Sarah Zandegu
About Sarah Zandegu
Sarah Zandegu serves as the Assistant Manager in Chief Financial Officer Advisory at KPMG Australia, where she has worked since 2014. With a background in accounting and finance, she has held various roles, including a senior accountant and has contributed to multiple projects and audits in prominent financial institutions.
Work at KPMG Australia
Sarah Zandegu has been employed at KPMG Australia since 2014, currently holding the position of Assistant Manager in the Chief Financial Officer Advisory team. Her role involves providing advisory services to clients, focusing on financial management and reporting. Prior to this position, she served as a Senior Accountant in the Audit division from 2011 to 2014. During her tenure, she contributed to various projects and engagements, enhancing her expertise in financial advisory and audit processes.
Education and Expertise
Sarah Zandegu studied at the University of Melbourne, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Commerce, specializing in Business, from 2008 to 2010. She furthered her education at Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, focusing on Accounting from 2011 to 2013. This educational background has equipped her with a solid foundation in financial principles and practices, which she applies in her professional roles.
Background in Financial Services
Prior to her current role, Sarah Zandegu worked at Cabrini Health as a Unit Receptionist from 2008 to 2010. She then transitioned into the financial services sector, where she gained experience through various secondments at National Australia Bank. Her roles included leading audits related to proprietary trading and CVA/collateral, assisting with financial reporting impacts of a restructure, and contributing to the Finance Transformation department with a specialized project on a Management Information reporting tool.
Achievements in Audit and Assurance
During her career, Sarah Zandegu has completed significant audit and assurance engagements. Notably, she conducted an eight-month assurance engagement focused on inventory valuation and impairment for the Department of Defence. Additionally, she contributed to the Risk and Compliance team at Transurban Group, assisting with their business-as-usual workload during a two-month secondment, demonstrating her versatility and commitment to her field.