The ACCA Australia and New Zealand Network Panel is an elected group of volunteer member advocates and advisors. The current Chair of the Network Panel is John Cooper and the Vice Chair is Rimma Gayfullina. The ACCA Australia and New Zealand Network Panel plays an important role in providing members’ feedback and working jointly with ACCA to create greater value and relevance for the ACCA membership.


The key role of the ACCA Australia and New Zealand Network Panel is to advise the ACCA Office on matters relating to:

  • Strategic development; 
  • Current and future issues affecting Network Members; 
  • Raising ACCA’s profile and enhancing its reputation across Australia and New Zealand; 
  • New ideas and topics which may be addressed through courses, publications and other services; and
  • Technical issues and consultative documents

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John Cooper FCCA

Chair
QLD/NT Panel Representative


John is a highly accomplished accountant with over 20 years’ experience, John is passionate about the not-for-profit space in Australia. Connect with John on LinkedIn.

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Rimma Gayfullina FCCA

Vice Chair
New Zealand – Auckland Panel Representative


Rimma combines solid audit background gained on working in KPMG Russia, New Zealand and the Netherlands and financial accounting expertise in the commercial sector. Connect with Rimma on LinkedIn.

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Vanessa Ramsamy FCCA

NSW/ACT Panel Representative


Vanessa has spent over 17 years in the big four providing professional services to the private and public sector. Connect with Vanessa on LinkedIn.

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Michelle Ng FCCA

NSW/ACT Panel Representative 

 

Michelle is a distinguished senior finance manager with a foundation in Audit. Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn.

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Romano Pulle FCCA

VIC/TAS Panel Representative

 

Romano is an experienced external auditor with a demonstrated history of working in the external audit and accounting industry. Connect with Romano on LinkedIn.

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Tisa Pierre FCCA

WA Panel Representative 

 

Tisa has a solid foundation in financial analysis and accounting and has expertise driving fiscal efficiency and stewardship. Connect with Tisa on LinkedIn.

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Amanpreet Saini FCCA

New Zealand – Wellington Panel Representative

 

Amanpreet has had diversified professional experience in audit and reporting most recently in the New Zealand public sector. Connect with Amanpreet on LinkedIn.

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Fadi Alzawadi FCCA

South Australia - Panel Representative

 

Fadi is a finance and governance leader with extensive experience in audit, accounting, risk management, and fraud examination across diverse industries. Connect with Fadi on LinkedIn.

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Phoebe Wong FCCA

NSW/ACT Panel Representative


Phoebe is a strategic finance transformation leader with extensive financial services experience, and proven expertise in driving digital transformation initiatives, implementing enterprise financial systems, and delivering complex finance strategy projects. Connect with Phoebe on LinkedIn.

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Helena Simkova FCCA

VIC/TAS Panel Representative


Helena is an accounting standards and financial reporting specialist with deep expertise in IFRS, corporate reporting, and standard setting. Connect with Helena on LinkedIn.

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