Provided consultation advice to professionals from various lines of service, who seek input for a variety of personal, system and engagement-related independence queries. Conducted various independence compliance activities such as compliance auditing for personal independence, running of annual compliance confirmation activities, and data quality reviews. Managed and optimized independence systems and processes. Providing support in the collation of information and statistics for local, global and regulatory reporting purposes. Developed relevant independence practice tools, templates and training materials to aid professionals in the firm with complying to independence requirements. Drove automation initiatives for compliance processes to reduce human effort. Managed global or local initiatives as required.

Maintained portfolio of 120 companies in varied industries, including shipping, oil and gas, trading of consumables, import and distribution, tourism and hospitality, engineering, procurement, freight forwarding, offshore and maritime services, private equity and investment, retail, transportation and logistics, digital technology and media, electronics, coal mining, manufacturing, construction. Assisted companies with corporate tax compliance through the preparation of corporate tax returns and handled tax queries from the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore. Advised companies on tax issues in the areas of withholding tax, transfer pricing, tax incentives, amalgamation and mergers, and liquidation. Assisted companies in other tax related work involving tax provisions, capital allowance studies, application for Certificate of Residence and waiver of shareholdings test. Built strong client relationships by providing exceptional client service in the areas of corporate tax compliance. Ensured that the multiple concurrent tax filings for clients are completed within tight timelines. Supervised the compliance management process and adapted to challenges along the way. Led and coached a team of 15 junior staff to tackle the different complex tax filing matters with a spirit of operational excellence. Managed the expectations of internal and external stakeholders on a daily basis.