AJ Neo

Director - Perth

AJ Neo is a Director in the Audit and Assurance Division in Perth.

He offers high-quality audit and assurance services. AJ's career focuses on balancing compliance and practical advice for his audit clients, ensuring regulatory compliance while achieving business objectives. He specialises in financial reporting and advice, financial statement preparation, and compliance with regulations.

AJ began his career as a graduate with RSM Singapore, where he gained foundational experience in audit and assurance practices. He then continued to build his expertise and professional network within the RSM International Network, working on various high-profile projects and honing his skills in compliance, financial reporting, and advisory services across different industries and geographical locations.

AJ's career focuses on balancing compliance and practical advice for his audit clients, ensuring regulatory compliance while achieving business objectives. He specialises in financial reporting and advice, financial statements preparation, and compliance with regulations. AJ has extensive experience across a variety of industries as well as and expertise in operational, business, accounting standards and company restructuring.

AJ's expertise extends to providing technical and regulatory accounting advice, aiding clients in navigating compliance obligations, and devising practical solutions to intricate challenges. He has a deep understanding of balance sheet management and cash flow statement analysis, helping businesses enhance their financial performance and net income. AJ is adept at ensuring regulatory compliance with laws and regulations, meeting regulatory and financial reporting requirements for each reporting period.

He has extensive experience across a variety of industries, with expertise in operational and business accounting standards, and company restructuring. His role often involves conducting detailed financial statement audits for significant entities such as Decmil Group Limited, Duratec Limited, Primewest Group Limited, Landgate , Delorean Corporation Limited, Westbridge Funds Management Pty Ltd, SKS Investment Pty Ltd and Wyllie Group Pty Ltd and Horizon Power. Other major clients include Focus Minerals Limited and Shire of Broome

In the past, AJ has also experience with corporate restructuring projects, collaborating with various stakeholders like management, bondholders, and financial institutions to develop feasible turnaround proposals.

"My career has always been about providing a balance between compliance and practical advice to my audit clients, ensuring that they comply with regulations and accounting standards whilst achieving business objectives. I enjoy mentoring my team members, ensuring that they grow and develop into better accounting professionals and trusted advisors."

AJ emphasises the importance of compliance in preventing data breaches and adhering to all compliance requirements. He serves as a compliance officer, ensuring that clients meet all regulatory requirements and maintain robust compliance frameworks. AJ also enjoys mentoring his team, helping them grow and develop into better accounting professionals and trusted advisors.

AJ's qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance from the University of London, certification as a Chartered Accountant from both Australia and New Zealand, membership in the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants, and certifications as a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and an ISO 27001 Lead Auditor. He has received accolades such as being among the ACCA Top 30 Affiliates of the Class of December 2011 in Singapore and a prize winner in the Financial Reporting Module.

Outside of work, AJ is an avid Manchester United fan, a volunteer with the Australian Confucius – Mencius Morality Society Incorporated WA, and a former chairman of the not-for-profit organisation. He enjoys spending time with his family and running every weekend. Additionally, AJ is the only auditor in his region who is also a certified Z-Wave installer, showcasing his passion for IoT and smart-home automation.

SOLUTIONS AJ PROVIDES
AJ has been responsible for audit and due diligence assignments for clients from a range of industries, specialising on the following:

SIGNIFICANT PROJECTS

Conducting financial statement audits for entities such as Decmil Group Limited, Duratec Limited, Primewest Group Limited, Landgate and Horizon Power.
Involved in a corporate restructuring project with RSM Singapore and was required to work with various stakeholders (e.g. management, bondholders, and financial institutions) in ensuring that a feasible turnaround proposal is accepted.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS