Reena Desai
About Reena Desai
Reena Desai is a Manager in Regulation & Compliance within Risk Management at KPMG Australia, where she has worked since 2021. She has a strong background in auditing, having held positions at notable firms such as PwC, Deloitte, and Toll Group.
Work at KPMG Australia
Reena Desai currently serves as a Manager in Regulation & Compliance, Risk Management at KPMG Australia. She has been in this role since 2021, contributing her expertise in risk management and compliance within the financial sector. Based in Melbourne, Victoria, she focuses on regulatory frameworks and compliance strategies, leveraging her extensive background in auditing and risk assurance.
Previous Experience at Toll Group
Before joining KPMG, Reena Desai worked at Toll Group as an Internal Audit & Advisory Senior for a period of 10 months in 2020 to 2021. In this role, she was responsible for conducting internal audits and providing advisory services, which enhanced her skills in risk management and compliance.
Experience at PwC Australia
Reena Desai was employed at PwC Australia as a Senior Consultant in Risk Assurance from 2018 to 2020. During her two years in this position, she worked in Melbourne, where she focused on risk assessment and assurance services, further developing her expertise in regulatory compliance.
Educational Background
Reena Desai has a solid educational foundation in accounting and finance. She studied at the University of East Anglia, earning a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.Hons) in Accounting and Finance from 2010 to 2013. Additionally, she completed the ACCA program from 2014 to 2015. Her early education includes the International Baccalaureate Diploma from St Johns College in Harare and IGCSE from Chisipite Senior School.
Career in Auditing
Reena Desai has a strong focus on auditing throughout her career. She worked at Deloitte Australia as an Audit Associate from 2013 to 2016 in Zimbabwe and later as an Experienced Analyst from 2016 to 2018 in Perth, Australia. Her passion for auditing is a key aspect of her professional focus, and she aims to add value through her extensive experience in the field.