Vanessa Cameron
About Vanessa Cameron
Vanessa Cameron serves as the Associate Director of Risk Strategy and Operations at KPMG Australia, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in ethics, independence, and risk management, she plays a key role in financial budgeting and governance activities.
Work at KPMG Australia
Vanessa Cameron currently holds the position of Associate Director in Risk Strategy and Operations within the Risk Management division at KPMG Australia. She has been in this role since 2021, contributing to the firm's operations in Melbourne, Victoria. Prior to this, she served as Associate Director for Ethics and Independence in Risk Management for seven years, starting in 2017. Her career at KPMG began with roles as a Senior External Auditor and Senior Analyst in Ethics and Independence, showcasing her extensive experience in risk management and auditing.
Education and Expertise
Vanessa Cameron has a solid educational background in auditing and risk management. She studied at The Institute of Internal Auditors, where she achieved the Certified Internal Auditor designation. Additionally, she completed her studies at the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, obtaining a Professional Qualification in External Audit from 2006 to 2010. This educational foundation supports her expertise in risk strategy and operations.
Background
Vanessa Cameron's career in risk management spans over a decade, primarily at KPMG Australia. She began her journey in 2011 as a Senior External Auditor and later transitioned to roles focused on ethics and independence within the Risk Management team. Her experience includes a two-year tenure as Manager of Ethics and Independence from 2015 to 2017, where she developed her leadership skills and deepened her understanding of risk management practices.
Achievements
In her current role, Vanessa Cameron assists the Chief Operating Officer with the preparation and monitoring of financial budgets for KPMG’s Risk Management and Office of General Counsel functions. She provides insights and support for Enterprise Risk Management activities and is responsible for governance and reporting activities. This includes identifying data insights for reports presented at various leadership forums, demonstrating her significant contributions to KPMG's risk management strategies.