Our Story: 20 Years of Sincere Partnership and Growth

Synergy 101 began operations in 2006, offering Finance, HR, payroll and taxation outsourcing services.

Over the years, as our business relationships with clients have strengthened and grown, they have increasingly viewed us as a strategic partner rather than just an outsourcing firm. Their trust, belief and confidence in Synergy 101’s capabilities have enabled us to evolve into an organization that now offers services including strategic CFO-level advisory solutions, Corporate Secretarial Services and Taxation Services.

Our foundation is built on the philosophy of 'Relationship First'. Hence, our name Synergy 101. We believe in the values of integrity and sincerity with trust as the 'secret sauce' that have sustained our decades-long partnership with our clients.

'Relationship First' is not just a philosophy — it is the soil from which our name Synergy 101 grew. Sincerity and trust are the quiet roots that have held us steady through decades of partnership with our clients.

Honouring the People Who Shaped Our Journey
At Synergy 101, we believe every milestone is made possible by people who share a common purpose and serve with heart. As we celebrate our journey, we pay tribute to two remarkable members of the Synergy 101 family whose contributions have become part of our legacy.The late Lee Hau Chern joined Synergy 101 as Chief Executive Officer in 2013. A visionary leader, he embraced our mission of helping SMEs grow and thrive. Through his wisdom, leadership and unwavering dedication, he guided the company with purpose until his passing in 2020. His vision continues to inspire the way we serve our clients and grow as an organisation. We also remember the late Lee Lean See, one of our pioneer team members, who worked closely with our founder, Chiam Lee Phing, in building the foundation of Synergy 101. Together, they nurtured a company grounded in trust, service excellence, and genuine partnership with clients. Her dedication, humility and commitment to caring for both clients and colleagues helped shape the culture that defines us today. She remained a faithful part of our journey until her passing in 2015. Although they are no longer with us, their spirit lives on in the values we uphold, the relationships we build, and the lives we continue to serve.

Their legacy will always be part of the Synergy 101 story.

People-Centred Leadership At the Heart of Synergy

Synergy 101 is led by an expert team of directors who combine deep corporate expertise with a human-centric approach to business.

As we celebrate 20 years of serving businesses, we remember with gratitude those who walked this journey with us. Their dedication, values and unwavering commitment helped shape who we are today. We honour their legacy by continuing to serve with integrity, excellence and heart.

Penang Office Management Team

Chiam Lee Phing

 Founder & Director

Lee Phing is a Chartered Accountant (FCCA, UK & CA, Malaysia) with over 30 years of professional experience. She is the driving force behind Synergy’s delivery of high-level financial strategy. Beyond the boardroom, she is deeply committed to community healing ministries.

Emily Khor

Director & Associate

Emily is a Chartered Accountant (FCCA, U.K. & CA, Malaysia) with more than 25 years of experience. Her expertise is rooted in auditing, accounting and costing, gained from tenures at major audit firms and multinational companies. As a director of one of Synergy's associate companies, Emily bridges the gap between finance and corporate secretarial services.

Phen Kah Seng

Director & Associate

Kah Seng holds Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Accounting and Finance from Anglia Ruskin University with over 20 years of experience. A key director within the associate network, Kah Seng ensures the technical precision of the firm's financial services. He is instrumental in the "entrepreneurial pipeline" of Synergy 101, helping to spearhead and grow the independent associate companies under the Synergy brand.

Doreen Chang

Director of Human Resource

Doreen has more than 40 years of HR experience across the manufacturing, retail and healthcare sectors, Doreen leads our full-career life cycle management. She acts as an outsourced HR Director for our clients, managing the full spectrum of HR functions from recruitment to complex industrial relations.

Hum Ee Von

Payroll Lead

Ee Von has been with Synergy 101 since 2021 and in 2024, she was promoted to Payroll Lead. Ee Von holds a Master's degree in Psychology from Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman. She leads by example with exceptional diligence. Her meticulous oversight and strong commitment to accuracy and compliance have consistently elevated the quality and reliability of our client payroll services.

Khaw Eng Kian

IT Lead

Eng Kian supports operations by maintaining the firm's servers, firewalls and network configuration in-house. He is responsible for ensuring that daily operations run smoothly without technical disruptions while overseeing the security and storage of the company's extensive digitized documents. He is also a payroll specialist.

Perai Office Management Team

Tan Mei Ai

Managing Partner

Mei Ai is a Chartered Accountant (FCCA, UK & CA, Malaysia) with over 30 years of professional experience. She leads the Perai office and is well-known for her practical financial insights and strategic governance. She works with a wide range of stakeholders, professionals and Government authorities to accomplish effective financial results. She believes that financial discipline is core to successful companies. Her problem-solving skills are top-notch and she is hands-on and dedicated to creating fruitful relationships with clients.

Mah Seok Han

Finance Manager

Seok Han holds a Business Administration degree (Honours) from Universiti Utara Malaysia and has over 30 years of finance experience. She manages daily financial and administrative operations, ensuring efficiency and high service standards. Seok Han leads her team, maintains strong internal controls, and excels in financial reporting, compliance, and process management. Known for her professionalism, she delivers practical solutions and reliable support, committed to accuracy and operational excellence.

Elaine Khor

Assistant Manager

Elaine has more than 10 years of experience in accounting and finance. She specialises in daily accounting, financial reporting and operations, providing accurate and timely support to ensure smooth business processes. Known for her dedication and attention to details, Elaine plays a key role in managing clients’ operational and financial requirements.

Seah Wei Sheng

Assistant Manager

Wei Sheng holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration (Honours) in Banking and Finance from Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR). With a finance background, he facilitates communication between clients and the company to ensure efficient service. He supports clients' operational and financial needs and is recognized for his teamwork and coordination, playing a key role in maintaining service quality and client satisfaction.

Our Group of Companies

Over the years, Synergy 101 has grown into a group of specialised companies dedicated to supporting SMEs and multinationals through integrated business solutions in finance, HR, payroll, taxation and corporate compliance and CFO-level advisory functions.

  • Synergy 101 Sdn Bhd

    The holding company of the Synergy 101 Group, provides strategic direction, technical expertise and business know-how across the organisation. The company owns the Synergy 101 trademark.

  • Synergy 101 Solutions Sdn Bhd

    Established over 20 years ago, the company specialises in finance, HR, payroll and taxation outsourcing services, helping businesses streamline operations and improve efficiency.

  • Synergy 101 Outsourcing Sdn Bhd

    Dedicated to providing finance outsourcing services tailored to the operational and financial needs of growing businesses.

  • Synergy 101 Unity Sdn Bhd

    Focused on providing finance outsourcing services to support SMEs in managing their accounting and financial processes effectively.

  • Cosacc Synergy Sdn Bhd

    Provides company secretarial services, including corporate advisory, statutory compliance and governance support for businesses.

  • KWC Synergy Tax Services Sdn Bhd

    Specialises in tax advisory and tax compliance services, assisting businesses in navigating taxation requirements with confidence and accuracy.

Growing Entrepreneurs from Within

At Synergy 101, we aren’t interested in just hiring employees; we are excited about building the next generation of business owners which is why we have intentionally built a leadership pipeline to groom our talents into entrepreneurs from within.

Our unique Associate Model allows long-term team members—some of whom have been with us for over 16 years—to have the opportunity to become the bosses of their own companies. We provide mentorship and the credibility of the Synergy 101 brand in our modern workspace as these homegrown leaders take full ownership of their businesses and client relations.

Other entrepreneurial programs include weekly in-house training sessions to help bridge the gap between college theory and industry reality. Our directors personally conduct these training sessions to ensure that our team is not just technically proficient but prepared to grow as leaders independent business spin-offs under the Synergy 101 brand in the future.

Synergy's Expertise Spurred Our Growth

Since our inception, Synergy 101 has been instrumental in developing our finance back office process and policies. Our business leaders can completely focus on business critical priorities while finance and accounting agenda like receivables, payables, reporting and analytics and cash flow management are under good control.

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