Lee Chee Huat

Project : CentralisedTax Services (CaTS) Phase 2a - Data Assessment, Enhancement and Implementation for new OPUs

Company : National Oil & Gas Company

Project Duration: 2025

Project Role: Senior BI Architect

Project Experience:

• Key tax functional member leading the data assessment for new on-boarding OPUs
• Provide solution based on specific business / operation scenario in meeting tax requirement.
• Lead the System Integration Testing (SIT), Unit Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Regression Testing.
• Lead and conduct training for the ‘to-be’ system to the relevant stakeholders internally and externally, including key Group Tax stakeholders such as OPU Custodians, Business Project Team (BPT), Group Digital Hypercare team, and business users.
• Post Go-Live Support upon Go-Live.

• Project : CentralisedTax Services (CaTS) Phase 2 - Functional Specification Design, Unit Testing and Training
• Company : National Oil & Gas Company
• Project Duration: 2021 – 2024
• Project Role: Senior BI Architect
• Project Experience:
• Key Tax Functional member involved in the functional business requirement gathering for Project-In-Progress Workbook, Turnaround Solution and 60FA for Listed Investment Holdings Workbook and various Data Templates with the business users for CaTS BW Workbook solutioning
• Drove various workshops to capture Business Requirements with Business Users and Group Digital Technical FICO and BW Technical Team
• Strong stakeholders' syndication skills with Business Project Team, Group Digital and Senior Custodians during the development of the Functional Specifications (FS)
• Lead the System Integration Testing (SIT), Unit Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Regression Testing.
• Lead and conduct training for the ‘to-be’ system to the relevant stakeholders internally and externally, including key Group Tax stakeholders such as OPU Custodians, Business Project Team (BPT), Group Digital Hypercare team, and business users.
• Post Go-Live Support upon Go-Live.
• Business Engagement Outcome: CaTS Project objective was met and successful rollout BW solution to more than 60 OPUs.

• Project : CentralisedTax Services (CaTS) Phase 2 - Data Assessment
• Company : National Oil & Gas Company
• Project Duration: 2020 – 2021
• Project Role: Senior BI Architect
• Project Experience:
• Drove the functional and data assessment for phase 2 entities involving tax computation workbook, Tax analysis workbook for P&L and Project In Progress, Cost allocation workbook, Fixed Asset Analysis Workbook and various Data Templates during the Fit-gap Analysis activities, working closely with EY BW Technical Team and Petronas Group Tax Business Project Team (BPT)
• Business Engagement Outcome: Developed technical High-level Solution Design Proposal for Medium & High Complexity Phase 2 OPUs

Project : CentralisedTax Services (CaTS) Phase 1 - Implementation and Post Go Live Support (Hypercare)

Company : National Oil & Gas Company

Project Duration: 2018 – 2020

Project Role: Senior BI Architect

Project Experience:

• One of the pioneer members of PETRONAS CaTS project, with close involvement in the end-to-end project cycle, including detailed requirement gathering & assessment and end-to-end design of the BW workbook solutions and testing.
• Based on his extensive experience in the taxation of the Oil & Gas industry particularly on Corporate Income Tax compliance filing, he had led the Functional/Business Analyst workstream of PETRONAS CaTS project. He led a team of 7 functional consultants functional requirement gathering, assessment and the overall functional design for CaTS tax workbook solutions including Tax computation workbook, Tax analysis workbook, Fixed Asset Analysis Workbook and Data Templatesspanning across the Downstream and PETRONAS Holdings.
• Guided the Petronas GD Hypercare team in supporting the technical & functional solution of CaTSPhase 1 during the 3-month period of Post Go Live Support, where he also attended to and resolved Hypercare tickets together with Petronas GD Hypercare team to ensure timely ticket resolution

Technical and Functional Skills:

• Strong understanding & experience of Tax & Finance data structure SAP ECC and SAP BW/BPC in Oil & Gas industry, including CITA tax compliance.ii. Well-versed in Malaysian tax regulations, with extensive experience in both direct and indirect taxation. Additionally, I have a solid understanding of tax systems in various other countries, allowing me to provide comprehensive tax advice in a global context

Business Engagement Outcome:

CaTSProject objective was met and successful rollout of the BW solution to the 10 complex pilot entities

Revenue Merchant Consultants (Taxation) Sdn. Bhd. (RMCT) operates as part of the HLB Ler Lum Chew group, a renowned Malaysian accounting and advisory firm. HLB Ler Lum Chew, previously known as HLB Ler Lum prior to its rebranding, is a leading member of HLB International, a global network of independent accounting firms. With decades of experience in providing comprehensive professional services, HLB Ler Lum Chew offers expertise in audit and assurance, tax advisory, corporate recovery, and business consulting.

As a Tax Manager at RMCT, I was responsible for overseeing and ensuring the seamless operation of tax administration processes for a diverse portfolio of clients. My key responsibilities included:

1. Tax Administration & Process Control:

• Managed and controlled the entire tax administration process for multiple clients, ensuring smooth and efficient workflow across various stages, from tax filing to dispute resolution.
• Coordinated with various departments and stakeholders to ensure all deadlines were met and tax-related tasks were completed within the designated time frame.

2. Tax Computation & Filing:

• Prepared, reviewed, and submitted accurate tax computations for listed companies, small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs), and individuals, ensuring compliance with local tax laws.
• Worked closely with clients to gather necessary financial data and documents, ensuring that computations were precise and reflective of the business operations.
• Conducted comprehensive reviews of tax computations before submission to avoid discrepancies and mitigate potential audit risks.

3. Handling Complex Tax Cases:

• Managed various tax cases, including appeals, tax audits, investigations, and winding-up cases, ensuring that the clients' interests were represented effectively throughout.
• Acted as the point of contact between clients and tax authorities, providing expert advice and assistance in resolving disputes or mitigating penalties.
• Led tax audits, prepared appeals for tax assessments, and represented clients in administrative hearings, demonstrating strong negotiation and advocacy skills.

4. Indirect Taxation & GST/SST Compliance:

• Performed compliance reviews and ensured the accurate and timely submission of GST-03, SST-01, and SST-02 filings for clients in various sectors.
• Worked on GST audits and liaised with Customs authorities to resolve discrepancies, ensuring compliance with the Goods and Services Tax (GST) legislation.
• Reviewed and analyzed corporate structures, identifying opportunities to optimize tax positions and minimize tax liabilities in line with industry best practices.

5. Corporate Structure & Dispute Resolution:

• Managed cases involving corporate structure reviews and analysis, providing strategic advice on tax-efficient structures for clients.
• Acted as an intermediary in appeals to Customs for disputed GST assessments, ensuring the client's case was effectively represented and minimizing financial exposure.
• Assisted in tax-related litigation, supporting clients in disputes with tax authorities and finding favorable resolutions for complex issues.

6. Client Exposure:

• Worked closely with a broad range of clients, from Fortune 500 companies to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), across diverse sectors such as:
• Commodities trading
• Management services
• Manufacturing
• Freight services
• Construction
• Property developers
• Oil & gas (downstream)
• Managed a diverse client base, applying a customized approach to each industry’s unique tax challenges while ensuring compliance with local tax laws and international tax standards.

7. Strategic Tax Planning & Advisory:

• Played an instrumental role in providing strategic tax planning and advisory services, helping businesses optimize their tax positions and comply with ever-evolving regulations.
• Advised clients on the implications of tax laws and identified areas for potential savings, helping them reduce their overall tax burden through careful planning and execution.

• In my role as an audit assistant, I was responsible for assisting in audits for a diverse portfolio of listed companies and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) across various sectors, including trading, manufacturing, hospitality, and construction. My key responsibilities included:

In my role supporting direct taxation, I was involved in various aspects of tax administration and compliance for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and individuals. My key responsibilities included:

• Tax Administration & Compliance:
  Assisted in the day-to-day tax administration, ensuring that all tax-related processes were executed smoothly and in a timely manner.
• Prepared and submitted tax computations for SMEs and individual taxpayers, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local tax laws and regulations for each year of assessment.

As part of the audit team, I contributed to the comprehensive auditing of small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) across various industries, with a primary focus on property development, investment holdings, and manufacturing sectors. My key responsibilities included:

• Audit Preparation & Execution:
  Assisted in the audit preparation process, including the review of financial statements, ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards.
• Conducted substantive testing, internal control reviews, and compliance checks to ensure that financial records were accurate and in line with legal requirements.