Wong Zeng Hao

13 Leedon Heights, #05-46, Singapore 266224HP: 98263465

Email: wzhtg2002@yahoo.com.sg

Tax practitioner with experience across a diverse range of companies from various industries with different tax incentives

Possess strong analytical skills and the ability to make well-reasoned decisions Excellent written and verbal communications skills Strong organisational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize work to meet tight

deadlines Able to work both independently or as an effective member of a team Meticulous and hardworking person who is motivated to give his best in everything he does Good interpersonal and relationship management skills

Keppel Corporation Limited Tax Accountant (June 2016 – December 2016) Department: Global Tax Department

- Managing Singapore tax compliance including the preparation, review and submission of income tax returns and computations of the Group’s companies within statutory deadlines

- Liaising with the respective accountants of each entity as well as external tax agents for information required for the completion of the tax returns

- Assisting the Group’s companies to optimize tax benefits through the identification and application of relevant tax incentives and exemptions as well as minimizing tax exposure risks by ensuring compliance with relevant tax legislations

- Providing advice and assistance to the Group’s companies in the handling and drafting of replies to tax queries from IRAS

- Review of tax provisions and deferred tax computation for the Group’s companies- Providing corporate and withholding tax advisory support services to the Group’s business

units

Ernst & Young Solutions LLP Role: Associate II (January 2015 – December 2015) Department: Global Tax Compliance and Reporting Corporate

- Preparation and submission of income tax returns including transmittal letter, tax computation and income tax return forms (Form C, Form C-S)

- Review of income tax computations and tax provisions prepared by clients- Assisting companies to optimize tax benefits through the identification and application of

relevant tax incentives and exemptions as well as minimizing tax exposure risks for companies by ensuring compliance with relevant tax legislations

- Providing advice and assistance to companies in handling and drafting replies to tax queries and tax audits

- Assisting companies in negotiations and dispute resolutions with IRAS - Responding to client enquiries on relevant tax issues

PROFILE

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Withholding tax - Preparation and submission of withholding tax forms (Form IR37)- Advising and assisting clients in identifying withholding tax issues to ensure compliance

with relevant withholding tax laws- Identification of tax benefits and exemptions through the examination of relevant tax

legislations and Double Tax Agreements (DTA)- Assisting clients in applying for Certificates of Residence (COR) for the purpose of utilizing

benefits under the relevant Double Tax Agreement (DTA)- Providing advice to clients for general withholding tax enquiries

Crowe Horwath First Trust Tax Pte Ltd Role: Senior Associate (February 2012-June

2014) Department: Tax Compliance and Advisory Areas of proficiency: Individual, Corporate, Withholding Tax, Goods & Services Tax (GST) Individual

- Preparation of full tax returns including transmittal letter, tax computation and income tax return forms (Form IR8A, Form B1, Form M, IR21)

- Providing advice and aiding clients in identifying and applying for relevant tax benefits and reliefs (Not Ordinarily Resident Scheme, Personal reliefs)

- Educating clients on the relevant employer obligations and assisting clients to respond and resolve tax disputes with the IRAS

Corporate - Preparation of full tax returns including transmittal letter, tax computation and income tax

return forms (Form C, Form C-S)- Assisting companies to optimize tax benefits available through the identification and

application for relevant tax incentives and exemptions- Providing advice and assistance in negotiations and dispute resolutions with IRAS in order

to secure an amicable resolution- Assisting companies with applications for tax clarifications and rulings to manage tax

uncertainties- Responding to client enquiries on relevant tax issues

Withholding tax - Advising and assisting clients in identifying withholding tax issues to ensure compliance

with relevant withholding tax laws- Assisting clients in applying for Certificates of Residence (COR) for the purpose of utilizing

benefits under the relevant Double Tax Agreement (DTA)- Providing advice to clients for general withholding tax enquiries

Goods & Services Tax (GST) - Informing and educating clients on relevant GST regulations such as compulsory and

voluntary registration- Assisting clients in GST registration and deregistration

Others - Participation in the creation of the annual Crowe Horwath First Trust Tax budget

newsletter as well as annual budget tax seminar for 2012, 2013 and 2014- Reviewing and implementing improvements to work flow processes and administrative

procedures

Certified Practicing Accountants (CPA Australia)(Full Member) (18 June 2012 – Present)

Awarded Distinctions in:

Singapore Taxation, Ethics and Governance, Strategic Management Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Risk Management

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) (August 2008 - December 2011) Affiliation: Singapore Institute of Management Bachelor of Business (Accountancy), Degree of DistinctionAwarded:RMIT School of Accounting Award, CPA Australia Award

Awarded High Distinctions in:Advanced Financial Accounting, Management Accounting Systems, Accounting Theory, Corporate Accounting, Financial Accounting, Business Finance, Cost Management & Application, Introductory Accounting, Management Accounting and Business, Commercial Law, Business Statistics, Prices & Markets, Macroeconomics, Principles of Marketing, Financial Planning, Ethical Issues in Accountancy, Current Issues in Accounting

Awarded Letters of Commendation for Outstanding Results in:Advanced Financial Accounting, Management Accounting Systems, Accounting Theory, Financial Accounting, Commercial Law, Management Accounting & Business, Financial Planning, Ethical Issues in Accountancy, Current Issues in Accounting

Cumulative GPA: 3.7/4 Kaplan- Asia Pacific Management Institute

Diploma in Financial Management (July 2007– June 2008)

Anglo Chinese Junior College (ACJC) (January 2004 – December 2005)GCE ‘A’ Levels Awarded B in ‘Economics’

Anglo Chinese School (Independent) (ACS(I)) (January 2000 – December 2003)GCE ‘O’ Levels Awarded distinctions in ‘History’, ‘Chinese’ and ‘Combined Humanities’

Software: MYOB, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), PeopleSoft, SAP Languages: English and Mandarin (Spoken and Written)

Singapore Armed Forces Band: Member (2006 – 2008) Participated in the National Day Parade 2006 Participated in SAF Day 2007 Participated in Various Change of Guards parade at Istana, OCS Commissioning Parade and

Welcome ceremonial for foreign dignitaries

Librarian for SAF Band A

Anglo Chinese School Wind Orchestra (ACSWO): Member (2006- present)

Performed in the annual concert in 2007 and 2008

Anglo Chinese Junior College: Quartermaster, Symphonic Band (2004 – 2005) Led the band to Gold in the Bi-annual Singapore Youth Festival Band Competition Organized and led the recruitment of new band members

LANGUAGE/COMPUTER SKILLS

CCA/AWARDS/ACHIVEMENTS

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Anglo Chinese School (Independent): Quartermaster and Section Leader (2002 – 2003)

Led the band to Gold in the Bi-annual Singapore Youth Festival Band Competition Performed at the Istana Open house

Participated in Competition in Italy with Band

Completed (ORD) Reservist Unit: 38 CSSB, Security Coy

Last drawn: $3,800 Expected: $4,300 (neg)

Mrs Chionh Huay KhengPosition: Tax Associate DirectorContact: 6309 8320

Ms Ong Jean LePosition: Tax Assistant ManagerContact: 9054 3147

Completion of Contract

January 2017

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