Chris Bray

Director

Chris is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (SMSF Specialist).

He holds both Commerce and Computer Science degrees from the University of Adelaide and has been a Director of Bray Chan since 2006.

He particularly enjoys assisting clients to structure businesses and investments to achieve tax efficiency and asset protection.

Utilising his technology background, he also assists clients in relation to the development of efficient accounting systems, particularly in relation to Cloud based technologies.

Chris’ primary areas of expertise include;

  • Medical Practitioners
  • Financial modelling for business acquisition and sales
  • Professional Practices
  • Property Developments and Transactions
  • Self Managed Superannuation Funds
  • Succession and Retirement Planning, and
  • Cloud based accounting systems

Chris is married with four children and has a particular interest in food and wine.

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Wee Chan

Director

Wee Keat is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand. Wee Keat joined the firm in 1990 and has been a partner since 1995.

His primary areas of expertise include negotiations, tax planning, management consulting, family law/separation support and international tax. He has significant experience consulting to clients in the manufacturing, fashion, professional and medical services industries. Wee is a Board member of the Women’s and Children’s Hospital Foundation.

Wee Keat has an extensive network of business contacts and investors in the South East Asian region. He was instrumental in the establishment of manufacturing facilities and service entities in Malaysia and Singapore on behalf of his Australian clients. Wee Keat was formerly the National President of the Australia Malaysia Business Council.

In recognition of his service and contribution in strengthening the trade relations between Australia and Malaysia, Wee Keat was conferred the honorary award of Johan Mangku Negara (J.M.N.) (Companion in the Order of the Defender of the Realm) by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (King of Malaysia).

Wee Keat is married with two children, and enjoys travelling and fashion.

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Hanne Dunning

Hanne is a Chartered Accountant (SMSF Specialist) with over 10 years of experience in both business services and commerce. She has extensive experience in self managed superannuation funds, business and taxation matters.

Her main focus is Self-Managed Superannuation Funds and is our “go to” person for all things superannuation. Her other areas of expertise include property development and medical practitioners.

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James Baker

James is a Chartered Accountant who joined Bray Chan in 2022 as a Senior Manager with 10 years of experience in both Professional Practice and Commerce.

He has a keen interest in helping small to medium businesses across a wide range of industries. He enjoys working closely with clients to help them achieve their business goals whilst establishing strong professional relationships.

He has a strong technical background and takes a practical approach to helping clients with their Tax and Business Advisory needs.

Outside of work James is married with two children and enjoys playing golf.

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Susila Krishnan

Susila has over 15 years of experience in accounting and taxation in a senior capacity.

She provides taxation and business advisory services to a broad range of clients, including professional services firms, R&D based organisations, family groups and SMEs.

Susi enjoys reading, cooking and travelling.

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Christine Edwards

Christine is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and has over 25 years of experience in the industry. She provides taxation and business advisory services to a broad range of clients. She has worked at Bray Chan for over 20 years enjoying long term affiliation with clients.

In her spare time, Christine enjoys cooking and travelling with her family.

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Tania Crouch

Tania is a Chartered Accountant and has been with the firm for over 10 years. She provides taxation and business advisory services to a broad range of clients, which includes manufacturing companies, family groups and SMEs. She has over 25 years experience working in the industry.

Tania is an avid reader and enjoys being actively involved in her children’s school communities.

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Michael Threadgold

Michael is one of our Senior Accountants. He is passionate about building close relationships with his clients and enjoys providing pragmatic solutions in tax and business advisory.

Michael enjoys having a good time and looking after his children.

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Afsha Mirza

Afsha is a Chartered Accountant and a Chartered Tax Advisor who has more than 10 years of experience in the industry.

She provides taxation and business advisory services to a broad range of clients, which includes medical practices, family groups and SMEs.

Afsha is a red belt at Taekwondo and enjoys cooking.

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Jeremy Campbell

Jeremy is a Chartered Practising Accountant that is passionate about providing taxation and advisory services to small and medium sized businesses in a broad range of industries.

Jeremy enjoys travelling and playing football.

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Jane Bullungan

Jane is a member of our Manila based team.

She has solid knowledge in SMSF legislation. Her work on SMSFs include preparation of Financial statements, Annual returns, management and maintenance of client portfolio. She specialises in Class Accounting Software.

Jane holds a Bachelors Degree in Accountancy and is a Certified Public Accountant in the Philippines.

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Louise Joy Tongco

Louise (AKA LJ) is a member of our Manila-based team and holds a bachelor’s degree in Accountancy.

She specializes in Class and Xero accounting software. Her work includes the preparation of the financials and annual return as well as management of the client’s super funds. She is also knowledgeable in preparing the tax returns for individuals and different entities.

In her spare time, she enjoys reading and exploring things.

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Mae Kudzius

Mae leads our Bookkeeping team and specialises in Xero accounting software.

Her skills involve matching business needs to Cloud-based software solutions and training businesses on efficient bookkeeping processes. This includes designing custom reporting to provide decision makers with the tools they need and staff training.

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Natalie Wrede

Natalie is one of the Client Managers in the bookkeeping team.

She has extensive bookkeeping experience and specialises in Xero accounting software, and is knowledgeable in Quickbooks and MYOB, and a variety of add on applications.

She enjoys assisting clients in navigating their accounting software and providing support to the bookkeeping team.

Natalie holds a Diploma of Accounting and is Xero Advisor and Xero Payroll certified.

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Kimie Bautista

Kimie is a member of our Manila-based team. She has solid Xero accounting background and is knowledgeable in QuickBooks and MYOB accounting software. Her skills include bookkeeping, payroll preparation, superannuation processing, and preparation and lodgement of Activity Statements. She also prepares financial accounts and income tax returns for individuals and small to medium-sized enterprises.

Kimie holds a bachelor’s degree in Accountancy and is a Certified Public Accountant in the Philippines.

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Kristina Roferos

Kristina is a member of our Manila-based Bookkeeping Team. She specializes in Xero accounting software. Her skills include bookkeeping, payroll, compliance lodgments, and preparation of financial reports.

Kristina holds a bachelor’s degree in Accountancy.

Her hobbies include traveling, hiking, and watching Korean series.

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Mariole Cabana

Mariole is a member of our Manila-based Bookkeeping Team.

She specialises in Xero and is knowledgeable in MYOB accounting software. Her skills include bookkeeping, payroll, and preparation and lodgement of Activity Statements.

Mariole holds a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy degree.

Her hobbies include travelling, watching series, and reading novels.

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Melanie Tuvera

Melanie is a member of our Manila-based Bookkeeping Team.

She specialises in Xero and knowledgeable in QuickBooks accounting software. Her skills include bookkeeping tasks, payroll processing, and preparation & lodgement of Activity Statement.

Melanie holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accountancy.

She loves to read books, and to watch Korean series.

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Marice Magdaraog

Marice is a member of our Manila-based Bookkeeping Team. Her primary area of expertise includes Xero accounting software.

Her skills include bookkeeping tasks, payroll processing, and preparation & lodgment of IAS, Superannuation and BAS Returns.

Marice holds a bachelor’s degree in Management Accountancy.

She loves to sing and loves to eat Korean barbecue with friends.

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Camille Ubaldo

Camille is a member of our Manila-based Bookkeeping Team.

She specialises in Xero Accounting Software and her skills include bookkeeping, payroll processing, and preparation & lodgment of Activity Statements.

Camille holds a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy degree.

She enjoys travelling and exploring new places and loves taking pictures of memories.

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Jane Frances Palo

Jane (AKA Ces) is a member of our Manila-based Bookkeeping Team.

She specialises in Xero Accounting Software and her skills include bookkeeping, payroll processing, and preparation and lodgement of Activity Statements.

Jane holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting Technology.

She is married with one son and enjoys cooking and baking.

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Michelle Panagiotou

Michelle (AKA Millie) is one of the longest serving employees at Bray Chan. She leads our administrative team, and is our primary contact for ASIC matters.

Michelle is married to Peter and has two children, Kayla and James, all of whom are avid Port Power supporters.

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Rachel Haar

Rachel is our friendly receptionist and a member of our Administrative Team. She is always willing to lend a hand to clients and staff members when needed.

She holds a bachelors and a master’s degree in international studies.

Rachel enjoys travelling, learning languages and painting in her spare time.

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Mikka Moldez

Mikka is a member of our Manila based Administrative team. Her skills include database administration, research and general administration work.

Mikka holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Information Technology.

She enjoys travelling with her friends and wants to visit different countries.

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Shelah Trujillo

Shelah is a member of our Administrative team, and is Manila based.

Her skills include project management, communication & technology, research and planning.

Shelah holds a Bachelor Degree in Science, Majoring in Biology.

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Testimonials

“We were introduced to Wee almost ten years ago and have never looked back. Our business has gone from strength-to-strength in the time we brought Bray Chan on board and it is due to t ...
- Galvin Scott Davis
“We began working with Bray Chan when they were recommended to us by a mutual client. Right from the beginning, Wee always made himself available for us – even for our most random re ...
- Tania Fausti
“Bray Chan specialise in giving us valuable advice in regards to managed super funds. Their difference is their ability to offer a face-to-face service, always approachable and on han ...
- Bryon Martin
“Bray Chan have been instrumental in helping our business with tax planning advice and forward planning. Their prompt response and personable service is something that we can always ...
- Angie & James
“Wee looks at the bigger picture and the long term financial planning for any business. He is great at listening to new ideas and able to create a feasibility vision on what is possib ...
- Adam Worling
“Bray Chan’s service is a more personal service than an ordinary commercial situation. It makes you more comfortable doing business this way as it is tailored to suit your circumstanc ...
- Graham Larsen-Smith
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