Archana N Madhusudan
About Archana N Madhusudan
Archana N Madhusudan is a Manager in Governance Risk and Compliance at KPMG Australia, where she has worked since 2023. She has extensive experience in risk advisory and auditing, having held various positions in notable organizations including PwC and The World Bank.
Work at KPMG Australia
Archana N Madhusudan has been employed at KPMG Australia since 2023, serving as a Manager in the Governance Risk and Compliance department. Based in Brisbane, Queensland, she has been involved in managing governance and compliance frameworks, ensuring that organizational practices align with regulatory requirements. Her role includes overseeing risk management processes and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance compliance strategies.
Previous Experience in Risk and Compliance
Prior to her current position, Archana held several roles in risk and compliance across different organizations. She worked at Tickmarks, Inc as a Senior Manager - Risk Advisory Leader for EMEA & MENA from 2020 to 2023 in Dubai. Before that, she was an Assistant Manager at PwC from 2016 to 2019 in Hyderabad, and also served as a Consultant at PwC in Chennai from 2015 to 2016. Her experience includes managing complex business environments and engaging with senior stakeholders.
Education and Expertise
Archana holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree from the University of Madras, which she completed from 2005 to 2008. She is also a Chartered Accountant, having studied Accounting and Finance at The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India from 2005 to 2010. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in business and finance, enhancing her expertise in governance and compliance.
Career Background
Archana's career spans various roles in finance and auditing. She began her professional journey as an Article Assistant at R.G.N.PRICE&CO from 2007 to 2011. She then worked at The World Bank as a Senior Executive Finance from 2011 to 2014. Following her tenure at The World Bank, she transitioned to the Royal Bank of Scotland as an Auditor for 11 months in 2014-2015, before joining PwC in multiple capacities.
Technical Skills and Proficiencies
Archana has developed significant technical skills throughout her career, particularly in using MS Office applications, accumulating over 12,000 hours of experience. She is proficient in creating Management Dashboards and Reports, as well as conducting Scenario Analysis and Flux Analysis, which are essential for effective decision-making in governance and compliance roles.