Beatrice Matthews
About Beatrice Matthews
Beatrice Matthews is a Manager at KPMG Australia with over a decade of experience in financial reporting across various industries. She has a strong educational background in Economics, Finance, and Professional Accountancy, complemented by her previous roles in accounting and operations.
Current Role at KPMG Australia
Beatrice Matthews has been serving as a Manager at KPMG Australia since 2013. In this role, she oversees various financial reporting processes and engages in component reporting for subsidiaries of large multinational entities. Her extensive experience in the field contributes to the effective management of audit projects and client relationships.
Previous Experience at KPMG Canada
Before her current position, Beatrice worked at KPMG Canada as a Senior Accountant for two months in 2018. During her time in the Toronto area, she gained insights into the accounting practices and methodologies employed by KPMG, which informed her subsequent work in Australia.
Education and Expertise
Beatrice Matthews holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics and Finance (Applied) from RMIT University, which she completed from 2011 to 2012. She further pursued a Bachelor's Degree in Professional Accountancy at the same institution from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, she earned a Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting from Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand between 2015 and 2017.
Background in Operations and Customer Service
Prior to her accounting career, Beatrice gained operational experience at Leonda By The Yarra, where she worked for two years from 2012 to 2014. She also held a customer service position at Interflora Australia for four months in 2011. These roles provided her with foundational skills in client interaction and operational management.
Involvement in Audit Software Deployment
Beatrice was involved in an internal project at KPMG Australia for two and a half years, focusing on the deployment of a new audit software and methodology. This initiative aimed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of audit processes across the firm, reflecting her commitment to improving operational practices within the organization.