Asheeka Sharma
About Asheeka Sharma
Asheeka Sharma serves as the Head of Transformation & Performance Reporting at QBE Insurance, where she has worked since 2021. With extensive experience in finance and performance reporting across various organizations, she has demonstrated strong leadership and a commitment to enhancing operational efficiency.
Work at QBE Insurance Group
Asheeka Sharma currently serves as the Head of Transformation & Performance Reporting at QBE Insurance, a position she has held since 2021 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Previously, she worked in various roles at QBE Insurance, including Deputy CFO Performance & Planning from 2019 to 2021, Performance Reporting Lead for Australia & New Zealand Operations from 2018 to 2019, and Manager of Group Financial Planning & Analysis from 2014 to 2018. Additionally, she undertook a secondment as Head of Group Business Communications in the Office of the Group CEO from 2020 to 2021.
Education and Expertise
Asheeka Sharma has a strong educational background in finance and management. She studied at The University of the South Pacific, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting & Financial Management/Economics from 1998 to 2001, followed by a Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Analysis from 2003 to 2004. She also completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Analysis at A4S Academy in 2004. Since 2021, she has been studying at the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Background
Asheeka Sharma began her career as an Accountant and Senior Accountant at KPMG in Fiji from 2002 to 2004. She then transitioned to Shell, where she worked as a Finance Analyst in the Commercial Business from 2004 to 2006. Following her tenure at Shell, she joined Commonwealth Bank as Executive Manager of Reporting and Analysis for International Financial Services Asia, serving from 2009 to 2014. Her diverse experience spans various sectors, including finance, insurance, and petroleum.
Achievements
Asheeka Sharma has demonstrated a proven track record in enhancing processes to maximize efficiency and productivity throughout her career. She possesses strong leadership skills and focuses on building a collaborative team culture. Her expertise includes developing and implementing operational controls and reporting efficiencies, particularly in the petroleum industry. She is recognized for her excellent time management and organizational skills, as well as her passion for driving stakeholder agendas and delivering high-quality output.