Richard Venal, Cpa
About Richard Venal, Cpa
Richard Venal is a Manager of Tax Technology at KPMG Australia, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in finance and accounting, having held various roles in organizations such as Deutsche Bank Group and The Salvation Army Australia.
Work at KPMG Australia
Richard Venal serves as the Manager of Tax Technology at KPMG Australia. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to the firm's tax technology initiatives for over six years. In this role, he is responsible for preparing financial modeling and key performance indicators (KPIs). He also prepares acquittal reports for submission to government funding bodies. His work involves acting as a liaison between users and IT, focusing on business applications and systems.
Previous Employment History
Prior to his current role at KPMG, Richard Venal held several positions in the finance and accounting sector. He worked as a Finance System Administrator (Contractor) at The Salvation Army Australia for six months in 2018. Before that, he was a Senior Accountant at STEADFAST BUSINESS SOLUTION LIMITED for one month in 2018. His experience also includes two years as a Tax System Support Specialist at Wolters Kluwer, CCH Australia from 2015 to 2017, and three years as a Treasury Officer at Anglicare Sydney from 2012 to 2015. Additionally, he worked as a Financial Accounting Supervisor at Deutsche Bank Group in Manila, Philippines from 2007 to 2012.
Education and Expertise
Richard Venal studied at San Beda University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from 2000 to 2005. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in finance and accounting. His professional experience spans various roles in tax technology, financial accounting, and treasury management, equipping him with a comprehensive understanding of business applications and financial systems.
Professional Contributions
In his current role at KPMG Australia, Richard Venal completes the Australia Business Survey as part of his responsibilities. His role involves preparing financial modeling and KPIs, which are essential for assessing business performance. He also prepares acquittal reports for government funding bodies, ensuring compliance and transparency in financial reporting. His ability to serve as a bridge between users and IT highlights his focus on improving business applications and systems.