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Nicholas Teklich

Head of Tax & Insurance at Downer New Zealand
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Nicholas Teklich is a seasoned tax professional with 13 years of experience, holding leadership roles at Downer New Zealand and KPMG New Zealand, with expertise in tax advisory, international tax, and corporate tax.
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Location
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand, NZ
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Farsi Elementary proficiency
Skills
  • Tax Advisory
  • International Tax
  • Corporate Tax
  • Income Tax
  • Tax Accounting
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Nicholas Teklich is a seasoned tax professional with 13 years of experience, most recently serving as Head of Tax & Insurance at Downer New Zealand, where he oversees the tax function for the NZ Group of companies. Prior to this, he held senior roles at KPMG New Zealand, including Senior Manager, M&A Tax, and Tax Manager. With expertise in corporate tax, international tax, and financial reporting, Nicholas has successfully managed complex tax projects, including corporate restructurings and mergers. He holds a degree from The University of Auckland and is proficient in English and Farsi.

Experience

  • Downer New Zealand
    • Australia
    • Civil Engineering
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Head of Tax & Insurance
      • Feb 2019 - Present

      I oversee the tax function for the NZ Group of companies. The purpose of this role is to provide a timely service (advice, compliance function and policy/strategy development) to a variety of stakeholders.I am responsible for the placement of New Zealand insurance policies, providing advice to the business and liaising with Downer's insurance brokers in New Zealand and Australia.As part of Downer's entity rationalisation plan, I project manage corporate restructurings in various jurisdictions including NZ, Fiji, the UK and PNG. My work has included successfully project managing the amalgamation of the NZ Group's two main trading companies (being Downer EDI Engineering Ltd's short form amalgamation into Downer New Zealand Ltd).I am responsible for managing the NZ Group's bank guarantees and insurance bond function. This work involves providing bonding advice to the business, managing the execution and discharge of bonds (e.g. performance, BILOR, advance payment, global bonds etc.), liaising with Sureties and Corporate Treasury, training staff and designing and implementing various procedures.Downer EDI Limited is a leading provider of engineering and infrastructure management services to customers operating in market sectors including Minerals & Metals, Oil & Gas, Power, Road & Rail Infrastructure, Telecommunications and Water. Downer EDI Ltd is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and employs more than 20,000 people in Australia, New Zealand and the Asia Pacific region.

    • Tax & Projects Manager
      • Feb 2015 - Feb 2019

    • Tax Manager
      • Jun 2011 - Feb 2015

  • KPMG New Zealand
    • New Zealand
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Senior Manager, M&A Tax
      • Apr 2008 - Jun 2011

    • Tax Manager
      • Jun 2007 - Mar 2008

Education

  • The University of Auckland
  • Otahuhu College & St Kentigern College

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