Mohammed Alfaaz Ismail, Cpa (Aust.)
About Mohammed Alfaaz Ismail, Cpa (Aust.)
Mohammed Alfaaz Ismail is an Assistant Manager at KPMG Australia with extensive experience in assurance services, having previously worked at PwC and EY. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Economics and has a keen interest in sports cars, video games, and travel.
Work at KPMG Australia
Mohammed Alfaaz Ismail has been employed at KPMG Australia as an Assistant Manager since 2021. He is based in Parramatta, New South Wales. In this role, he is responsible for managing assurance engagements and leading audit teams. His experience at KPMG builds on his previous roles in assurance services, allowing him to apply his skills in a dynamic environment.
Previous Experience at PwC
Prior to his current position, Mohammed worked at PwC in various roles. He served as an Assistant Manager in Assurance Services for 9 months in 2021 and as a Senior Assurance Associate from 2018 to 2020 for 2 years. He began his career at PwC as a Graduate Assurance Associate in 2016 and later worked as an Assurance Associate in 2017. His experience at PwC involved conducting audits for clients primarily based in Fiji and Australia.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Mohammed completed the CPA Australia Program from 2018 to 2021, achieving qualifications in Accounting and Related Services. He also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Economics from the University of the South Pacific, which he completed from 2013 to 2015. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in accounting principles and practices.
Background and Early Career
Mohammed's early career included a role as a Vacation Employee at EY for 2 months in 2013. He also worked as an Audit Attachee at FMF Foods Limited for 3 months in 2014. His foundational education includes graduating from Wairabetia Muslim Primary School and Natabua High School, where he studied Elementary Education and Pure Arts, respectively.
Skills and Interests
Mohammed has developed strong coaching skills through his management experience in assurance engagements, leading audit teams of up to 9 members. He has also performed non-assurance work, including internal audit reviews and fraud investigations. Outside of his professional life, he has interests in sports cars, video games, and traveling, and he enjoys networking opportunities within the assurance profession.