Benjamin Lee

Benjamin lee

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Lecturer of Accounting and Director of Student Matters at Singapore Management University

  • Education

    • University of glasgow

      2021 - 2025
      Doctor of philosophy phd in management

      Activities and Societies: Strategy and Technology Management Research Cluster Exploring how Accounting Firms build Dynamic Capabilities in AI and other Cognitive Technologies as they pursue Digital Transformation

    • Singapore management university

      2011 - 2015
      Bachelor's degree accounting, risk management & assurance, finance
    • University of surrey

      2016 - 2017
      Master of science msc business analytics distinction; faculty award for best msc dissertation in surrey business school

      Activities and Societies: Student Ambassador Contribution and Commendation Award Dissertation: Investigating Enhancement Measures to Increase Bus-Ridership (A Case Study of Surrey County using a Machine Learning approach)Consisting of modules (software application/research accomplishment): i. Data Analytics (IBM SPSS Modeller for Predictive and Prescriptive Analytics) ii. Supply Chain Analytics (R for Distribution Networks and Arena Simulation for Warehousing) iii. Econometrics (EViews for Regression Analysis using Ordinary Least Squares) iv.… Show more Dissertation: Investigating Enhancement Measures to Increase Bus-Ridership (A Case Study of Surrey County using a Machine Learning approach)Consisting of modules (software application/research accomplishment): i. Data Analytics (IBM SPSS Modeller for Predictive and Prescriptive Analytics) ii. Supply Chain Analytics (R for Distribution Networks and Arena Simulation for Warehousing) iii. Econometrics (EViews for Regression Analysis using Ordinary Least Squares) iv. Machine Learning and Visualisations (R for Telecom Churn analysis) v. Business Process Management (SAP Evaluation Research Paper on Nestlé) vi. Innovation Management (Innovation Research Paper on GlaxoSmithKline) vii. Supply Chain and Logistics Management (Critical Analysis Report on “bullwhip effect”) Show less

    • Fh joanneum

      2014 - 2014
      Global business program, european union law
  • Experience

    • Ministry of education, singapore

      Feb 2011 - Dec 2016
      Secondary mathematics teacher

      - Taught Mathematics across all 4 levels from Secondary 1 to 4, totalling 22 teaching periods per week- Incorporated an interactive-based program using ICT and e-learning tools to help students learn Mathematics through application to real-life scenarios- Applied concepts from Accounting and Finance background into the teaching of Personal and Household Finance topics in the Mathematics syllabus

    • Jac & co.

      Dec 2013 - Feb 2014
      Audit assistant

      - Completed the Compilation, Audit, Income Tax Summary and Annual Reports for 9 different companies- Integrated new templates into Working Paper for greater ease of understanding of the statements and for increased efficiency for future audit work- Assessed clients' risk profile to determine if their internal controls were sufficient and advised them on how to better manage their risks in future

    • Oriental patron

      Sept 2014 - Dec 2014
      Private equity research analyst

      - Compiled Agribusiness Reports from Global Indices and extracted data to assess client’s performance- Consolidated research on commodity prices (high, low, closing and averages)- Developed a dashboard to bring together all relevant data figures and information to support investment decision-making- Collated, edited and prepared clients’ Private Placement Memorandum for Company’s internal use and for future private equity-related investment reference

    • University of surrey

      Sept 2016 - Dec 2017
      International student ambassador

      - Contributor/Writer of "Singapore meets Surrey" blog- Campus Tour Guide- Co-organiser on University webinars for prospective students- International Student Recruitment Team and Marketing Campaigns Team

    • Accountant-general's department

      Jan 2018 - Jan 2018
      Consulting data analyst

      Applying Unsupervised and Supervised Machine Learning techniques for anomaly detection to improve audit processes

    • Singapore management university

      Jul 2021 - now

      RESEARCH INTERESTS- AI and ML for Data Analytics in Accounting and Business Decision-Making- Anomaly/Fraud detection and Prediction- Governance and Ethics of Machine Learning and AI- Dynamic Capabilities in Technology Adoption for Digital TransformationTEACHING INTERESTS- Accounting Data and Analytics- Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining for Business Analytics- Data Science in Accounting Sharing knowledge and experience about good practices of SMU-X teaching with other faculty members, while encouraging more faculty to teach SMU-X courses and/or mentoring them

      • Lecturer of Accounting

        Jun 2018 - now
      • Director of Student Matters

        Jul 2018 - now
      • SMU-X Academic Champion

        Jul 2021 - now
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • University of surrey global ambassador

      University of surrey
      Mar 2024
      View certificate certificate
    • Chartered accountant of singapore

      Institute of singapore chartered accountants (isca)
      Jan 2021
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Benjamin Lee
      SMU-X Excellent Teacher Award Singapore Management University Oct 2023 The SMU-X Excellent Teacher Award recognises faculty members who are committed to the teaching of SMU-X courses. The candidate would work with partners from the private, public, or social sector to incorporate experiential activities where students solve real world issues that impact the community and organisations.
    • Awarded to Benjamin Lee
      Howard Teall Innovation in Accounting Education Award 2022-2023 (First Prize) Canadian Academic Accounting Association Jun 2023 The Howard Teall Award for Innovation in Accounting Education is awarded to educators who go "above and beyond" to create original learning activities and to motivate students to pursue future learning opportunities, with unique and innovative approaches to accounting education.Awarded by Canadian Academic Accounting Association for “Enhancing Digital Readiness in Accounting Curriculum through Industry-University Experiential Learning Consulting Projects”
    • Awarded to Benjamin Lee
      Wharton-QS Reimagine Education Awards 2022 Digital Readiness Award (Silver) Wharton-QS Reimagine Education Dec 2022 The Digital Readiness Award is presented to the company or institution that has the best programme or approach to supporting digital readiness now and in the future. It is designed to recognise the transformation and evolution that universities and business schools are implementing to serve current and future learners efficiently and provide future-proof qualifications.The SMU-X’s project entry was “Enhancing Digital Readiness through Industry-University Partnership in Experiential… Show more The Digital Readiness Award is presented to the company or institution that has the best programme or approach to supporting digital readiness now and in the future. It is designed to recognise the transformation and evolution that universities and business schools are implementing to serve current and future learners efficiently and provide future-proof qualifications.The SMU-X’s project entry was “Enhancing Digital Readiness through Industry-University Partnership in Experiential Learning”. Show less
    • Awarded to Benjamin Lee
      Gold Medal at International Putra InnoCreative Carnival on Teaching and Learning 2021 Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) Oct 2021 Awarded for the submission titled: "SMU-X: An Experiential Journey of Learning that bridges Academia and Industry"
    • Awarded to Benjamin Lee
      Faculty Award for Best MSc Dissertation in Surrey Business School Surrey Business School, University of Surrey Nov 2017 Awarded for the Dissertation titled: Investigating Enhancement Measures to Increase Bus-Ridership (A Case Study of Surrey County using a Machine Learning approach), in partial fulfillment of the Master of Science in Business Analytics degree at Surrey Business School, University of Surrey
    • Awarded to Benjamin Lee
      Student Ambassador Contribution and Commendation Award International Student Recruitment Office, University of Surrey Jun 2017