Financial Sector Skilled Migrant Talent

Browse profiles of motivated new migrants ready to contribute across sectors. Each candidate brings unique experience, resilience, and a fresh perspective. Search for industry, and skill set and take the first step toward inclusive hiring.

 

Candidate Name: Jalaj M (326IN)

Industry: Finance: Financial Controller | Finance Manager | Internal Auditor | Chartered Accountant (ICAI)

Immigration Status: Visa currently waiting on confirmation of a job offer to complete Visa

Professional Summary

Jalaj is a Chartered Accountant with 13+ years’ experience across financial controlling, FP&A, budgeting & forecasting, statutory/internal audit, taxation, compliance, cost control, M&A and due diligence. Experienced in both listed and unlisted organisations, including multinational environments, with a strong track record partnering with senior leadership and building reliable financial governance. Known for strengthening internal controls, improving reporting quality, reducing costs, and enabling decision-making through clear financial insights and systems improvements.

Key Skills

  • Financial Controlling, Reporting & Month-End Close (IFRS / IND-AS)
  • FP&A, Budgeting (including zero-based budgeting) & Forecasting
  • Taxation, Audit Management (incl. Big 4 coordination) & Treasury oversight
  • Internal Controls / ICFR, Risk Management & Compliance (incl. contract review)
  • Mergers & Acquisitions: valuation (DCF/EBITDA/asset-based), due diligence, deal support
  • Cost optimisation, working capital management, process standardisation (SOPs & policies)
  • Cross-functional leadership (Finance, Supply Chain, Admin, CSR, IT, HR, Legal & Compliance)
  • Stakeholder management (Board/Shareholders, banks, auditors, APAC/global teams)

Tools & Systems

SAP, Salesforce (SFDC), Power BI, Tally, Hyperion Financial Management (HFM), Microsoft Excel/PowerPoint/Word

Experience Highlights

Finance Controller

  • Leads finance with a team handling accounting, taxation, audit and treasury
  • Partners with India MD and APAC/global leadership
  • Supports implementation of new processes and controls across functions

Senior Manager (Financial Strategy) — Evident Scientific (Olympus Group)

Corporate head overseeing Finance + corporate functions (supply chain, admin, CSR, IT, HR, legal/compliance)

  • Delivered budgeting/forecasting, reporting, audit, balance sheet finalisation, MIS, policy and cost initiatives
  • Zero compliance defaults across taxation and third-party audits
  • Regularly presented financials to Board and shareholders
  • Worked with APAC stakeholders (incl. Australia, Singapore, South Korea)
  • Achievements include: leading a full carve-out/hive-off, setting up corporate functions, implementing ICFR, enabling faster order processing via Salesforce rollout, and delivering ~15% operational cost reduction

Qualifications

  • Chartered Accountant (ICAI) (2011)
  • Master of Commerce (Finance & Taxation) (2013) — noted as NZQA assessed at Level 9 of NZQF
  • Young Leadership Program — IIM Lucknow

What Jalaj is seeking

Senior finance leadership roles such as Financial Controller / Finance Manager / Head of Finance / Internal Audit / Senior FP&A/Strategy, where he can strengthen financial governance, improve performance through insight and controls, and support growth initiatives (including M&A and transformation).

Preferred Locations

Open to all regions across New Zealand, including Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, and regional centres.

  • Jalaj is supported by an accredited NZ Immigration Adviser.
  • NZQA assessment has been completed 
  • He is visa-ready and able to commence employment promptly following a job offer.

Candidate Name: Lize-Mari K (335SA)

Industry: Finance: Internal Auditor / Audit and Risk

Immigration Status: Visa currently waiting on confirmation of a job offer to complete Visa

Industry Experience: Lize-Mari has extensive experience across multiple sectors, including financial services, insurance, technology and telematics, retail and automotive, mining, telecommunications, and professional services. Her career spans over a decade in internal audit, risk management, and business optimisation, giving her a deep understanding of governance, compliance, and control frameworks within both local and global organisations.

Professional Summary:

Lize-Mari is a highly skilled and results-driven Internal Auditor and Risk Specialist with over 13 years of professional experience across multiple industries including financial services, insurance, retail, mining, telecommunications, and IT. With a strong foundation in governance, control evaluation, and risk management, Lize-Mari brings a sharp analytical mindset and a passion for operational excellence.

She holds a BCom Honours in Internal Auditing from the University of Pretoria and has completed various specialist training programmes, including the VUCA Leadership Programme, Foundations of ACL, and TeamMate User Training.

Recognized for her leadership and ability to manage both internal audit functions and operational risk teams, Lize-Mari has consistently delivered high-quality audits, efficient process improvements, and value-added insights to executive management. Her experience spans working with international teams, leading cross-functional projects, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen governance frameworks.

Key Skills

  • Internal Auditing & Risk Assessment
  • Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Compliance
  • Operational Risk Monitoring & Control Testing
  • Data Analytics (IDEA, ACL)
  • Audit Systems (TeamMate, BarnOwl)
  • Quality Assurance & Fraud Investigation
  • Process Optimisation & Business Improvement
  • Leadership, Mentoring & Stakeholder Engagement

Career Highlights

  • Audit and Risk Specialist, MiX Telematics (Johannesburg, South Africa)
    Conducted SOX control testing across global regions (Brazil, North America, Australia, and Europe) and supported fraud investigations while maintaining audit quality using the EY Virtual Internal Auditor tool.
  • Management Assurance Manager, SA Taxi Finance (South Africa)
    Led a multidisciplinary team of auditors and risk analysts, driving process improvement initiatives and delivering quality assurance across insurance operations.
  • Internal Audit Manager, SA Taxi Finance
    Oversaw planning and execution of internal audits, strengthened internal control environments, and presented key findings to senior executives.
  • Internal Audit Consultant, PwC
    Delivered assurance engagements across asset management, accounts payable, and debt management functions, ensuring alignment with international compliance standards.

Education & Certifications

  • BCom Honours in Internal Auditing, University of Pretoria
  • BCom in Internal Auditing, University of Pretoria
  • Training Certificate in Foundations of ACL (2009 & 2025)
  • TeamMate User Training – Basic TeamMate Course
  • VUCA Leadership Programme (2020)

Career Objective

Lize-Mari is seeking an opportunity in New Zealand to apply her auditing and risk management expertise within a globally focused, growth-minded organisation. She is particularly interested in roles that promote innovation in governance, process optimisation, or compliance, while allowing her to continue developing professionally within a collaborative and forward-thinking team.

 

Candidate Name: Amarpreet S (337IN)

Industry: Finance: Finance Leadership (CFO / Head of Finance)

Immigration Status: Visa currently waiting on confirmation of a job offer to complete Visa

Professional Summary

Amarpreet is a highly accomplished Chief Financial Officer / Head of Finance with over 25 years of international experience across Insurtech, Digital Healthcare, NBFC, Insurance, FMCG, Real Estate, and Services sectors. Proven ability to partner with Boards and CEOs to drive financial strategy, governance, growth, and value creation in regulated and high‑growth environments.

Extensive expertise in IFRS / IND‑AS reporting, financial transformation, treasury and working capital optimisation, fundraising, and investor readiness. Successfully built finance functions from inception, led first‑time IFRS adoption, managed complex statutory audits, and supported stake sales, credit raises, and business scaling initiatives.

Demonstrated strength in budgeting, forecasting, FP&A, internal controls, taxation, payroll shared services, and ERP implementations (SAP FICO). Known for strong people leadership, process improvement, and delivering actionable financial insights to senior leadership.

Experienced in managing large, multi‑location teams and payroll operations for 4,000+ employees, with a hands‑on approach to compliance, risk management, and operational efficiency. Comfortable working with international stakeholders and open to relocation and employment opportunities in New Zealand.

Key Skills & Expertise:

  • CFO / Financial Controller / Head of Finance
  • Financial Strategy & Board Reporting
  • IFRS & Regulatory Compliance
  • Budgeting, Forecasting & FP&A
  • Treasury, Cash Flow & Working Capital
  • Fundraising & Banking Relationships
  • Internal Controls, Audit & Risk Management
  • Taxation (Direct & Indirect)
  • SAP FICO & Financial Systems
  • Team Leadership & Change Management

Employment Preferences:
Senior Finance Leadership roles in New Zealand organisations, including CFO, Financial Controller, Head of Finance, or Senior Finance Manager positions across technology‑driven, financial services, healthcare, and growth‑oriented businesses.

 

Candidate Name: Anam R (336IN)

Industry: Finance: Credit Risk & Finance Professional

Immigration Status: Visa currently waiting on confirmation of a job offer to complete Visa

Summary

Anam is an experienced Finance Professional with over 9 years of expertise in credit risk analysis, collateral management, financial profiling, and compliance controls, supporting global financial services clients. Proven ability to manage complex credit portfolios, conduct detailed financial statement analysis, and ensure strong adherence to regulatory and audit standards.

Currently working as Manager, Collateral Management & Control Testing, partnering with international digital payments and auto‑finance clients. Anam has a strong background in client due diligence (CDD), KYC, sanctions screening, credit renewals, and internal control testing, with a consistent track record of risk mitigation and operational excellence.

Demonstrated leadership in managing and mentoring teams, meeting strict SLAs, and delivering high‑quality outcomes in fast‑paced, regulated environments. Highly analytical, detail‑oriented, and experienced in producing credit reports, collateral assessments, and compliance documentation for senior stakeholders.

Anam holds an MBA in Finance (NZQA Level 9 equivalent) and is proficient in advanced financial tools including Excel, Bloomberg, Capital IQ, FactSet, and LexisNexis. Open to employment opportunities in New Zealand across banking, financial services, fintech, and risk management roles.

Key Skills & Expertise:

  • Credit Risk Analysis & Assessment
  • Collateral Management & Control Testing
  • Financial Statement Analysis & Spreading
  • Client Due Diligence (CDD), KYC & Sanctions Screening
  • Compliance, Audit & Regulatory Reporting
  • Credit Renewals & Portfolio Monitoring
  • Business Research & Financial Modelling
  • Team Leadership & SLA Management
  • Advanced Excel & Financial Databases

Employment Preferences:
Credit Risk Analyst, Collateral Management Specialist, Risk & Compliance Analyst, or Finance Analyst roles within banks, financial institutions, fintechs, and regulated organisations in New Zealand.