Ollie Kurpanik
About Ollie Kurpanik
Ollie Kurpanik serves as the Director of Risk, Strategy & Technology at KPMG Australia and has been the President of the KPMG Sydney Toastmasters Club since 2019. With a background in financial risk management and external audit, he has held various roles within KPMG since 2009 and has also gained experience at Commerzbank AG and the U.S. Commercial Service.
Work at KPMG Australia
Ollie Kurpanik has held multiple positions at KPMG Australia since joining the firm in 2009. He currently serves as Director of Risk, Strategy & Technology, a role he has held since 2019. In this capacity, he has been involved in key initiatives such as setting up risk and compliance reporting for KPMG Treasury Managed Services. Prior to this, he worked as an Associate Director in both Risk, Strategy & Technology and Financial Risk Management, contributing to the establishment of KPMG Treasury Managed Services and managing the integration of treasury systems. His career at KPMG also includes roles as Assistant Manager in External Audit and Manager in Financial Risk Management.
Leadership in Toastmasters
Since 2019, Ollie Kurpanik has served as President of the KPMG Sydney Toastmasters Club. In this leadership role, he has focused on enhancing communication and leadership skills among members. The Toastmasters program is designed to improve public speaking and personal development, aligning with Kurpanik's commitment to fostering professional growth within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Ollie Kurpanik holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) from The University of Western Australia, where he studied Financial Accounting and HR Management. He is also a Chartered Accountant, having completed his designation through Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand. Additionally, he is a CFA Level 3 Candidate, pursuing advanced studies in finance. Kurpanik has further enhanced his skills in negotiation through training at Scotwork, achieving Advanced Negotiation Skills since 2017.
Professional Background
Before joining KPMG Australia, Ollie Kurpanik gained experience in various roles. He worked as a Finance Intern at Commerzbank AG in Berlin and as a Business Development Consultant for the U.S. Commercial Service. His early career also included a scholarship position at The University of Western Australia. These roles provided him with a diverse foundation in finance and business development, which he has built upon during his tenure at KPMG.
Key Projects and Contributions
Throughout his career, Ollie Kurpanik has led significant projects within KPMG, including the development of a three-year business plan for KPMG Treasury Managed Services. He has also managed financial modeling engagements focused on working capital and cash flow forecasting. His expertise extends to understanding strategic issues faced by corporate treasuries, particularly in areas such as liquidity management and funding risk management.