Lou Garcia Reyes
Onehunga,AUK
Summary
Chartered Accountant (CA) with over five years of public practice experience delivering end-to-end compliance and advisory services to clients across wholesale/retail, manufacturing, property, and professional services sectors. Skilled in financial reporting, tax compliance, budgeting, and management reporting, with proficiency in Xero, MYOB, APS, and Oracle NetSuite. Currently seeking to transition from advisory practice into a commercial accounting role, leveraging analytical expertise, business insight, and hands-on operational experience to support strategic financial decision-making.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant – Business Advisory Services
BDO East Tamaki
02.2020 - Current
- Progressed from Graduate to Senior II, delivering comprehensive accounting, tax, and advisory services to a wide client portfolio.
- Prepared financial statements and tax returns for SMEs, trusts, and partnerships under SPFR and IFRS frameworks.
- Managed GST, PAYE, and client tax positions, ensuring full compliance and providing strategic tax advice.
- Supported clients with forecasting, budgeting, cashflow management, and management reporting to guide financial performance.
- Seconded to client offices to assist with reconciliations, financial operations, and process improvements.
- Proficient in Xero, MYOB, APS, Oracle NetSuite, Castaway, and advanced Excel (pivot tables, lookups, financial modelling).
- Assisted in training and mentoring new staff, supporting technical development and team capability.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting & Finance
University of Auckland
01.2020
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Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ)
10.2025
Chartered Accountant (CA) - Full Member
Skills
- Accounting Software: Xero, MYOB, APS, Oracle NetSuite, Castaway
- Microsoft Office: Advanced Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Frameworks: SPFR, IFRS
- Tax & Compliance: GST, PAYE, Income Tax, Trusts, Partnerships
Languages
English
Filipino (Tagalog & Bisaya)
Timeline
Senior Accountant – Business Advisory Services
BDO East Tamaki
02.2020 - Current
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Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ)
Chartered Accountant (CA) - Full Member
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting & Finance
University of Auckland
Key Strengths
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Effective communicator and relationship builder
- Highly organised and deadline-driven
- Adaptable, with hands-on operational experience
- Committed to continuous learning and process improvement