Associate Director

This is a Associate Director - Valuations role with KPMG Australia based in Perth, WA, AU
== KPMG Australia ==

Role Seniority - director

More about the Associate Director - Valuations role at KPMG Australia

Job Description

Is your career focused on analysing and determining true business value?

Do you bring leadership, commercial acumen, and advanced modelling skills to solve complex valuation challenges?

KPMG's Valuation Services team supports clients across all industries with robust, independent valuations. Valuations that support strategic decisions, whether for transactions, acquisitions, joint ventures, shareholder resolutions, investments, or regulatory and financial reporting requirements.

Why Join Us?

Our Valuation Services team is part of the broader Deal Advisory and Infrastructure group. We are recognised for technical expertise, a collaborative culture, and delivering high-quality outcomes that make a measurable impact for clients.

Based in Perth, you'll work in one of Australia's most dynamic markets. Western Australia generates around 17% of the national economy with only 10% of the population, driven by its strength in resources, energy, and infrastructure. This scale creates exceptional opportunities for high-value transactions and strategic advisory work with both domestic and cross-border clients, all while living in a world-class beachside city known for its stunning coastline, outdoor lifestyle, and outstanding quality of life.

Your Opportunity – Associate Director

The Perth valuation practice is expanding to meet strong market demand, creating opportunities for experienced professionals to join our team. In this role, you will:

• Identify key performance indicators and value drivers across companies, industries, and transactions.

• Deliver clear, insightful valuation reports that explain assumptions, methodologies, and findings.

• Build, review, and interpret financial models for businesses and projects.

• Apply critical thinking to identify issues and collaborate with colleagues across Deal Advisory.

• Engage with clients to understand business performance, cash flow forecasts, and valuation drivers.

• Use both traditional and innovative valuation methodologies to assess the value of assets, equity, and debt instruments.

• Work alongside the leaders of business in  

How are You Extraordinary?

• You are a curious and analytical thinker who enjoys uncovering insights and presenting them clearly.

• You bring experience or a strong interest in delivering valuation advice that influences strategic decisions.

• You are detail-oriented leader able to manage teams of skilled professionals, takes a proactive approach, and is committed to accuracy and meeting deadlines.

• You thrive in a collaborative environment with the ability to solve problems and adapt to challenges.

• You are eager to learn how to prepare client materials such as proposals and pitch packs, and you're open to developing these skills.

Your Experience

At KPMG, we believe that diversity of thought, background, and experience drives better outcomes for our people, clients, and communities. We welcome applications from individuals with:

• Demonstrated experience in business valuations (including Purchase Price Allocations / PPA, Intangible valuations, tax valuations etc.) or corporate finance within a corporate advisory or professional services environment.

• Relevant degree (i.e. commerce, finance, economics) and ideally (but not essential) working towards or considering postgraduate studies (e.g., CA, CFA).

• A commercial mindset, resilience, and a drive to improve processes and outcomes.

• Strong analytical and report writing skills, with the ability to simplify complex information.

• Proven experience building and maintaining financial models and delivering Excel-based financial analysis.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships, including mentoring junior team members.

• Strong project management skills, with a track record of delivering multiple engagements simultaneously.

Additional Information

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth. 

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who've got your back. You'll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you'll take control over how you work. We're embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Attraction Support Team.

At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.

Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you'll be learning new things all the time and the KPMG Australia team will be there to support your growth.

Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what's outlined

Key Responsibilities

• Identifying key performance indicators
• Delivering valuation reports
• Engaging with clients

Key Strengths

• Analytical thinking
• Financial modelling
• Leadership
• Valuation methodologies
• Interpersonal skills
• Project management

Why KPMG Australia is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that's right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume.

A Final Note: This is a role with KPMG Australia not with Hatch.

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