Meet Our Team
Our team are ready to chat and work with you to find the best solution to your business needs.
Paul Gardner - CEO
Paul is a Chartered Management Accountant with extensive experience working with SMEs and business start-ups. From the age 18 Paul has worked across multiple businesses and industries.
Originally from London, Paul moved to Hong Kong in 2014.
Working within fast growing businesses and teams, Paul understands the importance of developing and managing relationships and has a proven track record of both implementing and maintaining accounting systems and processes.
“We work with a unique and dynamic group of clients with global footprints.”
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Ashutosh Gurung
Associate
Ash graduated with a BSc in Business Administration and is currently pursuing his ACCA. Ash also has a strong interest in project management.
Previously Ash worked for an audit and accounting firm in Hong Kong for around 6 years and continues to enjoy working on a variety of projects and clients.
In his spare time, Ash enjoys hiking, travelling to new countries and experiencing different cultures, as well as playing basketball when he is not planning any travels.
Nick Cheng
Associate
Nick graduated in Brisbane, Australia with a Bachelor of Commerce, and a Master of Communication.
Nick has worked across different industries in Australia and Hong Kong within accounting and is a member of CPA Australia, as well CIMA. He has also spent one year in Singapore establishing our Fresh office.
In his spare time, he enjoys travelling, reading, studying, and running up mountains.
Mini Lai
Associate
Mini graduated with a BBA. Majoring in Managerial Statistics in Hong Kong. Mini has been learning business theories and has a great enthusiasm for analytics and continues to develop her accounting, programming, and analytical skills.
Outgoing and enthusiastic; Mini loves to travel and hike (especially challenging ones).
Sergey Ivanov
CFO
Sergey is a dynamic and resourceful Finance Leader with Big 4 and international experience in Asia, USA, Europe with financial and operations management spanning more than 20 years.
He moved to Hong Kong in 2010 to run the finance and operational functions of a global cybersecurity company. Prior to this, he was CFO for a manufacturing company in Malaysia and financial controller for a real estate developer in Vietnam. Since November 2016, Sergey has been working with SMEs in a variety of industries as a client CFO.
Sergey, with his hands-on approach, enjoys partnering with business owners and their management teams to deliver on the agreed targets.
Malcolm Carradus
CFO
Malcolm is a UK qualified Chartered Accountant based in Singapore and has held senior leadership roles in commercial finance, shared services, assurance and compliance, as well as sitting on the Risk Committee of a major listed UK company.
Malcolm has worked for large public entities, private businesses and start-ups across EMEA, the Americas and Asia Pacific and is equally comfortable shaping the strategy and sweating the detail.
He offers tailored, flexible solutions that help entrepreneurs, small & mid-sized enterprises, start-ups, growth businesses, distressed businesses. Malcolm offers services that add value and help you to grow and improve your business. He focuses on services that deliver a measurable return on investment: strategic planning, business performance improvement, M&A, cash flow improvement and finance transformation.
He focuses on services that deliver a measurable return on investment: strategic planning, business performance improvement, M&A, cash flow improvement, finance transformation.
Martin Cooper
CFO
Martin has over twenty-five years of CFO experience with numerous companies from private pre-revenue start-ups through to listed companies with $1 billion market capitalisation, and everything in between. All done across a range of industries including Venture Capital, Technology, and Oil & Gas. But always with high growth companies transitioning to their next step.
Irene Moore
Finance Director
Irene is a Chartered Global Management Accountant with over 20 years of accounting experience across various service and property industries.
Having worked in SMEs and MNCs, she has a good understanding of both entrepreneurial needs and corporate processes and enjoys helping businesses in transition. Irene has helped companies set up accounting systems and update business processes and reporting outputs.
After qualifying in the UK, she moved to Hong Kong in 2008 and is now based in Singapore since 2018.
Gabriella Montandon
Advisor
Gabriella is a Chartered Accountant in Australia and Hong Kong, with over 15 years of experience in FMCG, Retail, Industrial and Services MNCs across EMEA and Australasia.
Gabriella focuses on businesses in transformation, helping CEOs to make improved strategic and governance decisions based on empirical values.
Tuulia Saarnio
Advisor
Tuulia has M.Sc. Degree in Industrial Engineering and Management and has 20 years of experience working with SMEs in Finland and Asia. She has worked in different roles from being a Project Manager to Group Controller in a Hong Kong based F&B group. Tuulia has been in Hong Kong for over seven years.
With her Engineering background, Tuulia has the ability to combine analytical and logical thinking together with financial management. Tuulia’s strength is in analysing the customer processes, recognizing the problems, and finding the solutions to solve them.
Tzi Yun Man
Senior Consultant
Tzi graduated in the United Kingdom with a bachelor’s in economics.
Having previously worked in Hong Kong, Tzi relocated to Hong Kong in 2016 to join the Fresh Accounting team.
Being both part-qualified in CIMA and ACCA, Tzi is progressing with his qualification whilst learning and harnessing his accounting skills.
In his spare time, Tzi enjoys playing sports, especially tennis and football, as well as socialising with friends.
Yuki Lo
Consultant
Yuki graduated from De Montfort University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Management.
She is currently studying towards her CPA qualifications and developing her accounting career with Fresh Accounting.
In her free time, Yuki enjoys travelling and watching movies.
Renu Sharma
Consultant
Renu holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration and has a strong career with over twenty years of banking and financing experience.
She is highly dynamic and resourceful in analysing current and past financial data, as well as extensive experience in market research, strategic ideas, initiatives, and activities.
Renu’s strength lies in building relationships with clients and enhancing business growth. As a team player, she enjoys achieving targets and goals through teamwork.
Nijal Maharjan
Senior Consultant
Nijal graduated from Tribhuvan University with a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree.
He has been working and developing his skills in the Accounting and Finance sector and has joined Fresh Accounting to enhance these skills.
In his spare time, he enjoys listening to spiritual philosophies and watching TV series.
Rohan Bist
Consultant
Rohan is pursuing his master’s degree in Finance and Accounting from Tribhuvan University
He is currently developing his career path in Accounts and Finance with Fresh Accounting
In his Spare time, Rohan enjoys playing sports, especially football. And enjoys meeting with his loved ones.
Sunita Bakhunchhe
Consultant
Sunita holds a bachelor’s in business administration (BBA) Degree from Tribhuvan University specialising in Finance. She has pursued a Master’s in Business Studies and is developing her career path with Fresh Accounting.
Tommy Kong
Senior Consultant
Tommy graduated from The OUHK in 2015 with a bachelor’s degree in accounting.
Having previously worked in an accounting services company for MNC companies and a Local IT Company, Tommy is now studying towards his CPA Australia qualification and developing his career with Fresh Accounting.
In his spare time, Tommy likes to learn foreign languages, travelling, and watching Bundesliga football matches during weekends.
Harry Tang
Consultant
Harry graduated from the United Kingdom with bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance and master’s degree in Finance. Before joining Fresh Accounting. he worked in an in-house accounting role specialising in trading and manufacturing.
Harry is pursuing his accounting career towards ACCA and is looking forward to developing his accounting skills further. In Harry’s spare time he loves to exercise, as well as go jogging and hiking.Maria Fransisca
Consultant
Maria graduated from University of London under Singapore Institute of Management global education and holds a bachelor’s degree majoring in Accounting and Finance.
She has extensive working experience in the banking industry and accounting firm for over 10 years and currently pursuing a career with Fresh Accounting.Maria enjoys traveling, watching drama, and relaxing in a café with family, friends or alone.
Nicola Fick
Accounting Manager
Nicola graduated with a B-Comm Postgraduate Diploma in South Africa. She then completed her 3-year articles and passed the exams to become a Chartered Accountant.
Nicola has been working in various industries including publishing, diamond mining, food manufacturing and F&B industries. She moved to Hong Kong in 2022 to broaden her horizons.
In her spare time, she loves reading, watching cricket, listening to music and spending time with family and friends.
An Gaeun
Consultant
An graduated with a BBA in Accounting and Finance in Hong Kong. She plans to study for her CPA qualification and build a career with Fresh Accounting. It is her passion to learn new things and to experience new things.
During her free time, An enjoys cooking, watching drama, and socializing.
Andrew Trotto
Accounting Manager
Andrew holds a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) from Swinburne University Melbourne and is a member of Chartered Accountants of Australia & New Zealand.
Originally from Australia, Andrew has called Hong Kong home for over ten years. He is an experienced accountant and has worked in a range of industries including retail, franchising, IT, wholesaling and professional services.
He commenced his career in Australia working for Nelson Wheeler (now BDO) and during his time in Australia worked at the Australian subsidiary of a USA listed company as well as various SME’s.
In Hong Kong, Andrew has worked for several SME’s in hands on roles overseeing the accounting function and providing financial information to business owners.
Milan Sancheti
Consultant
Milan graduated with a bachelor’s in commerce from J.D Birla Institute, India. She is a part-qualified C.A. and has completed her articleship in India.
She has worked in F&B Industry in accounting positions previously and pursuing a career with Fresh Accounting.
In her spare time, Milan likes reading, travelling, and spending time with family & friends.
Bibek Malla
Accounting Manager
Bibek is an experienced Accounting & Finance Consultant having a blend of experience working for both Corporates under in-house roles and Consulting Firms for clients in India, Nepal, Singapore & UK.
Currently pursuing Chartered Accountancy Course from Institute of Chartered Accountants of India at Finals level, he also holds B.Comm(Accounts & Finance) degree from Indira Gandhi National University, India.
He has learned Accounting & Auditing practices in a reputed CA Firm at New Delhi , India for 3 years serving multiple clients over diverse industries of IT, Manufacturing,& Trading Enterprises to solve various Accounting, Auditing, Financial and Compliance related issues before he was serving in Consultant role for a Singapore based SME and then worked in a UK based LSE listed corporate house for another 3 years gaining experience of in house Accounts and Finance roles before joining Fresh Accounting Team in Nepal.Bibek likes working in teams and is a firm believer of Embracing Positivity Amidst Chaos and Negativity. Being wildly enthusiastic about health & fitness activities, he enjoys all sorts of sports.
Singarup Budha
Consultant
I am pursuing the ACCA Qualification, while simultaneously gaining practical experience at an accounting firm. This dual approach allows me to integrate academic knowledge with real-world applications, enhancing my proficiency in the field of accounting and finance.
Outside of my professional and academic commitments, I am passionate about sports and gaming. I enjoy playing football, which keeps me active and fosters teamwork skills. Additionally, I am an avid player of Free Fire, which sharpens my strategic thinking and quick decision-making abilities.