Senior Accountant (NZ Experience)

D2B; Manila; Remote; PHP 893,000 - 1,228,000; Full time

Job summary

D2B is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage NZ compliance work, annual financial statements, and periodic tax returns for a diverse client portfolio. This role offers ownership of complex workflows and high-quality coaching as you contribute to scaling businesses and investors.

Working 100% remotely under an Independent Contractor Agreement, with NZ business hours and a starting date in November, you will collaborate with brokers, BDMs, and clients to ensure accurate filings and strong

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of accounting experience, preferably NZ compliance.
• Experience with annual compliance workflows and complex reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Xero, Xero Practice Manager, Word and Excel; accounting degree or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Review and prepare complex annual financial statements and income tax returns.
• Manage GST, FBT, and other NZ-specific tax filings for diverse entities.
• Analyze lending scenarios, assess serviceability, and prepare advisory summaries.
• Ensure pre-submission quality checks and accurate documentation.

Skills

NZ compliance understanding

Financial statement preparation

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

CPA in progress / professional qualification

Tools

Xero

Xero Practice Manager

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Position:SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Salary range: PHP 80,000 - 110,000

Working Hours:Following NZ business hours (Full-time); 5am-2pm PHT

Work set-up:100% Remote work under Independent Contractor Agreement

Holidays: TBD

Target Start Date:November

About the Company

This company is a Certified B Corp accounting, tax, and business growth advisory firm based in New Zealand, with locations in Auckland, Wānaka, and Queenstown. Founded in 2015, the firm caters to a diverse range of clients, including scaling businesses, non-profits, funded startups, property investors, and high-net-worth individuals. They specialize in bridging the gap between corporate-level financial strategy and everyday business needs across sectors like tech, construction, and consumer goods.

Role Overview

As an Senior Accountant,you will manage vital New Zealand compliance work, annual financial statements, and periodic tax returns for a diverse portfolio of clients. This is an exceptional opportunity to take ownership of complex workflows, receive high-quality coaching, and directly contribute to the financial success of scaling businesses and progressive investors.

Responsibilities

• Compliance & Tax Leadership: Review and prepare complex annual financial statements, income tax returns, GST, FBT, and specialized tax filings for a diverse portfolio of entities, including multi-entity groups, trusts, and partnerships.
• Scenario Analysis: Evaluate complex residential lending scenarios across a diverse range of client portfolios, including PAYG, self-employed, company, trust, and SMSF applications.
• Financial Assessment: Review and verify tax returns, financial statements, Business Activity Statements (BAS), payslips, and comprehensive supporting documentation.
• Serviceability & Risk Evaluation: Analyze borrowing capacity (servicing), outstanding liabilities, living expenses, and credit histories to identify policy issues, lender risks, and potential submission challenges.
• Strategic Lender Recommendations: Research lender policies and liaise with Business Development Managers (BDMs) to recommend the most suitable lenders based on policy compliance, serviceability, and client goals.
• Loan Structuring & Summaries: Prepare clear, high-quality credit recommendations and scenario summaries for brokers while assisting with structural design and overall submission strategy.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct meticulous pre-submission quality assurance checks, collaborating with the processing team to ensure all files are complete, accurate, and completely submission-ready.

Requirements

Qualifications (Must-Haves)

• Experience: A minimum of 4-6 years of accounting experience, ideally gained within a public practice environment focused on New Zealand compliance.

• Technical Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of annual compliance workflows and confidence in performing complex reconciliations.
• Software Skills: Proven proficiency in Xero, Xero Practice Manager, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
• Education: Undergraduate/Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or actively working toward a professional accounting qualification

Preferred Skills & Technologies (Nice-to-Haves)

• Previous experience working with CCH and FYI software platforms.
• A strong client-service mindset with the ability to build and maintain professional, positive relationships.
• High level of accountability, including the ability to manage workload effectively to meet strict deadlines.