Amanda Brown
About Amanda Brown
Amanda Brown serves as a Director at KPMG Australia, where she has worked since 2013, focusing on risk management and quality in the Management Consulting Division. She holds degrees in Computer Science and Accounting and Finance from Murdoch University and has extensive experience in the insurance sector, particularly in IT controls and data analytics.
Work at KPMG Australia
Amanda Brown has served as a Director at KPMG Australia since 2013, accumulating over 11 years of experience in this role. She manages risk and quality for KPMG's Management Consulting Division, a position she has held since 2018. Her responsibilities include performing accuracy reviews of enforceable undertakings that return funds to policyholders. Prior to her current role, she worked as an Associate Director at KPMG from 2005 to 2013, where she gained significant experience in various consulting projects.
Education and Expertise
Amanda Brown studied at Murdoch University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science from 1991 to 1994. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Accounting and Finance from the same institution, studying from 1990 to 1993. Her educational background supports her extensive expertise in IT aspects of demutualisation and market listing within the insurance industry, as well as data conversions and business case feasibility.
Background
Before her tenure at KPMG Australia, Amanda Brown worked at the University of Western Australia as an Economics and Commerce Lab Supervisor from 1991 to 1994. She also gained international experience as a Manager at KPMG UK from 1998 to 2000. This diverse background has contributed to her comprehensive understanding of the insurance sector and consulting practices.
Achievements in Project Management
Amanda Brown has conducted major project reviews related to claim and policy system implementations. Her work includes involvement in regulatory reviews focusing on IT controls, data integrity, and data analytics. She has also contributed to business continuity planning and the preparation of business cases and benefits realisation, showcasing her project management capabilities within the consulting environment.
Experience in Insurance Industry
Amanda Brown possesses extensive experience in the insurance industry, particularly in areas such as premium funding error reviews, incorrect calculations, and incomplete reports. Her role in conducting accuracy reviews and managing risk and quality has positioned her as a knowledgeable professional in the field.