Ethel Briones
About Ethel Briones
Ethel Briones is a Senior Manager at KPMG Australia, specializing in the implementation of IFRS standards across operations in the GCC and Africa. She has a strong background in accounting, having graduated Cum Laude and passed the CPA exam in the Philippines.
Work at KPMG Australia
Ethel Briones has been employed at KPMG Australia since 2021, serving as a Senior Manager in Melbourne, Victoria. In her role, she has led the implementation of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) 9, 15, and 16 across a group with operations in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Africa regions. Prior to her current position, she worked as an Audit Manager at KPMG Australia from 2020, where she focused on various audit and financial reporting tasks.
Education and Expertise
Ethel Briones graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from Rizal Technological University, completing her studies from 2005 to 2010. She successfully passed the Certified Public Accountant board exam in the Philippines in October 2010, achieving a rating of 90.57%. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her expertise in financial reporting and auditing.
Background
Before joining KPMG Australia, Ethel Briones worked at Averda Group as Group Financial Reporting Manager from 2018 to 2020 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. She also held various positions at KPMG Lower Gulf, including Audit Supervisor and Assistant Manager, from 2014 to 2018. Her experience spans multiple roles in financial reporting and auditing across different regions, including the GCC and Africa.
Achievements
Ethel Briones received the BRAVO award from KPMG Lower Gulf Limited in October 2014 and April 2016, recognizing her contributions to the firm. Her leadership in implementing IFRS standards and her role in automating the consolidation process for Al Ghurair Investment LLC and its subsidiaries highlight her professional accomplishments in the field of accounting and finance.