Tax, Strategy, Governance, Risk & Compliance – Experience That Delivers Confidence and Results
With over 70 years of combined Big 4 experience, we help clients navigate complex challenges – turning them into opportunities for growth and confidence.
Tax, Strategy, Governance, Risk & Compliance – Experience That Delivers Confidence and Results
With over 70 years of combined Big 4 experience, we help clients navigate complex financial, tax, and governance challenges – turning them into opportunities for growth and confidence.
Led by former Big 4 Partners Phil Clarke (Founder & Managing Director) and Alicia Clarke (Director), Azab Business Advisory blends deep expertise in private wealth and SME advisory with strategy, risk, governance, risk and compliance for large corporates and ASX-listed entities.
Together, their experience spans SMEs, high-net-worth individuals, and not-for-profits through to ASX-listed and global corporates – giving clients insights that work across every stage of growth.
Clients benefit from pragmatic, hands-on solutions grounded in commercial reality – paired with the governance rigour and strategic foresight honed in complex corporate environments.
We listen first and act as a trusted sounding board, working closely with clients to deliver innovative outcomes. By being selective in who we partner with, our clients gain direct access to our senior team’s expertise and experience.
About Azab
Founded by former PwC partner Phil Clarke in 2013, Azab Business Advisory supports SMEs, individuals, and Not-for-Profits with strategic and financial guidance. Joined by Alicia Clarke in 2025 to add her experience working with large corporates and ASX listed entities on governance, risk management framework and controls design implementation and compliance , the firm blends over 70 years of Big 4 experience with boutique flexibility. They deliver expert, practical solutions that drive long-term client success.
Azab Services
- Business Advisory
- Succession Planning
- Taxation Advice
- Governance, risk and compliance (GRC) services framework design
- Regulatory compliance reviews
- Risk appetite development framework design and implementation
- Climate-related risk disclosure services
- ESG and sustainability reporting services
- Outsourced CFO, CRO, CRCO and CSO
Business Advisory
With 70+ years of Big 4 experience, we deliver Tax, Strategy, Governance, and Compliance solutions that drive growth. Our advisory services optimise structure, tax, and succession planning while protecting assets. We also offer governance and outsourced CFO,CRO CRCO and CSO support for expert corporate reporting leadership.
Operating from Queensland, servicing clients nationally
PHIL CLARKE (Founder) B Ec. FCA,CTA
- Former senior PwC partner with 50+ years’ experience in taxation and audit across Private Client, Government, and Not-for-Profit sectors.
- Fellow of CAANZ, Certified Tax Advisor, and Registered Tax Agent with broad industry expertise.
- Proven track record in complex advisory, major transactions, business growth, and succession planning.
Phil Clarke: 0427 218 501
ALICIA CLARKE B Com, CA, RCA
- Alicia Clarke, former PwC Partner with 20+ years’ experience, joined Azab Business Advisory in 2025.
- Member of CAANZ, ASIC Registered Company Auditor, Integrated Management Systems.
- She specialises in governance, risk, compliance, and sustainability.
- Her collaborative approach delivers lasting value across sectors sectors which include care, logistics, retail amongst others.
Alicia Clarke: 0407 964 089