Yong Wei Gooi
About Yong Wei Gooi
Yong Wei Gooi is a Senior Manager in Deal Advisory Tax at KPMG Australia, with extensive experience in tax consulting across several prominent firms. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Finance from the University of Melbourne and has completed a Certificate in International Tax Law from Robert Kennedy College.
Work at KPMG Australia
Yong Wei Gooi currently holds the position of Senior Manager in Deal Advisory Tax at KPMG Australia. He has been with the firm since 2021, contributing to various tax advisory projects in Melbourne, Victoria. His role involves providing strategic tax advice and support to clients, focusing on deal structuring and compliance.
Previous Experience in Tax Advisory
Prior to his current role at KPMG, Yong Wei Gooi accumulated extensive experience in tax advisory across several prominent firms. He worked at NAB as Associate Director - Tax for one year, and served as Executive Director (Tax) at Deloitte for one year. His earlier roles include Senior Vice President Group Tax at AmBank Group for 13 years and Senior Consultant at Arthur Andersen for two years.
Education and Expertise
Yong Wei Gooi has a solid educational background in accounting and finance. He studied at the University of Sydney, earning a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) in 1996. He continued his studies at the University of Melbourne, completing another Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) in 1998. Additionally, he obtained a Certificate in International Tax Law from Robert Kennedy College in 2007 and is a member of CPA Australia.
Career at PwC and Other Firms
Yong Wei Gooi began his career at PwC, where he worked as an Assistant Manager from 2001 to 2004 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. His professional journey also includes significant roles at AmBank Group, Deloitte, NAB, and Arthur Andersen, where he developed a comprehensive understanding of tax regulations and compliance.