• Job TypePermanent
• PayAvailable for a competitive annual salary
• Reference6106046

Professional qualifications/key skills

• BCom, MPA
• Chartered Certification in progress (CAANZ)
• Experience working in NZ CA environment

Comments

My candidate is a university educated nearly qualified chartered accountant with CA experience in NZ and overseas, including 3 years in a Christchurch firm. Following that experience, they have gained some commercial experience and are now looking to use the gained breadth to further their career in a CA firm. With 2 papers left to complete their CAANZ certification, my candidate is looking to join a good stable organisation who can offer ongoing career development and a place to grow through to a senior accountant.

Qualifications and Education

Victoria University of Wellington

Master of Professional Accounting CA Pathway (MPA CA) including Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting – CAANZ, Final stage of completion (Audit, ICAP remaining)

Ongoing, 2 papers remaining

Graduate Diploma in Accounting – Level 7

Completed 2018 

Bachelor of Commerce

Completed 2012

Employment History

Retail Group

Accounts Payable (Temporary Assignment)

September and October 2024

Minerals Producer

Accounts Payable Coordinator (Temporary Assignment)

July and August 2024

January 2023 to July 2024

Time off taken to complete MPA studies full time

Clothing Company

Office Manager (Accountant)

May to November 2022

• Managed high volume accounts payable/receivable and optimised cash flow.
• Prepared daily cash flow, sales reports, asset registers, and month-end journals.
• Utilised Apparel 21 (ERP) and Access Payroll for accurate accounting and payroll.
• Ensured compliance with financial/statutory obligations and generated reports.
• Conducted financial analysis, prepared budgets, and monitored bank funding.
• Filed PAYE, GST, and Income Tax Returns with IRD.

Accounting and Tax Firm

Accounting Technician

2019 to 2022

• Handled PAYE, GST, and Income Tax Returns filings with the IRD for individuals, partnerships, and companies
• Liaise with clients directly for any information needed and address their queries related to any accounting matters
• Processed weekly client payroll using XERO Payroll or manual methods
• Generated accurate financial and monthly management reports for clients
• Oversaw client accounts payable and receivable
• Set up new companies in XERO, including a chart of accounts and fixed assets
• Conducted financial forecasting and tax planning for GST, income tax, ACC levies
• Maintain fixed asset register, depreciation schedule, and set up of inventories for clients
• Assisted clients with government support program applications
• Addressed client enquiries, liaising with IRD and ACC as needed
• Prepared extensive spreadsheets (Excel) for GST and income tax calculations for some clients
• Processed payroll for over 40 employees from various clients using XERO payroll or manually using Excel
• Developed KPIs and dashboards tailored to client requirements
• Managed complex IRD compliance requirements, minimising tax liabilities while strictly adhering to regulations
• Implemented robust accounting systems in XERO for new companies, enhancing financial tracking and reporting capabilities

Simon Lawrence

Team Manager

Hays Senior Finance

T: +64 (0) 21 240 2620