Lakshminarayanan V
About Lakshminarayanan V
Lakshminarayanan V is a Manager at KPMG Australia, specializing in risk management and compliance. He has extensive experience in the field, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations since 2003.
Work at KPMG Australia
Lakshminarayanan V has been working at KPMG Australia since 2019. He currently holds the position of Manager - Risk Hub, a role he has occupied since 2021 in Brisbane, Queensland. In this capacity, he leads the design and implementation of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) solutions tailored for Risk Management, Internal Audit, and Compliance. Prior to his current role, he served as Manager - Risk Assurance at KPMG Australia from 2019 to 2021. His contributions have been significant in the development of the Risk Hub, focusing on innovative GRC solutions.
Education and Expertise
Lakshminarayanan V has a strong educational background in accounting and finance. He completed the CPA Australia Program, achieving CPA status from 2016 to 2017. He also holds an Executive Masters in Business Administration from Queensland University of Technology, which he completed from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, he studied Systems Audit at ISACA, earning the CISA designation from 2007 to 2008. His foundational education includes a Bachelor of Commerce from Vivekananda College, completed from 2003 to 2006, and he is a qualified Chartered Accountant from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, where he studied from 2003 to 2008.
Background
Lakshminarayanan V has a diverse professional background with extensive experience in risk management and compliance. He began his career in internal audit roles, including positions at McCain Foods and Heritage Bank. His career also includes significant roles at PwC Australia and Hewlett-Packard, where he gained experience in risk assurance and audit analysis. His transition from Risk Assurance to leading the Risk Hub at KPMG Australia highlights his expertise in the field.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining KPMG Australia, Lakshminarayanan V held various positions that contributed to his expertise in risk management and internal audit. He worked as an Internal Audit Manager at McCain Foods for seven months in 2015-2016. He also served as a Senior Consultant - Risk Assurance at PwC Australia for four months in 2016. His earlier roles include Senior Internal Auditor and AML/CTF Compliance Analyst at Heritage Bank, as well as positions at Hewlett-Packard and KPMG in India.