OUR TEAM
WHY WORK WITH US
We are so much more than experienced chartered accountants. We are highly skilled business coaches who look at the big picture from both a financial perspective and your organisations wellness as a whole. We believe that a business is more than its financial performance. At Pillar we work with you to develop strategic solutions that work for you and your team, however large or small, and support the implementation of the initiatives with training, advice, and practical experience.
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Our experience in finance and accounting spans the globe. Over many years working with large corporates in New Zealand, Australia, and China, we have developed a strong passion for working with smaller businesses where we can make a significant difference. We love being able to support our clients, helping them manage their finances, grow their business, and focus on what they do best.
Our Team
Kate Yan | Managing Director
kate@pillar.nz | Phone: 021 310 494
Kate is the founder of Pillar. Her vision is to help business owners develop and implement strategies to realise their financial goals. She brings deep and relevant experience after working with large multinational companies for last 16 years.
Her solid accounting experience includes financial reporting, M&A, Audit, Taxation and Treasury in both commercial and public practice firms in Australia, NZ and China. With her affable and outgoing personality, Kate takes pride in achieving a working relationship with clients that focuses on identifying key risks and adding value to the business.
Katherine Zhao | Managing Director
katherine@pillar.nz | Phone: 022 034 9239
Katherine has gained a wide variety of experience in many sectors over 15 years in the industry. Ranging from agriculture, construction, hospitality retail, and property development.
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Her strong relationships with her clients better enables her to help them achieve their business and financial goals. She works with them, supporting in business planning, structuring, management, and finance while ensuring all compliance and tax requirements are met.
Katherine’s focus is on the future, assisting her clients with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow.