The partnership addresses the skills shortage in accounting and assurance in Australia and New Zealand.  

Makosi, a global leader in on-demand talent, is delighted to announce a new partnership with Talent Solutions, the advisory and embedded talent acquisition line of Talent, a global digital recruitment agency committed to creating the most rewarding experiences for their customers, clients, colleagues, and the community. The partnership will help clients address the current accounting and assurance skills shortage in Australia and New Zealand.  

A survey conducted by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) in 2022, revealed high numbers of vacancies for accountants and auditors in Australia and New Zealand with the shortage of external auditors expected to become more acute as demand increases over the next five years. CA ANC is an industry body representing the chartered accountant (CA) designation in Australia and New Zealand.  

Many local auditing firms rely on secondments and immigration to fill gaps in the skilled auditor space. The shortage is so acute in New Zealand that the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has in the past been forced to grant temporary reporting extensions for some businesses.  

Makosi delivers high-quality variable workforce solutions, including audit, assurance, and advisory services to accounting teams around the world. The company leverages its proprietary leading-edge technology to drive efficiency and transparency in hiring, onboarding, and project management.  

Talent Solutions General Manager, Tom Mackintosh says, “We’re excited to work hand-in-hand with Makosi to provide our clients with innovative and creative workforce solutions. This collaboration has the potential to effectively alleviate the resourcing challenges currently faced by the accounting and auditing industry in both Australia and New Zealand.”  

Founder and CEO at Makosi, Darren Isaacs explains that accounting firms around the world today are facing many business impacting side effects due to the shortage of talent in the audit and accounting industry. 

“We all understand there is a real serious problem happening when it comes to resourcing in the accounting industry, buy getting your hands on great talent is just part of the equation. Making sure the talent is trained and equipped to be a part of your organization is something that is commonly overlooked but very important as it relates to establishing continuity, improving quality, and keeping cost down.” 

“Developing this relationship with the Talent Solutions / Avec team is exciting for Makosi as it allows us to complement each other with our services and provide a complete set of services..” Added Isaacs. 

Talent’s General Manager – Solutions, Tom Mackintosh commented as follows, “We are thrilled to work with Makosi to continue to help our clients with creative workforce solutions. The collaboration will help alleviate the current challenges faced by the Accounting and Auditing industry.”