Melissa O'rourke
About Melissa O'rourke
Melissa O'Rourke is a professional in People Services specializing in Deals, Tax, and Legal at KPMG Australia, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in the field, having held positions at PwC and other notable organizations in Australia and the UK.
Work at KPMG Australia
Melissa O'rourke has been employed at KPMG Australia since 2021. She holds a position in the People Services division, specifically focusing on Deals, Tax & Legal. Her role involves providing expert advice and services related to tax and legal matters, contributing to the firm's reputation in the industry. Based in Sydney, New South Wales, she has been part of the team for three years.
Previous Experience at PwC
Prior to her current role, Melissa O'rourke worked at PwC UK as a Manager from 2011 to 2012. During her time in London, she gained valuable experience in consulting services. Earlier, she was a Senior Consultant at PwC Australia from 2001 to 2007, where she worked in Sydney for six years, focusing on various client engagements in the accounting sector.
Global Mobility Tax Lead at Hatch Associates
From 2013 to 2019, Melissa O'rourke served as the Global Mobility Tax Lead for Australia-Asia at Hatch Associates Pty Ltd. In this role, she was responsible for managing tax compliance and advisory services related to global mobility. Her tenure at Hatch Associates in Brisbane lasted six years, where she developed expertise in international tax matters.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Melissa O'rourke studied at Macquarie University, where she earned a Bachelor of Commerce with a focus on Accounting from 1998 to 2000. Additionally, she completed her Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification at the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia from 2003 to 2005. These educational achievements have equipped her with a solid foundation in accounting and finance.
Contractor Role at Rio Tinto
Melissa O'rourke worked as a Contractor at Rio Tinto from 2019 to 2021. During her two years in Brisbane, she contributed to various projects within the organization, leveraging her expertise in tax and legal services. This role allowed her to apply her skills in a large, multinational corporation.