Senior Accountant

Overview

This role supports a chartered accounting firm based in Tauranga, New Zealand. The organization is building its existing offshore team to support its senior accounting function. Responsibilities include taking ownership of a client portfolio and improving the quality of financial statements, tax returns, and management reporting, while guiding junior team members.

This role is open to Philippine citizens currently based in the Philippines.

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting and Accounting

• Prepare and review annual financial statements and special-purpose financial reports for a range of New Zealand entities.
• Prepare and review financial accounts for companies, partnerships, trusts, sole traders, and other business structures.
• Perform month-end and year-end accounting activities, including reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and adjustments.
• Review general ledgers, trial balances, fixed asset registers, and depreciation schedules.
• Identify accounting discrepancies and ensure financial records are accurate and complete.
• Apply relevant New Zealand accounting standards and reporting requirements.

Tax Compliance

• Prepare and review New Zealand income tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships, and individuals.
• Prepare and review GST returns in accordance with IRD requirements.
• Assist with provisional tax calculations, terminal tax obligations, and tax planning.
• Respond to IRD queries and assist with tax-related correspondence.
• Monitor filing deadlines and ensure compliance obligations are completed on time.

Client and Portfolio Management

• Manage a portfolio of clients and maintain strong professional relationships.
• Communicate with clients to obtain information, clarify transactions, and resolve accounting queries.
• Identify potential risks, unusual transactions, and opportunities to improve clients’ financial processes.
• Provide meaningful insights into financial performance, cash flow, and business operations.
• Coordinate client deliverables and ensure work is completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Escalate complex accounting, tax, and compliance matters to managers or partners when necessary.

Review and Quality Assurance

• Review work prepared by intermediate and junior accountants for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Identify errors, omissions, and inconsistencies in financial statements, tax returns, and supporting schedules.
• Provide constructive feedback and ensure review points are resolved appropriately.
• Maintain consistent workpaper documentation and follow internal quality control procedures.
• Apply professional judgement when reviewing accounting treatments and identifying issues requiring further investigation.

Team Leadership and Mentoring

• Provide technical guidance and support to junior and intermediate accountants.
• Allocate or coordinate work and monitor progress against deadlines, where required.
• Support staff development through coaching, feedback, and knowledge sharing.
• Help improve accounting processes, documentation, and team productivity.
• Promote a collaborative environment focused on accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Accounting Systems and Technology

• Work with accounting and practice management software such as Xero, MYOB, and relevant tax or compliance platforms.
• Use Microsoft Excel for financial analysis, reconciliations, reporting, and data validation.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows and improve efficiency through automation and technology.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Typically 4–6+ years of relevant accounting experience, ideally within a public practice or business advisory environment.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing financial statements and tax returns.
• Practical knowledge of New Zealand tax compliance, including GST and income tax.
• Experience working with New Zealand clients and accounting requirements is highly desirable.
• Experience reviewing work and mentoring junior accounting staff.
• Strong working knowledge of Xero and Microsoft Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, CA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Referral bonus: PHP 8,000 via GCash for every successful hire.

Location

• Tauranga, New Zealand (client base)
• This role is open to Philippine citizens currently based in the Philippines.