Compliance Administrator

Location: Northland
Employment Type: Full-time
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.00am–5.00pm (40 hours per week)
Work Arrangement: Office-based

Are you an experienced administrator with a strong eye for detail and an interest in compliance?

Our client is looking for a Compliance Administrator to join their administration team in this varied and important role. Reporting to the Operations Director, you will support the business across tax administration, AML/CFT, trusts, ACC and general client services.

About the role

This is more than a traditional administration position. You will play a key role in ensuring compliance systems, records and processes are accurate, up to date and aligned with relevant legislation and regulatory requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Administering tax processes, including tax returns, payment letters, provisional tax and IRD correspondence.
• Managing trust information, reviews and compliance requirements.
• Supporting AML/CFT processes, CDD approvals, risk assessments and monthly audits.
• Preparing and filing prescribed transaction reports when required.
• Researching and interpreting relevant legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Providing client services and administration support during busy periods and staff absences.
• Providing reception cover and responding to client enquiries.
• Preparing reports, correspondence and documentation.
• Maintaining accurate records and supporting continuous improvement of compliance processes.

About you

We are looking for someone who is:

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Experienced in administration, ideally within accounting, legal, financial or professional services.
• Confident working with legislation, compliance requirements and confidential information.
• A strong communicator who builds positive relationships.
• Able to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Comfortable working independently while being a strong team player.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Professional, dependable and customer focused.

If you have strong administration skills and are looking for a role where you can take ownership and make a real contribution to compliance and business operations, we would love to hear from you.

Apply through Direction Recruitment:
www.direction.co.nz/vacancies

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Direction Recruitment does not offer visa sponsorship.