Samantha David
About Samantha David
Samantha David is an Assistant Manager at KPMG Australia, with a background in external auditing and a degree in Accounting and Finance from Oxford Brookes University. She has worked in various auditing roles across Malaysia and Australia, leading audits in multiple industries.
Work at KPMG Australia
Samantha David has been serving as an Assistant Manager at KPMG Australia since 2020. She operates from the Brisbane office and has accumulated four years of experience in this role. Her responsibilities include overseeing audit processes and ensuring compliance with auditing standards. Her background in external auditing enhances her capability to manage diverse audit assignments effectively.
Previous Experience at KPMG Malaysia
Before her current position, Samantha worked at KPMG Malaysia as an Audit Assistant Manager from 2012 to 2016. During her four years in Petaling Jaya, she developed her skills in external auditing and gained experience in managing audit teams and projects. This role laid the foundation for her subsequent career advancements in the auditing field.
Education and Expertise
Samantha holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Accounting and Finance from Oxford Brookes University, where she studied from 2009 to 2011. She is also a Certified Practicing Accountant, which signifies her expertise in accounting practices and external auditing. Additionally, she has pursued further studies at CPA Australia to enhance her professional qualifications.
Background in Auditing
Samantha has a diverse background in auditing, having worked in various capacities at notable firms. She began her career as an Audit Associate at BDO Malaysia for eight months in 2011-2012. Following that, she served as a Senior Accountant Audit at EY in Sydney from 2016 to 2020. Throughout her career, she has led audits in multiple industries, including shipping, oil and gas, highway companies, and plantation industries.
International Experience
Samantha has experience working in both the Australian and Malaysian markets, which provides her with a broad perspective on international auditing standards. This experience allows her to navigate the complexities of auditing in different regulatory environments and enhances her ability to manage cross-border audit assignments.