Mainly defined by three kids, my wife, and a dog. Descendant of Ngāti Toa, and from Wellington. Part time (hopeless) drummer, record collector and would like to go fishing more than I do.
All of my family are self-employed. I grew up watching them talk about cash flow, staffing, sales and profitability. I founded Convex Accounting in 2011 to help people like my family, and to at the same time challenge the stereotype of the dull, cardigan-wearing accountant.
My musical guilty pleasures include De La Soul, Erroll Garner, Sammy Davis Jr and, yes, Taylor Swift (1989 is exceptional, the rest is rubbish). When I’m not at work, I’ll be spending time with my family (twin boys and a girl), playing the drums, or trying to get the kids to flip the record over so I don't need to get off the couch.
I'm born and bred locally, descendant of Ngāti Toa, grew up in Porirua, went to school in the Hutt and won't live anywhere other than Wellington.
If you’d like to catch up for a coffee feel free to get in touch at 021 752 270 or hamish@convexaccounting.co.nz.
Or, if you'd prefer the typically dull bio you'd expect:
I finished university in 2005 after completing BA and BCA, with first class honours in Accounting. Along the way I had some time in a Big-4 accounting firm, which frankly I hated (but gained some valuable insights) before joining a boutique tax advice firm.
There I completed my Chartered Accounting qualification, and provided specialist tax structuring and tax audit advice. This was primarily to other Chartered Accountants and Lawyers. Here I learnt the 'ropes' when it comes to interacting with the IRD, as well as developed a deep understanding of complex tax issues.
At this point though I realised there was more to life than tax. I was off for a stint in France teaching English and travelling. We then returned to NZ and got Convex off the ground.
I am a passionate coffee consumer who loves to explore different ways of making coffee. I am currently loving a filter coffee made with my bright yellow MoccaMaster but am very excited about purchasing a nitro coffee maker so I can enjoy a nitro cold brew during the summer months.
I am a mediocre golfer, who needs to find more time to play, so if you need an excuse, I am your man.
I am also a proud rescue dog owner. My wife and I adopted a dog when living in the Carribbean and he has been with us ever since. He is well travelled and has lived in four different countries between our time in the Carribbean, Channel Islands and New Zealand.
If you’d like to catch up for a coffee (or a round of golf) feel free to get in touch at 027 248 8849 or chris@convexaccounting.co.nz
Or, if you'd prefer the typically dull bio you'd expect:
I finished university in 2005 after completing a Bachelor of Commerce and Administration, majoring in Accounting. My first accounting job was at a major international accounting firm where I gained broad business experience working in their advisory team (and completed my Chartered Accountancy qualification). I was then lucky enough to spend some time working in the Caribbean and Channel Islands.
Once back in NZ I spent some time at working for a Kiwisaver provider learning the ins and outs of the finance world before arriving at Convex in November 2020.
