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The Role
Supports privately owned businesses with tax returns, GST and FBT returns, ledger reconciliations, financial statements, management accounting, investment research, client queries, and relationship management. The role also assists senior staff with assignments involving trusts and partnerships, contributes to business development and proposals, and develops accounting software and advisory skills through KPMG’s graduate program.
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"Tītokona tō tātou tōnuitanga, mō Aotearoa, mō Tātou. Fuelling prosperity for New Zealand, for all New Zealanders"
Our Opportunity | Ngā Āheinga:
Join KPMG's Private Enterprise team and support privately owned businesses and individuals in achieving their goals. Make a meaningful impact by providing practical solutions for clients throughout their unique journeys, from startup to growth, international expansion, consolidation, or rationalisation. Collaborate with a national network of clients from various industries, ranging from retail and kiwifruit to software and government departments. Leverage your accounting, tax, and advisory skills to deliver value-added solutions for compliance, operational efficiency, and strategic planning. As a Private Enterprise Graduate, you'll enjoy diverse work opportunities that align with your studies and entrepreneurial spirit, fueling the prosperity of New Zealand's small to medium businesses.
Your Day-to-Day | Ngā mahi o ia rā:
- Financial Preparation: Accurately prepare tax returns, GST/FBT returns, and respond to IRD queries. Reconcile ledgers, analyse financial data, and prepare statements.
- Management Accounting: Assist with income projections and research for business investment decisions.
- Support and Secondment: Aid senior staff on larger assignments and manage non-company entities like trusts and partnerships.
- Client Management: Respond to client queries effectively, identify value-added opportunities, and maintain client relationships.
- Business Development: Develop and maintain client relationships, stay updated on business trends, and contribute to continuous improvement.
- Learning and Development: Enhance skills in accounting software, contribute to proposal development, and adapt to changes in the business environment.
You - What you bring to our team | Ōu tā koha ki te whānau
- A collaborative approach with colleagues
- A pragmatic approach to problem-solving
- The ability to develop a trusted and respected working relationship with clients
- Inspire and motivate team members to reach their highest levels of performance
- Cultivate a dynamic and creative environment that breeds innovation
- Embrace and embrace change, constantly seeking opportunities for growth and improvement
- Drive excellence by setting high standards for quality
- Master the art of effective communication, captivating and engaging others with your words.
- Are working towards a Degree majoring in Accounting or Finance, or another major, which meets the pre-requisites for a Chartered Accountancy qualification.
Us - What we will provide for you | Ō mātou tā koha ki a koe
- An entry level position within our Private Enterprise Auckland team, starting alongside our National Graduate cohort.
- A Graduate package, inclusive of a sign on bonus and access to all KPMG benefits and initiatives.
- An induction week inclusive of Graduate Camp, building cultural competency through team based activities and volunteering opportunities.
- A Graduate Development programme, Boost!, to support you in your first year as a graduate.
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Skills Required
- Working toward a degree majoring in Accounting or Finance, or another major meeting prerequisites for a Chartered Accountancy qualification
- Collaborative approach to working with colleagues
- Pragmatic problem-solving ability
- Ability to develop trusted client relationships
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Commitment to quality, learning, growth, and continuous improvement
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The Company
What We Do
KPMG New Zealand is one of the world's leading professional services organizations, operating as part of a global network of professional firms. The company provides a comprehensive suite of audit, tax, and advisory services to a diverse range of clients, including private individuals, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), multi-national corporations, and government agencies, helping them achieve their business goals and ensure regulatory compliance.
