Joan Brooks
About Joan Brooks
Joan Brooks is an Associate Director in Risk Strategy & Technology at KPMG Australia, with extensive experience in risk management and internal controls. She has held various positions at notable firms including Booz Allen Hamilton and PwC, and has a strong academic background in economics and accounting.
Current Role at KPMG Australia
Joan Brooks serves as the Associate Director of Risk Strategy & Technology at KPMG Australia, a position she has held since 2021. Based in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, she focuses on developing risk management strategies and technology solutions. Her role involves enhancing the firm's capabilities in managing risks associated with various projects and initiatives.
Previous Experience at Booz Allen Hamilton
Prior to her current role, Joan Brooks worked at Booz Allen Hamilton as a Lead Associate from 2000 to 2013. During her 13 years there, she contributed to various projects, leveraging her expertise in risk management and strategy. Her experience at Booz Allen laid the foundation for her subsequent roles in the consulting industry.
Education and Expertise
Joan Brooks has a strong academic background in economics and accounting. She earned a Master of Science in Economics from Birkbeck, University of London, from 1996 to 1998. Additionally, she holds a Master of Arts in Professional Accounting from Georgia State University, completed in 2013. Her undergraduate studies include a Bachelor of Arts in Economic Theory and International Relations from American University, where she studied from 1991 to 1995.
Guest Lecturing at Tulane University
Joan Brooks has served as a guest lecturer at Tulane University, focusing on the application of internal controls to mitigate fraud, waste, and abuse in US-funded public health programs. This role highlights her commitment to sharing knowledge and expertise in risk management and compliance.
Professional Contributions and Initiatives
Throughout her career, Joan Brooks has developed significant frameworks and procedures in risk management. She created a concept of operations for a Federal enterprise risk management framework and redesigned financial management standard operating procedures to enhance their efficiency. Additionally, she led the design of service offerings related to grants management and internal controls for federal grant recipients.