Professional experience
With over 18 years of experience in the accounting industry, Hazel has provided assurance services to a diverse range of industries and organisations, including ASX listed companies, manufacturing, health-related entities, and education entities. Hazel's particular interest lies in the not-for-profit sector, where she understands the unique commercial challenges these organisations face.
Hazel's extensive experience has equipped her with comprehensive knowledge of the audit process, encompassing financial, operational, and compliance audits. She adeptly addresses key operational and financial risks, along with conducting performance assessments of key controls. This exposure allows Hazel to adapt to varying client needs while staying flexible and up-to-date with evolving reporting frameworks and compliance requirements.
Hazel possesses in-depth knowledge of financial reporting and accounting standards, enabling her to provide valuable advice on complex accounting treatments and necessary disclosures to ensure compliance with diverse accounting standards and legislation.
Hazel leverages her experience to share knowledge in a collaborative and educational manner, fostering trusted and enduring relationships with her clients.
Recent examples of work include:
- Taking an educational approach to various projects, ensuring clients understand and can apply accounting standards effectively going forward
- Training a large not-for-profit organisation's finance team on the application and ongoing accounting for leases under AASB 16
- Providing a report and recommendations on the controls of a sporting organisation
- Assisting an internal audit client with a fixed asset stocktake
- Successfully transitioning the external audit of an ASX listed Health/Tech provider from the Big 4 to PKF.
Hazel's expertise, collaborative approach, and commitment to staying current with industry standards make her a valuable asset in providing high-quality assurance services to her clients.
Qualifications and memberships
- Registered Company Auditor (RCA)
- Member of the Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand (CA ANZ)
- Master of Business Administration, Swinburne University
- Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Tourism
