Kayla Simmons
About Kayla Simmons
Kayla Simmons is a Senior Executive at KPMG Australia, where she has worked since 2021, following a progressive career at the firm that began in 2016. She specializes in corporate finance, particularly in managing mergers and acquisitions, and is recognized for her strong client relationship management skills.
Work at KPMG Australia
Kayla Simmons has held multiple positions at KPMG Australia, starting as an Undergraduate in 2016 for seven months in Adelaide. She then progressed to the role of Analyst from 2016 to 2019, where she worked for three years in the same location. Following this, she served as an Executive from 2019 to 2021 for two years. Since 2021, she has been working as a Senior Executive in Adelaide, South Australia. Throughout her tenure, she has been involved in significant corporate finance projects and has played a key role in capital raising initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Kayla Simmons studied at the University of Adelaide, where she earned a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) with a focus on Corporate Finance from 2014 to 2017. She furthered her education by obtaining a Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting from Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, completing her studies from 2018 to 2020. Her expertise includes managing complex mergers and acquisitions projects, providing comprehensive valuations, and offering corporate advisory services.
Background
Before her career at KPMG, Kayla Simmons worked as a Dispensary Technician at National Pharmacies from 2011 to 2016, gaining experience in the healthcare sector across various locations in South Australia. She also completed a two-month Vacationer program at KPMG from 2015 to 2016, which provided her with early exposure to the corporate finance environment.
Achievements
Kayla Simmons is recognized for her ability to effectively manage relationships with clients and key stakeholders. She has been involved in significant corporate finance projects that require strategic advisory skills, showcasing her capability in the field. Her contributions to capital raising initiatives at KPMG further highlight her role in supporting clients in achieving their financial objectives.