Ā Mātou Kaimahi / The Silks Audit team
SERVICE, INTEGRITY, LEADERSHIP, KNOWLEDGE, SINCERITY
KAITOHU / DIRECTORS
Talia Tiori Anderson-Town – FCA
Ngā Wairiki Ngāti Apa, Ngā Rauru, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Te Ātihaunui-a-Papārangi, Ngāti Kahungungu, Ngāti Maru, Te iwi Mōrehu
Bachelor of Business Studies (Accounting), Post Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting, FCA (Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand), Certificate of Public Practice (CPP)
Tel: +64 21 0699318 Email: tanderson@silks.co.nz
Talia Tiori Anderson – Town graduated in 2004 from Massey University with a Bachelor of Business Studies and a Post Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting in 2005. Talia has been auditing since 2005 and became a Chartered Accountant in 2008. She is a Qualified Auditor with CAANZ, Appointed Auditor with the Office of the Auditor General, and Licensed Auditor registered with the Financial Markets Authority.
Other roles Talia currently holds include being a Trustee on a Maori Trust and Maori Business Network incorporation. Talia is an appointed member by the Minister of Health on the Whanganui District Health Board and Chair of the Finance Risk and Audit Committee.
Talia is also the Chair of the Whanganui Local Committee for Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
Pūkenga / Area of Expertise
- Maori organisations including entities under the Te Ture Whenua Act 1993, Post Government settlement Entities, Maori farms and Maori Fisheries
- Education sector including schools, Kohanga Reo, private training organisations and early childhood centres
- Issuers and FMC Reporting Entities (Farms, Forests, Merchandise and Services)
- Companies (Private, National, and International) including overseas shareholding
- Charitable Organisations and Trusts
- Incorporated societies
- Defence force non – public funds
- Real Estate Trust Accounts
- Agricultural Sector –Farms and Forests
- Gambling Operators and sports trading
Cameron Town – FCA
Bachelor of Business (Accounting and Management), Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting, FCA (Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand), Certificate of Public Practice (CPP)
Tel: +64 21 2337218 Email: ctown@silks.co.nz
Cameron Town has been auditing since 1999 and became a Chartered Accountant in 2006. Cameron has a Certificate of Public Practice and became an audit partner and owner in 2011. He is a Qualified Auditor with CAANZ, Appointed Auditor for the Office of the Auditor General, and Licensed Auditor registered with the Financial Markets Authority.
Cameron is a regional councillor with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, and a member on Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand trans-tasman audit advisory committee. Cameron provides professional development courses for Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and he is also a board of trustee member on his children’s school.
Pūkenga / Area of Expertise
- Maori organisations (Maori Authorities (Te Ture Whenua Act 1993), Maori Land Court investigations, Maori Trust Boards, Post Government Settlement Entities, Maori farms and Maori
Fisheries) - Education sector (schools, Kohanga Reo, early childhood centres and private training organisations)
- Issuers and FMC Reporting Entities (Farms, Forests, Merchandise and Services)
- Companies (Private, National, and International) including overseas shareholding
- Charitable Organisations and Trusts
- Incorporated societies
- Defence force non – public funds
- Real Estate Trust Accounts
- Agricultural Sector –Farms and Forests
- Gambling Operators and sports trading
- Anti-Money Laundering & Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/ CFT)
whakahaere pakihi / business management
Lane Stephens
Business Manager
Te Atiawa, Ngāpuhi
Email: lstephens@silks.co.nz
Lane Stephens is the firm’s business manager. She is responsible for managing strategic business operations of the firm. Lane brings her experience in previous roles to assist with accounting and payroll, strategic positioning, and marketing.
Kylee Martin
Administration and audit support
Ngāti Mutunga
Tel: +64 6 3458539 Email: kmartin@silks.co.nz
Kylee Martin is the firm’s administration and audit support. She is responsible for many of the daily business functions of the firm such as invoicing and accounting receivable, accounts payable, website and social media, and executive assistant.
kaiwhakahaere kaute / audit MANAGERS
Mark Fraser – CA
Audit Manager
Bachelor of Business Studies (Accounting and Finance), CA (Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand), Certificate of Public Practice (CPP)
Tel: +64 27 847 9501 Email: mfraser@silks.co.nz
Mark Fraser is one of the firm’s audit managers who has been auditing since 2002. Mark has a Bachelor of Business Studies in Finance and Accounting from Massey University and became a Chartered Accountant in 2013. Mark has a certificate of public practice and is also a Licensed Auditor registered with the Financial Markets Authority.
Pūkenga / Area of Expertise
- Education Sector (Schools, Early Childhood centres, Private Training organisations)
- Private Companies
- Real Estates
- Issuer Forests
- Issuer and Maori Farms
- Maori entities under Te Ture Whenua Act 1993
- Post Settlement Government Entities (grievances settled with the Crown)
- Maori Fisheries
- Charitable Organisations
- Sports Trading
- New Zealand Defence Force – non-public funds
Sarah Jenkins – CA
Audit Manager
Bachelor of Business Studies (Accounting), CA (Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand), Certificate of Public Practice (CPP)
Tel: +64 27 544 3316 Email: sjenkins@silks.co.nz
Sarah Jenkins is one of the firm’s audit managers who has been auditing since 2012. Sarah graduated from Massey University with a Bachelor of Business Studies in 2014 and became a Chartered Accountant in 2016.
Pūkenga / Area of Expertise
- Education Sector (Schools, Early Childhood centres, Private Training organisations)
- Private Companies
- Real Estates
- Issuer Forests
- Issuer and Maori Farms
- Maori entities under Te Ture Whenua Act 1993
- Post Settlement Government Entities (grievances settled with the Crown)
- Maori Fisheries
- Charitable Organisations
- Sports Trading
- New Zealand Defence Force – non-public funds
Kirsten Dixon – CA
Audit Manager
Master in Commerce (Accounting and Marketing), CA (Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand), Certificate of Public Practice (CPP)
Tel: +64 21 377 083 Email: kdixon@silks.co.nz
Kirsten Dixon was raised in the North Island and educated at University of Otago. Kirsten completed her chartered accountancy programme through the Deloitte office in Melbourne.
Kirsten Dixon is a Chartered Accountant, Qualified Auditor, and holds a Certificate of Public Practice. Kirsten trained in the Melbourne and London offices of Deloitte, before returning to New Zealand in 2011. Kirsten will be the reviewing manager on your audit and oversee the day-to-day management of your audit.
Pūkenga / Area of Expertise
- Māori organisations (Māori Authorities (Te Ture Whenua Act 1993), Māori farms and Māori Fisheries)
- Education sector (Early childhood centres and private training organisations)
- Companies (Private, National, and International) including overseas shareholding
- Charitable Organisations and Trusts
- Incorporated societies
- Real Estate Trust Accounts
- Agricultural Sector –Farms
- Gambling Operators and sports trading
- Racing Clubs
Lourika Vosloo – CA
Audit Manager
Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Management Sciences, CA (Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand)
Tel: +64 27 236 1501 Email: lvosloo@silks.co.nz
Lourika Vosloo is one of the firm’s audit managers who has been auditing at Silks Audit since 2018, but has previous experience in South Africa. Lourika completed her Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Management Sciences from the University of Pretoria in 2016 and is currently working towards her Chartered Accountantancy.
Pūkenga / Area of Expertise
- Education Sector (Schools, Early Childhood centres, Private Training organisations)
- Private Companies
- Issuer Forests
- Issuer and Maori Farms
- Maori entities under Te Ture Whenua Act 1993
- Post Settlement Government Entities (grievances settled with the Crown)
- Maori Fisheries
- Charitable Organisations
- Sports Trading
- New Zealand Defence Force – non-public funds
Reece Little – CA
Audit manager
Bachelor of Applied Economics, Bachelor of Accountancy, CA (CAANZ)
Email: rlittle@silks.co.nz
Reece is one of the firm’s audit managers who has been auditing at Silks Audit since 2018. Reece started as an audit junior and has worked his way through the ranks while completing his professional exams to be come a Chartered Accountant.
Pūkenga / Area of Expertise
- Education Sector (Schools, Early Childhood centre’s, Private Training organisations)
- Private Companies
- Issuer Forests
- Issuer and Maori Farms
- Maori entities under Te Ture Whenua Act 1993
- Post Settlement Government Entities (grievances settled with the Crown)
- Maori Fisheries
- Charitable Organisations
- Sports Trading
- New Zealand Defence Force – non-public funds
Mihiterina Meihana
Audit Trainer and staff support
Ngā Wairiki Ngāti Apa
Tel: +64 22 315 6174 Email: mmeihana@silks.co.nz
Mihi Meihana has been with the firm since 2014, and she has extensive experience across all sectors that we audit. Mihi uses this experience to orientate new staff with training and mentoring to ensure staff can provide an effective and efficient service while liaising with all our clients. Her responsibilities also include ensuring the efficient operations of the office and working with meeting the clients needs, staff requirements and assisting the directors.
Pūkenga / Area of Expertise
- Education Sector (Schools, Early Childhood centre’s, Private Training organisations)
- Private Companies
- Issuer Forests
- Issuer and Maori Farms
- Maori entities under Te Ture Whenua Act 1993
- Post Settlement Government Entities (grievances settled with the Crown)
- Maori Fisheries
- Charitable Organisations
- Sports Trading
- New Zealand Defence Force – non-public funds
WHANGANUI – KAIMAHI /AUDITORS
Rose Wainhouse
Team Leader
Ngāi Tahu
Bachelor of Commerce, CPA (Certified Public Accountant)
Email: rwainhouse@silks.co.nz
Taylor-Dayne Cashell
Ngāti Whitikaupeka, Ngāti Rangi
Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management and Finance)
Email: tcashell@silks.co.nz
Matthew Swaney
Bachelor of Applied Management (Accounting), Provisional CA (CAANZ)
Email: mswaney@silks.co.nz
Scott Young
Bachelor of Business Analysis, Major in Accounting, Minor in Strategic Management
Email: syoung@silks.co.nz
Tamara Powell-Bhaskaran
Ngāti Hine, Te Whanau A Apanui
Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting Major
Email: tpowell-bhaskaran@silks.co.nz
Nelvin Jose
Post graduate diploma in professional accounting, Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Finance)
Email: njose@silks.co.nz
Lou Walker
Te Ātihaunui-a-Papārangi
Bachelor of Business Studies, Major in Accounting and Minor in Human Resource Management and Employment Relations, Graduate certificate in Business, Provisional CA (CAANZ)
Email: lwalker@silks.co.nz
Huki – Ana Bishop – Williams
Te Ātihaunui-a-Papārangi
Bachelor of Applied Management in Accounting, New Zealand Diploma in Business Level 5 in Accounting, Provisional CA (CAANZ)
Email: hbishopwilliams@silks.co.nz
Astarte Anderson
Ngāi Tuhoe, Ngā Wairiki Ngāti Apa, Ngā Rauru, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Te Ātihaunui-a-Papārangi, Ngāti Kahungungu, Ngāti Maru, Te iwi Mōrehu
Email: aanderson@silks.co.nz
NGĀMOTU – KAIMAHI /AUDITORS
Taimus Ritai
Team Leader
Te Āti Awa, Ngāti Rāhiri, Ngāti Mutunga
Bachelor of Applied Management
Email: trirai@silks.co.nz
Thilini Fernando
Graduate Diploma in Entrepreneur Management, Major in Accounting, Member of ABE UK
Email: tfernando@silks.co.nz
Rachiel Montalla
Bachelor of Business Studies major in Accountancy
Bachelor of Science in Commerce major in Economics
Email: rmontalla@silks.co.nz
Jean Abalorio
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy and Accounting technology (Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants)
Email: jabalorio@silks.co.nz
Natalia Illesca
Bachelor Degree
Accountant, Major in Tax Law and
Auditing
Email: nillesca@silks.co.nz
Gowri Mohan
Masters Business administration (Finance) Annamalai University
Email: gmohan@silks.co.nz
Swapnil Naik
Bachelor of Commerce, Diploma in Business (majoring in accounting)
Email: snaik@silks.co.nz
Sabby Barara
Bachelor of Commerce, Certificate in Business (Accounting Support Services)
Email: sbarara@silks.co.nz
Jotishma Sharma
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Economics, Certificate in Proficiency in NZ Taxation, Corporate, Commercial, Financial Law, Provisional CA
Email: jsharma@silks.co.nz
Parth Patel
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting & Finance), Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting (Level-7), Master of Professional Accounting (Level-9)
Email: ppatel@silks.co.nz
TAUPŌ – KAIMAHI /AUDITORS
Ruth Kilmister
Bachelor of Commerce & Administration (BCA Commercial Law), BA (Hons) (English Literature), PostGradDip Teaching
Email: rkilmister@silks.co.nz
Cara Astwood
Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāti Toa Rangitira
Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
Email: castwood@silks.co.nz
Te papaioea – KAIMAHI /AUDITORS
William Byford
Team Leader
Bachelor of Business Studies (Accounting), Provisional CA (CAANZ)
Email: wbyford@silks.co.nz
ROTORUA – KAIMAHI /AUDITORS
AUCKLAND – HAMILTON – WELLINGTON – KAIMAHI /AUDITORS
Praveen Nair
Bachelor of Business Management
Masters in Professional Accounting
Email: pnair@silks.co.nz
Janine Schoeler
Bachelor of Commerce in Accountancy
Bachelor of Commerce ( Honours ) in Financial Management
Email: jschoeler@silks.co.nz
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112 Vivian Street, New Plymouth
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7 Grey Street, Palmerston North, 4410