Chong Kian Soon

CPA(M) CAANZ CMIIA

kiansoon.chong@iae-world.com
+6012-273 2956

Kian Soon, the CEO of IA Essential, holds professional memberships with the Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA), Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ), the Institute of Internal Auditors Malaysia (CMIIA) as a Chartered Member as well as a QAR Assessor certified by the Institute of Internal Auditors.

With over twenty-five years of experience in governance, risk, internal audit and ESG, Kian Soon has successfully managed various engagements involving public listed companies across Malaysia, Singapore, and the broader Asia region.

Since the launch of the Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance in 2001, he has been a pivotal advisor to numerous listed boards, guiding them on governance and risk oversight practices. His leadership has been instrumental in achieving compliance milestones for these boards and ensuring effective implementation of governance and risk oversight in the board proceedings.

Additionally, Kian Soon has spearheaded multiple GRC projects, which are crucial for both pre- and post-IPO exercises. Through these initiatives, he has assured his clients of the confidence needed in their governance, risk management, and internal control systems, thereby safeguarding their interests.

His extensive project portfolio also includes:
• Reviewing the internal audit functions of financial institutions and corporate conglomerates;
• Implementing sustainability risk and opportunity assessment and reporting frameworks;
• Setting corporate liability defence against bribery and corruption; and
• Conducting special investigations and financial due diligence.

A voice in his fields of expertise, Kian Soon actively shares his insights as an advisor and trainer, contributing thought leadership to professional journals.