Bernardene Smith
About Bernardene Smith
Bernardene Smith is an Associate Director at KPMG Australia, where she has worked since 2019. With extensive experience in financial consulting and a strong background in renewable energy projects, she has held various managerial roles at Eskom and PwC Australia.
Work at KPMG Australia
Bernardene Smith has served as an Associate Director at KPMG Australia since 2019. Based in Melbourne, she has accumulated five years of experience in this role. Her responsibilities include overseeing various projects and providing strategic advice to clients in different sectors.
Previous Experience at Eskom
Before joining KPMG, Bernardene worked at Eskom for a total of 14 years in various capacities. She held the position of Corporate Finance Advisor from 1995 to 2002, followed by roles as Corporate Finance Specialist and Senior Manager in Business Consulting from 2002 to 2016. Her experience at Eskom involved advising on significant projects and managing financial operations.
Experience at PwC Australia
Bernardene also worked at PwC Australia, where she held multiple roles from 2017 to 2019. She served as Manager for Infrastructure and Urban Renewal and briefly as Manager for Deals Modelling (Corporate Valuations Advisory). Her time at PwC contributed to her expertise in financial advisory and project management.
Education and Expertise
Bernardene holds several qualifications in finance and accounting. She achieved Chartered Accountant (SA) status through SAICA and earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning from the University of the Free State in 2015. Additionally, she completed a Diploma of Financial Planning at Monarch Institute from 2017 to 2018. Her educational background supports her strong skills in financial modelling, stakeholder management, and procurement advisory.
Advisory on Renewable Energy Projects
Bernardene has demonstrated expertise in the renewable energy sector, particularly through her advisory work on commercial scale hydrogen projects in Australia. Her experience spans large public and private sector projects across various industries, including renewable energy, water, and social infrastructure.