Zac Odendaal
About Zac Odendaal
Zac Odendaal is an Associate Director at KPMG Australia with over a decade of experience in internal audit and dispute advisory services across Australia, the United States, and South Africa. He has a strong academic background in accounting and specializes in risk consulting for the public sector and education industries.
Current Role at KPMG Australia
Zac Odendaal serves as an Associate Director at KPMG Australia, a position he has held since 2018. He operates out of Melbourne, Australia, where he specializes in risk consulting and internal audit. His role involves overseeing various projects and ensuring compliance with industry standards, particularly within the public sector and education industries.
Previous Experience at KPMG Australia
Before his current role, Zac worked at KPMG Australia in several capacities. He was an Internal Audit Manager from 2015 to 2018, and prior to that, he served as a Senior Consultant in Internal Audit from 2014 to 2015. His experience in these roles contributed to his expertise in internal audit practices and risk management.
Experience at KPMG US
Zac's professional journey includes significant experience at KPMG US. He worked as a Senior Associate in Dispute Advisory Services from 2013 to 2014 and as a Senior Associate in Audit from 2012 to 2013. His time in the United States provided him with a strong background in dispute advisory services, enhancing his skill set in audit and risk consulting.
Educational Background
Zac holds a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) and a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom Honours) from the University of Johannesburg, where he studied from 2005 to 2008. He has been pursuing further qualifications with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, achieving the Chartered Accountant designation in 2015.
International Work Experience
Zac has over a decade of experience working with KPMG across multiple countries, including Australia, the United States, and South Africa. His international experience includes roles in Johannesburg, Houston, and Melbourne, which have contributed to his comprehensive understanding of global audit and risk consulting practices.