Prof. Dr. Tan Yen Wooi, PJK is one of Malaysia’s distinguished accounting professionals, corporate governance experts, and strategic financial advisors. With more than two decades of experience in auditing, taxation, corporate finance, governance, risk management, and business advisory, he has built a distinguished career helping organisations achieve financial sustainability, regulatory excellence, and long-term growth.

He currently serves as the President of the Association of Certified Accountants, Malaysia (ACA Malaysia), one of Malaysia’s recognised professional accounting bodies, where he champions the advancement of accounting professionals, governance standards, and SME development.

At PWD Smart FarmAbility Sdn. Bhd., Prof. Dr. Tan serves as Chief Financial Strategy Advisor, providing strategic leadership in financial governance, ESG reporting, commercialisation strategy, sustainability financing, and social enterprise development.

Professional Expertise

• His professional expertise encompasses:
• Corporate Governance
• Financial Strategy
• ESG Reporting & Assurance
• Social Enterprise Finance
• Commercialisation Strategy
• Internal Audit & Risk Management
• Corporate Tax Planning
• Financial Sustainability
• SME Development
• Business Transformation
• Regulatory Compliance
• Strategic Business Advisory

His extensive experience enables organisations to strengthen governance while creating sustainable economic and social value.

Leadership in the Accounting Profession

As President of ACA Malaysia, Prof. Dr. Tan actively promotes:

• Professional excellence in accounting
• Continuous professional development
• Ethical financial leadership
• SME financial capability
• International professional recognition
• Good governance and accountability

Under his leadership, ACA Malaysia continues to expand opportunities for accounting professionals while supporting Malaysia’s economic development agenda.

Financial Leadership for Social Impact

Prof. Dr. Tan believes that sound financial governance is fundamental to creating sustainable social impact.

His advisory approach integrates:

• Financial accountability
• Donor confidence
• ESG measurement
• Social return on investment
• Risk governance
• Transparent reporting
• Sustainable funding models

These principles support mission-driven organisations in achieving long-term resilience and measurable community impact.

Contribution to PWD Smart FarmAbility

Recognising the transformative potential of the Soil-U-tion™ Regenerative Ecosystem, Prof. Dr. Tan joined PWD Smart FarmAbility to strengthen its financial governance and sustainability framework.

He provides strategic guidance in:

• ESG financial governance
• Commercialisation planning
• Internal financial controls
• Donor and grant accountability
• Financial reporting
• Risk management
• Investment readiness
• Corporate partnerships
• Sustainability financing
• Social enterprise growth

His expertise enhances the organisation’s ability to scale regenerative agriculture innovations while maintaining the highest standards of transparency and accountability.

Shared Vision

Prof. Dr. Tan shares PWD Smart FarmAbility’s vision that financial expertise should empower communities rather than simply manage numbers.

By integrating professional accounting with regenerative agriculture, ESG principles, and inclusive community development, he supports innovative models that strengthen food security, improve livelihoods, and create lasting environmental and social value.

Leadership Philosophy

“Financial excellence is not measured only by profit, but by accountability, integrity, sustainability, and the positive impact created for society.”

Vision

To advance responsible governance, financial sustainability, and ethical leadership that enable organisations to create resilient communities, strengthen food security, and deliver measurable ESG impact.

Contribution to the Soil-U-tion™ Regenerative Ecosystem

As Chief Financial Strategy Advisor, Prof. Dr. Tan Yen Wooi provides strategic oversight that strengthens the commercialisation, governance, and financial sustainability of the Soil-U-tion™ Regenerative Ecosystem. His leadership helps ensure that PWD Smart FarmAbility remains financially resilient while expanding its inclusive regenerative agriculture initiatives throughout Malaysia and internationally.

Professional Motto

“Strong governance, ethical leadership, and financial sustainability are the foundations upon which meaningful and lasting social transformation is built.”