Meet the Team
Meet our team
Domenic has more than 19 years’ experience delivering a vast range of taxation and business advisory services to his clients throughout Canberra and the surrounding region. He says that building trust with his clients is an essential element of what he does as it allows for the creation of strategies and programs that assist with maximising business value and accomplishing set goals.
With a particular interest in technology for business, he is always looking closely at how it can assist Nexis and their clients to improve productivity and profitability. Domenic is also active in the mobile app space and has helped launch a number of apps, both in Australia and overseas. His involvement in apps has provided some of Nexis’ sophisticated investor clients with the opportunity to invest and provide seed funding for a number of global tech company launches.
“I don’t see myself as an accountant so much as a trusted advisor for my clients. This means I don’t just see them once a year to prepare their financial accountants and tax returns. I really enjoy developing the deep level of trust that enables me to assist and advise my clients to achieve financial freedom.”
Domenic became a Chartered Accountant in 1998 and, on the back of a dynamic career, co-founded Nexis in 2004 and advanced to become a Chartered Accountant fellow in 2013. He has a deep understanding of numbers and the value drivers behind business success, and he uses that to educate and empower clients to make the right business decisions.
Outside of work, Domenic loves nothing more than a simple barbecue with friends, and spending time with his family.
with Nexis since 2004
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Michael joined Nexis in 2009, and since then he has drawn upon his strong technical tax knowledge to provide quality solutions to all clients. His practical technical knowledge, gained from experience, has been built on his extensive qualifications. Michael is a Chartered Accountant, a Chartered Tax Advisor, and holds degrees in Commerce and Law from the Australian National University.
“The best thing about being an accountant is being able to help people. Whether it is as simple as helping them to lodge their returns or helping them achieve their business goals, it is all very rewarding. The clients’ needs are always different, but at the end of the day being an accountant is all about relationships and the better the relationships with both clients and other professionals, the more enjoyable the work becomes. I also love being involved in the diverse and interesting businesses and transactions that my clients get involved with.”
Michael’s love of all things tax drives him to exceed expectations with personalised service tailored to suit clients’ needs. Whether he provides you with complex taxation advice, or assists your business in the start-up phase, he makes sure he finds you commercially viable and tax effective solutions to maximise the financial functionality of your businesses.
When he’s not on the tools at Nexis, you’ll find him keeping active by playing golf, mountain biking and making quality family time moments. In 2019 he completed the Kokoda trail for the first time.
with Nexis since 2009
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Adam started his professional career working part-time at a boutique accounting firm in 2010. After stints working in various roles including for a Big 4 professional services firm as a national tax training facilitator, and as the internal AUS and NZ tax lead for a global IT consulting firm, Adam returned to his roots to work with small to medium enterprises and family-owned businesses, where he can see the direct and immediate impact he can have.
Adam has one piece of expert advice:
“Failing to plan is planning to fail – planning your key business decisions upfront can allow you flexibility of options, risk mitigation, and be much more cost effective in the long run, vs considering the impact of the decision after it has already been taken. So talk to your advisor first!”
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Kelsey started out at Nexis in March 2018 as our customer service specialist in our administration team. There aren’t many of our clients who don’t already know Kelsey by name on email, over the phone or when she’s greeted you in person in our Canberra office.
In November 2018 she took the driving seat as Executive Assistant to our Director, Michael Talevich. As a key member of our administration and operations team, Kelsey now also assists in the day to day operations at Nexis.
“Take advantage of all the services provided to you by your accountant. Old school accountants only do tax returns but since I’ve worked here it’s easy to see that we are providing business support and advice in more than just the tax space.”
Home renovating, interior design and sky diving are high on her list of passions – some of these she gets more time for than others!
with Nexis since 2017
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Over the last 15 years, John has had the opportunity to work with a broad range of clients and in different specialty areas in accounting firms in Sydney and Canberra. John is a Chartered Accountant with a Bachelor of Business and Commerce degree, and a Diploma of Financial Services (Superannuation). His experience combined with his strong technical knowledge helps him deliver excellent service to his clients.
John seeks to understand what motivates his clients and to gain a deep understanding of their situations. By asking the right questions he is able to achieve the best results for his clients and their families. One of his strongest attributes is the ability to explain complicated accounting situations to clients in simple language.
Outside of work, John enjoys spending time with his young family and is a proud member of the Weston Creek Molonglo Cricket Club.
with Nexis since 2014
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Fiona commenced working at Nexis in March 2018 and is not only an expert in all things MYOB and Xero but is also a Certified Practising Accountant (CPA). Fiona manages our talented team of bookkeepers, ensuring that our bookkeeping clients are well cared for in areas which include payroll, account reconciliation, accounts receivable, accounts payable, taxable annual payment reports, payment summaries, business activity statements and everyday processing.
Fiona partners with our bookkeeping clients to not only improve how accurately they manage their financial records, but also to develop meaningful yet easy to understand reports and provide insight into potential financial issues that may be otherwise flying under the radar.
“Always ask questions & seek advice early as it saves time in the long run.”
Although she may be the queen of our books, Fiona’s life and loveable personality don’t solely revolve around the accounting world. If she could be any animal she’d want to be one of Queen’s well taken care of Corgis. In her downtime, Fiona enjoys time with family and watching TV shows such as Elementary, Billions and the Loudest Voice.
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Jacklyn joined Nexis in 2017 when she was an undergraduate accountant in her second year of a Bachelor of Accounting at the Australian National University. Since completing her degree in 2019, Jacklyn delivers a range of taxation and compliance services and is now a qualified Chartered Accountant. Jacklyn is an advocate in training new staff and is passionate on delivering webinars for both clients and staff to further increase their taxation knowledge. Jacklyn also uses her accounting skills and knowledge to give back to the community and is currently the treasurer of a local breast cancer charity, Bosom Buddies, and is Chair of the ACT Young Chartered Accountants Committee. When she’s not working, she enjoys an early morning HIIT class at her local gym and keeping up to date with her favourite reality TV shows.
“I believe that I am more than just your accountant. I enjoy building a connection with my clients that enable me to be their ‘go-to’ person in all aspects of their business. I strive to lift the burden off my clients in their compliance work to ensure that their time is better utilised within their industry and area of expertise.”
with Nexis since 2017
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Tom joined Nexis in November 2010. His role as Manager involves providing accounting and business advice to a vast array of clients, ranging from individuals all the way through to large groups who have complex structures.
Tom manages the workflow of a number of staff, ensuring client expectations are met and the job is completed to a high quality from start to finish.
He takes the lead role in the superannuation fund client base at Nexis and the associated (and often complicated) superannuation fund management and administration.
In his spare time, Tom enjoys spending time with family and friends, travelling and playing golf.
with Nexis since 2010
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Madelene joined Nexis in May 2020 as part of the Philippines team. As a Senior Accountant, her role includes preparing tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts, partnerships, and self-managed super funds. Additionally, she also prepares BAS and assists with tax planning and FBT returns.
“Nexis truly values our clients. We tailor services according to clients’ needs.”
with Nexis since 2020
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Victoria joined the team in September 2022 with a background in taxation and business advisory. Victoria has a bachelor’s degree in accounting and is currently undertaking the Chartered Accountant program. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking with her Chihuahua, playing badminton, and watching crime documentaries.
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Aime joined the Philippines team in July 2023. Her role at Nexis includes preparing tax returns and BAS reconciliations. She enjoys the friendly environment Nexis creates for our clients and the commitment to good quality service.
“I constantly strive to give my best effort in order to provide a good result.”
with Nexis since 2024
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Arjay joined Nexis in 2022 as a member of the Philippines team. Working as an accountant, his role includes organising clients’ tax returns and financial reports. He loves the opportunity to develop and build his accounting expertise at Nexis.
“I enjoy helping clients to understand their financials and giving them peace of mind.”
with Nexis since 2022
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Kevin started with Nexis in 2022 as part of our team located in the Philippines. His role involves preparing tax returns, bookkeeping, reconciliations, and preparing BAS.
“We genuinely care about our clients and prioritise their needs.”
with Nexis since 2022
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Louisa started with Nexis in July 2023 as part of our accounting team in Canberra. Her role involves individual tax returns and helping clients navigate the tax system, minimise their tax liability and ensure compliance with tax laws. She is committed to learning and developing her accounting skills and upholding the Nexis values.
“As someone who loves to learn and expand my knowledge, I have a natural curiosity that leads me to ask a lot of questions. Therefore, I encourage others, whether it may be clients, family or friends, to always ask questions and seek answers when unsure.”
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Marisyl started with Nexis in May 2022 as part of the Philippines team. Working remotely, she prepares tax returns and financial reports. She loves working at Nexis where she can support clients and grow her accounting skills.
“I’m the kind of coworker who works quietly and maintains a focused approach. I may not dominate conversations, but you can count on me to get the job done. My quiet nature doesn’t diminish my eagerness to collaborate, ask for help, and assist colleagues in any way I can.”
with Nexis since 2022
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Michelle joined Nexis in July 2023 in the Canberra office. After completing her university studies, she has begun her career as a bookkeeper preparing BAS and IAS, TPAR, STP finalisation, payroll tax and payroll. Michelle is passionate about engaging with clients to help them achieve their financial goals.
“I strive to make sure clients achieve their business needs and be accountable for their finances.”
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Paul started with Nexis in July 2022 as part of our Philippines team. His role includes preparing client tax returns and financial statements. He loves working at Nexis and experiencing the relationships that Nexis establishes and maintains with our clients.
“At Nexis, our clients are our utmost priority – you are in good hands.”
with Nexis since 2022
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Cathy joined Nexis in 2011 after she graduated from the University of Canberra with a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in accounting and banking finance.
Cathy started as a full-time accountant in 2012 until 2018, when she took maternity leave. She returned to work in April 2019 as a part-time accountant, then moved to the bookkeeping team in October 2021. Cathy enjoys working closely with clients to help them achieve their goals.
Cathy shares her knowledge and experiences with clients for accounting and for the latest government regulations and changes to keep clients up to date.
with Nexis since 2011
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Elrhy joined the Nexis team in 2022 as part of the Philippines office. Working as a bookkeeper, his role includes bank reconciliation, reviewing and approving invoices, preparing monthly IAS and quarterly BAS, payroll preparation, annual STP finalisation, and TPAR.
“Nexis works well to find quick solutions for client concerns. We ensure that those issues are resolved and make the client feel at ease.”
with Nexis since 2022
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Taylor joined the Nexis team in September 2022 as a junior bookkeeper. She has a Bachelor of Business and experience in Xero, accounts receivable and accounts payable. She’s excited to work closely with her clients and help them achieve their business goals. She recently moved to Brisbane because she loves the busyness of the city and the endless opportunities here. Her best accounting advice is:
“If you’re unsure how to record an expense, simply ask! There’s nothing to be afraid of.”
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Dina always ensures the ball is kept rolling when it comes to managing daily payment cycle activities.
Having been with the company since the dawn of (our) time, Dina is one of our original team members, whose in-business voice has contributed to not only building the culture that we have today; but of course, keeping our service cogs turning, as our Accounts Payable and Payroll Administrator.
“Never be afraid to seek professional advice and harness the expertise of your accountant. They will always get you on the right path to link your goals with growth!”
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Jacinta joined the team in September 2022 and brings another level of organisation to Michael Talevich as his Executive Assistant. Outside of work, she loves to spend her time reading, completing puzzles or travelling. Her best business advice is
“It’s all about being organised. If you’re organised throughout the year, tax time will go a lot smoother for you.”
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Vierne joined Nexis as part of the Philippines team in August 2023. As part of the admin team, he handles workflow allocation, manages lodgements, and provides general administrative assistance when required.
“It is true that you can succeed best and quickest by helping others succeed.”
with Nexis since 2023
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