Financial Sector Skilled Migrant Talent

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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: Rajat M (356)

Industry: Finance: Senior Finance & Operations Manager | FP&A | Banking & Financial Services

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

Professional Profile

Rajat is an experienced finance and operations leader with over 18 years of experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), financial operations, KYC compliance, and global process transformation within international banking and financial services environments. He has held senior leadership roles managing large operational teams and delivering strategic financial insights to executive stakeholders.

Currently serving as Assistant Vice President at Deutsche Bank, Rajat leads large-scale operational teams and global transition initiatives, overseeing teams of more than 130 professionals across multi-country operations while driving process optimisation, automation, and operational efficiency.

Rajat has extensive expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, risk and compliance, vendor management, and operational transformation, with a strong track record of implementing automation solutions and cost-reduction initiatives that improve performance and decision-making for senior leadership teams.

Key Capabilities

  • Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
  • Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Reporting
  • Banking Operations & KYC Compliance
  • Process Transformation & Automation
  • Cost Control & Operational Efficiency
  • Stakeholder & Client Management
  • Global Operations Leadership
  • Risk Management & Governance

Qualifications

  • MBA (Finance) – University of Rajasthan (NZQA assessment Level 9)
  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB) – University of Rajasthan
  • Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) – University of Rajasthan

Suitable Roles in New Zealand

  • Finance Manager / FP&A Manager
  • Operations Manager – Banking or Financial Services
  • KYC / Compliance Operations Manager
  • Business Transformation or Process Improvement Manager

Rajat brings strong international banking, financial management, and operational leadership experience, making him well suited to organisations across New Zealand’s banking, financial services, consulting, and corporate sectors.

Candidate Name: Lize-Mari K (335SA)

Industry: Finance: Internal Auditor | Risk & Compliance Specialist | Financial Services & SOX Expert

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

Professional Summary:

Lize-Mari is a highly experienced Internal Auditor and Risk Specialist with a strong focus on financial services, insurance, and corporate governance environments. With extensive experience across audit, risk management, and compliance, she has supported organisations in strengthening financial controls, improving governance frameworks, and ensuring regulatory compliance across multiple regions.

Holding a BCom Honours in Internal Audit, Lize-Mari combines strong academic credentials with hands-on experience delivering audit and risk assurance across complex financial and operational environments.

Key Financial & Risk Expertise

  • Internal Audit & Financial Controls – Conducting audits across financial processes including accounts, treasury, insurance operations, and business functions.
  • SOX Compliance & Governance – Delivering Sarbanes-Oxley control testing across global regions, ensuring compliance with international financial reporting standards.
  • Operational & Enterprise Risk Management – Developing risk registers, facilitating risk workshops, and supporting enterprise-wide risk frameworks.
  • Fraud Risk & Investigations – Supporting fraud investigations and strengthening internal controls to mitigate financial risk exposure.
  • Financial Process Optimisation – Identifying inefficiencies and implementing improvements to strengthen financial controls and operational performance.
  • Board & Executive Reporting – Preparing and presenting audit findings, risk insights, and control recommendations to senior leadership.

Tools & Systems

  • Audit & Data Analysis: IDEA, ACL
  • Audit Management Systems: TeamMate, EY Virtual Internal Auditor (VIA)
  • Risk & Compliance Systems: BarnOwl, Risk and Control Matrix frameworks
  • Governance Frameworks: SOX, internal audit standards and enterprise risk management frameworks.

Career Highlights

  • Delivered SOX compliance and control testing across multiple international regions, supporting global financial governance requirements.
  • Progressed into leadership roles including Internal Audit Manager and Operational Risk Specialist, managing audit and risk functions within financial services environments.
  • Led risk and audit initiatives across insurance, finance, and operational business units, improving control environments and reducing risk exposure.
  • Contributed to board-level reporting and governance frameworks, supporting executive decision-making and regulatory compliance.
  • Supported fraud investigations and implemented enhanced control measures to protect financial integrity.

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)

Suitability for New Zealand Employers

Lize-Mari brings strong expertise in financial audit, risk management, SOX compliance, and governance, making her highly suitable for New Zealand organisations operating in regulated industries.

Her background is particularly relevant for banks, insurance companies, financial services firms, and large corporates requiring strong audit and risk capability. She offers the ability to strengthen financial controls, support compliance frameworks, and enhance organisational governance.

Lize-Mari would be well suited to roles such as Internal Auditor, Risk & Compliance Analyst, SOX Specialist, Financial Controls Analyst, or Audit Manager in New Zealand.

 

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.