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Manager – Business Advisory
Grant Thornton New Zealand Ltd. Build and nurture long-term client relationships .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates strong technical capability in financial management, including preparation of financial statements and income tax returns, while effectively building and nurturing client relationships. Proven leadership skills with a focus on coaching and developing team members to achieve their potential.
Highest-signal resume keywords
CA ExperienceFinancial Statement PreparationClient Relationship ManagementLeadership ExperienceNew Zealand Business Advisory Experience
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Hard Skills
Financial ManagementIncome Tax ReturnsCashflow ForecastingManagement ReportingAccounting Technology Solutions
Soft Skills
Clear CommunicationBuilding RapportCollaborative LeadershipCoaching and DevelopmentStrategic Thinking
Certifications & Qualifications
CA Certification
Industry Keywords
New Zealand ComplianceClient Portfolio ManagementCommercial SolutionsOperational Improvement
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Build and nurture long-term client relationships
- Support and drive project work beyond compliance, including cashflow, forecasting and commercial solutions
- Deliver insightful monthly management reporting
- Provide system and process support to help clients improve their operations
- Lead preparation of financial statements and income tax returns
- Lead, coach and guide team members
- Take ownership of work and contribute to strategic thinking
- Build and manage a client portfolio
- Help shape client relationships and implement meaningful, effective solutions
Requirements
What you’ll need- At least 4-5 years’ CA experience, with strong technical capability
- Clear, confident communication skills and ability to bring clarity to complex information
- Commercial mindset and ability to think beyond the numbers
- Skilled at building rapport with a wide range of clients
- Proven leadership experience with a collaborative, supportive style
- Ability to manage own workflow and oversee junior team members
- Experience with accounting technology solutions is an advantage
- Experience leading and managing people is ideally desired
- Strong focus on coaching, development and helping others reach their potential
- Legally entitled to live and work in New Zealand
- New Zealand citizen, permanent resident, or holder of a valid work visa
- New Zealand Business Advisory experience
Benefits
Comp & perks- Inclusive, down-to-earth culture where you can be yourself
- Opportunities to influence, improve and make your mark
- A workplace that genuinely values balance and wellbeing
- Competitive remuneration package
- 5 weeks’ annual leave
- Car park allowance
- A day to volunteer
- Subsidised sports or gym membership
- Flexible work options
- Ability to take your Friday afternoon back to recharge if you’ve achieved all your outcomes for the week
- Additional parental leave
- Support of professional development and membership fees
- Opportunities to learn
- Recognition and reward for team and individual achievements
- Active social and sporting teams