Simon Smith
About Simon Smith
Simon Smith is an Associate Director at KPMG Australia, specializing in government incentives and business growth. He has extensive experience in various industries and previously held positions at Unilever, Equititrust, and PwC Australia.
Work at KPMG Australia
Simon Smith has been serving as an Associate Director in the Government Incentives, Accelerating Business Growth team at KPMG Australia since 2014. Based in Brisbane, he focuses on helping businesses navigate and access various government funding programs, including federal and state grants. His role involves advising companies on maximizing their Research and Development (R&D) opportunities while ensuring compliance with relevant legislative requirements. Simon's expertise spans multiple industries, including IT, financial services, manufacturing, and infrastructure.
Previous Experience at Unilever and Equititrust
Before joining KPMG, Simon Smith worked at Unilever as an Engineering Planning Manager from 1994 to 1997 in Lowestoft, Suffolk, UK. He then transitioned to Equititrust, where he served as IT Manager for 12 years, from 1999 to 2011. These roles provided him with a solid foundation in engineering and IT management, which he later applied in his consulting career.
Consulting Role at PwC Australia
Simon held the position of Senior Consultant for R&D Incentives at PwC Australia from 2011 to 2014 in Brisbane. In this role, he specialized in assisting clients with their R&D tax incentive claims, leveraging his extensive knowledge of government funding programs to benefit various industries.
Education and Expertise
Simon Smith completed his Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Aeronautical) at Queen Mary University of London from 1990 to 1993. He later pursued a Master’s degree in Accounting at Bond University, studying from 2007 to 2011. His educational background equips him with a strong analytical foundation, enhancing his ability to advise companies on financial and engineering matters related to government incentives.