SMATS SERVICES (AUSTRALIA) - Key Persons


Akash Chaturvedi

Job Titles:
  • Tax Assistant

Ali Khan

Job Titles:
  • Accountant
Ali holds a Masters Degree in Accounting and has two years experience in preparing and filing tax returns for a variety of entities, such as individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts, estates, and not-for-profits. He excels in assisting individuals and businesses with navigating the complex tax laws and regulations by providing tax planning and consulting services, such as advising on tax strategies, resolving tax issues, and optimizing tax savings.

Allen Habbouchi

Job Titles:
  • Principal
  • Principal Licensee in Charge - Sydney
Allen Habbouchi is the Principal Licensee-In-Charge of aussieproperty.com Sydney and NSW Business Development Manager. His career in Real Estate began in 1999 upon completing his business Diploma in Real Estate and obtaining his Licence in 2000. He has successfully operated his own property sales company since 2013 and has been responsible for assisting more than 1,000 property investors acquire premium opportunities across Australia. Allen's skills extend beyond traditional real estate sales to specialised project marketing where he assists developers to identify paths to maximise the results for both the buyer and seller. This win/win attitude is a key point of difference in his business practice that has seen him become a leader in the property industry. As a property investor himself, Allen is fully aware of the requirements and fears faced by overseas based investors and local landlords. He is committed to offering clients a clearly communicated service which will remove stress and uncertainty and ensure both buyers, landlords and tenants are treated with care and respect to ensure a productive, profitable and trouble-free environment. He is an excellent negotiator and communicator and is fully conversant with New South Wales statutory requirements and legislation with all facets of real estate including buying, selling and property management. Allen welcomes the opportunity for a friendly chat if you have an investment property in Sydney or are looking to the Sydney market to buy or sell a property.

Amy McCready

Job Titles:
  • Receptionist - Perth

Annie Zhu

Job Titles:
  • Tax Manager
Annie joined SMATS group at the beginning of 2022 and has more than fifteen years experience in both Accounting and Taxation Services. After successfully completing her Bachelor of Commerce at Macquarie University in 2008 she is now a Fellowship member of CPA Australia with extensive experience providing quality tax advice and compliance services to a range of clients. Outside of the office, Annie is a big soccer fan who is keen on watching the English premier league matches. She enjoys time with her family and loves watching her son playing soccer during the weekend.

Ayesha Afreen

Job Titles:
  • Admin Assistant
  • Receptionist

Bree Collins

Job Titles:
  • Property Manager - Perth

Brian Choo

Job Titles:
  • Business Development Manager - Hong Kong

Bridget Bowman

Job Titles:
  • Loan Writers - Specialist Finance Group 2022
  • Senior Mortgage Broker
  • WA Broker of the Year Finalist - Specialist Finance Group Awards 2022
Bridget is our Senior Mortgage Broker covering our Australian and Middle East Regions. Recently, Bridget was recognised as a WA Broker of the Year Finalist at the Specialist Finance Group Awards 2022. Bridget graduated from Deakin University with a Bachelor of Law and completed her Diploma of Financial Services. As a Licensed Australian Mortgage Broker, Bridget is an expert at arranging and renegotiating finance for Australian residents, expatriates, foreign investors and intended migrants seeking to purchase Australian property. Bridget commenced her career as a Mortgage Broker at Specialist Mortgage in 2009 in our UK office. She achieved outstanding results and within 3 years was promoted to Senior Mortgage Broker in Dubai. Having relocated to Melbourne, she now manages the Finance Division for both the Australian and Middle East Regions. Bridget has a wealth of experience and expertise in both resident and non-resident lending. Bridget is focused on understanding her client's individual circumstances and goals and is passionate about delivering the best finance options possible. Her focus on creating long term relationships has resulted in outstanding client referrals. Through Bridget Bowman we were able to structure our home loan in order to secure a second property. Bridget was excellent in her service and advice rapidly securing loan approvals. Bridget Bowman recently helped me lower the interest rate on my variable rate mortgage in Australia. The result was an over $100 reduction per month! As an existing customer with an ongoing relationship with SMATS, all it took was one email to Bridget and she was on the case, about 7 days later she sends me an email with the good news.

Catherine Joy Sy

Job Titles:
  • Intermediate Accountant

Celina Chan

Job Titles:
  • Tax Manager

Chanelle Myburgh

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Property Manager - Perth

Courtney Tulloch

Job Titles:
  • Property Manager - Perth

Craig Holding

Job Titles:
  • Business Development Manager - Middle East

Dana Yin Yi Lee

Job Titles:
  • Reception / Admin - Hong Kong

Dave Hayes

Job Titles:
  • Corporate Development Manager

David Gullotto

Job Titles:
  • Business Development Manager

Davone Saycocie

Job Titles:
  • Financial Adviser

Elaine Fampulme

Job Titles:
  • Taxation Executive - Singapore

Elmira Dela Paz

Job Titles:
  • Trust Account Administrator

Eloisa Magdadaro

Job Titles:
  • Senior Tax Executive - Singapore

Emma Ramsey

Job Titles:
  • Intermediate Accountant

Fanny Chin

Job Titles:
  • Executive
  • Finance
Fanny has worked at Specialist Mortgage since 2013 and has helped clients achieve their investment goals for over a decade. With a Certificate in Financial Services, Fanny brings extensive experience in finance administration and in depth knowledge of home loan applications.

Fiona Horton

Job Titles:
  • Tax Accountant

Gareth Owen

Job Titles:
  • Graphic & Web Designer
Gareth is a full service multi-disciplinary senior designer with 20+ years experience specialising in UX/UI development, graphic design, B2B & B2C visual communication, brand identity and creative advertising. He enjoys collaborating with SMATS management & key stakeholders to develop strategies with creative vision. With proven experience as a project manager and creative author for complex design assignments, he enjoys working under strict deadlines while maintaining quality and accuracy. While remaining acquainted with design and industry trends Gareth upholds best practices and strives to create on-brand design solutions that meet measurable business goals and requirements.

George Kafantaris

Job Titles:
  • Principal Licensee in Charge - Queensland
George understands that wealth creation is the primary goal of any property investor. He has helped hundreds of clients become high net-worth property investors through his unique expertise as a Chartered Accountant, Licensed Real Estate Agent, and Qualified Property Investor Adviser. Having reviewed thousands of property portfolios over the years and seeing how many portfolios were being mismanaged and not realising their potential, George pivoted his career and focused on helping landlords create long-term sustainable growth and yield through expert property investment and management services. George and his team have collectively managed almost a billion dollars of residential assets across South-East Queensland. Through excellent customer relationship management, George has maintained a Net Promoter Score above 90, exceeding the industry average of -6. George was awarded Buyers Agent of the Year by Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA) for 4 consecutive years. As a buyer's agent, George has an excellent understanding of the local real estate market and real estate data, including property values, neighbourhoods and local amenities. Helping buyers purchase properties, negotiating offers and managing the closing process is second nature to him. George excels in the competitive landscape of Queensland real estate, establishing a reputation as a well-respected and innovative agent. He has built a reputation for his savvy negotiations, uncompromising integrity, and cutting-edge marketing strategies. George has built a solid foundation of clients through his professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to always putting his client's needs first.

Gino Lugto

Job Titles:
  • Senior Finance Executive

Glenn Hitch

Job Titles:
  • Consortium Manager
Glenn is our Consortium Manager and has been involved in Australian property since 2000. Glenn's primary role is to work closely with our joint venture partner and offer assistance to clients interested in participating in our syndicate projects opportunities. Between 2000 - 2008 Glenn was a property investor who built his personal property portfolio through focusing on higher yielding properties, blending them with multi-currency loans and ultimately selling them with capital appreciation. Since 2008 Glenn has been an active property developer, specializing in boutique infill sites delivering over A$50M in projects through syndication structure. Glenn has developed sites in Brisbane, Airlie Beach, Gladstone and Sunshine Coast, Perth, Karratha and Bunbury. Glenn welcomes you to contact him to discuss anything related to our Consortium or property development.

Grace Neo

Job Titles:
  • Mortgage Broker

Greg Burke

Job Titles:
  • Asset Manager

Helen Avis - CFO

Job Titles:
  • Director of Finance
  • Executive Director
  • Flame Foundation Member St George Bank
Helen Avis has held the position of Director of Finance for Specialist Mortgage since 2003. She is one of Australia's leading Finance Brokers, having been recognised as National Broker of Year - Specialist Lending in the Australian Mortgage Awards 2023, the Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia's Residential Finance Broker National Winner and State Winner for 2022, in addition to numerous state and national awards. Helen is responsible for managing her own client portfolio, in addition to supervising her mortgage broking and processing team and managing Specialist Mortgage's international business operations. Helen has successfully completed her Diploma of Financial Services (Finance/ Mortgage Broking Management) and is a member of the MFAA as well as being the Licence Holder under the ASIC Australian Credit Licence for Specialist Mortgage. Helen holds formal accreditation with most of Australia's leading lending institutions in addition to specialist lenders providing mortgage solutions for expatriates and non-residents. Helen has extensive lending experience and has been involved in the Mortgage industry since 1989 when she became licenced under the UK FSA, as a Mortgage Broker and Financial Planner. Prior to this she was a Fund Manager for UK Equities for John Hancock International. She successfully operated her own business working throughout Europe, advising clients on Finance and Mortgages, until 2002 when she was recruited to relocate to Singapore. Soon after, she decided to concentrate on the mortgage aspect of her profession and took up a position with Specialist Mortgage where she remains today. Helen Avis did a really outstanding job pushing our formal approval through in 4 days. She was also very helpful in advising me of the risks around unconditional vs conditional exchange which was much appreciated.

Helen Gong

Job Titles:
  • Australian Tax Executive - China

Helen Wong

Job Titles:
  • Australian Tax Consultant - Hong Kong
Helen is our Australian Tax Consultant and head of the Tax team in Hong Kong. Helen has strong technical tax skills with more than a decade of experience working as a tax consultant. Her strong communication skills and passion to help people find a solution that meets their individual needs has facilitated her success throughout her career Helen has a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Professional Accounting and is a member of the Tax Institute. Prior to joining SMATS Group in 2008 as an Australian Tax Consultant, Helen had previous experience in a Perth CPA firm. Helen has been instrumental in establishing SMATS Group Hong Kong office and has increased the client database, developed new quality standards for improved performance and built a strong rapport with her clients. In addition to her responsibilities at SMATS Group, Helen also volunteers time as a dog walker and provides translation services.

Jack Maas

Job Titles:
  • Junior Accountant

Jae Stuchbery

Job Titles:
  • Financial Planning

Jake Carson

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Marketing Team
  • Sales & Marketing Assistant
As a member of the Marketing team for SMATS GROUP, Jake is responsible for delivering effective content and marketing strategies across multiple SMATS company brands. With a background in industries including SAAS Property Management and Recruitment, he enjoys taking an honest and analytical approach whilst engaging with business clients to provide the best service and outcomes possible. Outside of the office, he has a keen interest in various sporting codes including, Australian Rules Football, American Football, Volleyball, Rowing and Athletics. He also enjoys the odd pub quiz.

Jasmine Do

Job Titles:
  • Office Administrator

Jason Lawrance

Job Titles:
  • Director / Tax Executive - Perth
  • Senior Taxation Accountant
Jason is the Senior Taxation Accountant in our Perth office, specialising in individual client's taxation affairs and non-resident issues involved in moving to and from Australia for expats and arriving migrants. Jason has a Bachelor of Business with a double major in Accounting and Finance and is a Fellow Member of the Tax Institute of Australia. Jason has 20 years of experience as an Accountant, working with clients in their day to day accounting and tax requirements, which has given him a detailed understanding of client's needs and how he can make the most of their financial obligations. Jason also has experience working in Accounting and Financial Planning practices as a Senior Accountant of Self-Managed Superannuation Funds. SMATS Founder, Steve Douglas, and Jason have worked together intermittently since the early 1990s and after crossing paths once again in 2002 Jason joined the SMATS Group as the Senior Accountant in Perth, before moving to the Singapore office. Upon being promoted to Director of Tax Services London and given the responsibility of establishing the London office, Jason and his wife Linda, also part of the SMATS Team, moved to London. Jason and Linda attribute their success in growing the client database from 100 to 2000 and establishing a full time office within 6 years, to their relentless hard work and true passion to always surpass their client's needs. Jason and Linda returned to Australia in 2008 to establish the Perth office and build the Australian based client database. They have raised 3 beautiful children which they describe as their most exciting and enjoyable challenge! Jason feels privileged to meet so many great individuals during his global career and looks forward to continually doing so in the future.

Jenny Waghorne

Job Titles:
  • Tax Consultant - UK
Jenny joined SMATS Group upon completing her schooling, as our office junior. Her knowledge of the Australian taxation system has grown from working under the guidance of some of our most successful Australian taxation executives and directors, including Mick Outridge, Jason Lawrance and Linda Lawrance. As the Tax Consultant of our UK office, Jenny is primarily responsible for ensuring our UK based client's Australian taxation requirements are met. Jenny is also responsible for all the administrative and operational duties in the United Kingdom. As well as being reliable, dedicated, organised and friendly, Jenny is a keen baker and cake decorator. And enjoys treating family and friends to her delicious creations on their birthdays.

Jessa Bitao

Job Titles:
  • Client Services Manager

Jessica Eude

Job Titles:
  • Property Manager - Melbourne

Jitendar Chaturvedi

Job Titles:
  • Tax Accountant
Jitendar is a Tax Accountant based in our Dubai office. Working closely with our Senior Tax Accountant, he is primarily responsible for preparing annual income tax returns for Australian expatriates, non-resident property investors and intended migrants to Australia. Jitendar holds a Bachelor of Commerce and has international experience assisting with income tax returns, business registrations as well as audit & assessment for individuals, partnerships and companies across a diverse range of industries. He is organised, honest and pro-active and has built a reputation for his outstanding time management and problem-solving skills. Jitendar is proud to have achieved his dream of working abroad and expanding his global expertise.

Joanne Ayris

Job Titles:
  • Contracts Administrator & Developer Liaison
As Contract Administrator and Developer Liaison, Jo is responsible for working closely with Australia's largest developers, completing due diligence for international legal compliance, collating and distributing marketing collateral to our global sales team, completing all aspects of contract administration and updating our websites, just to mention a few tasks. Jo is credited for her meticulous attention to detail, ability to liaise with a wide spectrum of stake holders and outstanding communication skills, which she has developed throughout her career in the banking and property sectors. With almost two decades experience in the Australian property industry, Jo initially worked for a company that provided a niche service to international executives relocating to Australia. It is here that Jo acquired expert skills and understanding in assisting overseas professionals to find and settle into their new homes. Jo was also instrumental in establishing the residential sales and leasing team at a well-known Perth commercial and industrial real estate company. With Jo's assistance the company exceeded their leasing departments KPIs and became exclusive selling agents to one of Perth's largest developers, selling large scale projects in East Perth, Leederville and Subiaco.

John Theobald

Job Titles:
  • Administration Manager
  • Finance
John brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his role as Finance Administration Manager. With almost a decade of experience with the Specialist Mortgage team coupled with 12 years at one of the UK's biggest banks John has over twenty years of industry experience. As a qualified bookkeeper John has the necessary skills to handle the financial aspects of loan processing however, it's his attention to detail that sets him apart. John prides himself in getting work completed right the first time. He is diligent and dedicated to ensuring the very best outcome no matter the circumstance. John's caring and ‘can do' attitude makes him an integral team player. He understands every loan application is unique and is committed to ongoing professional development and completes industry courses regularly to stay up to date with the latest trends and practices. As a hard-working and dedicated individual, John knows the end-to-end process for mortgages and understand the importance of getting loans across the line. John is confident in his ability to deliver outstanding results for Specialist Mortgage and its clients.

Julie Kelley

Job Titles:
  • Global Sales & Marketing Manager
Known for her strong work ethic, excellent negotiation skills and comprehensive knowledge of the Australian property market, Julie has built an impressive record of providing outstanding results to local and international clients. Julie is always focused on maintaining her "client for life" philosophy. She is passionate about helping people and committed to genuinely listening to clients to ensure she can help them achieve their goals. Her energetic, friendly demeanour and ability to adapt easily has allowed her to build relationships with a vast network of buyers, sellers, property developers and industry professionals globally. Julie shares a love of basketball with her children and husband, which has led to her being an active volunteer for youth basketball in her local area for many years.

Kamilah Daing Chik

Job Titles:
  • Accounts Executive

Katherine Corbillon

Job Titles:
  • Executive
  • Finance

Kevin Tseu

Job Titles:
  • Financial Controller Australia

Kexin Ren

Job Titles:
  • Junior Accountant

Kirsty Pilcher

Job Titles:
  • Head of Department, Property Management - Perth

Laura Scott

Job Titles:
  • Principal Licensee in Charge - Melbourne
Laura is the Licensee of our Melbourne office, working closely with the Senior Consultant for Client Services and managing a team of property managers. Laura is highly regarding for delivering strategic client advise which she attributes to her expertise in using a range of real estate software, coupled with her knowledge of current market conditions and local area information. Laura's career has been dedicated to providing property management services in the region of Melbourne, Australia and she has developed an impressive skill set in ensuring both Australian based and International landlord's properties are performing effectively. As a qualified and experienced Senior Property Manager, Laura's passion for providing outstanding service to tenants and landlords is displayed through her exceptional communication, attention to detail and promptness to complete all tasks.

Linda Lawrance

Job Titles:
  • Chartered Accountant
  • Director of Australasian Taxation Services Pty Ltd
  • Director of Taxation - Perth
Linda is the Director of Australasian Taxation Services Pty Ltd and Manager of the Perth office. Her core responsibilities involve managing our business clients including companies, trust, partnerships, self-managed superannuation funds, ASIC Compliance, bookkeeping, and payroll. In 2018, Linda was promoted to a Fellow Chartered Accountant after being nominated for the advancement by her peers in the accounting industry as recognition of her outstanding achievements and contributions to the profession and to the community. Earlier in her career, Linda completed the Chartered Accountants Professional Program and has been a member of the institute of Chartered Accountants since 2000 as well as a member of the National Tax and Accountants Association. Linda holds a current Public Practicing Certificate with the Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand, as well as a Bachelor of Commerce with a double major in Accounting and Taxation, a Certificate IV in Financial Services in Finance and Mortgage Broking, and an Associate Diploma of Business in Accounting. Linda is a Registered Tax agent with the Tax Agents Board since 2003 and a SMSF Auditor registered with ASIC. Prior to SMATS Group, Linda had experience as a Senior Accountant and Super Fund Auditor at a Perth firm. In 2003 Linda joined SMATS Group Singapore as an Accountant and Mortgage Broker. Linda and her husband Jason, who is also part of the SMATS team, then moved to London to establish the London office where she specialised as a Mortgage Broker. Linda and Jason attribute their success in growing the client database from 100 to 2000 and establishing a full time office within 6 years, to their relentless hard work and true passion to always surpass their client's needs. Linda and Jason returned to Australia in 2008 to establish the Perth office and build the Australian SMATS client database. They have raised 3 beautiful children which they describe as their most exciting and enjoyable challenge! Linda's energy is what makes her unique.

Mandy Chen

Job Titles:
  • Senior Accountant

Matt Heron

Job Titles:
  • Tax Planning Division Manager
Matt is our Tax Planning Division Manager for Australasian Taxation Services. His core responsibility is ensuring our clients, whether tax resident of Australia, expats based overseas or those repatriating back have their assets structured correctly to minimise future tax liability and that client investment decisions are based on sound tax advice, applicable to their individual circumstances. Matt has held multiple positions within SMATS Group including establishment of the Dubai office as the Operations Manager and most recently as General Manager SMATS Group, for over 5 years, based in Australia and Beijing China. Matt completed studies with ‘The Tax Institute', Australia in 2019 and has since gone on to specialise in tax planning, providing individual client tax consultations, tax planning services, workshops and multiple webinars on Australian tax planning. Matts' passion for tax planning and structuring investments correctly, ensures our clients optimise their own financial opportunities. With over 17 years' expat experience in the Middle East and China, Matt brings an incredible wealth of knowledge and personal investment experience to our clients, knowing first-hand how valuable tax planning is and the difference it can make in client's lives. Matt is known to be meticulous, energetic and client focused. He loves camping in Australia and travelling abroad. He also loves the ocean and is an enthusiastic ocean sailor, surfer, kite surfer and volunteer surf life saver.

Melissa Birkbeck

Job Titles:
  • Accountant
Having successfully completed her Bachelor of Commerce at Curtin University, Melissa is now completing her qualifications as a Chartered Accountant. After joining SMATS group in the middle of 2019 Melissa has acquired extensive experience providing quality tax advice. She has demonstrated her skills across a wide range of tax positions and entities including SMSF, trusts companies and high net worth individuals. She specialises in assisting clients with complex or unusual circumstances and has particular experience where foreign incomes and/or tax residency requirements arise. Melissa takes advantage of all the lifestyle opportunities that Perth has to offer but especially enjoys spending time with her partner and her pets.

Michelle Abiera

Job Titles:
  • Executive
  • Finance

Michelle Kelly

Job Titles:
  • Tax Accountant

Michelle Watson

Job Titles:
  • Marketing & Events Co Ordinator

Mick Outridge

Job Titles:
  • Australian Tax Accountant
  • in 2009 As a Tax Accountant
  • Senior Tax Accountant
Mick is an Australian Tax Accountant specialising in providing Australian expatriates, non-resident property investors and intended migrants with annual income tax return preparation, tax advice and planning. Mick successfully completed his Bachelor of Commerce (with distinction) majoring in Accounting, Finance and Financial Planning from the prestigious Deakin University. He is also a full member of CPA Australia. Mick joined SMATS Group in 2009 as a Tax Accountant and was quickly promoted to manage the UK Tax division. His professional approach and commitment to exceeding client expectation's ensued a further promotion in 2012 where he relocated to the Dubai office. Mick is now currently residing in Melbourne and is responsible for overseeing the offices in Melbourne, UK, Dubai and New York.

Olivia McLaren

Job Titles:
  • Accountant

Pascal Bai

Job Titles:
  • Accountant

Paul Ogalino

Job Titles:
  • IT Administrator

Paul White

Job Titles:
  • Director & Principal Licensee in Charge - Perth

Priya Yan Hua

Job Titles:
  • Assistant
  • Financial Advisor

Rajan Gola

Job Titles:
  • Administration Assistant

Ravin Chatlani

Job Titles:
  • Director
  • Executive Director
  • Director of Taxation
  • Fellow of the Tax Institute of Australia
Ravin is a Director of the SMATS Group and manages the Singapore, Malaysian and Indonesian operations of Australasian Taxation Services. Ravin is a Fellow of the Tax Institute of Australia and UCCC accredited with some of the major banks in Australia.

Richard Hinch

Job Titles:
  • Senior Financial Adviser
Richard is responsible for providing advice to existing clientele and assisting new clients to work towards their long term financial goals and objectives. He places a strong emphasis in educating clients so that they can understand the financial strategies that will ultimately put them in a better position. Richard has over 25 years' experience in financial services having worked for a decade in investment management in London and then as a Financial Adviser in Australia since 2005. Areas of Richard's expertise include providing long term retirement planning and investment advice to Australian residents and expatriates and also assisting clients protect their wealth with appropriate personal insurance recommendations. Richard also has a strong background in assisting clients with SMSFs and also business clients with succession and business protection strategies. Overall, Richard maintains a strong client service ethic and provides holistic advice to help clients create, protect and enjoy their wealth. Richard Hinch and SMATS Wealth Pty Ltd (ABN 11 626 491 987) are Authorised Representatives of LFG Financial Services Ltd (ABN 28 101 927 413) AFSL No. 227096

Rozita (Rozy) Dolhalim

Job Titles:
  • Senior Finance Executive

Sabrina Song

Job Titles:
  • Senior Property Manager - Melbourne
Sabrina's introduction to real estate started as a Business System Operator where she successfully managed 6 real estate franchises before moving on to property management. A motivated and fast learner with exceptional administrative skills, Sabrina went from Assistant Property Manager to Property Manager in just 6 months. With a Bachelor in Business Management and an Advanced Diploma in Accounting, it comes as no surprise that Sabrina possesses strong management skills and an ability to grow her portfolio at a rapid pace. Sabrina prides herself on her multilingual abilities to communicate with numerous cultures, relishes a challenge and believes that her yoga practice keeps her centered. Sabrina Song is the best for many reasons. She is honest, accurate, efficient, patient and very friendly, thank you Sabrina.

Sarah Boyle

Job Titles:
  • Senior Property Manager - Perth
In her spare time, Sarah enjoys spending time with her four children and attending spin classes.

Sarah Liu

Job Titles:
  • Tax Accountant

Sasha Bennett

Job Titles:
  • PR & Marketing Co - Ordinator
With more than a decade of experience as a communications and strategic marketing professional, Sasha possess a wide range of skills to deliver real and decisive results. With proven experience in elevating brands and influencing a high standard of culture, communication and efficiencies she is passionate about delivering real change as a communication specialist. Combining a strong private sector background and years of small business experience, Sasha's strength lies in strategy and tactical communications. Having built a career spanning from Agency, owning her own business and the corporate private sector Sasha is highly adept at developing communication and marketing strategy by integrating research and brand. With strong copywriting and journalism under her belt she also writes on occasion for Australia Property Investor Magazine and is strong creatively as she is strategically. Her contribution to sustained business growth and investment return is proven by her ability to apply unique marketing solutions in response to changing environments in mixed use developments, residential and commercial property as well as investment and financial sectors.

Shameel Kaur

Job Titles:
  • Tax Supervisor

Shanaye Herwig

Job Titles:
  • Senior Property Manager - Perth
Shanaye is part of the Perth team and has experience with both local and international clients. She is always striving for excellence with a strong dedication to reducing rental vacancies. Shanaye is great at conflict resolution and has the poise to deal with stressful situations calmly and effectively.

Simon Gold

Job Titles:
  • Director of Taxation - NSW
Simon jokes that as a child he loved maths and magic, so he combined both his passions and became an Accountant. He is recognised for his attention to detail and client focus, which he attributes to the importance he places on understanding his client's unique circumstances and building long term relationships. Simon has successfully completed his Bachelor of Commerce, is a qualified Chartered Accountant, holds a Diploma of Financial Planning, is an accredited SMSF Specialist, Registered Tax Agent, holds a Certificate of Public Practice with ICAA and is a Justice of the Peace (JP). Simon holds the position of Australasian Taxation Services Director Sydney. He is responsible for managing the Sydney ATS team, forming entities such as trusts, companies and self-managed superannuation funds, and preparing taxation returns for foreign and recently repatriated clients. His previous experience includes public practice, running his own successful business as well as working internationally for the SMATS Group in London. Simon's professional speciality is in Family Groups and structuring - which typically combines the interaction between taxation, accounting and ASIC matters for high wealth individuals and their trading companies, family trusts and self-managed superannuation funds. This is achieved by ensuring the clients overall financial objectives are attained through asset protection, income splitting and tax planning, and optimum investment or trading vehicles. His passion for helping others is demonstrated through his extensive commitment to Charity work over the past 12 years in both Australia and London. He has donated his expertise in the capacity of Honorary Treasurer and as a Volunteer assisting the aged care and homeless community.

Simone Talbot

Job Titles:
  • Senior Accountant

Siti Farihah

Job Titles:
  • Admin Assistant

Siti Latifah

Job Titles:
  • Tax Admin Executive

Steve Douglas - Chairman, Founder

Job Titles:
  • Executive Chairman
  • Executive Director
  • Founder
The Co-Founder and Managing Director of Australasian Taxation Services (1995) and Chairman of SMATS Services Pte Ltd. His area of taxation specialisation includes non-resident property investors, migration and expatriate taxation planning. A regular presenter on Taxation matters affecting property investors, expatriates and intended migrants, Steve has delivered seminars on behalf of many industry organisations and developers including the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia and Australian Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong. He wrote the expatriate tax planning book "The Aussie Expat - The Luckiest Person on Earth" which has sold over 10,000 copies as well as numerous reports and training material. In addition, he has been active in submissions to Government on tax issues affecting property investors and expatriates.

Steve Janes

Job Titles:
  • Property Consultant - Melbourne

Tayla Habbouchi

Job Titles:
  • Marketing Assistant
Tayla is our Marketing Assistant, who is currently studying a double degree in business administration and arts with a marketing major. Tayla is responsible for managing the digital platforms for all the companies operating under SMATS Group umbrella. Her passion for social media marketing and analytics translates through her highly effective social media marketing strategies and content planning. She takes pride is delivering targeted marketing campaigns to SMATS Groups diverse global audience.

Tingting Liu

Job Titles:
  • Tax Manager
  • the Tax Planner
Tingting is the Tax Planner within Australasian Taxation Services (ATS) Tax Planning Division. Residing in Sydney, Tingting's clients located locally and internationally, benefit from her 15+ years of professional accounting and taxation experience. Tingting is an esteemed professional who holds a Master of Commerce and is a qualified Chartered Tax Adviser with the Taxation Institute of Australia, Chartered Accountant of CAANZ, and CAANZ Self-Managed Superannuation Fund specialist with RG 146 compliance. As a tax advisor, Tingting specialises in international tax, double tax treaties, tax trusts, wealth management and self-managed super fund compliance. She is a client-focused accountant dedicated to providing high-quality work and services to clients. In her leisure time, Tingting loves spending time with her young family, reading books and enjoys running during her lunch break.