Meet Judy Lian
Judy Lian, a former Audit & Assurance Senior Manager at Deloitte China, current CFO (Chief Financial Officer) and COO (Chief Operating Officer) of Tongtong Yilian.
In July 2002, after graduating from Nankai University, Judy stood out among many applicants and became the only fresh graduate hired by Deloitte's Beijing office.
Judy frankly admitted that Deloitte was an ideal starting point for her career: "I had endless fantasies about being an auditor—wearing suits and moving through high-rise buildings..."However, when she truly went to the audit 'frontline,' she realized the difference between reality and personal imagination. Only by traveling across the country could she delve into the core areas of clients' businesses and do a good job in auditing.
After undergoing systematic training at Deloitte, Judy applied what she learned. Through efficient methods and personal effort, she compiled complete and accurate project summaries, which impressed the PMO (Project Management Office) and MIC (Manager in Charge). Her outstanding performance earned her the highest score in the group during the annual performance evaluation.
The firm's feedback on talent made the young her deeply realize that as long as value is created, recognition will follow, which is true professional satisfaction.
In 2004, Judy temporarily left the team due to family reasons, but she never forgot her initial dream—to become a professional. In 2006, Judy returned to Deloitte and joined the Audit Group Two, where she honed her comprehensive skills over 12 years in a faster market pace and more diverse client projects. She said, "Deloitte's scientific work methods, performance incentive system, and people-first firm culture called me back."
Epilogue
In her spare time from work, Judy enjoys the pleasure that family life brings her. As a female leader, she has brought the sense of equality and inclusiveness she experienced at Deloitte to her current company. She sincerely said, “Women possess traits such as attentiveness, gentleness, and sensitivity, which allow them to better identify internal issues within a company and bring a relatively harmonious approach to handling matters.”
As a working mother, while constantly switching between her roles in work and life, she reminds herself not to overly criticize the past or demand too much of the present, but to leave some space and time for the future.
For the younger generation at Deloitte China, Judy leaves four pieces of advice for career development:
- If you are determined to become a finance or audit professional, complete your CPA exam as soon as possible, and stay focused during the preparation process;
- Maintain a lifelong learning attitude when facing different challenges;
- Embrace an owner's mindset in your job and give it your all;
- As a woman, integrate work with life, love yourself, and you will love both your work and life even more.
