Aaron Lau, MBA, FCA, CPA

Experience

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  EY

  Sept 2007 - now

  Aaron is an accountant at heart who is passionate about the Finance Optimization (formerly FAPA) solution cluster and offerings. As the world becomes more digital, he understands the need for finance functions to provide real-time, data-enabled decisions to improve operational efficiency and to create opportunities for business growth.In this role, Aaron is helping to drive firm’s strategy, cross service line teaming, and go to market approach in Asia-Pacific for this important FAAS growth pillar. He is also playing a critical role in the activation of the Finance Field of Play in Asia-Pacific. Show less Aaron is a founding member of the Greater China FAAS practice. In addition to provide client with traditional financial accounting advisory (such as GAAP conversion, new standards adoption, consolidation, IPO readiness), Aaron is currently leading the Greater China FAAS Digital services. Aaron combines accounting and reporting experience, analytics, and advanced technologies to help increase client's efficiency and operational excellence, and solve issues relating to client's finance and controllership functions.Since 2017, Aaron has continued to build and lead a talented team of professionals who specialize in RPA and other technology related matters. Through his leadership, the team has successfully implemented several large scale RPA and Finance Transformation projects. Aaron also advises clients on ways to effectively establish a sustainable RPA operation focused on strategy, governance model, operation and people.Aaron is also the Greater China FAAS Managed Services Lead and Dalian FAAS Hub Lead. Show less Financial Accounting Advisory Services practice is a team with deep experience in managing the implementation of accounting changes, ranging from a single accounting standard to the full project planning and global implementation of IFRS.We help CFOs, audit committees, treasurers, and other top financial executives understand the pending changes and assess the impact on their companies. We can provide focused technical assistance on planning an orderly, efficient transition — while helping reduce risks in financial and tax reporting, operations and information systems.We provide assistance on many of the current critical issues, including:- Implementation of new accounting standards (e.g. IFRS15 and ASC606 new revenue recognition, IFRS16 Leasing) - Advanced finance process, such as Robotic Process Automation (RPA)- Customized dealer finance management for Automotive industry- FSCP and global reporting enhancement/accounting control or process support- On-call financial support/advice- IPO readiness and cross boarder post-transaction supports- IFRS/GAAP conversion support- Customized professional training solution Show less - Projects management experience and significant involvement with US IPO-related audit/consulting works for Chinese clients in Technology, Media and Pharmaceutical sectors.- Effective communication with internal and external parties at all levels.- Demonstrated knowledge in financial analysis, valuation/business modeling and multi-jurisdiction financial reporting guidance (US GAAP and IFRS).- High calibre individual recognized by accelerated career progression.- Successfully led team received multiple EY ExCEED awards, a firm award to recognize people worked above and beyond call of duty.- Actively participate in business development activities, staff trainings and campus recruitment events.- Serve as Cross Generation Network co-Leader for EY China North, to promote work place diversity and inclusiveness. Show less - Team lead experience with public, private and not-for-profits clients.o Sectors: Technology and Entertainment, Financial Service, Construction and Manufacture, Retail and Education.- Managed and coordinated pension fund audits in Toronto office in 2009.o Assisted senior management to oversee a portfolio with 80+ clients.- Actively involved in Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award program.- Participated in Canadian EY COIN network. (China Overseas Investment Network)- Recipient of employee Gold Recognition award and achieved high performance rating in annual performance evaluation. Show less

  • Asia-Pacific Finance Optimization Leader, FAAS

    Jul 2021 - now

  • Partner, Financial Accounting Advisory Services

    Jul 2019 - now

  • Senior Manager, Financial Accounting Advisory Services

    Feb 2014 - Jun 2019

  • Manager, Assurance

    Jan 2011 - Jan 2014

  • Senior Staff Accountant, Assurance

    Sept 2007 - Jan 2011