Accountant

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You will be joining our Private Enterprise - Delivery & Data Excellence (DDX) team, who are experts in their fields, specializing in technical accounting, processes, and efficiencies. The Delivery & Data Excellence team works to improve the value and impact of compliance work through standardizing technology and exploring data analytics and new technology. At KPMG, we care about your career progression and recognize your hard work. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to build on your existing experience.

The opportunity:

• We're looking for an Accountant or Senior Accountant to join our Private Enterprise team in Tauranga. You'll have the opportunity to utilize new technology and processes to deliver accurate and timely enterprise technical services of varying levels of complexity to the business.
• You will have the opportunity to 'own' the delivery of your work and contribute to the resolution of complex compliance accounting and tax issues that result in client satisfaction.
• Join our national specialist team, where you will gain exposure to a broad client base and be provided with accelerated learning and development opportunities!
• Experience a vibrant, fun-loving culture where collaboration thrives, social connections matter, and staying active is part of our DNA.

Day to day you will:

• Prepare annual financial statements, income tax returns and other compliance deliverables for a diverse portfolio of clients across a wide range of industries and entity types.
• Deliver high-quality technical compliance work, applying accounting and tax knowledge to resolve issues and ensure accurate outcomes for clients.
• Build strong relationships with engagement teams across the business and contribute to the efficient delivery of compliance services.
• Support the development of junior team members through coaching, knowledge sharing and review of work completed.
• Contribute to our high-performance team culture with an innovative approach to the delivery of technical accounting and compliance services.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, drive efficiencies and support the continued evolution of our Delivery & Data Excellence team.

About you:

• Previous relevant professional accounting experience.
• Be working towards completion of, or have completed, a tertiary degree in Accounting.
• Ideally holding on to or working towards CAANZ or CPA membership, or membership of a relevant overseas professional body.
• Competent user of MS Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint and accounting systems.
• Ability to deal with multiple tasks concurrently.
• Professional approach to work and strong client focus.
• A team player that values input and support from the team but can also work autonomously.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational/time management skills.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.