Chia Chin Huat
About Chia Chin Huat
Chia Chin Huat is a Senior Accountant with extensive experience in financial reporting and audit engagements across various industries. He has worked with notable firms such as Deloitte and Temasek, and holds degrees in Accounting and Finance from Sheffield Hallam University and an Advanced Diploma in Business Studies from Kolej Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman.
Work at Xendit
Currently, Chia Chin Huat holds the position of Senior Accountant at Xendit, where he has been employed since 2021. In this role, he applies his extensive knowledge of financial reporting standards to manage financial processes and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. His responsibilities include overseeing financial reporting and acting as a liaison between clients, supervisors, and team members to facilitate audit engagements.
Previous Experience in Accounting and Auditing
Chia Chin Huat has a diverse background in accounting and auditing, having worked at several reputable firms. He served as an Audit Associate at Deloitte from 2018 to 2019 and progressed to Audit Senior from 2019 to 2021. He briefly held the position of Audit Assistant Manager at Deloitte in 2021. Prior to this, he worked at Ecovis Assurance LLP as an Audit Semi Senior in 2018 and as an Audit Associate from 2016 to 2017. He also worked as a Consultant at Temasek for four months in 2020.
Education and Expertise
Chia Chin Huat holds a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Finance from Sheffield Hallam University, which he completed in 2014. He also earned an Advanced Diploma in Business Studies from Kolej Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, where he studied from 2009 to 2014. His education has equipped him with a strong foundation in financial reporting standards, both in Singapore and internationally, including the adoption of newly implemented standards.
Industry Experience and Skills
Chia Chin Huat has extensive experience leading audit engagements across various industries, including construction, design engineering, software development, investment holding, and shipping. He has demonstrated the ability to function effectively in deadline-driven environments, ensuring that audit engagements meet statutory or agreed deadlines. His role often involves coordinating with clients and team members to achieve successful outcomes.