Jack Symes

Executive summary

Jack Symes is a Director in Audit & Assurance at BDO in Perth. Jack has over 9 years’ experience in the accounting and auditing field with both local and international markets. He has extensive experience in leading audit and consulting requirements for a diverse group of public and private organisations across a range of sectors with a focus on the natural resources sector within Australia and overseas.

Jack is passionate about delivering exceptional service and building trusted relationships with his clients.

Expertise

Jack has extensive experience across a wide range of financial disciplines including:

• External audit engagements
• International audits
• Financial statement audits
• Preparation of financial reports
• Australian Securities Exchange requirements
• Australian Securities and Investments Commission requirements
• Independent limited assurance reports
• Assurance and compliance engagements
• Corporate governance

Experience

• Ensuring financial statements in external audits and reviews meet regulatory requirements and stakeholder expectation across a range of industries and sectors including; natural resources, not-for-profit, technology and manufacturing.
• Review of operational processes and internal controls, identifying areas for improvement and strengthening financial reporting reliability for a diverse range of clients from medium sized entities to large international groups, across multiple industries and sectors.

Qualifications and affiliations

• Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Finance)
• Member, CA ANZ
• Registered Company Auditor