Karen Yeo
About Karen Yeo
Karen Yeo is an Associate Director at KPMG Australia, where she has worked since 2020. She has extensive experience in finance and accounting, having held various positions at notable firms including Ernst & Young and MaplesFS.
Work at KPMG Australia
Karen Yeo has been serving as an Associate Director at KPMG Australia since 2020. In this role, she contributes to various projects and initiatives within the firm, leveraging her extensive experience in finance and advisory services. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Manager in Technology Advisory at KPMG from 2018 to 2020, where she focused on delivering technology-driven solutions to clients.
Previous Experience in Finance
Before joining KPMG, Karen Yeo held several significant positions in the finance sector. She worked as a Group Financial Controller at MaplesFS in Hong Kong from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, she served as a Business Advisor at JPAbusiness Pty Ltd and as a Management Accountant at Paraway Pastoral Company Limited from 2015 to 2018, both roles based in New South Wales, Australia. Her career also includes five years as a Senior Accountant at Ernst & Young, where she worked in both the Cayman Islands and Sydney.
Educational Background
Karen Yeo holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of New South Wales. She is also a Chartered Accountant, having studied at Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand. In 2018, she furthered her education by completing a Product Management program at General Assembly, which lasted for 11 months.
Career Progression
Karen Yeo's career has seen a steady progression through various roles in finance and advisory services. She began her career at Ernst & Young as a Senior Accountant from 2006 to 2011, followed by positions at MaplesFS, where she was Vice President - Finance for a year. After her tenure at MaplesFS, she transitioned to KPMG Australia, where she has continued to advance her career in the finance sector.