Brian O'donovan
About Brian O'donovan
Brian O'Donovan is a Performance & Reward Tax Manager at KPMG Australia, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in tax consulting, having previously held positions at PwC Australia, Google, and PwC Ireland.
Work at KPMG Australia
Brian O'Donovan has been employed at KPMG Australia as a Performance & Reward Tax Manager since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for managing tax-related aspects of performance and reward programs. His expertise in tax management contributes to the firm's ability to deliver effective solutions for clients in the area of employee compensation and benefits.
Previous Experience at PwC Australia
Before joining KPMG, Brian O'Donovan worked at PwC Australia as a Senior Consultant in Employee Equity Services from 2019 to 2021. His role involved advising clients on employee equity plans and their tax implications, enhancing the firm's service offerings in this specialized area.
Experience at Google
Brian O'Donovan served as an EMEA Employment Tax Consultant on secondment at Google from 2017 to 2018. This position allowed him to gain valuable insights into employment tax issues within a leading technology company, further enriching his professional experience in the tax consulting field.
Education and Qualifications
Brian O'Donovan studied at the Irish Tax Institute, where he achieved the Chartered Tax Advisor (CTA) designation from 2014 to 2017. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Finance from University College Cork, which he completed from 2010 to 2014. These educational qualifications underpin his expertise in tax and finance.
Career Progression at PwC Ireland
Brian O'Donovan's career at PwC Ireland spanned several roles, starting as a Tax Assistant from 2014 to 2015. He progressed to Tax Specialist from 2015 to 2017, and then to Tax Consultant from 2017 to 2019. His experience at PwC provided a strong foundation in tax consulting and client services.