Stanley Chau
About Stanley Chau
Stanley Chau is a Financial Reporting Manager specializing in IFRS 17 at Zurich Financial Services Australia since 2020. He has extensive experience in life insurance statutory and regulatory reporting, with a background in financial accounting and a strong academic foundation in accounting and economics.
Work at Zurich Australia
Stanley Chau has been serving as the Financial Reporting Manager - IFRS 17 at Zurich Financial Services Australia since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing financial reporting related to the IFRS 17 accounting standards. His tenure at Zurich spans over four years, during which he has contributed significantly to the company's financial reporting processes.
Previous Experience in Financial Reporting
Prior to his current position, Stanley Chau worked at Zurich Financial Services Australia as a Financial Accountant for the IFRS 17 Project from 2018 to 2020. He also held the role of Statutory and Regulatory Reporting Senior Accountant - Life Insurance at Suncorp Group from 2014 to 2018. His career in financial reporting began at Westpac, where he served as a Senior Financial Accountant - Life Insurance from 2010 to 2014.
Education and Expertise
Stanley Chau holds a Master of Commerce in Professional Accounting from the University of New South Wales (UNSW), which he completed from 2001 to 2002. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Chinese Studies from UNSW from 1999 to 2001. His educational background supports his extensive experience in life insurance statutory and regulatory reporting.
Specialized Skills in Financial Analysis
Stanley Chau possesses specialized skills in fund management accounting, which enhance financial analysis capabilities within the insurance sector. He has extensive experience in preparing for new accounting standard requirements, particularly in relation to IFRS and AASB 17 Insurance Contract Project. His expertise contributes to the effective design and implementation of financial reporting systems.