Aileen Yap FCCA

Knowledge & Professional Development Director
BDO LLP
LinkedIn Profile

Aileen brings over 13 years of extensive expertise in public accounting to her role in knowledge and professional development. Beginning her career in auditing, she has managed a diverse portfolio of clients in the public and private sector across multiple industries. Her clientele encompasses industries such as construction, property development, shipping, manufacturing, oil & gas, educational institutions, media & entertainment, among others. Her client base spans globally to countries such as the United States, Myanmar, China, and Japan.

As a Technical Director at BDO, Aileen holds a pivotal role in the technical advisory team providing comprehensive accounting advisory services for difficult, complex and contentious matters relating to local and international financial reporting standards. She also monitors the revisions and new standards release and conducts in-depth research analysis so as to curate trainings as part of the firm’s continuous professional development program. Aileen also shares her knowledge as a highly skilled presenter, facilitating internal training and conducts external seminars.

Back to top

Briston Loo FCCA

Assurance Partner
Ernst & Young LLP, Singapore
LinkedIn Profile
Video Message

Briston, an Assurance Partner at Ernst & Young LLP, Singapore, has 20 years of extensive experience in the auditing profession. His role involves overseeing audits for a diverse clientele while demonstrating proficiency in financial reporting standards.

Committed to advocating for ACCA members, he hopes to bring ACCA closer to its members through providing constructive feedback and working with ACCA to achieve greater value and relevance for ACCA membership. He envisions leveraging on his experience and insights to develop initiatives to foster collaboration, innovation and continuous learning for ACCA members. He also believes in initiating dialogue among members to confront the contemporary challenges facing the accounting profession today.

Additionally, he is passionate about nurturing emerging professionals, ensuring they have access to the requisite resources and opportunities to excel in their careers.

He is confident to make a positive and meaningful impact on ACCA and its members.

Back to top

Chee Siew Fai FCCA

Audit Partner
FOZL Assurance PAC, Singapore
LinkedIn Profile
Video Message

I’m Siew Fai, Audit Partner with FOZL Assurance PAC, with more than 12 years of audit experience in Australia (Sydney), Singapore and Malaysia. I’m a Fellow Member of ACCA and member of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA).

I’m also a:

• Member of ISCA Public Accounting Practice Committee

• Audit Committee Member of Special Olympics Singapore

• Management Committee of Malaysian Association in Singapore (MASIS).

I was first elected to the ACCA Singapore Network Panel in June 2022, and I’m glad to serve our fellow ACCA Singapore members, engaged in various ACCA initiatives, workshops and seminars (including collaboration with Singapore Institute of Management (SIM), speaker for Accounting and Finance Show 2023, ACCA 119th Celebration host), continue driving positive change in Singapore’s accounting profession together with other accountancy bodies, and encourage young talents to join the accounting industry.

I hope to have your support to be re-elected and to serve on the ACCA Singapore Network Panel, where I’ll continue to advocate for ACCA, placing the welfare of ACCA members and the wider ACCA Singapore community at the forefront.

Back to top

Gary Foo FCCA

Director, Tax
PwC Singapore
LinkedIn Profile
Video Message

Gary is an ACCA member since 2011, with 13 years of experience in Taxation. For the past 2 years, Gary has been actively participating in ACCA initiatives and was warmly welcomed by many. He benefited professionally from the various touchpoints with members. If elected, Gary will make good use of this platform to be a strong advocate for ACCA and spreading the positive impacts (he benefited from ACCA) to wider members. More importantly, with deep understanding of Singapore as a strategic business hub and being part of the leadership teams with PwC network (with presence in 150+ countries), he has the bandwidth to connect members with international subject matter experts freely without borders and barriers.

Gary’s focus is on BEPS projects (particularly Pillar Two). His next assignment is organising a session to share latest tax development to members. His visions, amongst others, are solving important problems for members and building long term trusts, fostering a Tax community in Singapore and encouraging members to develop passion towards Taxation.

He looks forward to working with others to create value-adds to ACCA Singapore.

Back to top

Hendrik Jap FCCA

Finance Business Partner
BOLT CONSULTING LLP
LinkedIn Profile
Video Message

As a dedicated ACCA member with 10+ years of varied experience, I am excited to apply for the MNP. My passion for circularity and sustainability drives me to contribute to the ACCA community and shape its future.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated leadership as a management and FP&A accountant. I spoke twice at the Accounting & Finance show and will be a panelist at the 2024 show on the topic of AI in client advisory services. I have actively participated in ACCA events including 119th birthday game MC, ACCA Walk/Run, Junior Achievement volunteering etc.

I aim to:

Amplify diverse voices and perspectives and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion for ACCA members,

Support initiatives promoting environmental stewardship through various activities, e.g., hiking mentorship program, green economy collaboration, etc,

Leverage my expertise in SMEs to inform ACCA's policy and advocacy efforts

I am committed to collaborating with fellow panel members and the ACCA leadership to drive positive change and enhance the organization's impact. I am confident that my skills, experience, and passion make me an ideal candidate for this role.

Back to top

Nicholas Chan FCCA

Group Internal Auditor
SGX-listed MNC
LinkedIn Profile
Video Message

After my degree, I successfully attained the ACCA qualification and embarked on a fulfilling professional journey spanning 14 years. ACCA has been instrumental in shaping my career, opening doors to diverse opportunities across industries.

Over the years, I actively engaged in various ACCA events and initiatives, including hosting the 119th Birthday Bash, Social Cycling, Junior Achievement Volunteering, Toastmasters sessions in both English and Mandarin, and numerous seminars and workshops. These activities underscore my unwavering commitment to the ACCA Singapore community and strong support for its objectives. Additionally, I regularly promoted ACCA events on social media, driving significant online engagement, and actively encouraged more members to join the ACCA GenNext Group.

Furthermore, I took proactive steps to facilitate connections between students, affiliates, and members with key stakeholders, such as organizing a meeting sharing session with a visiting ACCA Global Council member.

I hope to have your support to serve on the ACCA Member Network Panel, where I will wholeheartedly continue to promote, support, and advocate for ACCA, always prioritizing the interests of members and the broader ACCA Singapore community.

Back to top

Sek See Mun ACCA

Assurance Partner
Baker Tilly Singapore
LinkedIn Profile
Video Message

See Mun, an Assurance Partner at Baker Tilly Singapore, specialises in external audit and Initial Public Offering (IPO) services, catering to a diverse client portfolio spanning private and public companies. Her approach emphasises teamwork and delivering quality client service.

Over the past year, See Mun has actively engaged with fellow ACCA members and promoted ACCA at various conferences and events.

She moderated a fireside chat at the 2024 ACCA flagship Approved Employers Event and led a joint ACCA & CA ANZ volunteering initiative at a local school.

As part of the ACCA Singapore Practitioners Community, See Mun contributed an IPO article to the FutureCFO publication.

See Mun’s vision is to fortify the accounting profession in Singapore by fostering closer partnerships between ACCA and the broader accounting community, working closely with the ACCA Singapore office.

Through collaborative efforts and the exchange of innovative ideas, she hopes to inspire young talents to join and thrive in the accounting and finance sectors.

She also hopes to contribute her experiences and knowledge to the community, actively advocating for the growth of the accounting profession.

Back to top