DFK BKM - Key Persons
Brent has been a Director since 2013 and has over 20 years experience in public practice. Brent's area of expertise include taxation, business services and superannuation compliance. He is currently providing his expertise working with a number of property development and investment clients through his relationship with various property mentoring groups. He also provides consulting and advice in self-managed superannuation and retirement strategies. Brent is a member of ICAA, Taxation Institute of Victoria and the SMSF Association.
Job Titles:
- CEO
- Director
- Principal
- CEO & Director Terry Stramotas / Director Tim Kelleher
Cheree has been a Director of the firm since 2004 and CEO since 2013 after joining the firm in 1987 as a graduate. Cheree's areas of expertise include business services, income tax, audit and self managed superannuation funds. Her clients include SMEs, family businesses, professionals, investors and high net-worth individuals across many varied industries. Cheree is a Chartered Accountant & Chartered Tax Adviser. She is known for her strong personal relationships with her clients, based on trust and understanding their needs. At the 2023 global conference in Miami, Cheree was appointed to the position of DFK International Vice President for Asia Pacific. She previously served as the chairman of DFK Australia New Zealand for four years. The new appointment provides DFK BKM with a more significant presence in the Asia Pacific region, to be able to better serve clients across 1/3 of the globe.
Job Titles:
- Director
- Daniel Shaw / Director ( Superannuation )
- Director and SMSF Specialist Adviser
Daniel has been a Director since July 2021 and has over 10 years of experience in public practice. He started with the firm as a graduate superannuation accountant which has now become his specialist area. Daniel prides himself on assisting clients with their annual compliance requirements for their accounting, taxation and superannuation and provides his expertise with their retirement strategies. Daniel is a member of ICAA and a SMSF Association Adviser.
Job Titles:
- Principal
- Principal Paul Turnbull / Principal Jamin Ong
Darren has expertise in business services, taxation, audit and due diligence gained from 7 years' experience in business services and over 15 years' experience in the manufacturing industry. Darren's main focus is to establish a trusted relationship with clients to ensure their holistic financial and planning needs are met.
Job Titles:
- Head of Asia Pacific Tax and Accounting
- HR & Office Manager
Georgia recently joined DFK Benjamin King Money as Head of Asia Pacific tax and Accounting, leveraging her deep knowledge of Australian and Chinese financial frameworks to the firm. Georgia's dedication to professional growth and staying ahead of industry trends is evident, making her an inspiration to emerging accounting professionals. Her legacy as a cross-border management accounting expert continues to thrive at DFK Benjamin King Money.
Job Titles:
- Head of Asia Pacific Tax and Accounting
Job Titles:
- Principal
- Principal Paul Turnbull / Principal Jamin Ong
Jamin joined the firm after more than 20 years experience in audit and assurance including several years as a senior manager with three significant mid-tier accounting firms. Jamin was recently appointed Principal in 2022 and manages the audit team, acting as the second point of contact during the audit.
Job Titles:
- HR & Office Manager
- Neil Earle / Consultant
Job Titles:
- Consultant
- Neil Earle / Consultant
Neil is both a Fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and Chartered Tax Advisor with the Taxation Institute Australia. Prior to joining us, Neil conducted his own practice for 25 years in Camberwell acting for a diverse range of both business and personal clients. He has had a long association with the Tax Institute of Australia has been National President in 2004/5. Neil is looking forward to providing continued professional and cost-effective advice and services to clients for many years to come at DFK Benjamin King Money.
Job Titles:
- Principal
- Principal Paul Turnbull / Principal Jamin Ong
Paul was recently promoted to Principal in 2022, and has 17 years experience. Paul's expertise includes tax compliance, tax consulting, business advisory and Virtual CFO. Paul has implemented a number of complex group restructures and tax consulting projects for corporate and high net worth clients. Paul is a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Adviser, advising on both taxation and business related matters for small to medium businesses and high net wealth groups.
Job Titles:
- DIRECTOR
- CEO & Director Terry Stramotas / Director Tim Kelleher
Terry has been a Principal of the firm since 2000 and has more than 20 years' experience in professional practice. His areas of expertise include accounting, income tax, information technology and business management for small to medium size business and high net worth groups. Terry is passionate about working closely with the client to gain a deep understanding of their financial and business affairs in order to provide strategic and proactive advice.
Job Titles:
- Director
- Principal
- CEO & Director Terry Stramotas / Director Tim Kelleher
Tim has been a Director since 2009 and has more than 30 years experience in Australia and Ireland. Tim's expertise includes tax compliance, tax consulting, audit and business restructuring. Tim has a Masters of Taxation and has a high level of expertise in taxation for medium and large businesses including mergers & acquisitions as well as international taxation issues. Tim is a Chartered Accountant & Chartered Tax Adviser and has achieved his CA Business Valuation Specialist accreditation.
Job Titles:
- Head of Asia Pacific Tax and Accounting