Founder And Director
Noel Lee, CISA
Managing Director
T +65 96204854, contact@dedomena-tech.com.sg
Noel Lee is a seasoned accounting and information systems professional with 29 years of diverse experience spanning technology risk management, strategic finance, corporate reporting, sustainability governance, internal audit, information technology audit, cybersecurity advisory, and data privacy. He has built his career across both commercial sectors and private practice, advising global multinational corporations, SGX-listed companies, private education institutes, and government-related organizations. Noel combines deep technical expertise with an unwavering commitment to ESG principles, ethical governance, and transparent reporting.
Noel graduated from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, with a bachelor’s in Business (Banking).
Certifications and Memberships
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Member of ISACA
Member of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
Certification in Control Self-Assessment (CCSA) and Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors
COSO Enterprise Risk Management Certificate, the Institute of Internal Auditors
Member of the Singapore Computer Society (MSCS)
Practitioner Certificate in Personal Data Protection (Singapore), PDPC
ACCA Certificate in International Financial Reporting (IFRS)
Noel was an International Associate Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) for 15 years (from 2008 to 2022). His AICPA membership had connected him to expert guidance and recognition within the global accounting community, supporting his corporate work in accounting compliance with U.S GAAP and SOX at several multinational companies.
Noel's professional career, spanning three decades, encompasses three distinct phases:
Banking and Technology Risk Management (1996–2007)
Noel began his career in banking, holding roles at Tat Lee Bank and HSBC’s asset finance subsidiary in Singapore. In 2000, he joined DBS Group Technology & Operations, where he managed IT operations, business continuity planning, outsourcing third-party risk, and IT financial control. He later served as IT Finance Analyst for Citigroup Technology Infrastructure Asia Pacific, overseeing financial reporting and cost management for regional IT projects.
Senior Finance and Accounting Team Lead (2007–2015)
Transitioning into strategic finance and corporate reporting, Noel held corporate internal advisor and senior team-lead roles at global enterprises including ExxonMobil, Shell International Exploration & Production, maritime subsidiaries of Mitsubishi Corporation and the Swire Group. His key responsibilities included:
- Managing accounting and ERP systems integration, and harmonizing financial processes
- Managing Control Self-Assessment (CSA) program for Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and J-SOX testing and documentation
- Managing accounting operations and financial reporting across multiple jurisdictions
- Managing hedge accounting implementation for shipping rates
- Managing collaborative support from Big 4 tax advisor in delivering tax strategy guidance to executive management
- Supervising assessment and documentation for asset impairment relating to owned vessels fleet
Entrepreneurship and Risk Consulting (2016–Present)
In 2016, Noel founded McKell Risk Assurance, followed by McKell Risk Management Pte Ltd in 2017. Through these firms, he delivers risk, governance, audit, and data protection services to a broad spectrum of clients, from SGX Mainboard companies to registered fund management company. His internal audit and risk consultancy practice focuses on bridging corporate governance, risk management, technology, and sustainability to drive resilient and ethical business outcomes.
Representative Experience in Private Practice
Group Internal Auditor at the Chief Audit Executive (CAE) level for SGX Mainboard Companies (2017-2022)
Reporting to the Board Audit Committee, Noel led the annual independent internal audit for two SGX Mainboard companies in the property development and construction engineering sectors. He played a pioneering role in advising on the first-time implementation of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) system and sustainability reporting roadmap for these companies. His work ensured that these organizations adhered to robust risk management practices and aligned their operations with sustainability standards, fostering a culture of transparency and accountability.
Strategic Business Review (2018 & 2022)
Conducted independent business assessments of two Private Education Institutions (PEIs), successfully resulting in both securing the credit ratings necessary for registration renewal under the Enhanced Registration Framework (ERF). Key review areas included the PEI's five-year strategic and financial sustainability plan, governance structures, risk management, and opportunity identification.
Governance Audit (2019)
Performed an assessment on the governance frameworks and internal control systems for a subsidiary hospital operating in Indonesia, with findings reported to the Singapore-based parent medical organization.
In the same year, professional assistance was provided to the Korean special investigation unit of a South Korean multinational engineering and construction corporation in conducting a confidential audit of two significant public infrastructure development projects in Singapore.
IT Audit (2021-2023)
Developed and executed a three-year IT audit plan for an SGX-listed company. Assessed IT infrastructure, information security controls, and governance alignment. Provided sustainable solutions to enhance technology capabilities.
Sustainability Reporting Review (2023)
Partnered with PKF Singapore to conduct an internal review of sustainability report (FY2022) for a SGX Catalist water-treatment firm and ensured compliance with the SGX Sustainability Reporting Guide, GRI, TCFD, & SASB.
Data Protection Officer (since 2020)
In his role as DPO, Noel has provided professional services to diverse organizations since 2020. His portfolio encompasses payment service providers, e-commerce startups, cryptocurrency and NFT project companies, Private Education Institutions (PEIs), country clubs, and biofuels enterprises. Throughout these engagements, he has maintained responsibility for data protection compliance, cultivated organizational data protection awareness, and recommended robust cybersecurity practices. His contributions to data protection governance align with the ESG objectives, particularly in relation to ethical data management frameworks.
PDPA Compliance Audit (2023-2024)
Conducted Compliance Audits for a Registered Fund Management Company and a MINDEF-Related Organization (MRO). The audits encompassed comprehensive evaluations and improvements of the organizations' data protection policies and controls, specifically addressing governance structures, technological infrastructure, operational procedures, and the cross-border data transfer between the organization and overseas data intermediary.
Areas of Expertise
IT Audit (ITGCs, ITACs, Cybersecurity, IT Governance, IT Finance & TRM)
Corporate Reporting (IFRS, SFRS & U.S GAAP)
Internal Control over Financial Reporting and SOX Advisory (Process & IT Control)
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) and Strategic Finance
Sustainability Governance and Reporting Frameworks (GRI, SASB, TCFD)
Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk Management
Data Privacy Advisory and PDPA Compliance Audit
Industry Expertise
Financial Services (Corporate Banking, Technology & Operations, Fund Management Company)
Global MNCs (Oil & Gas, Chemical, Maritime, South Korean Engineering & Construction Group)
SGX Listed Companies (Property Development & Investment, Construction Engineering and Water Treatment)
Healthcare Business (Indonesia Hospital Group)
MINDEF-Related Organizations (MROs)
SMEs and Startups (Private Education Institutions, Cryptocurrency, NFT, Payment Service Provider, Software Development Developer, E-Commerce)
Professional Volunteering (2010)
AICPA Member Volunteering Programme
Contributed to the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) initiative to develop examination questions on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for the Uniform CPA Examination.