Heshan Silva
About Heshan Silva
Heshan Silva is a Graduate Accountant specializing in Enterprise Audit and Assurance at KPMG Australia. He transitioned from a medical receptionist role to accounting, leveraging his education in Accounting, Finance, and Business Information Systems from The University of Queensland.
Work at KPMG Australia
Heshan Silva currently holds the position of Graduate Accountant in the Enterprise Audit and Assurance team at KPMG Australia. He has been with the firm since 2022, contributing to audit and assurance services for a variety of clients. His role involves applying his knowledge in accounting and finance to support audit processes, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial reporting.
Education and Expertise
Heshan Silva earned a Bachelor of Advanced Business (Honours) from The University of Queensland, where he studied Accounting, Finance, and Business Information Systems from 2018 to 2021. This educational background provides him with a solid foundation in financial principles and practices, which he applies in his current role at KPMG. His studies have equipped him with the skills necessary to navigate complex financial environments.
Background
Before transitioning to a career in accounting, Heshan Silva worked as a Medical Receptionist at Woolloongabba Medical Centre from 2019 to 2022 and as a Junior Medical Receptionist at Cannon Hill Family Doctors from 2018 to 2019. This experience in the healthcare sector demonstrates his adaptability and ability to manage diverse responsibilities in different environments.
Career Transition
Heshan Silva successfully transitioned from a medical receptionist role to a graduate accountant position, highlighting his adaptability and diverse skill set. This shift illustrates his commitment to professional growth and his ability to leverage his background in a new field, contributing effectively to the audit and assurance services at KPMG.
High School Education
Heshan Silva completed his secondary education at Brisbane State High School from 2013 to 2017. This foundational education prepared him for his further studies in business and finance, setting the stage for his career in accounting.