Shuen Liew
London
Summary
Senior audit professional with expertise in insurance and financial services. Specialises in financial analysis, risk assessment, and stakeholder management. Delivers insights on financial performance and collaborates with senior stakeholders to achieve high-quality outcomes in regulated environments.
Overview
12
12
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
Assurance senior associate
Ernst & Young
London
2022.09 - Current
- Managed audits of insurance, reinsurance, and Lloyd's market entities, ensuring thorough planning, execution, and completion to meet regulatory standards.
- Led engagement teams, coordinating efforts across actuarial, tax, and IT specialists to deliver comprehensive audit solutions.
- Evaluated complex accounting areas, including insurance reserves, reinsurance arrangements, revenue recognition, and financial disclosures.
- Performed risk assessments, financial analysis, and internal control evaluations to identify and address key business risks.
- Utilized data analytics and audit technologies to improve testing efficiency and insight generation.
- Built strong relationships with client finance teams and senior stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes.
Intern
Ernst & Young Kuching
Kuching
2020.07 - 2020.08
- Assisted in evidence gathering and documented testing evidence in workpapers, ensuring comprehension of testing methodology and objectives prior to execution.
- Collaborated with diverse teams across multiple grades on client engagements, gaining insights into Assurance/Audit line of service operations.
- Leveraged accounting knowledge to enhance technical and interpersonal skills throughout internship.
Waitress & Kitchen Caller
Pho Restaurant (Reading Branch)
Reading
2019.06 - 2019.12
- Provided top-notch service to customers, improved overall dining experience.
- Managed quality control and coordinated kitchen orders, ensuring food preparation and presentation consistently met company standards.
- Assisted with inventory management, streamlined restaurant operations.
- Collaborated within a diverse team, building strong rapport to achieve and exceed set team goals.
- Ensured accurate cash handling during customer transactions accurately, ensured balanced till at end of shift.
Intern
Crowe Horwath Kuching
Kuching
2018.03 - 2018.07
- Managed audit areas and executed procedures for dormant companies independently, ensuring meticulous attention to detail.
- Developed skills in effective communication, collaboration with team members and clients, documentation, Excel functions, and professional scepticism.
- Completed five-month audit internship, gaining practical exposure to industry practices.
Education
Professional qualification - Accounting
ICAS - The Professional Body of CAs
London 2022.09 - 2026.06
BSc - Accounting and Finance
University of Reading
Reading 2018.01 - 2021.01
Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) -
Chung Hua Middle School No.1
2012.01 - 2017.01
Skills
LANGUAGE SKILLS
- Language spoken: English
- Other fluent languages: Chinese (Mandarin), Malay
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
- Communication, Teamwork, Personal Responsibility, Leadership, Time Management
IT SKILLS
- MS Office including Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint
MUSICAL AND ARTISTIC SKILLS
- Obtained Trinity ATCL diploma certificate in piano and vocal, grade 8 in violin and grade 6 in cello I was awarded as the high scholar for my ATCL diploma in piano
Timeline
Assurance senior associate
Ernst & Young
2022.09 - Current
Professional qualification - Accounting
ICAS - The Professional Body of CAs
2022.09 - 2026.06
Intern
Ernst & Young Kuching
2020.07 - 2020.08
Waitress & Kitchen Caller
Pho Restaurant (Reading Branch)
2019.06 - 2019.12
Intern
Crowe Horwath Kuching
2018.03 - 2018.07
BSc - Accounting and Finance
University of Reading
2018.01 - 2021.01
Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) -
Chung Hua Middle School No.1
2012.01 - 2017.01