Scott Perrett
About Scott Perrett
Scott Perrett is a Manager in Financial Services Audit & Assurance at KPMG Australia, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in external audit and assurance, having held various roles at KPMG, PwC, and Westpac over his career.
Current Role at KPMG Australia
Scott Perrett currently holds the position of Manager in Financial Services Audit & Assurance at KPMG Australia. He has been in this role since 2023, based in Brisbane, Queensland. In his capacity as Manager, he leads external audit and assurance engagements specifically for banks, non-bank lenders, and fund managers. He is responsible for overseeing budgeting, work-in-progress management, and scope changes for audit engagements, ensuring that client relationships are effectively managed and that audit and assurance projects are completed in a timely manner.
Previous Experience at KPMG Australia
Scott Perrett has held multiple positions at KPMG Australia. He worked as an Accountant in External Audit from 2019 to 2020, followed by a role as Senior Accountant in External Audit from 2020 to 2021. He also served as Engagement In-Charge for Financial Services Audit, Assurance & Risk Consulting in 2022, and as Assistant Manager in External Audit from 2021 to 2022. His experience at KPMG has provided him with a strong foundation in audit practices and client management.
Experience at PwC Australia
In 2022, Scott Perrett worked at PwC Australia as a Senior Consultant in Financial Services Assurance for a duration of five months. This role allowed him to further develop his expertise in financial services and assurance, contributing to his overall professional growth in the audit sector.
Background in Banking
Scott Perrett has extensive experience in the banking sector, having worked at Westpac and National Australia Bank. His roles included Relationship Manager in Commercial Banking at Westpac from 2009 to 2018, and various positions at National Australia Bank, including Personal Banker and Compliance Adviser. This background has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of financial services, risk management, and client relationship management.
Education and Professional Development
Scott Perrett holds a Bachelor of Business in Marketing and Management from Griffith University. He furthered his education with a Master of Business in Professional Accounting from Queensland University of Technology (QUT), completed in 2019. Additionally, he achieved a Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting from Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand between 2019 and 2021. He also studied Banking at Swinburne University of Technology, earning a Certificate IV in Financial Services (FSRA).