Gigi Leung

With 20 years’ experience in assurance and advisory services in Hong Kong, China and oversea, I had been focusing on financial services. I have extensive experience in annual audits, risk management, internal control evaluation and corporate transaction (IPO, debt offerings-bonds issue) in financial industries such as listed banks, license corporations for Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) Type 1,4,9, securities, asset managements, trustees, private equity funds, unit trust funds, Cayman funds, BVI funds, fund of fund, hedge funds, pension funds, Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) and non-profit making organizations in China, Hong Kong and oversea. I have deep understanding of Hong Kong Accounting Standards, International Financial Reporting Standards, Listing Rules, Company Ordinance, Tax Rules, Laws and Regulations in China, Hong Kong and oversea. 

Senior Manager – Audit and Assurance (Financial Services Industry)

Deloitte, Hong Kong (Aug 2004 to May 2024)

• Specialized in delivering high-caliber Audit and Assurance Services, with a strong emphasis on Internal Controls, Data Analytics, Due Diligence, and Risk Advisory for elite financial institutions, including Listed Banks, Securities and Global Asset Managers.
• Renowned for Regulatory Advisory and Compliance Reviews, offering in-depth Financial Due Diligence, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Frauds Investigation and Licensing Application SFC Type 1,4,9 expertise to a broad spectrum of financial entities, both domestic and international.
• Proficient in executing rigorous audits for entities under the regulation of The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and Mandatory Provident Fund Authority (MPFA), specializing in Listed Banks, Securities, and Investment Funds such as ETFs, MPFs, APIFs, Unit Trust Funds.
• Managed comprehensive financial analysis, including business forecast, cash flow forecast, financial data analysis, feasibility analysis, business planning, taxation, risk assessment, credit control and ledgers and banks management.
• Experienced in month-end/year-end closing of the financial reporting, consolidation and taxation.
• Demonstrated leadership in orchestrating Cross-Regional Teams in China, Hong Kong, and beyond, delivering exceptional client service and meeting tight deadlines across various industries.
• Initiated and spearheaded educational training sessions, development strategies and seminars, while also developed details audit reports, compliance reports, breach (non-compliance) logs, Financial Resources Return, Financial Return, Business and Risk Management Questionnaire (BRMQ) and internal operation procedures/ rules to top management, audit committees, and regulators
• Proven track record in crafting and delivering high-level presentations to top management, audit committees, regulatory agencies, auditors and regulators such as HKMA and SFC, emphasizing clear and effective communication and timely recommendations.
• Spearheaded strategic insight delivery to stakeholders, enhancing operational efficiency, optimizing process workflows and accounting system.
• Assessed risk management and internal controls efficiency, pinpointed improvement opportunities, and delivered robust audit opinions with validated remediation effectiveness.
• Led quality assurance for audits, ensuring prompt execution of improvement actions based on assessment outcomes.
• Fostered strategic partnerships with key service providers such as bankers, lawyers, trustees, sponsors, and asset managers to facilitate seamless audit processes and corporate financial transactions, including IPOs and bond issuances for Listed Banks.
• Vigilant in scrutinizing financial records, operational procedures, and internal controls, providing actionable strategies to optimize client business operations.
• Strategically formulated and implemented medium to long-term audit strategies, ensuring alignment with annual work plans and goals.
• Expertly organized and analyzed a broad range of audit data to create detailed work summaries, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.
• Conducted thorough Quality Control Reviews of financial statements in diverse sectors such as listed banks, securities, funds, manufacturing, real estate, technology, hospitality, entertainment, NGO and advertising, ensuring accuracy and compliance and familiar with business operation for difference industries. 

1. The Hong Kong Polytechnic University - BBA (Hons) in Accountancy
2. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) of HKICPA
3. Chartered Accountant Qualification of ACCA