KWAN SOO KIM
Summary
Detail-oriented and motivated audit professional with over 2.5 years of experience in external audits across Singapore and South Korea. Currently engaged at EY Singapore with expertise in US GAAP and PCAOB standards. Demonstrates solid technical capabilities in IFRS, financial reporting, and internal controls. First-Class Honours graduate in Accounting & Finance from the University of Exeter and an ACCA candidate with 9 papers completed. Now seeking to join KPMG Singapore's US Audit team to contribute to high-performing engagements with precision and collaboration.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Audit Associate
Ernst & Young
03.2023 - Current
- Performed substantive audit testing under PCAOB and US GAAP for multinational clients, including walkthroughs, control testing, and documentation.
- Reviewed financial statements and disclosures in accordance with IFRS and applicable regulations.
- Collaborated with managers and senior auditors to manage timelines and deliverables across large-scale audit engagements.
- Utilized risk-based audit approaches and assisted in planning engagement strategies.
- Prepared comprehensive audit documentation and working papers aligned with firm and PCAOB standards.
Accounting Assistant
AVA Asset
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Supported internal audit processes by drafting memoranda, journal entries, and collecting audit evidence.
- Assisted in organizing documentation to support audit review procedures.
Accounting Assistant, Internship
Mooyoung Inc.
06.2020 - 07.2020
- Prepared basic financial reports and general ledger journal entries.
- Provided administrative and reporting support to the finance department.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
University of Exter
United Kingdom08-2021
Pre-Bachelor's Programme - Business Economics
University of Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands06-2016
Skills
- Financial auditing: PCAOB, US GAAP, IFRS
- Tools: MS Excel, Word, Powerpoint, MS Teams
- Audit documentation, financial modelling, internal controls
Skills
- Languages, Native Korean, Advanced English, Intermediate German (B2)
- Interests
- Real estate and stock market analysis, Football, Table Tennis, Tennis, Billiard, and Reading
Certification
ACCA - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
- Completed 9 out of 13 papers (BT, MA, FA, LW, PM, TX, FR, AA, FM).
Certified Investment Manager - Korea Financial Investment Association
- Awarded Dec 2021.
Timeline
Audit Associate
Ernst & Young
03.2023 - Current
Accounting Assistant
AVA Asset
02.2022 - 04.2022
Accounting Assistant, Internship
Mooyoung Inc.
06.2020 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
University of Exter
Pre-Bachelor's Programme - Business Economics
University of Amsterdam
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