Shara Learmonth
About Shara Learmonth
Shara Learmonth is a Director at KPMG Australia, specializing in enhancing financial statement integrity and process improvements for both for-profit and not-for-profit clients. With over 8 years of experience in the health, ageing, and human services sector, she utilizes data analytics and LEAN methodologies to optimize processes and deliver tailored insights.
Work at KPMG Australia
Shara Learmonth has been serving as a Director at KPMG Australia since 2019. In this role, she works with both for-profit and not-for-profit clients to enhance financial statement integrity and implement process improvements. Prior to her current position, she held the role of Senior Manager at KPMG Australia, starting in 2006. With over 18 years of experience at the firm, she has developed a strong focus on delivering external audits that address sector-specific issues, providing tailored insights for each organization.
Education and Expertise
Shara Learmonth earned her Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree in Accounting from the University of Wollongong, completing her studies from 2002 to 2006. Following this, she pursued further education at Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, obtaining a Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting from 2006 to 2008. Her educational background supports her expertise in financial processes, data analytics, and sector-specific benchmarking.
Background
Shara Learmonth has over 8 years of experience specifically focusing on the health, ageing, and human services sector. Her background includes working with a diverse range of clients, which has equipped her with the skills necessary to identify key risks and enhance financial integrity through data-driven approaches.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Shara Learmonth has facilitated LEAN process improvement workshops aimed at optimizing processes and ensuring data integrity. She utilizes data analytics to support her clients in identifying risks and improving their financial reporting and operational processes.