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     About HLS Global SEA

  • HLS Global SEA is a Japan-based advisory firm providing expert solutions in accounting, tax, transaction support, ESG, and CFO services in Singapore. We combine “Japanese precision” with global insight to help businesses navigate complexity, ensure compliance, and drive sustainable growth.

  • With bilingual professionals and deep cross-border experience, we serve clients across industries—bridging strategy and execution for long-term success.

Featured Services

Inbound and Outbound Investment support from Singapore

We bundle market insights, regulatory expertise, financial readiness, and deal structuring to help businesses expand with confidence.



Due Diligence & Integration

We provide financial and commercial due diligence to assess risks before acquisitions, and support seamless post-deal integration to unlock long-term value.



Accounting and Audit Support

Let our experienced professionals handle all of your accounting needs. From simple bookkeeping to complex audit support engagements, HLS Global provides complete “end-to-end” solutions for your business.

ESG Reporting

We provide ESG diagnostics and baseline assessments, including materiality analysis. Our experts deliver carbon credit advisory, decarbonization strategies, ESG due diligence, and support for ESG reporting and ratings.

Financial Transformation

We help businesses automate manual processes and implement tools that make operations more efficient and cost-effective.



Advisory and CFO support

We support start-ups, private equity clients, and interim needs as a fractional CFO, bringing the expertise of Big 4 and global firms to drive financial clarity and growth.


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Our Services

Accounting and Audit
Accounting and Audit Support
Accounting and Audit
Our bilingual professionals deliver high quality assurance and accounting advisory services to help businesses stay compliant and efficient. We offer financial statement audit support, reviews, foreign statutory audits support, and transaction accounting. Our team supports internal controls, due diligence, and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and transparency. With deep expertise in Asian inbound business, we help clients meet complex compliance requirements and cross-border standards. Our practical, tailored solutions provide measurable value and strengthen stakeholder confidence in your financial performance.
Inbound & Outbound Investment
Inbound and Outbound Investment support from Singapore
We help clients navigate inbound and outbound investments with integrated advisory services covering market research, regulatory expertise, and deal structuring. Our specialists conduct feasibility studies, sector benchmarking, competitor mapping, and demand analysis. We also perform investment due diligence, evaluate financials, governance, and compliance to mitigate risks. By combining regional and local insights, we support confident decision making and seamless market entry, so investors engage in sustainable cross-border growth.
Due Diligence & Integration
Due Diligence & Integration
We provide comprehensive financial and commercial due diligence to assess the health, performance, and risks of target companies. Our data-driven analysis validates market assumptions, identifies growth potential, and competitive positioning. Beyond the transaction, we assist in post-deal integration by aligning reporting standards, financial processes, and internal controls. Our structured approach ensures a smooth transition and supports long-term value creation, with insights and recommendations that help clients make confident, informed investment decisions.
ESG Reporting
ESG Reporting
Our team delivers practical, data driven ESG solutions combining Big 4 and consulting experience. We provide diagnostics, materiality assessments, and ESG readiness reviews to help organizations identify key sustainability priorities. Our experts advise on carbon credits, decarbonization, and ESG integration within business strategies. We also support ESG reporting and ratings to align with global standards and investor expectations. With measurable insights and tailored action plans, we help clients build transparency, strengthen credibility, and advance long term sustainability goals.
Financial Transformation
Financial Transformation
We help organizations modernize their finance functions through automation, analytics, and digital process redesign. Our approach enhances accuracy, speed, and cost efficiency by streamlining workflows and integrating intelligent financial tools. From automation of reporting to implementation of analytics platforms, we enable data driven decision making and performance monitoring. Our digital finance solutions not only reduce manual effort but also improve compliance, scalability, and strategic agility, empowering businesses to focus on innovation and sustainable growth.
Advisory and CFO Support
Advisory and CFO support
Advisory and CFO support
We provide interim and fractional CFO services to strengthen financial management, reporting, and strategy. Our CFO assist with compliance, ensuring reporting excellence and accountability. We also deliver solutions in consolidated reporting, financial reconciliation, and treasury management. By implementing performance dashboards and efficiency reviews, we help improve financial visibility and operational control. Our advisory approach supports companies seeking to enhance profitability, streamline finance functions, and drive informed decision making across their organization.
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Message from the CEO

Our vision is to become the most trusted accounting and advisory firm in the world. To realize this vision, we aim to increase the quality of life and financial wellbeing of all of our stakeholders, including our valued clients, dedicated employees, and essential partners.

As we enter 2025, many Japanese companies are facing economic headwinds domestically, generating an immense sense of eagerness for overseas expansion. Fortunately, through ASTHOM Partners—our Japan-led accounting, tax, and advisory networkHLS Global is poised to provide an expanding array of services to help Japanese companies conduct business in more countries than ever before. We sincerely believe that supporting the success of Japanese companies abroad brings economic prosperity back home, which generates a higher quality of life for all associated with Japan.

Our accomplishments as well as our aspirations are only possible due to the entrepreneurial spirit of our incredible employees and the profound bonds we share with our partners and clients. This year, once again, we invite you to play a significant role in bringing the HLS Global vision to life.

Shunsuke Saito

HLS Global CEO

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Message from the Managing Partner

Vaibhav Madan is an accomplished finance leader with over 19 years of experience in corporate finance, audit, and business operations across the Asia-Pacific region. Originally from India, Mr. Madan has been based in Singapore for several years, where he has worked as CFO in various regional roles across Asia Pacific with focus on strategic growth initiatives.

As Managing Partner at HLS Global SEA Pte. Ltd, he is responsible for establishing and expanding the firm’s professional services practice in Singapore, with a focus on Accounting, Audit, CFO services, transaction advisory, finance transformation, ESG advisory, and market entry strategies.

Before joining HLS Global, Mr. Madan served as CFO – APAC at ERM Singapore, overseeing finance and operations across twelve countries. He successfully led a regional finance team, working with global leaders focusing on business strategic direction and driving operational efficiency.

Outside of work, Mr. Madan enjoys spending time with his family and a young son. He enjoys reading, music and playing various sports.

Vaibhav Madan
Managing Partner at HLS Global SEA Pte. Ltd

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