Derrick Pereira
About Derrick Pereira
Derrick Pereira is a Manager in Employment Taxes and Reward at KPMG Australia, with extensive experience in tax advisory roles across multiple countries. He has held significant positions at Deloitte Australia, EY, and The University of Queensland Business School Postgraduate Association, and possesses a strong academic background in accounting and taxation.
Current Role at KPMG Australia
Derrick Pereira currently holds the position of Manager - Employment Taxes and Reward at KPMG Australia. He has been in this role since 2023, where he focuses on providing complex Employment Tax Advisory services. His responsibilities include managing and mentoring junior staff members in the field of employment taxes, as well as liaising with senior internal stakeholders and the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) on various tax advisory matters.
Previous Experience at Deloitte Australia
Prior to his current role, Derrick Pereira worked at Deloitte Australia as a Senior Analyst from 2016 to 2023. During his tenure, he assisted M&A teams on both buy and sell sides with tax compliance management and due diligence compliance. His experience at Deloitte contributed to his expertise in employment taxes and advisory services.
Professional Background at EY
Derrick Pereira began his career at EY, where he served as a Tax Senior from 2010 to 2014. This role provided him with foundational experience in tax advisory and compliance, which he has built upon in subsequent positions. His work at EY laid the groundwork for his future roles in tax management.
Educational Qualifications
Derrick Pereira holds a Master of Commerce (Advanced) in Professional Accounting from The University of Queensland, which he completed from 2014 to 2016. He also earned a Graduate Diploma in Taxation from the University of Sydney between 2018 and 2020. His academic background includes a Bachelor of Commerce from St. Aloysius College in India, completed from 2007 to 2010, and a Spanish Language course from Universidad de Granada in 2016.
Leadership and Volunteer Experience
Derrick Pereira has demonstrated leadership skills through his role as President of The University of Queensland Business School Postgraduate Association (UQBSPA) from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, he volunteered as an English Teacher with Make A Difference from 2009 to 2010. He also served as a Student Ambassador for CPA Australia from 2015 to 2016, engaging with students and promoting the organization.