Kathy Tran, CPA

Senior Assurance Associate at PwC

San Francisco Bay Area

About

I am a graduate of Santa Clara University with a Bachelor of Science in Commerce, majoring in Accounting and Information Systems. Through my past work, I've become well-experienced in professional communication, record keeping, and customer service. I am currently seeking opportunities to leverage my skills and talents and gain experience in an accounting position.

Experience

  • PwC (San Jose, California, United States)
    • Senior Assurance Associate
      Jul 2024 - Present · 2 yrs

    • Assurance Associate
      Sep 2022 - Jun 2024 · 1 yr 10 mos

  • External Audit Intern at PwC
    Jun 2021 - Aug 2021 · 3 mos

    - Assisted PwC professionals with audit activities such as walkthroughs, tests of controls, and documentation of workpapers. - Worked with a six-person team to complete quarter review planning for an SEC client. - Reviewed internal communications and evaluated client documentation for support of relevant assertions. - Completed trainings on data analysis, professional ethics, audit practices, and data visualization tools such as Alteryx and Tableau.

  • Program Intern at International Student Placements
    Jun 2019 - Sep 2019 · 4 mos

    - Communicated professionally with hosts, students, and overseas agents using WhatsApp, email, and other international communication platforms. - Worked in a team of four to place over 300 students in homestays across the country, resolved homestay conflicts, and maintained a high level of customer service. - Assisted with company email campaigns and utilized Craigslist and flyers to expand the company’s host database. - Organized, maintained, and analyzed company data in Survey Monkey and Filemaker databases. - Monitored student deposits, processed student payments, and documented the company’s finances using Quickbooks.

  • Hostess at Din Tai Fung Restaurant Group
    Jul 2018 - Sep 2018 · 3 mos

    - Communicated and developed rapport with guests by providing a professional, courteous, and friendly attitude. - Addressed guest inquiries, requests, and complaints. - Determined wait times and managed restaurant wait list. - Maintained constant communication between management and other employees to provide smooth operations in a high volume and fast-paced environment.