Sarah Shao
About Sarah Shao
Sarah Shao is an Assistant Manager at KPMG Australia, where she has worked since 2019. She holds a Master's degree in Professional Accounting and Finance from the University of Sydney and has extensive experience in financial analysis and accounting across several prominent firms.
Work at KPMG Australia
Sarah Shao has been employed at KPMG Australia as an Assistant Manager since 2019. In this role, she has led the implementation of a forecasting software, establishing herself as a subject-matter expert within the firm. Her contributions have focused on enhancing operational efficiency and providing strategic insights through advanced financial analysis.
Education and Expertise
Sarah Shao earned her Master's degree in Professional Accounting and Finance from the University of Sydney, where she studied from 2006 to 2008. This educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in financial principles and practices, which she has applied throughout her career in various accounting and finance roles.
Background
Before joining KPMG, Sarah worked at several notable firms. She served as a Senior Accountant at Landen Group in Sydney from 2017 to 2019, where she designed an expenses analysis dashboard that improved cost efficiency. Prior to that, she held positions at iSoftStone and PwC in Beijing, where she gained experience in financial analysis and tax consulting.
Achievements
During her tenure at PwC, Sarah streamlined the preparation and documentation process for R&D tax concessions, resulting in a time savings of ten working days for clients. Additionally, she successfully introduced a new SMSF software to the firm and provided training to colleagues, enhancing the firm's operational capabilities.