Jonathan Da Costa has joined RSM (fomerly Baker Tilly) as a Partner in the south region. He is a qualified accountant and holds an ExMBA. He will be focusing on developing and growing the audit practice, utilising his knowledge of a wide range of Corporates and International groups.Jonathan has more than 17 years’ experience within audit, specialises in leading assurance services for local and multinational companies, including PE backed businesses. He has in depth UK GAAP and IFRS… Show more Jonathan Da Costa has joined RSM (fomerly Baker Tilly) as a Partner in the south region. He is a qualified accountant and holds an ExMBA. He will be focusing on developing and growing the audit practice, utilising his knowledge of a wide range of Corporates and International groups.Jonathan has more than 17 years’ experience within audit, specialises in leading assurance services for local and multinational companies, including PE backed businesses. He has in depth UK GAAP and IFRS knowledge and has worked with a variety of organisations including companies in the financial services, leisure, software and property sectors. In addition to his financial services and large corporate experience, Jon also has worked with middle market and entrepreneurial clients. Jon is experienced in advising clients with their acquisitions, disposals, financial restructuring and group reorganisations. He joined from KPMG in London where he was a financial services audit Director and prior to this was working in KPMG Australia where he acted for a number of listed property investment groups and mining companies. Before that, Jon helped build KPMG’s middle markets practice in London and acted for a number of well-known entrepreneurial clients Show less

As an Audit Director I lead audit services for a number of large private and listed corporate clients. I have served as an engagement partner (RI) for the last 5 years on variety of businesses which specialise in FS, Technology, Logistics, Property and Entertainment sectors. My key industry focus is with financial services, real estate investment, property and construction businesses.I act as a sounding board by understanding my client’s business and issues they face, bringing in other… Show more As an Audit Director I lead audit services for a number of large private and listed corporate clients. I have served as an engagement partner (RI) for the last 5 years on variety of businesses which specialise in FS, Technology, Logistics, Property and Entertainment sectors. My key industry focus is with financial services, real estate investment, property and construction businesses.I act as a sounding board by understanding my client’s business and issues they face, bringing in other KPMG professionals where required. I supply clients with audit services in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and UK GAAP. I also have experienced in advising clients through listings, acquisitions, disposals, financial restructuring and group reorganisations, together with other professionals. On my secondment to KPMG Australia I was involved in a number of property and mining ASX listed entities.As an experienced auditor I have knowledge in reviewing audit files of other big four firms, including overseas countries, and is also part of KPMG internal quality review team (QPR). Whilst in Australia I worked on ASX listed clients that were subject to ASIC reviews. Therefore I have had experience of dealing with the regulator and ensuring file readiness for these external reviews and compliance with International Auditing Standards.I also have experience with working with KPMG Forensic, on an expertise witness engagements involving Big 4 and large mid size firms on the audit work performed on listed groups. I assisted in giving technical input and doing an initial review/ report on the audit work carried out, including presenting to the lawyers. Show less