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Bring Precision to Complex NZ Accounting and Tax Your NZ compliance expertise has already built a strong foundation-now give it global momentum. Join as a Senior NZ Compliance Accountant and tackle complex tax, financial reporting, and year-end accounting across diverse entities. Work alongside New Zealand professionals, deepen your technical capabilities, and reach the next level of your career with Emapta. Your Career at a Glance Employment type: Full-time Shift: Dayshift (9:00 AM-6:00 PM NZT), Weekends Off Work setup: Work From Home Exciting Perks Await! Day 1 HMO coverage with free dependent Competitive Salary Package Permanent WFH arrangement Fixed weekends off Salary Advance Program through our banking partner (Eligibility and approval subject to bank assessment. Available to account holders with minimum of 6 months company tenure.) Unlimited upskilling through Emapta Academy courses (Want to know more? Visit: https://emapta.com/training-calendar/ ) Free 24/7 access to our office gyms (Ortigas and Makati) with a free physical fitness trainer! Exclusive Emapta Lifestyle perks (hotel and restaurant discounts, and more!) Unlimited opportunities for employee referral incentives across the organization Standard government and Emapta benefits Total of 20 annual leaves to be used at your own discretion (including 5 credits convertible to cash) Fun engagement activities for employees Mentorship and exposure to global leaders and teams Career growth opportunities Diverse and supportive work environment The Qualifications We Seek Tertiary degree in Accounting; CA/CPA qualification preferred At least 5 years of experience preparing New Zealand compliance accounts and tax returns within a Chartered Accountancy or business advisory services environment Strong practical knowledge of New Zealand tax and financial reporting requirements Current Xero certification or ability to obtain certification Proficiency in Xero, FYI, Microsoft 365, and accounting workflow and workpaper systems Strong account reconciliation, analytical, and problem-solving skills Strong attention to detail and accuracy in compliance preparation and financial reporting Ability to manage multiple engagements, priorities, and statutory deadlines Ability to identify accounting and tax issues, investigate discrepancies, and escalate matters appropriately Strong written communication skills with the ability to prepare clear file notes and concise technical explanations Ability to work collaboratively with reviewers, advisors, and accounting teams Commitment to client confidentiality, data security, professional standards, and established compliance procedures Your Daily Tasks Internal Service Delivery Deliver accurate and timely compliance work to support a consistent client experience across the group. Collaborate with the Senior Reviewer and responsible NZ Senior Client Advisor for each engagement. Record and refer all client questions, information requests, judgments, and issues to the responsible NZ Senior Client Advisor without direct client communication. Provide clear internal file notes and concise explanations to help the New Zealand team respond to clients efficiently. Protect client confidentiality, data security, and professional standards at all times. Accounting & Compliance Preparation Prepare complete annual accounts, financial statements, tax reconciliations, returns, and supporting workpapers for allocated New Zealand clients. Manage compliance work across companies, partnerships, trusts, sole traders, investment portfolios, and related entity groups. Handle clients across varied industries and turnover levels, including complex structures, inter-entity transactions, and consolidated reporting where required. Complete year-end reconciliations, lead schedules, and standardized workpapers according to established quality and documentation requirements. Apply appropriate New Zealand accounting and tax treatments, investigate anomalies, and document conclusions clearly. Prepare files to a review-ready standard, resolve review points promptly, and meet agreed workflow and statutory deadlines. Identify incomplete records, unusual transactions, risks, and potential advisory matters and escalate them internally. NZ Tax Compliance Maintain current knowledge of New Zealand income tax, GST, PAYE, FBT, provisional tax, withholding taxes, and relevant trust and company tax rules. Prepare accurate tax returns, calculations, and reconciliations in accordance with New Zealand legislation, Inland Revenue requirements, and established procedures. Identify technical tax issues and matters that require judgment, research, or advice and escalate them to the Senior Reviewer or NZ Senior Client Advisor. Prepare draft responses and supporting information for Inland Revenue matters for review and release by the New Zealand team. Support the achievement of filing targets and statutory deadlines. Systems & File Management Use Xero, FYI, Microsoft 365, and relevant tax, workflow, and workpaper systems proficiently. Maintain complete electronic files, clear naming conventions, source-document links, and audit trails. Follow established information security, privacy, access-control, and data-handling requirements. Team Support Support Manila team members as required to meet client needs. Mentor Client Advisory Services and Support team members to promote consistent accounting practices and policies across the practice. General Record accurate timesheets daily and maintain current workflow status and completion notes. Manage allocated work, priorities, and deadlines in consultation with the Senior Reviewer. Participate in training, tax updates, quality reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives. Support consistent accounting and tax practices across the Manila and New Zealand teams. Health, Safety & Wellbeing Model and follow established health and safety practices and procedures. Identify and support the management of workplace hazards within and beyond the immediate work area. Participate in and contribute to health, safety, and wellbeing initiatives. Success Measures Deliver technically accurate, complete, well-documented, and review-ready compliance files. Apply correct New Zealand tax treatments and escalate technical matters promptly. Complete work within agreed budgets, workflow dates, and statutory deadlines. Minimize review points, address them promptly, and apply feedback to improve future work. Document and refer client queries and missing information to the NZ Senior Client Advisor without direct client contact. Maintain accurate and current timesheets and workflow records. Achieve the 85% productivity target, subject to agreed onboarding and training arrangements. Maintain required Xero certification and internal training. Follow confidentiality, information security, and established procedures consistently. About the Client Our client is a New Zealand Chartered Accountancy and business advisory firm that helps businesses and individuals strengthen their financial position. They provide accounting, taxation, financial reporting, management accounting, cash flow forecasting, business valuation, restructuring, and strategic advisory services. Their multidisciplinary team combines accounting, banking, trust, economic, and property expertise to deliver practical solutions that support sustainable financial growth and informed decisions. Join the Top 1% Talent. A better career. A better life. Welcome to Emapta Philippines: home to professionals who choose growth, balance, and impact. Recognized as one of HR Asia's Best Companies to Work For in Asia 2025 and winner of Inspiring Workplaces Australasia 2026 , Emapta offers more than opportunities -- it provides a career environment where people thrive. Collaborate with global teams, build meaningful expertise, and grow in a culture that prioritizes both performance and well-being. Apply now and experience the difference!
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