Nipun Alwis has over 10 years of experience in both Australia and Sri Lanka across investment, fund management, risk management, and internal and external auditing. He is currently working as an Audit Officer for the Northern Territory Government, Australia. He has completed his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Business Administration from the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. He is an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA – UK), Certified Practising Accountant (CPA – Australia), and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA – Australia). Through IFAC, he hopes to explore ways to modernise audit and risk frameworks, promote transparency, and better attract young talent to the profession.

Matheus Zurli is an accountant with an MBA in Finance and Controllership from the University of São Paulo and a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the Federal University Fluminense. He has progressed from a trainee to an Audit Manager at EY – Ernst & Young, specializing in external auditing, project management, and financial analysis across various sectors, including Automotive and Retail. At IFAC, Matheus aims to advance the accounting profession globally and is eager to engage in discussions with professionals worldwide to generate innovative ideas and solutions for the challenges of an interconnected and dynamic global environment.

Sawan Shah is an Audit Quality Improvement Manager at Baker Tilly International with extensive experience in audit quality reviews, regulatory compliance, and professional standards. He began his career in audit before moving into quality reviews, thematic reviews, and the implementation of ISQM 1 and 2 across Baker Tilly’s global network. Through his role, Sawan has supported firms across all regions in strengthening compliance with ISAs and enhancing their overall audit quality. His work has contributed to meaningful quality improvement initiatives worldwide.

Nifemi Ogunbiyi is an award-winning Chartered Accountant with a background in Biochemistry. She trained at PwC, earning top 4 placements in her ACA exams before becoming a Financial Accountant at Fenergo, an Irish fintech unicorn. In 2025, she was named Rising Star Accountant of the Year at the Irish Accountancy Awards, recognising her impact within and beyond the profession as a mentor to aspiring accountants and a champion for education and representation. She is eager to contribute to the IFAC Young Leaders Collective, learning from peers globally while helping to shape the future of the profession.

Sandile Nkala is an Audit Supervisor at KPMG Lower Gulf with five years of experience in the accounting profession. She is a part-qualified ICAEW ACA accountant and currently serves as Chair of the ICAEW Middle East Student Committee. Sandile holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting from Curtin University, where she graduated as Valedictorian. Her experience spans external audit, financial reporting, and client service across various industries. Passionate about women’s empowerment and inclusive leadership, she is committed to creating spaces where young professionals can thrive. Sandile is excited to contribute to the global profession through the IFAC Young Leaders Collective.

Aysu is an audit professional with experience in financial reporting and statutory audits, working across different industries. Her work focuses on financial statement analysis, risk assessment, and compliance with accounting standards.

She joined her current role to broaden her international perspective, strengthen her technical skills, and collaborate with professionals from diverse backgrounds.

Florian Meier is an experienced audit professional who has been working in the field for three years, first at PwC and currently at PKF. He completed his Bachelor’s degree at the University of Duisburg-Essen in January 2024, where he discovered his passion for auditing during his studies. After his first internship, he knew that audit was the right path for him. Through the IFAC program, he looks forward to deepening his expertise and actively contributing to a global network that values collaboration and continuous learning in the audit profession.

Sangwoo Kang is a Korean Certified Public Accountant (CPA) working in the Global Capital Markets and Accounting Advisory Services (CMAAS) department at Samil PwC. He advises multinational clients on M&A integration, governance reorganization, and internal control enhancement. With Bachelor's degrees in English Language and Literature and Business Administration from Seoul National University, where he graduated summa cum laude, Sangwoo combines strong analytical expertise with cross-cultural communication skills. Fluent in Korean and English, Sangwoo is committed to fostering financial transparency and cross-border collaboration through the accounting profession.

Asha Cave is a recently qualified ACCA professional with over five years of audit experience. She migrated to the USA to pursue an athletic scholarship where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting before returning to her home country of Barbados. Asha is drawn to IFAC as a space to expand her perspective through global exchange while contributing insights shaped by her experiences in both a small island nation and abroad, aiming to add value to the profession’s evolving landscape.