Stephen Pearce
About Stephen Pearce
Stephen Pearce is a Director in Transaction Services at KPMG Australia, where he has worked since 2017. He has extensive experience in advisory and financial roles, having previously held positions at the Essential Services Commission of SA, BHP Billiton, and Ernst & Young.
Work at KPMG Australia
Stephen Pearce has been serving as Director in Transaction Services at KPMG Australia since 2017. He operates out of the Adelaide office and has accumulated over seven years of experience in this role. His responsibilities include overseeing transaction advisory services, providing strategic insights, and facilitating client engagements in various sectors.
Previous Experience in Advisory Roles
Prior to his current position, Stephen Pearce worked at the Essential Services Commission of South Australia as Principal and Head of Advisory from 2015 to 2017. In this role, he focused on providing advisory services and strategic recommendations within the regulatory framework. His earlier experience includes a managerial position at BHP Billiton, where he worked in Planning & Investments from 2010 to 2012.
Career Background in Finance and Consulting
Stephen Pearce has a diverse background in finance and consulting. He worked at Ernst & Young as Executive Director for 12 years, from 1998 to 2010. His experience also includes a five-year tenure as Supervisor in Business Services at Grant Thornton Australia from 1993 to 1998. Additionally, he held a role in Strategy & Planning at Santos Ltd from 2013 to 2015.
Education and Expertise
Stephen Pearce's educational background includes a Bachelor of Economics from Adelaide University, where he studied Accounting and Finance from 1988 to 1992. He furthered his education with a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance from Finsia, completed between 1999 and 2001, and a Graduate Certificate in Advanced Insolvency and Practice from the University of Southern Queensland, achieved from 1999 to 2000. He also completed a Professional Year at the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia from 1995 to 1996.