THU MINH VU
Dublin, Ireland | 0892152800 |vuminhthu99.2022@gmail.com | www.linkedin.com/in/thuvu99 | Eligible to work in Ireland
PROFILE
Highly analytical and detail-oriented finance professional with a Master’s in Quantitative Finance (UCD Smurfit) and over three years’ experience in banking, finance, audit, and investment support roles. ACCA candidate with strong financial reporting, reconciliation, and audit skills, advanced Excel expertise, and the ability to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world accounting and business contexts. Seeking a Trainee Accountant role to further develop technical accounting skills and build a long-term career in finance.
EDUCATION
Master of Quantitative Finance ( Grade 2.1) 2022-2023 UCD Smurfit Graduate Business School, Dublin, Ireland
Relevant Modules: Financial Reporting & Analysis, Financial Econometrics & Statistical Computing, Portfolio & Risk Management, Key focus: Financial statement analysis, financial modelling, scenario & sensitivity analysis using real-world datasets in Excel Bachelor of Banking and Finance (Grade 1.1) 2018-2021 Banking Academy, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Relevant Coursework: Corporate Finance, Finance and Wealth Management, International Financial Reporting, Management Accounting Systems and Analysis, Technology in Accounting and Finance.
Thesis: Achieved a place in the Top 3(out of 100+)
KEY SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Highly analytical and detail-oriented, with a strong foundation in financial reporting, fund operations, and accounting principles. Skilled in preparing and analysing financial statements, reconciliations, and supporting audit processes, with the ability to apply theoretical knowledge effectively to real-world business and accounting contexts.
Proven ability to follow structured processes, maintain high attention to detail, meet deadlines, escalate high-risk items, and ensure audit-ready documentation.
Highly organised, able to prioritise tasks effectively, and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
Self-motivated and team player with ability to work well and collaborate within a “one team” concept.
Excellent IT skills: Strong understanding of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and other related accounting software
Certificates: ACCA certification (In progress), Excel: Advanced Formulas and Functions by LinkedIn, UCD Global Leadership Programme, SAP Financials Essential Training at LinkedIn Learning (2022), Accounting Ethics at LinkedIn Learning (2022)
Language skills: English (Fluent).
Covalen | AI Internal Auditor (AI Quality Assurance Analyst) Dec 2023-Jan 2026
● Conducted audits to ensure decision accuracy and consistency with internal policies and community standards.
● Prepared and distributed comprehensive reports, offering feedback and recommendations for policy enhancements.
● Mentored hundreds of generative AI annotators to accurately and consistently annotate data in accordance with
predefined guidelines.
● Mentored auditors in the effective use of audit tools and systems, and developed process documentation to enhance
auditing efficiency.
● Collaborated seamlessly with cross-functional teams in Training and Operations, facilitating the integration of new policy
directives to enhance AI annotation methodologies.
VPS Securities Joint Stock Company| Investment Assistant June 2021 – May 2022
● Conducted research as a part of financial due diligence , including estimating the quality of earnings, analysing the quality of cash flows, and sensitivity analysis with cash flows.
● Developed good working relationships and teamwork abilities with more than 18 colleagues.
● Assisted in producing the financial model for evaluating the target companies by discount cash flow and other appropriate
techniques.
● Prepare audit reports and documentation supporting audit opinions.
● Performing Excel – based financial analysis to disclose audited financial statements and management reports of companies
Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank (ACB) | Trainee Accountant Jun 2020 -May 2021
● Examined clients’ financial statements, valuations and explored products & services to best match individual client objectives, and presented recommendations to clients. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills, providing quality client service.
● Promoted and sold a range of financial services products to SMEs and provided solutions to business owners for their personal financial needs. Achieved or exceeded all monthly KPIs.
● Selected for ‘The Next Banker 2021’ program in recognition of commercial potential. Viet A Commercial Joint Stock Bank | Audit Intern
● Analyse trial balance, bank reconciliation, and accounting ledgers, to find inconsistencies or anomalies.
● Produced the initial risk assessment report based on financial data, transactions , business environment.
● Contacted the accounting department of the client’s companies for business purposes.
ACTIVITIES
Sector Analyst for Information Technology, Smurfit Finance Group
– Oversee research and support the development of portfolio analysis tools.
– Communicate with macro and risk teams to gather forward looking macroeconomic insights.
Equity Research Analyst, UCD I&E Student Managed Fund
Consult with portfolio managers analysing stocks and preparing detailed reports.
Representative,9th ASEAN Future Leaders Summit (AFLES 2021): Selected to represent the ASEAN region. Academic Banking Club: Taught mathematics to students of all levels
Volunteer, VEO, Education NGO: Improved literacy and teamwork skills of disadvantaged children
REFERENCES
Ana Beatriz Barrios Benites Falkenstein, Quality Operations Manager, Covalen@Meta
Phone: +353 83 355 7627
Email: ana.falkenstein@covalensolutions.com
Eduardo Botelho, Operations Delivery Manager – PDO, Covalen@Meta
Email: eduardo.botelho@covalensolutions.com
Nguyen Thanh Cong, Chief Accountant, VietABank
Email: thanhcongneu@gmail.com
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