Ruoqi Hu, Cpa
About Ruoqi Hu, Cpa
Ruoqi Hu is a Senior Manager of Finance with extensive experience in managing statutory compliance for international entities, particularly in overseeing financial statements and corporate returns for Irish entities.
Work at Prothena
Ruoqi Hu serves as the Senior Manager of Finance at Prothena Corporation plc, a position held since 2020. In this role, Hu is responsible for managing equity-related functions, which include overseeing stock option plan activities and share-based compensation accounting. Additionally, Hu coordinates management internal control testing for finance and ITGC processes, ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) regulations. This role involves maintaining and updating SOX-related documents and internal control process narratives, contributing to the overall financial integrity of the organization.
Previous Experience at EY and Deloitte
Prior to joining Prothena, Ruoqi Hu gained valuable experience at EY as a Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) Manager from 2017 to 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Before that, Hu worked at Deloitte, where roles included Audit Senior from 2014 to 2017 and Staff Auditor from 2012 to 2014, both in the Charlotte, North Carolina Area. This extensive background in audit and advisory services has equipped Hu with a strong foundation in financial compliance and reporting.
Experience at MDC Partners
Ruoqi Hu worked as a Senior Manager of Technical Accounting at MDC Partners from 2019 to 2020 in the Greater New York City Area. In this role, Hu focused on technical accounting issues and contributed to the financial reporting processes of the organization. This position further enhanced Hu's expertise in managing complex accounting matters.
Education and Expertise
Ruoqi Hu holds a Master of Accounting (MAC) degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where studies were completed from 2011 to 2012. Prior to this, Hu attended the Rochester Institute of Technology from 2008 to 2010. This educational background provides a solid foundation in accounting principles and practices, supporting Hu's professional roles in finance and compliance.
Financial Management Skills
In the current role at Prothena, Ruoqi Hu utilizes data-driven models to enhance the efficiency of closing processes and performance monitoring across various departments. This skill set is critical in managing statutory compliance for international entities and overseeing statutory financial statements and corporate returns for Irish entities, showcasing Hu's capability in financial management and reporting.