KPMG New Zealand Looking for Analyst – Insolvency at Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Full Time

KPMG is one of the most trusted and respected global professional services firms. Through depth of expertise, clarity of insight and strength of purpose we help our clients solve complex challenges, steer change, strengthen, transition and grow. We are looking for talented people who share our purpose of inspiring confidence and empowering change for our clients, our people and our communities.

KPMG’s Deal Advisory practice is a significant supplier of financial advice, across its lines of business – Mergers & Acquisitions, Valuations, Infrastructure & Projects, Restructuring, Transaction Services and Debt Advisory Services. Our analysts combine commercial acumen with extensive knowledge of businesses and sectors to provide clients with a service which adds recognised value. Deal Advisory provides an exciting and challenging environment to develop yourself as an investment professional.

The Opportunity

• As part of the Deal Advisory team, this role is responsible for delivering high quality work on insolvency engagements within the restructuring and insolvency team

Day To Day You Will

• Interpret and analyse company information (financial statements, bank statements, management accounts etc.)
• Draft advice and correspondence based on analysis of company information
• Liaise directly with key company stakeholders (directors, employees, creditors, debtors, banks)
• Interpret, research and apply relevant legislation
• Identify remedies and initiate claims under relevant insolvency legislation
• Facilitate the recovery and realisation of company assets
• Develop an understanding of businesses (e.g. issues they face, markets they operate in)
• Develop appropriate links and networks externally and within KPMG locally and nationally to build a peer support network
• Produce clear and well-presented documents and reports

What You’ll Bring To Our Team

• At least 1 to 3 years of relevant practical insolvency experience, experience in accounting or law for a professional or government organisation
• A relevant tertiary qualification
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• An understanding of, and interest in the commercial environment
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable within a team environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• A high level of professionalism
• Organisational skills and dependability
• A high level of self-motivation, energy and drive
• Excellent problem solving abilities

Life at KPMG

KPMG values diversity in the workforce and we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles, including individuals with a disability, additional mental health needs, chronic health conditions or who identify as neurodivergent.

For disabled and neurodiverse candidates, if you encounter accessibility barriers or if you have access needs and require support to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please phone Georgia Yenge on 04 816 4598 or email [email protected]

We offer rewarding careers to talented individuals and a holistic range of benefits to support your life balance, whatever your circumstance. We want you to do Work That Matters, Thrive and Grow and know that you Belong here with us, at KPMG.

As a KPMG Employee, We Will Offer You

— Access to the firm’s annual incentive scheme

— Opportunities for local and international secondments

— Hybrid working across a mix of office, client and home hubs to recognise that people have individual circumstances and preferences when it comes to where and how they work

— A technology starter pack to get your ‘home hub’ set up

— The ability to work from overseas and extend time connecting with friends and family outside New Zealand

— Flexible leave options, including the ability to purchase additional annual leave.

— Gender-neutral support for all stages of the parental journey, including access to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents

— A paid professional association membership of your choice

— Digital accreditations through our partnership with Microsoft, LinkedIn Learning, with bespoke learning pathways for all employees

— A wide-range of special offers and discounts on insurances, banking services, and lifestyle goods and services.

— The support, allyship and opportunity to join our many Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Affinity networks, including the Kiwa, Pride, Ethnicity, Accessibility and Wahine groups

— The opportunity to participate in Green Team activities, as we work toward reducing the firm’s environmental footprint and become carbon zero by 2030

— An invitation to join your local Social club and enjoy events aimed at bringing people together for social, sporting, cultural, family and fundraising activities

— Paid time off for volunteering and involvement in citizenship activities

— An array of health and wellness benefits such as free flu vaccinations, subsidised sporting events, free confidential counselling services, additional 5 days of Wellbeing leave to support you and your family’s overall health and wellness, access to our Wellbeing portal with an extensive range of advice and resources and much much more!

We believe that diversity of background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, clients and communities. Our goal is to be recognised as an employer of choice for all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, generation, flexible work status, family circumstances, sexual orientation or disability. Further info can be found on our website

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