Vinod Venkat
About Vinod Venkat
Vinod Venkat serves as the Associate Director of Finance Strategy and Performance at KPMG Australia, a position he has held since 2014. With a background in finance management and a Master of Business Administration from UNSW, he has extensive experience in advising finance teams on operational efficiency.
Work at KPMG Australia
Vinod Venkat has been serving as the Associate Director of Finance Strategy and Performance at KPMG Australia since 2014. Based in Sydney, he has accumulated a decade of experience in this role. His responsibilities include advising CFOs and finance teams on improving operational efficiency and effectiveness. Vinod's expertise lies in simplifying complex financial processes and fostering collaboration among teams to achieve sustainable outcomes.
Previous Experience at Accenture
Prior to his tenure at KPMG, Vinod worked at Accenture as a Manager in Finance & Performance Management from 2010 to 2014. During this four-year period in Sydney, he focused on enhancing financial performance and management strategies for various clients, contributing to his extensive knowledge in the finance sector.
Educational Background
Vinod Venkat holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of New South Wales (UNSW), which he completed between 2010 and 2014. Additionally, he studied at the Telecoms and Tech Academy at the University of Derby, earning a Diploma in Telecoms Business from 2016 to 2017. He is also an alumnus of ACCA and has studied with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
Career History at Westpac and Qantas
Vinod has a diverse career history that includes significant roles at Westpac and Qantas. He served as a Senior Finance Associate in Treasury Structured Finance at Westpac from 2007 to 2010, and as a Senior Finance Analyst at Qantas from 2005 to 2007. These positions provided him with a broad understanding of financial management across different sectors.
Professional Skills and Expertise
Vinod possesses a strong ability to simplify complex financial processes and collaborate effectively with teams. His diverse experience across multiple sectors has contributed to his comprehensive understanding of financial management capabilities. He has been instrumental in advising finance teams on strategies to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.