JULIA MARIE L. CHONG 莊文婷
HK address: 40 Yuet Wah St. Man Fuk Building
2nd Floor Flat 423
Kwun Tong, Kowloon
Mobile Number: (+85292018767)
Email Address: julia.chong@yahoo.com
CAREER OBJECTIVE
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To establish a career in a company committed to excellence that will provide
opportunities for career advancement and avenues for integration and application of the
profession with emphasis in assurance and business advisory and related practices.
To obtain a challenging position that will utilize my expertise, education and
background, expand knowledge and offer opportunities for personal and professional
growth.
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
November 2013 – March 2015
Citco International Support Services Limited – Philippine ROHQ
Hedge Fund Services
Financial Reporting Fund Senior Accountant
July 2011 – Sept 2013
UHY Lee Seng Chan and Co.
Audit and Assurance Services
Supervisor
November 2007 – May 2011
Ernst & Young (EY), Philippines
Sycip, Gorres, Velayo & Company (SGV &Co.)
Assurance and Advisory Business Services Division
Senior Associate
Key Responsibilities:
 Prepare and review annual, semi-annual and quarterly financial statements in accordance
with GAAP or IFRS, as required.
 Prepare and review financial highlights disclosures, including calculations of total returns,
preparation for share tables, expense ratio analysis etc.
 Ensure accuracy of footnote disclosures via review of legal documents governing the funds.
 Present or exchange information internally, with clients (investment managers) and external
auditors. Coordinate year-end and interim financial statement preparation process.
 Identify errors or issues and independently investigate; recommend solutions to team
managers and clients.
 Working under limited supervision of the manager and assist in supervising works of junior
team members.
 Assist in development of training programs for accountants in all aspects of financial
reporting and the alternative fund industry.
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FINANCIAL REPORTING - EXPOSURES
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Funds
Cayman registered hedge funds with master-feeder and fund of funds structures
and various investment portfolios such as Chinese participation notes, equities,
funding swaps and derivatives such as commodity futures, interest rate futures,
contract for differences and forward contracts etc.
AUDIT - INDUSTRY EXPOSURES
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Hospitality
A five star hotel located at Manila, Philippines
A leading budget hotel chain in the Philippines
A leading hospitality chain in Singapore
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Manufacturing
A Singaporean listed group providing integrated healthcare products and services in
the Asia Pacific region
A label printing company in Singapore
A poultry retailer, wholesaler and processor in Singapore
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Construction
A building contractor in Singapore
A electronic contractor in Singapore
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Investment
A property investment company in Singapore
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Property developer
A Singaporean property developer
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Retail
Singapore branch of a multinational distributor of fitting, hardware and
architectural ironmongery
A Singaporean Company with business in exporting and importing stainless steel
plates, tubes and bars
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Serviced Offices
A provider of quality, competitively priced serviced offices and business
centers in the Philippines
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Shipping
A maritime shipping group of companies and agencies located in the Philippines
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Hydropower
A leading hydropower company in the Philippines; a subsidiary of Aboitiz Group,
one of the leading power generation group of companies in the Philippines
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SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS
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Financial Reporting on Hedge Funds workshop
A week’s workshop facilitated by Citco Senior level FSR Managers consisting of various
modules on Investments, GAAP and use of internal macro enabled compiler.
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UHY Webinar Programme
Series of webinar programme facilitated by Emile Woolf International consisting of modules
on International Financial Reporting Standards and Auditing Standards
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Assurance Core Skills Programs (ASSR 101/102 – 401/402)
Various trainings on Ernst and Young audit tools and Global Audit Methodology (GAM);
designed to equip the second year Assurance and FSRM seniors/ fourth year staff with
relevant technical and soft skills. It also covers the changes related to the Clarified GAM
project.
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International Financial Reporting Standards for Small and Medium Sized Entities
A comparison of IFRS for SMEs standards with full IFRS and the transition requirements for
the first time adoption of IFRS for SMEs.
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International Financial Reporting Standards Workshop – Part 2
A comprehensive workshop facilitated by Ernst and Young University Team (EYU Team)
consisting of seven modules: Group Accounts 1 and 2; Impairment of Assets; Intangible
Assets; Financial Instruments 1 and 2; and Share-based Payment. An IFRS Competency Exam
Part 2 is conducted upon completion of the workshop with passing percentage of 75%.
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International Financial Reporting Standards Workshop – Part I
A comprehensive workshop facilitated by Ernst and Young University Team (EYU Team)
consisting of four modules: Introduction of Financial Reporting Under IFRS; Revenue
Recognition; Income Taxes and Deferred Taxes and Pension Benefits and Other Employee
Benefits. An IFRS Competency Exam Part 1 is conducted upon completion of the workshop
with passing percentage of 75%.
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Financial Instruments Briefing
Introduction on PAS 39: Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement.
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Income Taxes and Tax Returns
Training on the preparation of income tax returns facilitated by EY Tax Compliance Group.
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Basic Tax for Non-Tax Staff
Basic Tax training program facilitated by EY Tax Compliance Group.
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
TERTIARY
University of Santo Tomas
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
España, Manila
2003 - 2007
SECONDARY
Hope Christian High School
Benavidez, Manila
1999 - 2003
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PRIMARY
Hope Christian High School
Benavidez, Manila
1992 - 1999
PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATIONS TAKEN
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Philippine CPA Board Examination
Actual Board Examination
October 2007
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Claritas Investment Certificate
Actual Examination by CFA Institute
October 2014
SKILLS
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Proficient in US GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards
Has fundamental knowledge of accounting, taxation and auditing principles and procedures
Proficient in conversing and writing in English and Chinese (Mandarin and Fukien)
Result-oriented, able to work under pressure, responsible and adept at providing hands-on
leadership.
 Skilled in CCH Prosystem “Engagement” and “Practice” and Microsoft Office applications
(Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio)
 Proven interpersonal communication skills, having dealt with a diversity of professionals and
clients.
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40 Yuet Wah St. Man Fuk Building 2nd Floor
Flat 423 Kwun Tong, Kowloon
HK SAR Permanent Resident
(+852) 92018767
julia.chong@yahoo.com
December 14, 1986
Female
Single
Filipino/ Hong Kong SAR
Chinese
5'2”
125 lbs.
English, Chinese (Mandarin and Fukien) and Filipino
CHARACTER REFERENCE
Available upon request
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