Roo Rachna
About Roo Rachna
Roo Rachna serves as the Associate Director of CFO Advisory for the Public Sector at KPMG Australia, where he has worked since 2019. With extensive experience in financial auditing and risk management, he previously held senior roles at the Audit Office of New South Wales and the State Audit Institution in the UAE.
Work at KPMG Australia
Roo Rachna has been serving as an Associate Director in the CFO Advisory for the Public Sector at KPMG Australia since 2019. In this role, Rachna provides strategic financial advisory services to public sector clients, focusing on enhancing financial management and governance. The position involves collaborating with various stakeholders to improve financial performance and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Previous Experience in Audit Offices
Prior to joining KPMG, Roo Rachna worked at the Audit Office of New South Wales for over a decade. Rachna held multiple roles, including Financial Auditor from 2003 to 2009 and Senior Auditor in Financial Audit Services from 2009 to 2014. Rachna's responsibilities included conducting financial audits, ensuring compliance with auditing standards, and providing insights to improve financial reporting processes.
Experience at State Audit Institution - UAE
Roo Rachna briefly worked at the State Audit Institution in the UAE as a Senior Manager in Quality Assurance, Fraud and Risk, and Financial Audit in 2010. This role involved overseeing audit quality and managing risks associated with financial operations. The experience contributed to Rachna's expertise in fraud prevention and risk management in public sector auditing.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Roo Rachna holds a Bachelor of Business with a focus on Accounting from the University of Western Sydney. Rachna also completed the CPA program through CPA Australia, achieving CPA status from 2004 to 2006. Additionally, Rachna studied Corporate Governance, Strategy, Risk, and Finance for Directors at the Australian Institute of Company Directors, earning the Foundations of Directorship certification from 2017 to 2018.
Current Role as Senior Manager Financial Services
In addition to the role at KPMG, Roo Rachna has been working as a Senior Manager in Financial Services at the Audit Office of New South Wales since 2014. This position involves leading financial audits and managing teams to ensure effective audit practices. Rachna's extensive experience in financial services enhances the quality and effectiveness of audits conducted within the public sector.