With a passion for rural business, Andrew was brought up on a family farm near the east coast of Masterton. He purchased a farm in 1992 with his wife Sarah, and since then they have farmed the land with the help of loyal staff and four hungry children. Andrew enjoys equestrian sports and has been involved with the Wairarapa Hunt for many years.

When it comes to his role as Chartered Accountant at ROVA, he truly enjoys establishing and nurturing new businesses and intergenerational succession. “ROVA offers a full accounting service, focused on client’s goals rather than compliance. Many of our team are directly involved and experienced in rural business which gives a depth of understanding that you won’t find elsewhere.”

An all-rounder, Andrew studied Accounting, Marketing, and French at Otago University from 1982-84 and graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce in 1985. Prior to becoming a director at ROVA, Andrew started at Woodhouse and Partners in 1989 and was admitted as a Chartered Accountant in 1992. He spent two years as a Chief Financial Officer for a local meat processor and wholesaler before purchasing John Roseingrave’s accounting business.

Kathleen is ROVA’s longest-serving staff member, bringing a wealth of experience and deep institutional knowledge to the firm.  She was originally employed by John Roseingrave, working for Roseingrave and Currie, then Eastwood and Partners, and finally solely for John, as the practice evolved into Roseingrave and Vallance Ltd – today known as ROVA Chartered Accountants.

Throughout her career, Kathleen has seen the accounting industry transform and has been actively involved in adapting to those changes. She specialises in the preparation of financial statements and income tax returns, and is known for her reliability, professionalism, and long-standing client relationships.

Outside of work, Kathleen enjoys spending time with her husband, their two adult sons, and a large extended family. She also loves to travel, read, tend to her garden, and keep up with her two lively dogs who always keep her on the go.

Tayla is a dedicated accounting assistant who specializes in managing GST and payroll returns for our clients. She brings a unique mix of skills to her role, having transitioned from a career in the equestrian world to accounting.

Growing up farming, Tayla learned the value of hard work and responsibility early on. Her passion for horses led her to ride and groom professionally for several years before joining ROVA in June 2022. When she’s not crunching the numbers or working with clients on their returns, you’ll find her riding her horse, gardening, or enjoying the outdoors—always with music or a podcast.

With a strong work ethic and a practical approach, Tayla is committed to helping clients navigate the world of accounting, making her an essential part of the ROVA team.

Top tip: “Every cent counts. Don’t be afraid to spend every now and then, but everything in moderation!”

With many years of experience as an auditor and accountant for a variety of different businesses worldwide, Jo truly enjoys working for ROVA. “We have a fun team at ROVA who I enjoy working with. I like that we are always looking at ways to do things better and keep up with technological advances.”

Qualified with a BCA in Accounting and Commercial Law from Victoria University, Jo is also a Chartered Accountant, with a Certificate in Public Practice. Previously, she worked at Ernst and Young in Wellington as an auditor for three years, when she was seconded to Dublin. She was based in Ireland for nearly two years before she returned to the Wairarapa.

Jo specialises in rural accounting. “I enjoy assisting my clients with understanding their business. We are currently doing a lot more work looking ahead with budgeting and forecasts.” Jo has two school-aged children. Her husband, Andrew, is a Livestock Representative. “We enjoy getting out on the farm on my days off.” When she’s not on the farm or working, Jo can be found on the netball courts playing for Gladstone Netball Club.

Kathy is a highly experienced member of the ROVA team, bringing over 20 years of expertise in the accounting industry. She began her journey with ROVA more than two decades ago, returning to the firm 17 years ago after a career break to raise her family.

Kathy specialises in preparing financial statements and income tax returns and plays a key role as ROVA’s dedicated tax administrator. She is also highly proficient in Xero and is always happy to assist clients with any related queries.

When she’s not at the office, you’ll find Kathy spending time with her family, catching up with friends on a scenic walk, or tuning into her favourite true crime podcasts. 

Kathy’s top tip: “Set aside money regularly for your tax obligations. It helps you avoid any last-minute surprises and gives you peace of mind knowing you’re prepared.”

Ankia has made her return as Office Manager & Compliance Officer here at ROVA. Ankia used to be the front face of ROVA before moving into an Accounting Assistant and Administration role, which helped Ankia gain her Certificate in Accounting.  Ankia then decided to gain more experience in a different field and became Office Manager at a local manufacturing business. Before too long we happily invited her back to join the team at ROVA again!

Ankia enjoys helping clients with their queries and having a chat along the way. Ankia’s areas of expertise include being the AML guru at ROVA!

When she is not in the office, Ankia enjoys spending time with her partner and their four children. They often go fishing on their boat or have fun at the park with the kids. “Something interesting about me is that even though I am from Africa, I know nothing about Africa!”

Nikki is a Chartered Accountant who has valuable knowledge, skills and experience from a variety of roles and industries. Prior to joining ROVA, Nikki was the Chief Financial Officer of a not-for-profit and has also worked in both corporate and public practice accounting, in Wellington. She is also a Trustee and chair of the Finance, Risk and Audit committee of Papawai & Kaikokirikiri Trusts Board.  Nikki graduated from Victoria University with a Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting and a BCA in Accounting and Commercial Law.

Nikki enjoys getting stuck in, to solve problems for our clients, and implementing policies, procedures and systems within our practice. She works with a wide variety of clients, undertaking annual compliance, cash flows, budgets, and everything in between.  “ I really enjoy connecting with clients on a personal level, to ensure we can provide them with the best possible outcome.”

When not working, Nikki enjoys getting out exploring with her husband and two girls and going on adventures in their caravan.

Jen worked for ROVA for 8 years and has returned after a break while the kids were little and a short time at another local firm. Jen has a Bachelor of Business Studies majoring in Accounting.

Jen enjoys getting to know clients and helping them and their businesses, while undertaking compliance work, compiling farm Financial Statements and tax returns. She loves working with the great team of people at ROVA.

When she’s not at work, you will find Jen spending time with her husband Willie and children Sophie & Ben on their sheep and beef station in Alfredton or at the beach.

Jen’s top tip: “Clients need to provide us with all the information we need at the end of the year to ensure we can complete your work effectively and efficiently. Maintaining accurate records and keeping up to date will make this easier for you.”

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