Ben is an innovative professional with more than 25 years of accomplishment in providing external audit services and CFO services to a broad range of clients in both the private and public sector. His experience with systems and procedures ensures that, apart from an audit opinion being provided, proactive management advice is provided that will benefit his clients.

Ben acted as CFO for a group of companies in South Africa before migrating to Australia in 2006 and became an audit partner with WHK (Now Crowe Horwath) in Victoria before joining Walker Wayland Advantage from October 2014 to February 2020 as audit partner. He joined Nexia Melbourne in March 2020 as Audit Director.

His extensive audit experience was gained with listed entities, VAGO, large non –reporting entities, not for profits entities, incorporated associations, and covered industries such as manufacturing, retail, education, health, clubs, associations and self-managed superfunds.

Stephen joins us with a wealth of knowledge and expertise. He has 20 years’ experience in leading professional service firms, and held three positions as a successful CEO and Managing Partner in both law and accounting firms.

He has a reputation as an inspiring leader with strong values, for being a “people person” and for getting things done.  

Stephen was admitted and practised as a solicitor for many years before taking on professional services firm leadership roles. Stephen is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, a Non-Executive Director of The Executive Connection’s Parent company and a member of the NSW Regional Council for Redkite, a charity supporting families who have a child with cancer. 

Matt’s work involves providing clients with an efficient and personable service through all stages of the audit process, and providing technical advice regarding accounting and financial reporting matters.

He has international experience from his time on secondment through Nexia International. He spent three months in London working in Assurance and also three months in San Francisco where he gained experience auditing hedge funds.

He has presented on accounting and auditing topics, including fraud, to the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand Business Forum which is designed for business and financial professionals to keep up to date on the latest industry changes.  

George provides valuation, corporate advisory and litigation support services. He specialises in commercial business valuations, financial modelling, economic loss assessments and insolvency.

George also helps clients wind up their solvent companies, with an emphasis on speed, efficiency and maximising distributions to shareholders tax-effectively.

A grounded professional with a well-rounded perspective, Justin sees more than just numbers, he sees data for what it is—the story of your business. Meticulous in approach, his noted attention to detail, intelligibility and inclusiveness ensures at all times, he communicates clearly and concisely with clients, instilling both comfort and confidence.

As Associate Director - Audit, Justin’s role involves strengthening Nexia Perth’s audit service line and through technological integration, delivering efficient and effective outcomes. Equally adept addressing mum and dad operations or C-Suite executives, Justin specialises in delivering audit assignments to public unlisted companies, ASX-listed companies, Local and State Government departments, Not-for-profits, Indigenous corporations, foreign-owned groups with Australian subsidiaries, Australian companies with foreign subsidiaries, large privately-owned entities and trusts.

Technologically savvy, Justin commands an impressive array of proficiencies and skills, aiming to complete the audit experience with better educated and properly informed clients. To that end, Justin delivers high-quality and timely audit and assurance services.

Scott also has expertise in the areas of business structuring, business development and business sale and acquisition; including preparing a business for sale, due diligence and valuations.

Scott works closely with clients across a range of industries including horticulture, manufacturing, technology, service and franchise sectors. An active member of the Franchise Association of New Zealand, Scott is passionate about helping franchise businesses grow and improve performance. He is also part of the franchise industry leadership group which was involved in establishing New Zealand’s first biennial franchise survey

Throughout his career, Phil has worked with many clients across a broad spectrum of industries; ranging from small to medium size businesses through to large multinational companies. Phil has also assisted the key stakeholders in these businesses with their own personal tax obligations.

Phil co-manages the day to day operations of Knowledge Shop Limited and regularly presents on topical tax issues for the Knowledge Shop, Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand (CAANZ) and other Auckland based Chartered Accountancy firms.

Within CAANZ, Phil is Chair of the Auckland Branch Operational Tax Liaison Group. Phil is also the Auckland representative on the National Tax Liaison Committee.

Phil holds a Bachelor of Business and is a Fellow Chartered Accountant and was awarded his Fellowship for his services to the profession in 2019 by the Chartered Accountants Institute of Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ).

Tristan has expertise in the areas of tax, business restructuring, forecasting, offshore expansions, negotiations, mergers and acquisitions, business valuations and business development.

A regular presenter at Knowledge Shop training sessions, Tristan has presented for the Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand (CAANZ) on the topics of business restructuring and business ethics.