Jenny Wong
About Jenny Wong
Jenny Wong serves as the ASPAC ESG & Tax Lead at KPMG Australia, where she has worked since 2022. With extensive experience in taxation and governance, she has held various significant roles in organizations such as BHP and KPMG, contributing to tax policy advocacy and global tax transparency initiatives.
Work at KPMG Australia
Jenny Wong currently serves as the ASPAC ESG & Tax Lead at KPMG Australia, a position she has held since 2022. She also holds the role of Director at the Economics and Tax Centre, a position she has maintained since 1999. In her capacity at KPMG, she has contributed to thought leadership initiatives, including a collaboration with Foodbank Australia to propose a national food waste tax incentive aimed at reducing food waste in the country.
Previous Experience in Taxation
Prior to her current roles, Jenny Wong worked at KPMG Australia as the Director of Taxation, where she engaged in tax policy advocacy for the minerals industry during a three-month secondment to the Minerals Council of Australia in 2018. She also held the position of Principal, Tax Reporting and Governance at BHP during a five-month secondment in 2021, where she led the delivery of BHP's 2021 Economic Contribution Report, focusing on tax transparency and ESG issues.
Education and Expertise
Jenny Wong has a strong educational background in accounting and taxation. She studied at the University of Sydney, UNSW, and the University of London, earning a Master's in International Tax and a Bachelor of Commerce with a focus on Accounting and Finance. Additionally, she achieved the Chartered Accountant designation from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Australia and is a Chartered Tax Adviser through The Tax Institute of Australia.
Board Membership and Advocacy
From 2012 to 2015, Jenny Wong served as a Board Director for the National Association for the Visual Arts Ltd (NAVA) in Sydney. In this role, she was involved in governance and advocacy efforts within the arts sector. Her work in tax policy advocacy has also included significant contributions to the development and interpretation of major tax measures and tax law in Australia through her relationships with the Australian Department of Treasury and the Australian Taxation Office.
Background and Early Career
Jenny Wong began her career in taxation at Coopers & Lybrand as a Tax Manager in 2005. She has since built a diverse career across various sectors, including her roles at Westpac and BHP. Her early education includes completing her Higher School Certificate at St George Girls' High in Kogarah, a selective school, which laid the foundation for her successful career in finance and taxation.