Associate / Senior Associate - Transaction Services

KPMG New Zealand is part of the international KPMG network, one of the world’s leading professional services organisations. We provide audit, tax, and advisory services to individuals, SMEs, not-for-profit organisations, multi-nationals and government agencies. Our people experience is anchored in a clearly articulated purpose of ‘Fuelling New Zealand’s prosperity’ and our contribution to the shared wealth and lasting well-being for all New Zealanders

Deal Advisory is a multi-disciplinary team covering a range of services including Restructuring and Insolvency, Transaction Services, Valuations, Modelling, Infrastructure Advisory and Mergers and Acquisitions.

We are a team of diverse skill-sets and backgrounds who enjoy working together on varied engagements. We are proud of our collaborative and supportive culture.

The opportunity:

• Our Transaction Services team brings deep experience in financial due diligence and related advisory services, helping clients assess, plan and manage acquisitions, mergers and divestments. This aligns with the broader Deal Advisory purpose, where Analysts and Senior Analysts support a range of services based on client needs and project demands.
• We’re looking for motivated, talented individuals who want to accelerate their skills across a diverse range of industries.
• This role is primarily based in Auckland, but as part of a national Advisory team working collaboratively across offices, we also welcome applications from Wellington and Christchurch candidates.
• The team is currently planning ahead for future capacity requirements and is looking to connect with candidates interested in joining the practice in early 2027.

Day to day you will:

• Produce high quality and accurate analysis reports for client deliverables.
• Solve problems, identify core issues, investigate and formulate solutions to client issues.
• Be comfortable working at pace managing multiple projects at once whilst still maintaining a high attention to detail.
• Apply an awareness and understanding of the general business and economic environments in undertaking engagements.
• Exceed our clients expectations by delivering exceptional service.
• Assist the team in identifying and pursuing business opportunities in line with our strategy.

About you:

• Have prior relevant professional experience in financial due diligence or external audit.
• Hold or are working towards a CA qualification or a similar finance/business-related qualification.
• Have excellent attention to detail and the ability to write impactful, well-considered reports.
• Passionate about achieving positive results and adding value for clients.
• Ability to communicate solutions to complex issues in a simple, accessible way.
• Have an appetite to learn new skills and grow in an innovative and supportive environment.
• Thrive on developing solutions to strategic, commercial and financial issues across a wide range of sectors.