Sophie Roche, Ca
About Sophie Roche, Ca
Sophie Roche is a Learning Development Manager at KPMG Learning Services in Sydney, Australia, with extensive experience in audit and learning management across various KPMG offices. She has a strong background in financial acumen and project management, having worked in leadership roles in both the UK and Australia.
Work at KPMG Australia
Sophie Roche currently serves as the Learning Development Manager at KPMG Learning Services in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. In this role, she specializes in the project management and delivery of Regulatory and Audit Learning for Australia, Fiji, and Papua New Guinea. She has been with KPMG Australia since 2021, contributing to the development of learning programs that align with the strategic vision of the company and meet the needs of employees across various levels.
Previous Experience at KPMG UK
Prior to her current role, Sophie Roche worked at KPMG UK in various capacities. She served as the Leadership and Professional Skills Assistant Manager from 2018 to 2019, and as the Regulatory, Mandatory and Audit Learning Manager from 2019 to 2021. Her earlier roles included Audit Assistant from 2013 to 2016, Senior Audit Assistant from 2016 to 2018, and Audit Program Facilitator from 2017 to 2018. This extensive experience in audit and learning management has equipped her with strong financial acumen.
Educational Background
Sophie Roche has a solid educational foundation in accountancy. She studied at The University of Birmingham, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Accountancy from 2013 to 2017. Following this, she achieved the Chartered Accountant designation from ICAS between 2016 and 2018. Additionally, she completed a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) program at Yogahaven in 2018, reflecting her diverse interests and skills.
Governance Experience
Sophie Roche served as a Governor at Sir John Lawes School in Harpenden from 2017 to 2019. In this role, she contributed to the governance and strategic oversight of the school, engaging with various stakeholders to support the educational environment. Her involvement in governance complements her professional experience in the corporate sector.
Initiatives and Interests
Sophie Roche founded the National Yoga Club at KPMG, known as FloWell, which has expanded to over 600 members across the country. This initiative highlights her commitment to employee well-being and personal development. She has a keen interest in aligning the strategic vision of organizations with the needs of their employees, considering all levels from graduates to board members.