Helena Polas

Helena Polas has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Helena currently works at UniSuper as the Group Financial Controller, where they oversee financial reporting, accounting, and governance. Prior to this, they held multiple roles at National Australia Bank, including Operating Model Business Owner, Manager of Regulatory Reporting, Head of Performance Management Delivery, and Manager of Performance Management Product & Markets. Their responsibilities in these roles involved financial analysis, strategic planning, and ensuring accurate reporting. Helena also has finance experience from their time at Toll Priority Pty Ltd as a State Accountant and at KPMG Australia as a Senior Accountant in Middle Market Advisory. Their expertise lies in financial control and reporting, performance management, and business partnering.

Helena Polas has a diverse education history. Helena attended Nunawading Christian College from 1989 to 1994, although it is unknown if they obtained a degree or studied a specific field during this time. In 1995, they enrolled at Deakin University and completed their Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree in Accounting and Finance in 2000. Helena then pursued further education at the Australian Institute of Chartered Accountants from 2002 to 2005, earning a Graduate Diploma in CA with a focus on Accounting. Finally, they attended the Financial Services Institute of Australasia from 2007 to 2012, where they obtained a Master of Applied Finance degree with a specialization in Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law.