Position: SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
Salary range: up to Php 86,000+ Philippine Peso (The final amount will be at the the client discretion basing on the candidate’s skills and experience.)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 9am - 5:30pm NZDT Time including 30 minutes for lunch (4am-12:30nn Philippine Standard Time)
Work set-up: 100% Remote work (Independent Contractor Agreement)
Holidays: New Zealand Public Holidays
Recruitment process: 2 client interviews and one assessment
OVERVIEW
A New Zealand-based accounting and advisory firm provides professional services across financial reporting, tax compliance, and business advisory for a diverse portfolio of clients, including companies, trusts, partnerships, and not-for-profit organisations. The firm is seeking a Senior Accountant to support the delivery of high-quality, review-ready financial statements and tax filings in compliance with NZ financial reporting standards and CA ANZ expectations. This role involves preparing multi-entity financial reports, managing tax compliance obligations, and maintaining accurate, well-documented workpapers using cloud-based accounting systems such as Xero. The successful candidate will work independently while collaborating with Directors and internal teams to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and consistent quality across all deliverables.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
1. Financial Reporting
- Prepare annual financial statements for a range of entities, including:
- Companies
- Trusts
- Partnerships
- Charities (Tiers 2–4)
- Ensure compliance with:
- NZ IFRS (where applicable)
- Special Purpose Financial Reporting (SPFR)
- NZ Charities Services reporting requirements
- Prepare detailed and well-structured workpapers to support all balances and disclosures
2. Tax Compliance
- Prepare and file income tax returns across multiple entity types
- Prepare and review:
- GST returns
- FBT returns (where applicable)
- Calculate and advise on:
- Provisional tax (standard, estimation, AIM methods)
- Terminal tax obligations
- Ensure all tax filings are accurate and submitted within statutory deadlines
3. Workpapers & Documentation
- Prepare complete, audit-ready digital workpapers using internal systems and document management tools (e.g., FYI Docs)
- Maintain clear audit trails and proper supporting documentation
- Ensure all files meet internal practice review standards and professional expectations
4. Systems & Technology
- Work within core accounting platforms such as Xero and cloud-based tools
- Review client financial data for completeness and accuracy
- Recommend improvements to client accounting systems and internal processes where appropriate
5. Quality Assurance & Review Support
- Deliver outputs that are review-ready for Director/Partner sign-off
- Respond to review queries promptly and accurately
- Apply strong professional judgement while maintaining high documentation standards
Key Deliverables
- Completed annual financial statements (review-ready)
- Timely and compliant tax return filings
- Fully documented and well-structured workpapers
- Clear communication of issues, risks, and recommendations
Success Measures
- Accuracy and completeness of financial statements and tax returns
- Efficiency and timeliness of deliverables
- Quality of workpapers aligned with professional standards
- Minimal revisions required during review
- Positive contribution to team workflow and client outcomes
Requirements
Essential
- CA ANZ qualified (or equivalent)
- Minimum 5+ years’ experience in public practice or accounting advisory
- Strong knowledge of:
- New Zealand tax legislation
- Financial reporting frameworks
- Advanced proficiency in:
- Xero
- Cloud-based accounting tools
- Microsoft applications
- Experience handling multi-entity client portfolios
Desirable
Experience working with not-for-profit organisations
Familiarity with NZ Charities Services reporting (Tiers 2–4)
Key Competencies
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently and manage deadlines effectively
- Clear and professional communication skills
- Strong documentation discipline with an audit-ready mindset
