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Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

Was seconded to a Dutch multinational banking and financial services company as a Compliance Advisor to assist with the uplifting of AML/CFT programme. Was involved in work around Ongoing Customer Due Diligence (periodic review and event driven reviews), Prescribed Transaction Reporting and FATCA/CRS works. Reviewed and updated the NZ AML/CFT and CDD programme in line with the NZ AML requirements while liaising with key stakeholders in the business.Led and managed an audit client that… Show more Was seconded to a Dutch multinational banking and financial services company as a Compliance Advisor to assist with the uplifting of AML/CFT programme. Was involved in work around Ongoing Customer Due Diligence (periodic review and event driven reviews), Prescribed Transaction Reporting and FATCA/CRS works. Reviewed and updated the NZ AML/CFT and CDD programme in line with the NZ AML requirements while liaising with key stakeholders in the business.Led and managed an audit client that runs one of the most established Retirement Villages in New Zealand. Performed end-to-end audit from planning to reporting, and preparation of Internal Audit papers/pack for quarterly Audit & Risk Committee.Performed a review and revision of Codes of Conduct (information gathering powers) for a government agency as part of an Investigation Capability Review as a direct result of OPC's report and recommendation. Performed a risk management framework review for a local NZ insurance company covering risk strategy and appetite, governance, culture, risk assessment and measurement, risk management and reporting, risk reporting and insights and technology. Show less

Singapore

Singapore

I have performed compliance, statutory, financial and operational audits in PayPal ranging from customer protection, customer complaints, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Outsourcing and maintaining a thorough understanding of local and regional laws and regulations by regulatory bodies such as Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA), Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC), Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), Japan’s Financial… Show more I have performed compliance, statutory, financial and operational audits in PayPal ranging from customer protection, customer complaints, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Outsourcing and maintaining a thorough understanding of local and regional laws and regulations by regulatory bodies such as Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA), Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC), Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA), Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) etc. Experienced in business, functional and people management and able to issue high quality deliverables to stakeholders. Have a good business understanding of Financial Service industry, especially those associated with KYC, AML and Sanctions. Articulate and an effective communicator-energetic, charismatic and approachable, preferring in the ‘no surprises’ approach in communicating issues and strength in sustaining independent views. Show less

Singapore

Since joining Ernst & Young LLP, I have led and/or assisted external audit work covering review and evaluation of the financial information for both listed and non-listed companies across a wide range of industries. I have audited statutory and consolidated accounts according to Singapore FRS and IAS/IFRS referential in industries such as oil and gas servicing, metal manufacturing, retail and investment companies, with exposure regionally in countries such as Thailand, Myanmar, Bangladesh and… Show more Since joining Ernst & Young LLP, I have led and/or assisted external audit work covering review and evaluation of the financial information for both listed and non-listed companies across a wide range of industries. I have audited statutory and consolidated accounts according to Singapore FRS and IAS/IFRS referential in industries such as oil and gas servicing, metal manufacturing, retail and investment companies, with exposure regionally in countries such as Thailand, Myanmar, Bangladesh and Philippines. Show less

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory Of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

In my short stint at Public Bank's Internal Audit Division, I helped with the preparation of the annual audit plan, reviewed the bank practices and records for compliance with established internal policies and procedures. I left my position at the Bank to undertake a new role in EY LLP Singapore.

During my tenure in KPMG, I was involved in the audit, review and evaluation of financial information for both listed and non-listed companies ranging from financial institutions, property development and manufacturing.I left the Company to continue my ACCA on a full time basis and to undertake my Degree in Applied Accounting.

While I was an intern in KPMG Forensics, I assisted in a major investigation involving a large conglomerate. I assisted the Investigation Team to gather documentary evidence, analyzed financial information and prepared a report of investigative findings.

Certified Internal Auditor (Cia), Internal Audit

Accounting And Finance

Advanced Financial Management and Advanced Assurance.

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Applied Accounting

My research paper was on the assessment of the quality of corporate governance within AirAsia and its impact on AirAsia's key stakeholders.

Malaysian Certificate Of Education

School Prefect Captain of the Sports Club Treasurer of the Chess Club Head of Articles and Statistics Department (Editorial Board).