Steve Grivas

Biography

Steve is a committed and enthusiastic ‘HLB man’ joining straight from UTS as a graduate in 1998 and specifically choosing this mid-tier, high-growth company over a top tier firm because… “I liked their personal touch, dealing directly with clients and not being just a number filling in a time sheet diary as can happen in a megalithic organisation.” In fact, Steve goes beyond the usual image of an accountant by saying he actually likes calling his clients and keeping in touch with their specific issues and needs. Steve became a partner in 2009 and is an industry respected auditor and advisory partner specialising in funds management, manufacturing, transport & logistics enterprises, construction and corporate transaction advice. He plans to keep building this ‘hands on‘ expertise portfolio each year as his focussed career objective. When asked about the challenges for companies and their auditors today he sees gaining understanding from the clients directors to the ‘absolute independence and accountability’ as what auditors must bring as a key operating principle to the relationship. And for auditors: the importance of value-adding to this relationship on top of meeting all complex compliance needs. Biggest career achievement: Building the confidence of his client base, and earning respect from his peers by growing from a raw graduate to partner in the firm he chose because of its positive culture.  

Research Interest

Business Management , Economics, Accounting , Marketing