Nick Howard

Executive summary

Nick is a Partner in the Audit & Assurance team at BDO in Melbourne. He has almost 20 years of experience in providing external audit services to ASX-listed, multinational and private companies. Nick has also undertaken several client-side secondments, allowing him to provide tangible insights to clients from his time in various finance functions. 

As a trusted adviser to his clients, Nick takes a hands-on approach to developing a deep understanding of their businesses, operations and sectors. This allows him to pinpoint risk, focus procedures and provide insights to boards, audit committees and management.

Expertise

• External audit - ASX-listed, multinational and private clients
• Finance function optimisation
• Controls reporting
• Specialisation in the following sectors:
  • Technology
  • Telecommunications
  • Logistics and transportation
  • Services
  • Manufacturing
  • Pharmaceuticals and healthcare

Experience

External audit

• ASX-listed - significant experience leading listed audits in sectors such as technology, telecommunications, services, logistics and manufacturing
• Multinational - experience as both the group and component auditor for large global audits across sectors
• Private clients - extensive experience in leading engagements, including those with private equity ownership

Secondment

• ASX-listed mining client - provided advice on asset valuations as well as insights into financial close process optimisation and system architecture to streamline the financial reporting process
• Large healthcare client - led the group finance function through the ASX listing process
• Private client restructure - provided restructure and business optimisation advice to reduce costs and improve margin

Qualifications and affiliations

• Registered Company Auditor
• Member, CA ANZ
• Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
• Bachelor of Business (Management)