Chia Chen
About Chia Chen
Chia Chen is a Manager at Protiviti with extensive experience in internal audit and risk assurance across various industries.
Title and Current Role at Protiviti
Chia Chen serves as a Manager at Protiviti, stationed in Menlo Park, California, United States since 2018. In this role, Chen oversees a range of internal audit functions and projects, contributing to the firm's operations with expertise in financial and operational controls. Chen's leadership skills are instrumental in managing diverse teams and optimizing audit processes.
Previous Experience at Ensco Plc
Before joining Protiviti, Chia Chen worked at Ensco Plc as a Principal Auditor from 2017 to 2018 in the United Kingdom. In this capacity, Chen was responsible for leading major auditing tasks and ensuring compliance with established financial protocols. The role involved conducting comprehensive audits and enhancing the overall audit function.
Career at Atwood Oceanics
From 2014 to 2017, Chia Chen was employed at Atwood Oceanics as a Senior Internal Auditor in Houston, Texas. During these three years, Chen focused on internal audit activities, refining audit processes, and implementing effective financial controls. This role further solidified Chen’s expertise in internal audits, particularly within the oil and gas industry.
Role at Pwc and Deloitte
Chia Chen's career also includes significant tenures at Pwc and Deloitte. At Pwc, Chen was a Senior Associate in Risk Assurance from 2011 to 2014 in New York, ensuring the reliability of financial reporting and operational practices. Prior to that, Chen spent three years, 2006 to 2009, as an Enterprise Risk Services Consultant at Deloitte, where duties included advising clients on risk management and internal audit optimization.
Education Background
Chia Chen holds a Master's degree in Accounting from The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business. Additionally, Chen earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Southern California. These academic credentials provided a robust foundation for Chen's extensive career in internal auditing and risk assurance.
Expertise and Skills
Chia Chen comes with over a decade of experience in internal audits across diverse industries such as oil and gas, automotive, and manufacturing. Chen is proficient in advanced data analytics tools like IDEA, and has demonstrated expertise in GAAP, audit methodologies, SAP/SAP GRC, and MS Visio. Known for developing staff and enhancing the value of internal audit functions, Chen is skilled at building relationships at all organizational levels and leading complex projects.