
KATRINA MCKENZIE AIPA AFA
Compliance Auditor
Founder KLM Audit & Compliance
I’ve tried my hand at a lot of roles over the years — factory work, hospitality, retail, telecommunications, commercial cleaning — all before deciding to study accounting. Each job taught me something different about how workplaces function, how people work, and what good systems look like.
While completing my Diploma of Accounting, I was introduced to auditing… and everything clicked. I knew instantly that this was where I belonged.
Since then, I’ve focused on building my audit and compliance career, earning both nationally and internationally recognised qualifications and working across highly regulated environments, including:
- Employment Services
- Registered Training Organisations
- Not‑For‑Profit Organisations
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (including import and export of raw materials and finished products)
These roles gave me a depth and variety of experience you don’t often find in a single career path — from quality systems and compliance frameworks to risk management and operational processes.
My earlier practical experience in other industries has shaped the way I approach auditing. It’s given me a grounded understanding of real workplaces, strengthened my customer service skills, and helped me build genuine relationships — all essential qualities for meaningful, effective audit engagements.
I’m passionate about auditing and the value it brings to organisations. My goal is to make audits clearer, more accessible, and more positive for businesses by sharing knowledge, building confidence, and helping people understand how strong systems create strong outcomes.



