Nacha Kirilak
About Nacha Kirilak
Nacha Kirilak is an Associate Director at KPMG Australia, specializing in governance, risk management, and performance improvement. With extensive experience across various sectors, she leads engagement teams and is committed to mentoring and developing junior professionals.
Current Role at KPMG Australia
Nacha Kirilak serves as an Associate Director at KPMG Australia, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she leads engagement teams in delivering projects across various sectors, including transport, utilities, roads, higher education, and mining. Her focus is on governance, risk management, benefits realization, resource prioritization, and performance. She works closely with clients to understand their business environments and operating contexts, ensuring the application of effective practices and value.
Previous Experience at KPMG Australia
Nacha Kirilak has an extensive history with KPMG Australia. She initially worked as a Senior Consultant from 2012 to 2015 in Perth, Australia, before taking on the role of Manager - Major Projects and Program Advisory from 2017 to 2021 in Melbourne. She briefly served as a Senior Consultant in 2017 for nine months. Her roles involved significant project management and advisory responsibilities, contributing to her expertise in program success.
Education and Qualifications
Nacha Kirilak has a strong educational background. She studied at The University of Western Australia, earning a degree in Arts (Communication Studies) and Commerce from 2008 to 2012. She also attended Boston College's Carroll School of Management for a Study Abroad Program in 2012. Additionally, she completed a Graduate Certificate in Chartered Accounting Foundations at Deakin University from 2013 to 2014. She is a qualified PRINCE2 Practitioner in Project Management and holds a Certificate III in Fitness Instruction from FIAFitnation.
Internship and Early Career
Nacha Kirilak began her professional career with an internship at PTTEP Australasia in 2011, where she worked in Accounting and Finance for two months. She also served as a Marketing Officer for the Finance Association of Western Australia in 2010 for six months. Following her internship, she worked as an Analyst in Strategy, Planning & Performance at The University of Melbourne from 2015 to 2017, where she gained valuable experience in strategic analysis and performance evaluation.
Mentorship and Development Focus
Nacha Kirilak is passionate about developing people and actively engages in mentoring, performance coaching, and development for university students and junior team members. Her commitment to fostering growth in others is a key aspect of her professional philosophy, reflecting her dedication to nurturing talent within the industry.