Ellen Kafkas
About Ellen Kafkas
Ellen Kafkas is a Manager at KPMG Australia, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in accounting and finance, having studied at the University of Melbourne and previously held various positions at KPMG and other organizations.
Work at KPMG Australia
Ellen Kafkas has held multiple positions at KPMG Australia, demonstrating a progressive career trajectory within the firm. She began her journey as a Vacationer & Team Member in 2015, where she worked for 11 months. Following this, she served as a Graduate Advisor from 2017 to 2018 for one year. Ellen was promoted to Senior Advisor, a role she occupied from 2018 to 2020 for two years. She then took on the position of Assistant Manager for five months in 2020 before advancing to her current role as Manager, which she has held since 2021.
Education and Expertise
Ellen Kafkas completed her secondary education at Shelford Girls Grammar, achieving a score of 98.25 from 2004 to 2013. She furthered her education at the University of Melbourne, where she studied Accounting and Finance and earned a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) from 2014 to 2016. This educational background has equipped her with a solid foundation in financial principles and practices, which she applies in her professional roles.
Background
Ellen Kafkas began her career in market research as a Market Research Assistant at Colmar Brunton in 2014, where she worked for five months. She also gained retail experience as a Sales Assistant at Witchery Holdings Group from 2014 to 2015. These early roles contributed to her skill set before she transitioned into her career at KPMG Australia, where she has since developed her expertise in advisory and management.
Career Progression
Ellen Kafkas has experienced significant career progression since entering the workforce. Starting as a Vacationer & Team Member at KPMG Australia, she has moved through various roles, including Graduate Advisor, Senior Advisor, and Assistant Manager. Her current position as Manager reflects her growth and the responsibilities she has taken on within the firm since 2021.