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Ben Bester

Partner, Audit and Assurance

Melbourne, VIC

Contact details
+61 3 8613 8888

About Ben

Think financial expertise with a human touch? That’s Ben. With 25 years navigating the number-crunching world of audits and CFO services, he’s sick of audits that feels like a transaction rather than a relationship. Ben sees beyond spreadsheets to the people and purpose behind them, using frameworks that don’t just tick compliance boxes but actually help organisations thrive.

What sets Ben apart isn’t just his technical know-how (though there’s plenty of that). It’s his belief that financial practices should amplify your organisation’s mission, not complicate it. He works with everyone from listed entities navigating complex regulations to not-for-profits maximising their community impact, always with the same goal: financial clarity that creates confidence.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) (Unisa)
  • Member of Chartered Accountants Australia + New Zealand
  • Registered Company Auditor
  • SMSF Auditor
  • Accredited External Examiner of the Legal Services Board
  • Public Practice Certificate

Areas of expertise

Audit and assurance

Audit innovation

Audit quality and transparency

Sector expertise

Financial and insurance services

Charities and For-purpose (Not-for-profit)

Mining and resources

Wholesale and manufacturers

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