Gillian Howard
About Gillian Howard
Gillian Howard is an Associate Director at KPMG Australia, with extensive experience in risk management across the United Kingdom, South Africa, and Australia. She has held various roles in operational risk and compliance, and specializes in implementing comprehensive Risk Management Frameworks.
Current Role at KPMG Australia
Gillian Howard serves as an Associate Director at KPMG Australia, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing risk management and compliance initiatives. Her focus includes collaborating with a team of risk and compliance professionals to enhance client satisfaction through innovative solutions. Howard's expertise in risk frameworks and control design is instrumental in delivering effective risk management strategies.
Previous Experience at KPMG Australia
Prior to her current role, Gillian Howard worked at KPMG Australia as Associate Director for Risk and Controls at Westpac VCRM from 2020 to 2021. During her eight-month tenure, she operated remotely, contributing to the development and implementation of risk management strategies tailored for Westpac. This experience further solidified her capabilities in managing complex risk environments.
Professional Background at ANZ
Gillian Howard has extensive experience at ANZ, where she held several key positions from 2010 to 2017. She served as Operational Risk and Compliance Manager in the Advice and Distribution sector, and later as Senior Operational Risk Frameworks and Oversight Manager. Additionally, she was a Senior Risk Manager in the ANZ Global Wealth Division. Her roles involved managing operational risk frameworks and ensuring compliance within the organization.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Gillian Howard holds a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting Science from the University of South Africa, completed between 1995 and 1999. She furthered her education with an MBA in Financial Services from the University of East London, which she obtained from 2008 to 2010. Additionally, she studied Accounting and Auditing at the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants in the UK, achieving professional body status. Howard is a Fellow of the ACCA, reflecting her commitment to the accounting profession.
Expertise in Risk Management
Gillian Howard specializes in implementing comprehensive Risk Management Frameworks, which include defining the three lines of defense and documenting Risk Appetite. She has extensive experience leading risk teams across the United Kingdom, South Africa, and Australia. Her work focuses on helping clients identify control gaps and weaknesses, delivering solutions aimed at improving control design and overall risk management effectiveness.