Marcelina Valdez
About Marcelina Valdez
Marcelina Valdez is the Director of IT Audit at KPMG Australia, where she provides IT risk and control assurance services. She has extensive experience in technology risk and assurance, having previously held senior roles at KPMG in both the UK and Australia, as well as positions at Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines and other organizations.
Current Role at KPMG Australia
Marcelina Valdez serves as the Director of IT Audit at KPMG Australia, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she provides IT Risk and Control assurance and advisory services to both Australian and international organizations. Her expertise includes enhancing controls within business and IT functions by identifying technical risks and developing cost-effective remediation strategies.
Previous Experience at KPMG Australia
Before her current role, Marcelina Valdez worked at KPMG Australia in various capacities. She was the Associate Director of Technology Risk and Assurance from 2013 to 2016 and served as the Manager of Technology Risk and Assurance from 2010 to 2013. Her tenure at KPMG Australia has equipped her with extensive knowledge in IT risk management and assurance.
Experience at KPMG UK
Marcelina Valdez also worked at KPMG UK as a Senior Manager in Technology Risk & Assurance from 2016 to 2018. During her time in London, she focused on providing risk management solutions and assurance services, further enhancing her expertise in the field of IT audit and risk.
Educational Background
Marcelina Valdez holds a Master of Commerce in IT from Macquarie University. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Commerce with a focus on Accounting from St. Paul University Manila. Her educational background supports her extensive career in IT audit and risk management.
Career History and Specializations
Marcelina Valdez has a diverse career history that includes roles at various organizations. She worked as a Senior IT Auditor at SGV & Co. in the Philippines, a Senior Business Review Analyst at Woolworths Limited, and a Manager of Internal Audit at Computer Sciences Corporation. She specializes in post-implementation reviews and project assurance reviews, focusing on the interactions between business processes and information systems.