20 Accounting Advisory Partners across Asia Pacific

Last updated: August 2026.

Accounting advisory becomes most valuable when it helps leaders make a clear decision, not when it adds another layer of technical language. This list brings together 20 accounting and advisory partners across Asia Pacific whose public roles connect to financial reporting, CFO support, finance transformation, corporate reporting, forensic work or regional assurance leadership. It is designed as a starting point for a serious shortlist, not as a league table.

The names are drawn from current first-party firm pages and service pages. Each profile explains the public role and the practical focus that makes the person worth a closer look. The companion LinkedIn post also includes 30 additional TAG-ONLY names, so the full source-backed set reaches 50 without pretending every record has the same depth of public detail.

Why these accounting advisory partners are worth comparing

The best fit depends on the decision in front of you. A transaction, reporting change, finance-system rebuild, dispute or board question will each need a different kind of adviser. The useful comparison is therefore about experience, sector, geography and the ability to turn specialist advice into action.

1. Megan Strydom

Partner, Financial Accounting Advisory Services, Ernst & Young Australia

Megan Strydom is listed as Partner, Financial Accounting Advisory Services at Ernst & Young Australia, based in Perth, Australia. The public page describes Megan Strydom as someone who supports finance teams as accounting, reporting and business conditions change.

Their public focus is clear reporting decisions, finance transformation and practical support for leaders working through ambiguity. It may help a finance leader connect technical work to decisions and ownership. For a buyer, test that fit against the decision, sector and geography in front of you.

2. Trish Wilson

EY Oceania Financial Accounting Advisory Services Managing Partner, Ernst & Young Australia

Trish Wilson is listed as EY Oceania Financial Accounting Advisory Services Managing Partner at Ernst & Young Australia, based in Sydney, Australia. The public page describes Trish Wilson as someone who brings three decades of finance function experience and a focus on building high-performing teams.

Their public focus is connecting technical accounting advice with the people, systems and decisions that make a finance function work. It may help a finance leader connect technical work to decisions and ownership. For a buyer, test that fit against the decision, sector and geography in front of you.

3. Kylie Meaney

Partner, Financial Accounting Advisory Services, Ernst & Young Australia

Kylie Meaney is listed as Partner, Financial Accounting Advisory Services at Ernst & Young Australia, based in Brisbane, Australia. The public page describes Kylie Meaney as someone who works across transaction accounting, reporting and structuring questions.

Their public focus is helping finance leaders understand the accounting consequences of deals and turn complex reporting into a workable plan. It may help a finance leader connect technical work to decisions and ownership. For a buyer, test that fit against the decision, sector and geography in front of you.

4. Sonia Swinney

Partner, Financial Accounting Advisory Services, Ernst & Young Australia

Sonia Swinney is listed as Partner, Financial Accounting Advisory Services at Ernst & Young Australia, based in Sydney, Australia. The public page describes Sonia Swinney as someone who supports finance leaders and also works as an executive coach in training.

Their public focus is combining reporting expertise with the leadership habits that help finance teams explain, decide and act with confidence. It may help a finance leader connect technical work to decisions and ownership. For a buyer, test that fit against the decision, sector and geography in front of you.

5. Jessica Nesbitt

Partner, Oceania Financial Accounting Advisory Services, Ernst & Young Australia

Jessica Nesbitt is listed as Partner, Oceania Financial Accounting Advisory Services at Ernst & Young Australia, based in Canberra, Australia. The public page describes Jessica Nesbitt as someone who brings finance, data and technology together to support sustainable business decisions.

Their public focus is building connected finance processes that help leaders use better information without losing sight of the wider business. It may help a finance leader connect technical work to decisions and ownership. For a buyer, test that fit against the decision, sector and geography in front of you.

6. Matthew King

Partner, CFO Advisory, KPMG Australia

Matthew King is listed as Partner, CFO Advisory at KPMG Australia, based in Australia. The public page describes Matthew King as someone who has more than 25 years of experience in budgeting, accounting, financial frameworks and systems.

Their public focus is helping CFOs make finance systems and planning processes useful in the real operating life of an organisation. It may help a finance leader connect technical work to decisions and ownership. For a buyer, test that fit against the decision, sector and geography in front of you.

7. Neil Gray

Partner, Forensic, Deloitte Australia

Neil Gray is listed as Partner, Forensic at Deloitte Australia, based in Australia. The public page describes Neil Gray as someone who leads a forensic accounting and disputes practice.

Their public focus is loss and damage quantification, valuation, remediation and the careful examination of accounting irregularities. It may help a finance leader connect technical work to decisions and ownership. For a buyer, test that fit against the decision, sector and geography in front of you.

8. Ronald Wong

ASEAN and Singapore Financial Accounting Advisory Services Leader; Partner, Assurance, Ernst & Young LLP

Ronald Wong is listed as ASEAN and Singapore Financial Accounting Advisory Services Leader; Partner, Assurance at Ernst & Young LLP, based in Singapore. The public page describes Ronald Wong as someone who advises across SFRS, IFRS and US GAAP and leads work on finance processes and controls.

Their public focus is technical accounting, finance reengineering, automation, advanced analytics and post-merger integration. It may help a finance leader connect technical work to decisions and ownership. For a buyer, test that fit against the decision, sector and geography in front of you.

9. Adele Liew

Financial Accounting Advisory Services Partner, Ernst & Young LLP

Adele Liew is listed as Financial Accounting Advisory Services Partner at Ernst & Young LLP, based in Singapore. The public page describes Adele Liew as someone who works across technical accounting, IFRS and US GAAP conversion, and IPO readiness.

Their public focus is making reporting and control changes practical as organisations prepare for markets, growth or more digital finance. It may help a finance leader connect technical work to decisions and ownership. For a buyer, test that fit against the decision, sector and geography in front of you.

10. Shirley Hu

Partner, Corporate Transformation, KPMG in Singapore

Shirley Hu is listed as Partner, Corporate Transformation at KPMG in Singapore, based in Singapore. The public page describes Shirley Hu as someone who is a partner in accounting advisory with more than 15 years of experience.

Their public focus is technical accounting, structuring, regulatory reporting, finance transformation and training teams across the Asia Pacific region. It may help a finance leader connect technical work to decisions and ownership. For a buyer, test that fit against the decision, sector and geography in front of you.

11. Lau Kam Yuen

Partner, Head of Central Services, KPMG in Singapore

Lau Kam Yuen is listed as Partner, Head of Central Services at KPMG in Singapore, based in Singapore. The public page describes Lau Kam Yuen as someone who has more than 30 years across audit and advisory, including accounting advisory, due diligence and valuations.

Their public focus is helping organisations connect accounting, transactions, risk and new areas such as environmental, social and governance reporting. It may help a finance leader connect technical work to decisions and ownership. For a buyer, test that fit against the decision, sector and geography in front of you.

12. Reinhard Klemmer

Partner, Audit; Principal Consultant; Head of Professional Practice, KPMG in Singapore

Reinhard Klemmer is listed as Partner, Audit; Principal Consultant; Head of Professional Practice at KPMG in Singapore, based in Singapore. The public page describes Reinhard Klemmer as someone who chairs a regional valuation and impairment topic team and contributes to financial instruments accounting work.

Their public focus is turning complex accounting topics into clear guidance, training and decisions that can be applied across markets. It may help a finance leader connect technical work to decisions and ownership. For a buyer, test that fit against the decision, sector and geography in front of you.

13. Amrish Chaudhary

Partner, CFO Advisory, Finance and Accounting Managed Services, KPMG in India

Amrish Chaudhary is listed as Partner, CFO Advisory, Finance and Accounting Managed Services at KPMG in India, based in India. The public page describes Amrish Chaudhary as someone who has more than 20 years across technical matters, deal reporting, enterprise systems and IPO work.

Their public focus is supporting complex finance transformations while keeping reporting, systems and operating decisions connected. It may help a finance leader connect technical work to decisions and ownership. For a buyer, test that fit against the decision, sector and geography in front of you.

14. John Waterson

Partner, Head of Audit, KPMG Resource Centre Private Limited, KPMG in India

John Waterson is listed as Partner, Head of Audit, KPMG Resource Centre Private Limited at KPMG in India, based in India. The public page describes John Waterson as someone who has more than 21 years of experience across Australia, the United Kingdom and India.

Their public focus is leading a large audit and accounting support centre while drawing on IFRS, UK GAAP and financial reporting experience. It may help a finance leader connect technical work to decisions and ownership. For a buyer, test that fit against the decision, sector and geography in front of you.

15. Sai Venkateshwaran

Partner, KPMG in India

Sai Venkateshwaran is listed as Partner at KPMG in India, based in India. The public page describes Sai Venkateshwaran as someone who has more than 28 years across financial reporting, governance, capital markets and finance transformation.

Their public focus is helping boards and finance leaders connect reporting quality, digital finance and the operating model needed for lasting change. It may help a finance leader connect technical work to decisions and ownership. For a buyer, test that fit against the decision, sector and geography in front of you.

16. Rahul Chowdhary

Partner and Asia Pacific Operate Leader in Assurance, Deloitte India

Rahul Chowdhary is listed as Partner and Asia Pacific Operate Leader in Assurance at Deloitte India, based in India. The public page describes Rahul Chowdhary as someone who has more than 20 years in reporting, accounting advisory and finance operations transformation.

Their public focus is IFRS, Ind AS and US GAAP, alternative investments, fund accounting, carve-outs and the finance work around mergers and acquisitions. It may help a finance leader connect technical work to decisions and ownership. For a buyer, test that fit against the decision, sector and geography in front of you.

17. Jigar Parikh

Partner, Financial Accounting Advisory Services, EY India

Jigar Parikh is listed as Partner, Financial Accounting Advisory Services at EY India, based in India. The public page describes Jigar Parikh as someone who is part of EY India current Financial Accounting Advisory Services team.

Their public focus is supporting finance leaders with reporting change, technical accounting questions and decisions that need a clear evidence trail. It may help a finance leader connect technical work to decisions and ownership. For a buyer, test that fit against the decision, sector and geography in front of you.

18. Vish Dhingra

Partner, Financial Accounting Advisory Services and Global FAAS Transformation Leader, EY India

Vish Dhingra is listed as Partner, Financial Accounting Advisory Services and Global FAAS Transformation Leader at EY India, based in India. The public page describes Vish Dhingra as someone who works on global Financial Accounting Advisory Services transformation and digital accounting change.

Their public focus is helping finance teams move from isolated reporting fixes to connected, repeatable and more useful accounting processes. It may help a finance leader connect technical work to decisions and ownership. For a buyer, test that fit against the decision, sector and geography in front of you.

19. Harun Kannan Rajagopal

Partner, Financial Accounting Advisory Services, Ernst & Young Consulting Sdn. Bhd.

Harun Kannan Rajagopal is listed as Partner, Financial Accounting Advisory Services at Ernst & Young Consulting Sdn. Bhd., based in Malaysia. The public page describes Harun Kannan Rajagopal as someone who leads Malaysia Financial Accounting Advisory Services and works across MFRS 17, MFRS 18 and finance transformation.

Their public focus is supporting financial services, energy and other leaders while coaching teams through reporting and operating-model change. It may help a finance leader connect technical work to decisions and ownership. For a buyer, test that fit against the decision, sector and geography in front of you.

20. Chan Hooi Lam

EY ASEAN Financial Services Assurance Leader and Partner, Ernst & Young PLT

Chan Hooi Lam is listed as EY ASEAN Financial Services Assurance Leader and Partner at Ernst & Young PLT, based in Malaysia. The public page describes Chan Hooi Lam as someone who has more than 30 years across financial instruments, MFRS and IFRS and previously served on the Malaysian Accounting Standards Board.

Their public focus is bringing deep financial services reporting knowledge to leaders working across Malaysia and the wider Asia Pacific region. It may help a finance leader connect technical work to decisions and ownership. For a buyer, test that fit against the decision, sector and geography in front of you.

What these leaders show us about accounting advisory

First, accounting advisory is broader than a technical memo. The public roles in this list sit close to reporting, transactions, finance systems, controls, disputes, capital markets and the way finance teams work day to day.

Second, regional context matters. Standards, regulators, sectors and transaction patterns differ across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, India and China. A partner who understands the local setting can make advice easier to apply.

Third, the partner relationship matters as much as the service label. Buyers should look for clear ownership, a practical plan, strong communication and evidence that the adviser can stay useful when the work becomes messy.

How to use this list

Start with the decision you need to make. Write down the reporting, transaction, finance transformation or risk question in one sentence, then shortlist three people whose public experience matches it. Ask each adviser what they would need to know first, what the first useful deliverable would be and how they would transfer knowledge to your team.

Use the list to improve the quality of your first conversation, not to outsource judgement. Check the current role, confirm the relevant geography and sector, and ask for examples that are close to your situation. The best adviser is the person who can make the next decision clearer.

Frequently asked questions

What does an accounting advisory partner do?

An accounting advisory partner helps leaders work through reporting, transaction, finance transformation, control or related accounting decisions. The exact work varies by firm and situation, so the current role and service page should be checked before an appointment.

How should I compare accounting advisory partners?

Compare the partner current role, relevant technical experience, sector knowledge, regional understanding, communication style and proposed way of working. Ask what will change for your team after the advice is delivered.

Is accounting advisory the same as audit?

No. There can be overlap, but accounting advisory is often focused on a particular reporting, transaction, finance or transformation question. Confirm the scope, independence requirements and deliverables for your situation.

Should I choose a global firm or a local partner?

Choose based on the work, risk and geography. A global firm may bring regional depth and specialist teams, while a local partner may bring close context and speed. The right answer depends on the decision you need to make.

Conclusion

The strongest accounting advisory partner is not simply the person with the longest title. It is the person who understands the decision, explains the technical issue in plain language and helps your team act with confidence. Use these 20 profiles as a focused starting point, then verify the current role and fit before you move forward.

For related reading, see Jonno White's Working Genius article, About Jonno White and Contact Clarity.

If you are leading a team through a difficult change and want a practical outside perspective, email jonno@consultclarity.org. I can help you think through the next step in writing.

About the author

Jonno White is a leadership consultant, keynote speaker and Certified Working Genius Facilitator. Through Clarity Group Global, the consultancy he co-founded with his wife Liz White in Brisbane, Australia, he helps leaders, executive teams and schools build healthy, high-performing cultures and get clear on purpose, identity and strategy.