Accounting – Not Just Numbers

From RMIT to NZX Limited, my Journey

Nasir AliRMIT graduate

What did I do at RMIT?

Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Accounting from 2008 to 2009.

Bachelor of Business (Professional Accountancy) 2012

Co-op year, worked as Settlements Officer at Clear grain Exchange, a division of NZX Ltd

Currently undergoing Chartered Accountancy qualification

Why RMIT?

One of the best universities in Australia with a focus on students short and long term career development

World class facilities to provide quality education and training

Work Integrated Learning programs eg. Bachelor of Business (Professional Accountancy)

Supportive staff who are always willing to help

Peer to Peer support, SLAMS

My Workplace

My role as a Corporate Accountant and Settlements Officer

NZX Ltd owns and operates three businesses in Australia, mainly in the agriculture industry.

at does my job entail?

• Settlements Officer, settling trades executed on the exchange

•Dealing with internal and external stakeholders including Government departments

•Corporate accountant, dealing with management and financial reports

•Budgeting and forecasting

•Project valuation

•Dealing with ATO returns and external auditors