Rochelle Hawkins
About Rochelle Hawkins
Rochelle Hawkins is a Director at KPMG Australia, where she has worked for over 14 years in various roles, focusing on risk, governance, and compliance in health and human services. She leads KPMG's Safeguarding Service Offering and specializes in delivering governance and risk management solutions.
Current Role at KPMG Australia
Rochelle Hawkins serves as a Director at KPMG Australia, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she leads KPMG's Safeguarding Service Offering, which emphasizes risk, governance, and compliance within health and human services. Her focus is on developing targeted solutions that enhance governance and risk management for clients. With over 14 years of experience in the field, she plays a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of KPMG's offerings in this area.
Career Progression at KPMG Australia
Rochelle Hawkins has a comprehensive career history at KPMG Australia, spanning over a decade. She began her journey as a Co-Operative Student from 2006 to 2008, progressing to the role of Accountant from 2008 to 2010. Following this, she worked as a Senior Accountant from 2010 to 2012, and then as a Senior Consultant from 2010 to 2013. She advanced to Manager from 2013 to 2015, and then served as Associate Director from 2015 to 2019 before assuming her current role as Director.
Education and Expertise
Rochelle Hawkins has a solid educational background in business and accounting. She studied at RMIT University, where she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from 2003 to 2007. She furthered her education at the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, completing her studies from 2008 to 2010. Her academic qualifications complement her extensive experience in governance, risk, and compliance, allowing her to deliver effective solutions in her field.
Specialization in Governance and Risk Management
Rochelle Hawkins specializes in delivering contemporary governance, risk, and compliance solutions. Her expertise lies in managing social, corporate, reputational, and strategic risks. She has successfully led significant risk, governance, and compliance engagements across both public and private sectors. Her work focuses on strengthening risk management frameworks and improving governance practices for various organizations.
Achievements in Risk and Compliance
Throughout her career at KPMG Australia, Rochelle Hawkins has led some of the firm's largest engagements in risk, governance, and compliance. Her ability to develop value-for-money solutions has been instrumental in achieving robust governance and effective risk management for her clients. Her contributions have significantly impacted the organizations she has worked with, enhancing their operational integrity and compliance standards.