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Shanghai, China

TP Compliance (Annual Filing for TP Documentations & Tax Provision Review):Conducted functional interviews with clients' key personnel to obtain in-depth understanding on related party transactions; performed industry and value chain analyses, identifying key value drivers and assessing if clients' profitability level is aligned with its functions and risk profiles.Evaluated the arm’s length nature of related party transactions under appropriate transfer pricing methodologies by performing benchmarking analyses using databases such as OSIRIS, and TP Catalyst.TP Planning/Tax Disputes:Highlighted potential TP risks for multi-national businesses and developed integrated tax planning solutions with high-level tax simulations to estimate the impact of the proposed TP models.Facilitated the negotiation of 3 unilateral and bilateral APAs (Advance Pricing Agreements) with tax authorities, solidifying tax positions and providing clients with tax certainty.Advised 5 MNCs on potential impacts of the BEPS (Base Erosion and Profit Shifting) 2.0: Two-Pillar Plan, leading to preemptive strategy adjustments aligned with the evolving tax landscape.

Beijing, China

Supported the on-site work, and compiled a catalogue detailing the land costs, construction costs and development costs over RMB 70 million for submission to the in-charge Tax Bureau, resulting in streamlined processing times and positive feedback for clarity and completeness.Collaborated with a team of 10+ tax professionals on the valuation process of the depreciation/ amortisation for fixed assets/intangible assets of a listed state-owned company, overseeing assets worth over RMB 1.5 billion and ensuring their accurate representation in tax documents. Corporate income tax: Participated in the project of a listed state-owned construction company; responsible for the valuation of the depreciation/amortization for fixed assets/intangible assets; drafted the asset and expense-related working paper.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Processed and lodged 300+ personal income tax returns in FY2020 tax season, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and maximum refunds, leading to a 35% increase in referrals for the following tax season.Conducted interviews with clients to gain insights into their financial situations, investments, and tax positions, provided personalised tax advice on personal income tax, identifying overlooked deductions and allowances, and ensuring complete compliance and proactive tax planning.Navigated 20+ dispute resolution cases with ATO (Australian Tax Office), resulting in successful settlements and reduced tax exposures in over 80% of the cases handled.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Managed a portfolio of 10+ companies’ insolvency files; adjudicated PODs for 200+ creditors, smoother insolvency proceedings by assisting stakeholders in understanding creditors’ reports.Collaborated with legal teams in conducting statutory investigations on directors' duty breaches, uncovering evidence that led to 3 high-profile prosecutions, and ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of statutory lodgements to ASIC (Australian Securities and Investments Commission).

Msc In Taxation

Master'S Degree, Professional Accounting And Law, First Class Honors

Activities and Societies: Deakin Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship (Full Scholarship)

Bachelor'S Degree, International Business, First Class Honors (Wam:88)

Activities and Societies: Monash Business School Prize for the Top Achieving Student in International Business 2019 Dean’s Honour (Top 2%).