Jessie Yan
About Jessie Yan
Jessie Yan serves as the Assistant Controller at Akero Therapeutics, a position she has held since 2020. With a robust background in accounting, she previously worked at Gilead Sciences and has experience with PwC and Deloitte & Touche.
Work at Akero Therapeutics
Jessie Yan has been serving as the Assistant Controller at Akero Therapeutics since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing financial reporting and accounting operations. Her tenure at Akero Therapeutics spans four years, during which she has contributed to the company's financial management and compliance efforts. Jessie expresses enthusiasm about being part of Akero Therapeutics and is particularly looking forward to the success of the company's product, EFX.
Previous Experience at Gilead Sciences
Prior to her current position, Jessie Yan worked at Gilead Sciences for a total of six years. She held the role of Associate Director - Technical Accounting from 2014 to 2019, where she managed technical accounting issues and ensured compliance with accounting standards. Following this, she served as Associate Director - Revenue Accounting for one year, from 2019 to 2020, focusing on revenue recognition and financial reporting.
Career Background in Accounting
Jessie Yan's career in accounting began at Deloitte & Touche, where she worked as a Manager from 2007 to 2013 in Singapore. After her tenure there, she joined PwC as an Assurance Experience Senior from 2013 to 2014 in San Jose, California. This progression in her career highlights her extensive experience in various accounting roles across different organizations.
Education and Qualifications
Jessie Yan holds a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Oxford Brookes University, which she completed from 2005 to 2007. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's Degree in Accounting and Finance from Curtin University between 2008 and 2012. Additionally, she has pursued professional qualifications through AICPA and is a CPA of Singapore, enhancing her expertise in the accounting field.