Dominika Patela
About Dominika Patela
Dominika Patela is a Director at KPMG Australia, having previously held various roles within KPMG across Australia and the UK. She has extensive experience in transaction services and audit, complemented by her academic background in accounting and finance.
Work at KPMG Australia
Dominika Patela has held several positions at KPMG Australia, demonstrating a progressive career in the firm. She started as a Cadet in Audit within the Private Enterprise sector from 2008 to 2012. After a series of promotions, she served as an Assistant Manager in Audit from 2012 to 2015, followed by a role as Manager in Transaction Services, Deal Advisory from 2015 to 2017. She then advanced to Associate Director in Transaction Services from 2020 to 2021. Currently, she is a Director at KPMG Australia, a position she has held since 2021.
Experience at KPMG UK
Dominika Patela worked at KPMG UK for a total of three years. She began her tenure as a Manager in the Private Equity Group within Transaction Services from 2017 to 2018. Following this role, she was promoted to Associate Director in the same group, where she worked from 2018 to 2020. Her experience in both managerial and directorial roles at KPMG UK contributed to her expertise in transaction services and private equity.
Education and Expertise
Dominika Patela earned a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree with a focus on Accounting and Finance from the University of Melbourne, completing her studies from 2008 to 2011. She furthered her education by obtaining a Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting from Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand between 2012 and 2014. Her educational background supports her professional roles in audit and transaction services.
Background and Early Career
Dominika Patela's early career began at KPMG Australia, where she worked as a Cadet in Audit from 2008 to 2012. After her initial role, she gained experience as an Assistant Manager in Audit until 2015. In 2016, she took on a role as a Jawun Secondee at Jawun Indigenous Corporate Partnerships for one month, focusing on community engagement in East Kimberley, WA. This diverse background laid the foundation for her subsequent roles in transaction services.