
01.2022 - 05.2022
Bookkeeper
Bach Yen Vu CPA, LLC
10.2018 - 07.2019
Bachelor's Degree - Accounting
Louisiana State University
Associate Degree - Business Administration
Delgado Community College