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Meet The Team

Meet The Team

Noel Gibson
Director
FCA

Noel is a general all-round professional supporting clients with a depth of expertise across his diverse client portfolio.  His areas of expertise include Taxation, Management Consulting, Estate Planning and Superannuation. Noel joined the firm in 1988 and became a director in 1999.

Noel Gibson
Director
FCA
Noel Gibson
Director
FCA

Noel is a general all-round professional supporting clients with a depth of expertise across his diverse client portfolio.  His areas of expertise include Taxation, Management Consulting, Estate Planning and Superannuation. Noel joined the firm in 1988 and became a director in 1999.

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Manish Sundarjee
Director
FCA, SSA

Manish is a strategic thinker that leads him to drive forward on your behalf and believe that nothing is impossible in your financial, business and wealth journey.  He loves being challenged in all areas of his work and leveraging his quick understanding of your issues to design workable solutions that deliver the results you need.


Connecting strongly with clients through building great and honest relationships, Manish excels in making a difference to their future financial wellbeing and security. He has been nominated for a number of industry awards in the accounting, wealth and SMSF areas.

Manish Sundarjee
Director
FCA, SSA
Manish Sundarjee
Director
FCA, SSA

Manish is a strategic thinker that leads him to drive forward on your behalf and believe that nothing is impossible in your financial, business and wealth journey.  He loves being challenged in all areas of his work and leveraging his quick understanding of your issues to design workable solutions that deliver the results you need.


Connecting strongly with clients through building great and honest relationships, Manish excels in making a difference to their future financial wellbeing and security. He has been nominated for a number of industry awards in the accounting, wealth and SMSF areas.

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Stuart Hall
Consultant
CA

Having been a partner and director for 34 years at Lipins Partners, Stuart now acts in a consulting capacity, contributing his invaluable knowledge and expertise. Working closely with his loyal clients, some of who have with the firm since its inception, Stuart continues to focus on their financial needs and provides great personal service, focusing on management accounting and consulting, shadow finance director roles, and manufacturing, retail and service industries.

Stuart Hall
Consultant
CA
Stuart Hall
Consultant
CA

Having been a partner and director for 34 years at Lipins Partners, Stuart now acts in a consulting capacity, contributing his invaluable knowledge and expertise. Working closely with his loyal clients, some of who have with the firm since its inception, Stuart continues to focus on their financial needs and provides great personal service, focusing on management accounting and consulting, shadow finance director roles, and manufacturing, retail and service industries.

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Len Brooks
Consultant & Auditor
CA

Len is an independent consultant to Lipins Partners, having formerly been a partner with us from 1984 to 2013. He is particularly experienced in the small-to-medium business sector, Taxation Planning, Audit and Superannuation advice.


Len believes it is important to respond to clients’ affairs on a prompt and professional basis to assist them in successfully running their business and ensure they have a full understanding of the best ways to improve their business profitability and build personal wealth.  Building a personal relationship with each client is important to Len so that they know that financial support is always available to them.

Len Brooks
Consultant & Auditor
CA
Len Brooks
Consultant & Auditor
CA

Len is an independent consultant to Lipins Partners, having formerly been a partner with us from 1984 to 2013. He is particularly experienced in the small-to-medium business sector, Taxation Planning, Audit and Superannuation advice.


Len believes it is important to respond to clients’ affairs on a prompt and professional basis to assist them in successfully running their business and ensure they have a full understanding of the best ways to improve their business profitability and build personal wealth.  Building a personal relationship with each client is important to Len so that they know that financial support is always available to them.

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Sophie Chisolm
Senior Manager - Business Services
CA

With over 15 years of Business Services experience, Sophie brings an energetic, passionate and professional approach to business and taxation services.  She takes a genuine interest in her clients and is committed to helping them achieve their business objectives.


Sophie is experienced in all aspects of management accounting, budgets, cash-flow forecasts, finance applications and management reporting; Business purchases and sales, including setting up new businesses; business and succession planning with family-owned businesses; Taxation planning and structuring.


When Sophie isn’t in the office, she can be found gardening, painting or camping with her family and two young kids.

Sophie Chisolm
Senior Manager - Business Services
CA
Sophie Chisolm
Senior Manager - Business Services
CA

With over 15 years of Business Services experience, Sophie brings an energetic, passionate and professional approach to business and taxation services.  She takes a genuine interest in her clients and is committed to helping them achieve their business objectives.


Sophie is experienced in all aspects of management accounting, budgets, cash-flow forecasts, finance applications and management reporting; Business purchases and sales, including setting up new businesses; business and succession planning with family-owned businesses; Taxation planning and structuring.


When Sophie isn’t in the office, she can be found gardening, painting or camping with her family and two young kids.

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Terence Haw
Senior Manager - Business Services
CA

Terence Haw
Senior Manager - Business Services
CA
Terence Haw
Senior Manager - Business Services
CA

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Stephanie Young
Senior Manager - Superannuation
CA, SSA

Stephanie is very passionate about all things Super! She has worked in the accounting industry for 12 years, 10 of which have been solely focused on the SMSF space. Steph has worked at Lipins Partners for over 4 years and strives to deliver the best possible outcome for her clients.


When not at work, Steph loves spending time with her family and is an avid Essendon supporter.

Stephanie Young
Senior Manager - Superannuation
CA, SSA
Stephanie Young
Senior Manager - Superannuation
CA, SSA

Stephanie is very passionate about all things Super! She has worked in the accounting industry for 12 years, 10 of which have been solely focused on the SMSF space. Steph has worked at Lipins Partners for over 4 years and strives to deliver the best possible outcome for her clients.


When not at work, Steph loves spending time with her family and is an avid Essendon supporter.

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Damian Reed
Senior Manager - Superannuation
CA, SSA

Damian Reed
Senior Manager - Superannuation
CA, SSA
Damian Reed
Senior Manager - Superannuation
CA, SSA

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Sarah Aitken
Manager - Business Services
CPA

Sarah Aitken
Manager - Business Services
CPA
Sarah Aitken
Manager - Business Services
CPA

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Christina Papasavva
Supervisor - Business Services
CPA

With over 25 years’ experience, Christina has grown within Lipins Partners from a junior to senior accountant. She prides herself on building excellent client relationships and strives on building success though all phases of her clients needs from business, tax planning and investment.


In her downtime she is spending time with her young family and enjoys travelling.

Christina Papasavva
Supervisor - Business Services
CPA
Christina Papasavva
Supervisor - Business Services
CPA

With over 25 years’ experience, Christina has grown within Lipins Partners from a junior to senior accountant. She prides herself on building excellent client relationships and strives on building success though all phases of her clients needs from business, tax planning and investment.


In her downtime she is spending time with her young family and enjoys travelling.

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Jessie Liu
Supervisor - Business Services
CPA

Jessie has over 10 years of experience in both public practice and corporate accounting. She has provided businesses services for clients in a range of industries, such as manufacturing, wholesaling, retail, medical, transportation and professional services.


She has extensive experience in the life cycle of businesses, including their needs for structuring, processes, taxation planning and compliance. She prides herself on building excellent client relationships and maintaining a high degree of integrity.


Jessie is passionate about understanding your business. She particularly finds solving complex tax issues rewarding.


Outside of work, Jessie loves adventures with food and travelling as well as the vibrant art scene of the city.

Jessie Liu
Supervisor - Business Services
CPA
Jessie Liu
Supervisor - Business Services
CPA

Jessie has over 10 years of experience in both public practice and corporate accounting. She has provided businesses services for clients in a range of industries, such as manufacturing, wholesaling, retail, medical, transportation and professional services.


She has extensive experience in the life cycle of businesses, including their needs for structuring, processes, taxation planning and compliance. She prides herself on building excellent client relationships and maintaining a high degree of integrity.


Jessie is passionate about understanding your business. She particularly finds solving complex tax issues rewarding.


Outside of work, Jessie loves adventures with food and travelling as well as the vibrant art scene of the city.

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Nishantha Samarasinghe
Senior Accountant
BA, ASA

Nish has more than ten years of experience in financial and management accounts, taxation, and internal and external audits. He helps clients reduce and optimize tax liabilities and supports reaching clients’ financial goals. With strong professional accounting skills and knowledge used for business and taxation services, Nish is the type of person who can take your pain and stress away.


Outside of work, Nish enjoys spending quality time with my family, exploring new places and enjoying the environment.

Nishantha Samarasinghe
Senior Accountant
BA, ASA
Nishantha Samarasinghe
Senior Accountant
BA, ASA

Nish has more than ten years of experience in financial and management accounts, taxation, and internal and external audits. He helps clients reduce and optimize tax liabilities and supports reaching clients’ financial goals. With strong professional accounting skills and knowledge used for business and taxation services, Nish is the type of person who can take your pain and stress away.


Outside of work, Nish enjoys spending quality time with my family, exploring new places and enjoying the environment.

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Emel Bozdas
Senior Accountant
CA

Emel has been with Lipins Partners for over six years supporting business and individual clients in all aspects of accounting and tax compliance.


Working collaboratively as part of a team, Emel is committed to providing excellent client service by ensuring that their business needs are resolved promptly and efficiently. She is motivated knowing that her work can have a direct and positive impact for our clients.


Outside of work, Emel enjoys spending time with her family, watching movies, cooking and travelling.

Emel Bozdas
Senior Accountant
CA
Emel Bozdas
Senior Accountant
CA

Emel has been with Lipins Partners for over six years supporting business and individual clients in all aspects of accounting and tax compliance.


Working collaboratively as part of a team, Emel is committed to providing excellent client service by ensuring that their business needs are resolved promptly and efficiently. She is motivated knowing that her work can have a direct and positive impact for our clients.


Outside of work, Emel enjoys spending time with her family, watching movies, cooking and travelling.

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Hiranthi Weerarathna
Senior Accountant
MPA, CPA

With over 8 years of Business Services experience, Hiranthi is passionate about providing the best service possible for her client’s business and taxation needs.


She enjoys working with a range of individuals and small business clients in various roles, including preparing financial accountants for companies, trusts and partnerships, as well as completing tax returns and business activity statements.


Outside work, Hiranthi enjoys spending time with family and friends, travelling and playing sports.

Hiranthi Weerarathna
Senior Accountant
MPA, CPA
Hiranthi Weerarathna
Senior Accountant
MPA, CPA

With over 8 years of Business Services experience, Hiranthi is passionate about providing the best service possible for her client’s business and taxation needs.


She enjoys working with a range of individuals and small business clients in various roles, including preparing financial accountants for companies, trusts and partnerships, as well as completing tax returns and business activity statements.


Outside work, Hiranthi enjoys spending time with family and friends, travelling and playing sports.

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Eric Wood
Senior Accountant
CA

Eric has over 15 years of working in public practice and his career has seen him develop a diverse skill set providing tax, accounting and business advice to small and medium sized entities.


Eric has a passion for all areas of business with a keen interest in tax planning, financial reporting, business structures, and digital technology and has a wealth of experience in assisting business owners in areas of compliance, management accounting, restructuring, and their business succession and growth.


With his attention to detail and lateral thinking, Eric is dedicated to ensuring clients are fully aware of their options and the intricacies of their individual situations so that they can make well informed decisions about their business.

Eric Wood
Senior Accountant
CA
Eric Wood
Senior Accountant
CA

Eric has over 15 years of working in public practice and his career has seen him develop a diverse skill set providing tax, accounting and business advice to small and medium sized entities.


Eric has a passion for all areas of business with a keen interest in tax planning, financial reporting, business structures, and digital technology and has a wealth of experience in assisting business owners in areas of compliance, management accounting, restructuring, and their business succession and growth.


With his attention to detail and lateral thinking, Eric is dedicated to ensuring clients are fully aware of their options and the intricacies of their individual situations so that they can make well informed decisions about their business.

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Samantha Dugg
Senior Accountant
BBus(Acc&Mktg)

With almost 10 years of experience, Samantha brings an innovative and energetic approach to business services at Lipins Partners. She is committed to ensuring all clients reach their best possible tax outcomes.


Samantha is a highly motivated and driven individual who strives to ensure accuracy in all your accounting and tax needs. She has extensive experience in preparing accurate and timely financial reports for sole traders, trusts and companies.


Outside of work Samantha enjoys watching footy and travelling.

Samantha Dugg
Senior Accountant
BBus(Acc&Mktg)
Samantha Dugg
Senior Accountant
BBus(Acc&Mktg)

With almost 10 years of experience, Samantha brings an innovative and energetic approach to business services at Lipins Partners. She is committed to ensuring all clients reach their best possible tax outcomes.


Samantha is a highly motivated and driven individual who strives to ensure accuracy in all your accounting and tax needs. She has extensive experience in preparing accurate and timely financial reports for sole traders, trusts and companies.


Outside of work Samantha enjoys watching footy and travelling.

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Cindy Cheng
Senior Accountant
CPA

With over 15 years of experience in public practice, Cindy brings an energetic and passionate approach to helping her clients grow financially, manage their tax affairs, protect their current wealth position and for generations to come. A proven commercially astute professional with strong understanding of statutory compliance requirements for small to medium enterprises, along with developing strategies to promote continuous improvement in the accountability and performance of each organisation.


She has extensive experience in preparing financial statements, tax returns, management reports, ongoing business and tax planning advice for a wide range of clients and industries, including building and construction, retail businesses, commercial properties management, medical and other professional services.


Driven by the desire to understand how the intricacies of each client can fit into the bigger picture, Cindy takes pride in building relationships with clients and working successfully with a wide range of stakeholders.


Outside of work, Cindy enjoys spending time with her family, going on long hikes, reading, cooking and listening to classical music.


Cindy Cheng
Senior Accountant
CPA
Cindy Cheng
Senior Accountant
CPA

With over 15 years of experience in public practice, Cindy brings an energetic and passionate approach to helping her clients grow financially, manage their tax affairs, protect their current wealth position and for generations to come. A proven commercially astute professional with strong understanding of statutory compliance requirements for small to medium enterprises, along with developing strategies to promote continuous improvement in the accountability and performance of each organisation.


She has extensive experience in preparing financial statements, tax returns, management reports, ongoing business and tax planning advice for a wide range of clients and industries, including building and construction, retail businesses, commercial properties management, medical and other professional services.


Driven by the desire to understand how the intricacies of each client can fit into the bigger picture, Cindy takes pride in building relationships with clients and working successfully with a wide range of stakeholders.


Outside of work, Cindy enjoys spending time with her family, going on long hikes, reading, cooking and listening to classical music.


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Udeshika Lakmali
Accountant
B.Sc, ACA

Lakmali has over 10 years of experience in the field of accounting and taxation. She is passionate about providing optimum contribution for her client’s business and taxation needs.  She enjoys working in various roles, including preparing financial accounts for companies, trusts, partnerships, and self-managed super funds, and completing tax returns and business activity statements.


Outside of work, Lakmali’s interests include spending time with family and friends as well as travelling.

Udeshika Lakmali
Accountant
B.Sc, ACA
Udeshika Lakmali
Accountant
B.Sc, ACA

Lakmali has over 10 years of experience in the field of accounting and taxation. She is passionate about providing optimum contribution for her client’s business and taxation needs.  She enjoys working in various roles, including preparing financial accounts for companies, trusts, partnerships, and self-managed super funds, and completing tax returns and business activity statements.


Outside of work, Lakmali’s interests include spending time with family and friends as well as travelling.

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Nadeesha Gayanthi
Accountant
BBA(Hons), CBA

Nadeesha Gayanthi
Accountant
BBA(Hons), CBA
Nadeesha Gayanthi
Accountant
BBA(Hons), CBA

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Nuwan Kumarasinghe
Accountant
MBA(Fin)

Nuwan is our all-rounder who contributes to our Superannuation, Bookkeeping and Administration teams. He has eight years of experience in Accounting, Taxation and Auditing. He has completed a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration majoring in Accounting and a Master’s degree in Business Administration majoring in Finance. The creativeness and problem-solving skills are a valued addition to his already many qualifications that contribute to every aspect of his work.


Outside of work, Nuwan loves to spend time with his family and friends as well as travelling to new places.

Nuwan Kumarasinghe
Accountant
MBA(Fin)
Nuwan Kumarasinghe
Accountant
MBA(Fin)

Nuwan is our all-rounder who contributes to our Superannuation, Bookkeeping and Administration teams. He has eight years of experience in Accounting, Taxation and Auditing. He has completed a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration majoring in Accounting and a Master’s degree in Business Administration majoring in Finance. The creativeness and problem-solving skills are a valued addition to his already many qualifications that contribute to every aspect of his work.


Outside of work, Nuwan loves to spend time with his family and friends as well as travelling to new places.

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Kasun Chinthaka
Accountant
BSc Admin(SP), CBA

Kasun has over 4 years of experience working a commercial accountant of an export-oriented company. He also has 2 years of auditing experience in a top auditing firm. He graduated from university in 2017 with a degree in Bachelor of Business Administration majoring in accounting, finance, and taxation.


Outside of work, Kasun enjoys learning new skills and doing sports.

Kasun Chinthaka
Accountant
BSc Admin(SP), CBA
Kasun Chinthaka
Accountant
BSc Admin(SP), CBA

Kasun has over 4 years of experience working a commercial accountant of an export-oriented company. He also has 2 years of auditing experience in a top auditing firm. He graduated from university in 2017 with a degree in Bachelor of Business Administration majoring in accounting, finance, and taxation.


Outside of work, Kasun enjoys learning new skills and doing sports.

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Siththy Riyana
Accountant/Admin Support
CBA

More than 9 years working experience in Accounting, Finance and Auditing including 4 years excellency performance of taxation in Sri Lanka. She is able to coordinate with clients and identify their needs.


Currently she is studying at ICBT campus Sri Lanka under Cardiff Metropolitan University, United Kingdom.


She is interested in Stitch dresses and making handmade gift items as a part of her “SR smart creations” sole proprietor business.

Siththy Riyana
Accountant/Admin Support
CBA
Siththy Riyana
Accountant/Admin Support
CBA

More than 9 years working experience in Accounting, Finance and Auditing including 4 years excellency performance of taxation in Sri Lanka. She is able to coordinate with clients and identify their needs.


Currently she is studying at ICBT campus Sri Lanka under Cardiff Metropolitan University, United Kingdom.


She is interested in Stitch dresses and making handmade gift items as a part of her “SR smart creations” sole proprietor business.

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Sarah Walsh
Bookkeeper

Sarah Walsh
Bookkeeper
Sarah Walsh
Bookkeeper

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Katrina Fensom
Practice Administrator

Katrina Fensom
Practice Administrator
Katrina Fensom
Practice Administrator

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Cass Jobson
Administration Coordinator

Cass takes care of administrative tasks and internal operations. She is also in charge for all marketing for Lipins Partners. She is currently studying a Bachelor of Business (Management) at the University of South Australia.


Outside of work, she loves to catch up with her friends, spend time with her partner and family as well as doing Pilates on a regular basis.

Cass Jobson
Administration Coordinator
Cass Jobson
Administration Coordinator

Cass takes care of administrative tasks and internal operations. She is also in charge for all marketing for Lipins Partners. She is currently studying a Bachelor of Business (Management) at the University of South Australia.


Outside of work, she loves to catch up with her friends, spend time with her partner and family as well as doing Pilates on a regular basis.

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