Laura Kennedy
About Laura Kennedy
Laura Kennedy is the Manager of Internal Audit at Brookfield Asset Management in Greater New York City Area, with a background in finance and data analytics.
Current Position at Brookfield Asset Management
Laura Kennedy holds the position of Manager - Internal Audit at Brookfield Asset Management in the Greater New York City Area. She commenced this role in August 2018. In this capacity, she is responsible for overseeing internal audit functions, utilizing her expertise in data analytics tools such as SQL, SAS, R, ACL, Tableau, and Python to enhance audit and risk monitoring processes.
Previous Role at Commonwealth Bank
Before joining Brookfield Asset Management, Laura Kennedy worked at Commonwealth Bank as Manager, Assurance Analytics, from 2014 to 2017. Based in Sydney, Australia, she focused on assurance analytics tasks, leveraging her skills in data analytics to support the bank's audit and risk tracking operations.
Project Officer at Department of Family and Community Services (NSW)
From 2011 to 2014, Laura Kennedy served as a Project Officer at the Department of Family and Community Services (NSW). During her tenure, she contributed to various projects aimed at improving community services, drawing on her analytical and organizational skills acquired in her prior roles.
Executive Assistant at UK Department of Health
Earlier in her career, Laura Kennedy held the role of Executive Assistant at the UK Department of Health from 2008 to 2011. This position saw her manage administrative duties and support high-level executives, providing a strong foundation for her subsequent roles in the public sector and finance industry.
Educational Background and Professional Qualifications
Laura Kennedy has a robust academic background. She earned her Bachelor of Liberal Studies from the University of Sydney, studying from 2000 to 2004. She later pursued a Masters of Professional Accounting at UNSW, completed from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, she achieved Chartered Accountant (CA) qualifications from Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, studying from 2014 to 2016. Her education has equipped her with the necessary accounting and analytical skills for her professional career.
Expertise in Data Analytics Tools
Laura Kennedy specializes in using various data analytics tools for audit and risk monitoring. Her expertise includes proficiency in SQL, SAS, R, ACL, Tableau, and Python. These technical skills allow her to perform in-depth data analysis, enhancing the efficacy of internal audits and risk assessments in her current and previous roles.
International Work Experience
Laura Kennedy has amassed significant international work experience. She has held professional roles in the United Kingdom, Australia, and the United States. Her diverse work history includes positions at the UK Department of Health, the Department of Family and Community Services (NSW), Commonwealth Bank, and currently at Brookfield Asset Management. This international exposure has enriched her professional perspective and adaptability in various organizational settings.