Ollie Kurpanik, Cfa Ca
About Ollie Kurpanik, Cfa Ca
Ollie Kurpanik is a Director of Risk, Strategy & Technology at KPMG Australia, where he has worked since 2019. He holds a Chartered Accountant designation and a Chartered Financial Analyst certification, with extensive experience in financial risk management and strategic advisory services.
Work at KPMG Australia
Ollie Kurpanik has been with KPMG Australia since 2009, holding various positions. He currently serves as Director of Risk, Strategy & Technology since 2019 in Sydney. Prior to this role, he was Associate Director in the same department from 2017 to 2019. He also held the position of Associate Director of Financial Risk Management from 2015 to 2017 and worked as a Manager in Financial Risk Management from 2014 to 2015. His early career at KPMG included a role as Assistant Manager in External Audit from 2009 to 2014. Additionally, he is the President of the KPMG Sydney Toastmasters Club since 2019.
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 achieved the Chartered Accountant designation from Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand from 2010 to 2013. He also obtained the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation from the CFA Institute between 2017 and 2022. Since 2017, he has been enhancing his skills in negotiation through a program at Scotwork, achieving Advanced Negotiation Skills.
Background
Ollie Kurpanik began his career in finance as a Finance Intern at Commerzbank AG in Berlin, Germany, in 2001. He also worked as a Business Development Consultant for the U.S. Commercial Service in Berlin in 2006. His early involvement in sports included being a Sport Scholarship Holder at The University of Western Australia from 2006 to 2008. This diverse background has contributed to his understanding of both financial and strategic issues.
Achievements
Ollie Kurpanik co-led the establishment of KPMG Treasury Managed Services, focusing on strategic and operational aspects. He set up risk and compliance reporting to ensure the business unit meets AFSL requirements. He managed the integration of two treasury systems during the client onboarding process and led financial modeling engagements that emphasized working capital and cash flow forecasting. His collaboration with industry experts has enhanced KPMG's offerings in financial risk management, particularly in liquidity and cash management.