Eng Kian Lee
Managing Partner and Vice Chairman for the PKF Asia Pacific Board
Tel: (+65) 6500 9390
Email: engkian.lee@pkf.com
Professional Experience
Lee Eng Kian is the Managing Partner and Vice Chairman of PKF Asia Pacific, bringing 25+ years of cross-disciplinary leadership in audit and corporate finance. A Bachelor of Accountancy (Honours) graduate from Nanyang Technological University, he began his career at Arthur Andersen Singapore (1995-2002), where he audited diverse clients ranging from SMEs to SGX-listed companies and multinational corporations. During his tenure at Ernst & Young Singapore (2002-2004) as Audit Manager, he developed specialized expertise in complex financial reporting before transitioning to industry as Group Financial Controller for a European MNC, where he played a pivotal role in its IPO preparation and execution.
Eng Kian has led numerous high-value engagements including IPO reporting accountant work, financial due diligence, and the corporatization of government entities. His technical mastery extends to business process risk assessments, where he identifies control improvements that enhance operational efficiency. Currently serving as Audit Committee Chairman for an SGX-listed company, Eng Kian combines hands-on technical skills with strategic governance oversight across the Asia-Pacific region.
Industry Expertise
- SGX Listings & IPOs
- Multinational Corporations
- Government Corporatization
- SME Growth Advisory
- Process Risk Management
Professional Qualifications
- Chartered Accountant (Singapore) – Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA)
- Practicing Practitioner licensed by the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA), Singapore, and Member of the Disciplinary Committee
- Chairman & Member, Public Accounting Practice Committee, Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA)
- Board Member, PKF Global
- Vice Chairman, PKF Asia Pacific Board
- Associate Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), Institute of Valuers and Appraisers, Singapore (IVAS)
- Bachelor of Accountancy (2nd upp) - Nanyang Technological University