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Justine Liu

Browns Bay,New Zealand

Summary

A Chartered Accountant who is an independent, analytical professional, specialized in asset revaluation and depreciation modeling for large portfolios, including Kainga Ora’s 70,000+ properties. Skilled in financial reporting, data analysis, and process optimization. Combines strategic insight with operational excellence to deliver accurate financial intelligence for informed decision-making.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Fixed Asset Accountant

Kainga Ora
02.2024 - Current
  • Led annual revaluation for portfolio of 70,000+ properties, collaborating with external valuers and asset managers.
  • Performed monthly revaluation for divestment properties, transferring them to asset held for sale class.
  • Executed monthly reconciliations for over 50 GL accounts and verified validity of adjustment journals.
  • Ensured accurate depreciation of all properties by calculating manual depreciation on uncapitalised WIP.
  • Managed budgeting and forecasting processes for depreciation across the portfolio.
  • Oversaw Te Kauwhata portfolio, ensuring fair recording of NRVs and timely sales recognition.

Achievements:

  • Identified and resolved systemic asset revaluation errors; collaborated with IT to validate root causes, and independently corrected a duplication issue, enabling proper revaluation for 600+ stranded assets.
  • Designed and implemented a formula-driven depreciation model to automate monthly accruals for uncapitalised WIP, capturing over $8M in monthly depreciation.

Business Council Accountant

Auckland Chamber of Commerce
07.2021 - 01.2024
  • Prepared monthly financial reports for review by Business Council Boards, highlighting key findings during board discussions.
  • Managed the annual audit process.
  • Responsible for tax return filing, i.e., GST return, PAYE, and Income Tax.

Achievements:

  • Led the financial aspects of various MBIE funded projects, including Flood/Cyclone Relief over $10m to 2000+ businesses

Accountant

North Shore Accountants Ltd T/A SBA Glenfield
10.2016 - 06.2021
  • Managed GST, payroll, and compliance filings using Xero and XPM software.
  • Compiled annual financial reports and built client trust through clear communication of strategic tax insights.

Achievements:

  • Facilitated 19.2% average sales growth for Glenfield office over five years, significantly expanding client base.

Education

Chartered Accountant -

Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand
10.2020

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting & Commercial Law

The University of Auckland
06.2016

Skills

  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • General ledger reconciliation
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Fixed asset accounting
  • Microsoft Excel proficiency

Hobbies

Guitar; Board Games; Badminton

Languages

English
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Fixed Asset Accountant

Kainga Ora
02.2024 - Current

Business Council Accountant

Auckland Chamber of Commerce
07.2021 - 01.2024

Accountant

North Shore Accountants Ltd T/A SBA Glenfield
10.2016 - 06.2021

Chartered Accountant -

Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting & Commercial Law

The University of Auckland
Justine Liu