Aroha Tangohau

Company Overview: New Zealand’s leading full-service commercial law firm, with a diverse range of perspectives at the leading edge of legal practice, supporting clients to succeed across the full spectrum of industry, commerce, and government.

• Receiving and checking receipts and check requests, preparing account journals, general Trust account requests, and, in particular, ensuring appropriate authorities have been obtained.
• Daily bank reconciliation of the National Trust Account, including follow-up of unknown or unclaimed deposits.
• Reconciliation and statements for foreign currency trust funds.
• Manage daily Trust Call deposits and withdrawals through the Westpac Desk bank, including the opening of new deposit accounts in Expert.
• Proactive management of the Trust Account to avoid overdraws.
• Manage trust-to-office transfers for payment of Chapman Tripp invoices.
• Settlements using ASB Fastnet, ANZ Direct Online, and Westpac Corporate Online.
• Manage Trust Term Deposits and follow up prior to the maturity date.
• Manage dormant balances in accordance with Law Society regulations and the firm’s procedures.
• Monthly reporting to the New Zealand Law Society.
• Quarterly compilation of Solicitor Certificates, and complete reporting requirements to the New Zealand Law Society.
• Preparing and processing of AML PTRs through the go AML website, and monthly reporting to the Trust and Compliance Manager.
• Annually prepare and dispatch client Trust Account Statements, including bank call deposit statements.
• Arrange the conversion of foreign cheques, the processing of telegraphic transfers, and bank drafts.
• Monthly processing and reconciliation of the 20th interest upload.

Key Achievements:

Nominated by colleagues within the firm, nationwide, for the internal Values Award.

• Dynamic
• Collaborative People, Astute and Integrity

Supported the Pacifica Building settlement located on Commerce Street, with over 250 units settled in a day.

• Ensure the cleanliness and organisation of meeting rooms and event set-ups
• Provide client refreshments as requested and ensure the client centre café and machinery is kept clean and tidy
• Deliver catering, crockery, cutlery and beverages to the appropriate meeting rooms
• Assist clients and staff with ad hoc requests e.g
• Photocopying
• Provide catering and bar service to clients and staff at evening functions when required
• Report any maintenance issues or concerns
• Provide back-up Reception and switchboard cover, including meeting and greeting clients, informing staff of clients arrival, allocating meeting rooms if required

• Welcoming customers, informing them about specials or new items, answering questions, and accepting orders and payments
• Grinding and blending coffee beans, brewing coffee and tea, and serving items to customers
• Packaging food and beverages for sale
• Cleaning and restocking work and dining areas, emptying trash and sanitizing equipment and utensils
• Taking inventory and replenishing items in display cases, at tables, or behind the counter
• Working as part of a fun, high-energy team
• Adhering to all food safety regulations and quality controls