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The people you’ll deal with

An experienced, stable team. Several of us have been with the firm for well over a decade.

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Portrait of Mark Raynes

Mark Raynes

Founder

Mark founded Raynes Gibson & Matthews in 1984 on Dominion Road. After more than 40 years as an owner and full-time accountant, he is known for his professionalism and his commitment to helping clients’ businesses grow. Outside the office he is a keen sailor who loves being on the water.

Roger Matthews

The team

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Alice Kongjinda

Senior Accountant

Alice joined the firm in 2017. She holds a double major in Accounting & Business and Hospitality, and an International Honour Certificate from Beta Gamma Sigma. She takes pride in making complex financial matters easy to understand. Outside work she enjoys aquascaping and caring for animals, especially her cats.

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Mohammad Mohammadi

Senior Accountant

Mohammad holds a Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Accounting and Business Information Systems from AUT. He has worked with clients in retail, construction and self-employment, and has a particular interest in real estate. Outside work he enjoys family time, the gym, volleyball and football.

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Grace Wang

Accountant

Grace graduated from Unitec with a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) and joined the firm in 2008. With 17 years of experience she has strong tax knowledge and resolves a wide range of compliance matters with accurate, practical advice. She enjoys travel, music and sport.

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Danny Li

Accountant

Danny graduated from Unitec in 2008 and started his career at a chartered accounting firm. With over 17 years of experience across compliance and consulting, he advises clients on accounting, tax and business matters and takes pride in giving them peace of mind. He enjoys music, sport and gaming.

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Sandy Chaplin

Administrator

Sandy joined the firm in 2007. As our administrator she makes sure every process is followed through and completed to a high standard. Kind and thoughtful, she is a team member clients love working with, and a devoted animal lover.

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