Delarey Nell

Executive summary

Delarey Nell is a Partner in our audit and assurance team in Sydney. He specialises in auditing and assurance in the banking and finance industry, and has a demonstrated history of success in local and international markets.

Drawing on his deep technical knowledge and international expertise, he provides innovative solutions across sectors including non-bank lending, investment and corporate banking, broker dealers, and various other market participants. His extensive experience includes delivering complex audit and advisory services to listed and multinational clients.

With over two decades' experience in Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa, Delarey understands the value of strong, trusted relationships in delivering outstanding experiences and outcomes for his clients.

Expertise

• Statutory audit and regulatory compliance and assurance
• Controls and regulatory compliance
• Statutory financial reporting 
• Accounting advice on complex transactions and new accounting standards 
• Internal controls review and recommendations
• Balance sheet substantiation. 

Experience

• An ASX-listed non-bank lender - Undertook the company’s statutory audit and group reporting, including the initial years post listing
• An ASX-listed investment bank and asset manager - Acted as audit partner through listing and subsequent undertaking company’s listed statutory audits
• A global capital markets participant - Delivered audit of multiple trading desks, related controls, and hedging positions
• A global listed financial services company - Undertook audit of trading positions and corporate lending structures, including credit risk and impairment assessment
• Various broker dealers - Undertook statutory audit for the companies, as well as sign-off on AFSL, ASX, and ASIC regulatory reporting
• Multinational broker dealer - Led a team to review operational effectiveness of internal control framework and alignment of these controls to regulatory requirements
• A large bank - Substantiated the client's balance sheet position across multiple countries, identifying invalid positions and corrective actions.

Qualifications and affiliations

• Chartered Accountant, CA ANZ
• Registered Overseas Auditor New Zealand (FMA Registered)
• ASIC Registered Company Auditor
• Member, CA ANZ
• Member, South African Institute of Chartered Accountants