Sheenal Chand, Cpa
About Sheenal Chand, Cpa
Sheenal Chand is a Manager in Audit & Assurance at KPMG Australia, with over seven years of experience in finance and audit. She has held various roles at KPMG and EY, demonstrating expertise in external and internal audits, risk management, and team leadership.
Current Role at KPMG Australia
Sheenal Chand currently holds the position of Manager in the Audit & Assurance division at KPMG Australia. She has been in this role since 2020, overseeing a team of 3-5 staff members. Her responsibilities include managing various audit projects and ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
Previous Experience at KPMG
Sheenal Chand has extensive experience with KPMG, having worked in various capacities since 2014. She served as an Assistant Manager in Audit & Assurance from 2018 to 2020 in Sydney, Australia, and briefly in Suva, Fiji. Prior roles include Senior Accountant and Graduate Accountant, contributing to her comprehensive understanding of audit processes.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Sheenal Chand earned her Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Business/Management from the University of the South Pacific, studying from 2011 to 2013. She furthered her education by obtaining Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA) qualifications from CPA Australia between 2015 and 2018, enhancing her expertise in the field.
Expertise in Audit and Risk Management
Sheenal Chand possesses significant expertise in external audit, project audit, internal audit, and risk management. She is knowledgeable in IFRS, IAS, AASB, and ISA compliance, which are essential for regulatory adherence in audit processes. Additionally, she has skills in managing general IT controls and statutory accounts.
Background in Mentorship and Early Career
Before joining KPMG, Sheenal Chand worked as a Senior Peer Mentor at The University of the South Pacific in 2013. She also gained experience as an Attaché in the Audit Division at EY in 2012-2013. Her early career laid a strong foundation for her subsequent roles in finance and audit.