Professional experience
Mark is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in delivering external audits for ASX-listed public companies and large to medium-sized organisations across a wide range of industries. His primary responsibility is ensuring that financial reporting obligations are met, while also assessing the internal control environments of businesses. By evaluating key business cycles, Mark provides insightful recommendations to ensure internal controls and processes are aligned with best practices.
Approaching challenges with a strong emphasis on collaboration, Mark believes that working closely with clients and colleagues is essential for achieving optimal solutions. His decision-making is guided by a commitment to integrity, honesty, and compassion – values he holds dear in both his professional and personal life.
Mark is motivated by the opportunity to deliver positive experiences for clients in every interaction, while also fostering the growth and development of those around him. His passion for client care and internal team development keeps him inspired every day.
Clients would describe Mark as personable and reliable, with a knack for providing clear, expert advice on technical accounting, financial reporting, and assurance matters. Colleagues view him as an exceptional team player, always contributing to a positive and collaborative working environment.
Recent examples of work include:
- Lead manager coordinating the delivery of high quality and timely external audits on numerous large and ASX listed clients.
- Lead manager on a complex ASX listed ‘stapled’ Real Estate Investment Trust with circa $700m in commercial investment properties within the retail and medical sectors.
- Assessing the internal control environment across each of the key business cycles within a not-for-profit organisation and providing a report and recommendations to assist Management to implement best practise internal controls.
Qualifications and memberships
- Member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ)
- Bachelor of Commerce – University of Newcastle
