Melanie Khoo
About Melanie Khoo
Melanie Khoo is an Associate Director at KPMG Australia, where she has worked since 2019. She has extensive experience in insolvency and restructuring, having played a key role in various significant projects and served in leadership positions across multiple organizations.
Work at KPMG Australia
Melanie Khoo has been employed at KPMG Australia since 2019, where she currently holds the position of Associate Director. Initially based in Perth, she transitioned to a secondment role in Adelaide in 2021. During her tenure, she has contributed to various projects, including the voluntary administration of the Berrington aged care business. Her experience at KPMG encompasses a range of assignments across multiple Australian cities, including Perth, Adelaide, and Sydney.
Previous Experience at Ferrier Hodgson
Before joining KPMG, Melanie Khoo worked at Ferrier Hodgson, where she served as Senior Manager for five months in 2019 and as Manager for eight years from 2011 to 2019. During her time at Ferrier Hodgson, she was involved in significant director and auditor claims related to the Great Southern group of companies and Forge group. Her roles at Ferrier Hodgson provided her with extensive experience in insolvency and restructuring.
Education and Expertise
Melanie Khoo's educational background includes a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Finance from The University of Western Australia, completed from 2008 to 2010. She also studied at Queensland University of Technology, focusing on Insolvency Law and Professional Practice from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, she achieved a distinction in Advanced Restructuring and Turnaround from the University of Technology Sydney in 2016. Her qualifications reflect her expertise in insolvency and restructuring.
Board Involvement and Volunteering
Since 2021, Melanie Khoo has served as the Board Treasurer at Midland Women's Health Care Place. In addition to her professional roles, she actively volunteers her time to not-for-profit organizations that align with her personal values. This involvement demonstrates her commitment to community service and support for initiatives that resonate with her beliefs.
Career as a Business Mentor
Melanie Khoo worked as a Business Mentor at Many Rivers from 2020 to 2021. In this role, she provided guidance and support to individuals and businesses, leveraging her extensive experience in management and finance. This position allowed her to contribute to the development of emerging businesses and foster entrepreneurial growth in the community.