Tania Occhiuto

Executive summary

Tania is a Director in BDO’s Risk Advisory team based in Adelaide. With more than 30 years of professional experience in audit, risk and business advisory services across Australia, Italy and the United Kingdom, Tania brings deep expertise in internal audit and risk advisory, supporting organisations to navigate complex environments and strengthen performance.

Tania brings a practical and collaborative approach to her work. She partners closely with clients to strengthen governance, risk management, internal controls and operational performance.

She specialises in delivering outsourced and co-sourced internal audit services, risk management reviews, regulatory compliance reviews, process improvement engagements. Tania woks with clients to identify practical improvement opportunities, strengthen assurance and support informed decision making.

Tania has extensive experience across the public and private sectors including state, local and federal government, energy and resources, healthcare, education and not-for-profit organisations. She has particular depth supporting South Australian public sector and regulated organisations.

Prior to joining BDO, Tania held roles in external audit, finance and business advisory and founded and operated a boutique publishing and events business.

She is a Chartered Accountant and Professional Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors, and was previously a Registered Company Auditor.

Expertise

• Internal audit and assurance services for government, regulated entities and complex organisations
• Risk management reviews, strategic risk assessments and risk register development
• Regulatory compliance reviews and governance advisory for public sector and not-for-profit clients

Experience

Internal audit and assurance:

• State government – Outsourced internal audit services covering financial processes, operational controls, technology systems, procurement, contract management, affordable housing program governance and planning-related controls
• Health sector – Operational and functional internal audit assessing governance, risk management, internal controls and compliance with government policy frameworks
• Local government– Co-sourced and ad hoc internal audit reviews focused on operational effectiveness, compliance, process improvement and control maturity
• Energy and mining – Internal audit and assurance services, including regulatory compliance

Risk, compliance and business improvement:

• State government and local government – Strategic risk assessment, including review of strategic priorities, executive workshop facilitation and development of prioritised strategic risks
• Health sector – Process mapping and billing administration review to identify practical improvements, clarify requirements and support more effective operational decision-making

Qualifications and affiliations

• Bachelor of Commerce
• Professional Member, Institute of Internal Auditors
• Member, CA ANZ