HLB Mann Judd makes new appointments

Oksana Patron

7 October 2022

Accounting and advisory association, HLM Mann Judd has announced 11 new appointments, effective from October 1, in its Australian and Fiji-based firms, within the network’s taxation, audit, business services and corporate advisory divisions.

The appointments would reflect the fact that HLB Mann Judd allowed for promotion from within the association, association chair, Tony Fittler, said.

“Our new appointments have all been with the HLB network of firms for some time and while attracting quality staff in this market can be a challenge, retaining them is another. These promotions recognise the value of the knowledge and expertise that our people have developed,” he added.

“Staff are the backbone of professional service firms, and we do our utmost to acknowledge skills and expertise, as well as commitment. The network congratulates each of the eleven appointed to their new roles, and looks forward to the important contribution they will continue to make to their respective firms.”

The appointments included:

• Kapil Kukrejato be appointed as a partner to the Melbourne firm. He has over 14 years of experience in providing professional advisory services including internal audit, risk management, fraud investigations, Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 compliance, cyber security, probity, and process mapping and improvement projects.

• Donna Emsiesto be promoted to director within the Sydney firm’s tax consulting division, specialising in corporate and international tax. Emsies has over 15 years’ experience in tax advisory, tax compliance and tax disputes, working with multinationals and large Australian corporations as well as private companies, family offices and high wealth individuals.

• Hardik Shuklato be appointed to director in the audit and corporate advisory division in the Sydney firm. He has over 14 years’ experience in audit and assurance, and his expertise lies particularly in audit and financial reporting services for large private businesses, not for profits and companies listed on the Australian Securities Exchange.

• Victor Babinto be appointed to director of audit and assurance in Sydney. Babin specialises in auditing complex international groups with high volume transactions including using data analytics in the auditing process.

• Helena Yuanto be appointed to director of tax consulting in Sydney. With over 20 years’ experience in the business services and taxation areas, Yuan works with clients from a wide range of industries including retail, professional services, manufacturing, property development and the not-for-profit sector

• Warrick Oakesto be appointed director for the corporate advisory division, specialising in mergers and acquisitions, in Sydney. Oakes has over a decade of experience providing advisory and assurance services across a diversified range of entities and industries.

• Heather Lefflerto be appointed to director of the audit, assurance, and corporate advisory division in Sydney. Leffler has more than nine years’ experience specifically relating to audit and assurance services, both locally and in the UK.

• Marcus Polovineoto be appointed to director, tax consulting in Sydney. He is an experience taxation practitioner and has established extensive tax and commercial knowledge, priding himself in taking a practical, client-based approach to all tasks.

• Laura Kemuelito be appointed director in the Fijian firm’s audit practice.  Kemueli has over 15 years’ professional experience in audit and assurance and business advisory services, having commenced her career in audit for US state and local governments.
• Atnesh Prasadto be appointed director in the Fijian firm’s taxation practice. Mr Prasad has more than 10 years’ experience in accounting, business advisory and taxation service.

• Sanjay Ram Saxsenato be appointed to director within Fiji’s Business Services division. Saxsena has been with the firm for 16 years, and advises small to large corporate clients on various aspects of accountancy and financial services.