Michelle Fortune
About Michelle Fortune
Michelle Fortune is a Manager at KPMG Australia, where she has worked since 2018. She has a background in finance and accountancy, with previous roles at UnitingCare Queensland, Auto & General Services, and EY.
Work at KPMG Australia
Michelle Fortune has been employed at KPMG Australia since 2018, currently holding the position of Manager in Brisbane. In her role, she has focused on various financial projects and initiatives. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Senior Consultant at KPMG from 2017 to 2018, where she conducted a service delivery model review. Her experience at KPMG highlights her expertise in financial management and consulting.
Education and Expertise
Michelle Fortune studied at Queensland University of Technology, where she earned a Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Accountancy in 2010. She also completed a Graduate Diploma in Chartered Accounting from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia between 2011 and 2013. Her educational background provides a strong foundation in finance and accounting principles, which she has applied throughout her career.
Background
Before joining KPMG, Michelle Fortune held various positions in the finance sector. She worked as a Treasury Analyst at UnitingCare Queensland from 2016 to 2017 and as a Financial Accountant at Auto & General Services from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, she gained experience at EY, where she served as a Senior Consultant from 2012 to 2014 and as a Consultant from 2011 to 2012. Her diverse background in finance roles has contributed to her current expertise.
Professional Achievements
Throughout her career, Michelle Fortune has contributed to several significant projects. While at EY, she designed a cost allocation methodology for a water utility business and established financial governance and management processes for a Project Management Office (PMO). She also developed a treasury model to allocate corporate costs to joint ventures. These achievements reflect her capability in financial analysis and project management.