Amanda K.
About Amanda K.
Amanda K. is a Director at KPMG Australia, where she has worked since 2005. With extensive experience in financial analysis and risk management, she guides clients through complex capital markets transactions and provides due diligence and transaction advice.
Work at KPMG Australia
Amanda K. has been serving as a Director at KPMG Australia since 2005. In her role, she supports clients through complex capital markets transactions, ensuring that financial information is prepared with the necessary rigor. She also provides due diligence and transaction advice to help clients extract value from acquisitions and divestments. Amanda facilitates the assessment of material business risks to comply with APRA and ASX Principle 7 requirements, utilizing KPMG’s Enterprise Risk Management methodology. Additionally, she assesses risk culture and aids Boards and executive teams in implementing effective risk management strategies.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to her tenure at KPMG, Amanda K. held several positions in the finance sector. She worked at HSBC as a Management & Financial Accountant for seven months in London in 2000. Following that, she served as a Financial Analyst at Channel 4 for five months in 2001 and at Guardian News & Media for four months in 2002, both in London. Amanda also worked at Suncorp Group as an Analyst in Group Strategy & Corporate Development from 2003 to 2005, and at Pitcher Partners as a Business Services professional from 1996 to 2000 in Brisbane, Australia.
Education and Expertise
Amanda K. holds a Bachelor of Business from Queensland University of Technology, where she studied from 1993 to 1995. She furthered her education by obtaining a Graduate Diploma in Finance from the Financial Services Institute of Australasia between 2004 and 2005. Additionally, she completed a Professional Year at the Institute of Chartered Accountants, spanning from 1987 to 1999. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in finance and accounting, which she applies in her professional roles.
Risk Management and Advisory Skills
In her capacity as a Director at KPMG, Amanda K. designs and enhances enterprise risk management approaches to align with strategic and business objectives. She specializes in assessing risk culture and has a proven track record of supporting Boards and executive teams in driving genuine change in risk management practices. Her expertise in this area is critical for organizations aiming to navigate complex financial landscapes and manage potential risks effectively.