Sonia Mendes
About Sonia Mendes
Sonia Mendes is an Associate Director with extensive experience in compliance and risk governance, currently working at KPMG Australia and South32. She has held various roles in these organizations since 2015 and has a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Johannesburg.
Work at KPMG Australia
Sonia Mendes has held the position of Associate Director at KPMG Australia since 2018. In this role, she is involved in various compliance and governance initiatives. Her expertise contributes to the firm's ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and ensure adherence to industry standards. KPMG Australia is known for providing audit, tax, and advisory services, and Mendes plays a key role in enhancing the firm's compliance framework.
Current Role at South32
Since 2016, Sonia Mendes has served as the Regional Compliance Officer at South32 in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. In this capacity, she oversees compliance-related activities and ensures that the organization adheres to relevant regulations and internal policies. Additionally, Mendes has been the Principal Risk and Governance Officer at South32 since 2015, based in Perth, Western Australia. Her dual roles highlight her extensive experience in risk management and governance within the mining and resources sector.
Education and Expertise
Sonia Mendes earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Johannesburg, completing her studies from 1997 to 2000. This educational background provided her with a solid foundation in business principles, which she has applied throughout her career in compliance and risk management. Her academic achievements support her professional roles in both KPMG Australia and South32.
Professional Background
Sonia Mendes has over a decade of experience in compliance and risk governance. Her career includes significant roles at South32, where she has worked since 2015, and at KPMG Australia, where she has been since 2018. Her professional journey reflects a commitment to maintaining high standards of compliance and governance in the organizations she serves.