HLB Mann Judd (Fiji)

What HLB Mann Judd (Fiji) does

HLB Mann Judd (Fiji) is a privately held accounting and advisory firm headquartered in Nadi, Fiji, operating from three offices (Nadi, Suva, and Labasa) with a 44-person team. The firm delivers a comprehensive suite of professional services organized around six core lines: Audit & Assurance, Tax Consulting (split into Direct Tax and Indirect Tax), Business Services & Outsourcing (management accounting, bookkeeping, cloud accounting, payroll), Legal & Investment Services (companies office, exchange control, immigration, Investment Fiji and Reserve Bank facilitation), Specialist Services (administrative services, Business Link Pacific, investing-in-Fiji guidance, liquidations and receiverships), and IT & Cyber Security Services.

Underlying the practice are standard audit methodologies and cloud-based accounting platforms (Xero, MYOB), with IDEA data analysis software used in audit and assurance work. Service delivery is direct: partners and directors lead client engagements, supported by offices across Fiji's main commercial centers and supplemented by on-site fieldwork.

The firm generates revenue on a professional-services, engagement-based pricing model with quote-based fees. Go-to-market is relationship-driven, combining direct client development with referral flow from the HLB International global network (157 countries, 38,732 professionals) and a certified-provider relationship with the NZ-funded Business Link Pacific SME program. Customer segments span new and existing foreign investors, SMEs, large private entities, non-profits, and local government — a deliberately diversified mix targeting Fiji's full business community.

Name

HLB Mann Judd (Fiji)

Legal name

HLB Mann Judd (Fiji)

Website

https://hlbfiji.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HLB Mann Judd (Fiji) is a Nadi-based accounting and advisory firm operating from three Fiji offices, delivering audit, tax, business outsourcing, legal/investment, and specialist services to SMEs, large private entities, non-profits, government, and foreign investors through the HLB International global network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Nadi

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Audit & Assurance Services: Providing audit and assurance services to large private entities, non-profit organisations, and local government, including reporting in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards and special reporting audits.
2. Tax Consulting Services: Tax planning, tax compliance, tax audits, and international tax matters. Services include income tax, capital gains tax, fringe benefits tax, social responsibility tax, and environmental levy compliance.
3. Business Services & Outsourcing: Management accounting, bookkeeping, cloud accounting, and payroll services for businesses seeking outsourcing and business support.
4. Specialist Services: Administrative services, Business Link Pacific programs, investing in Fiji assistance, liquidations and receiverships.
5. Legal & Investment Services: Companies Office services, exchange control, immigration applications, reserve bank approvals, and investment Fiji assistance.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

HLB Mann Judd Fiji is a professional accounting and advisory firm providing audit and assurance, tax consulting (direct and indirect), business services and outsourcing, IT and cyber security, legal and investment services, and specialist services such as liquidations and receiverships. The firm serves foreign and local investors, SMEs, large private entities, non-profits, and government clients across Fiji via direct engagement led by partners and directors.

Product overview

HLB Mann Judd (Fiji) is a professional services firm offering a comprehensive suite of audit, accounting, tax advisory, and business consulting services. The firm's service portfolio is organized around core offerings including Audit & Assurance, Business Services & Outsourcing, IT & Cyber Security Services, Legal & Investment Services, Tax Consulting, and Specialist Services. Tax Consulting is divided into Direct Tax (income tax, capital gains tax, fringe benefit tax, social responsibility tax, ECAL) and Indirect Tax (VAT, PAYE, service turnover tax, ECAL). Specialist Services encompasses administrative services, Business Link Pacific (SME assistance program), investing in Fiji guidance, and liquidations & receiverships. The firm also operates the HLB Academy Program for developing future professionals. As a member of the HLB International global network, the firm combines local expertise with global capabilities to serve clients across Fiji's business community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Audit & Assurance Provides audit and assurance services including financial statement audits, local government reporting, grants and project reporting, trust audits, and review of financial systems and internal controls for large private entities, non-profits, and local government.
• Business Services & Outsourcing Provides management accounting, bookkeeping, cloud accounting using Xero and MYOB, payroll services, and business advisory support for businesses seeking outsourcing and operational support.
• IT & Cyber Security Services Provides a dedicated IT division covering software, hardware, security, and related IT requirements for clients needing technology support and cyber security.
• Legal & Investment Services Provides full business compliance for investors and businesses including Companies Office Services, Exchange Control, Immigration Applications, Investment Fiji assistance, and Reserve Bank of Fiji matters.
• Tax Consulting Comprehensive tax services covering tax planning, tax compliance, tax audits, and international tax matters, covering both direct tax (income tax, capital gains tax, fringe benefit tax, social responsibility tax, ECAL) and indirect tax (VAT, PAYE, service turnover tax, ECAL).
• Specialist Services Specialized advisory services including administrative services, Business Link Pacific assistance, investing in Fiji guidance, and licensed liquidations and receiverships under the Companies Act 2015.
• HLB Academy Program Career development program providing practical learning in accounting, auditing, business advisory, and related professional disciplines for school leavers and graduates.

Quantifiable outcome

• Expert assistance structuring new Fiji ventures within Fiji's legal and statutory framework as seamlessly as possible

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• German Embassy (Fiji)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 19 August 2023HLB Fiji collaborated on the construction and supervision of the German Embassy project in Suva. Mohammed Harun, Special Projects Director, managed the project. The firm continues to assist German companies operating in Fiji.
• HLB InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHLB Mann Judd Fiji is an independent member of HLB International, a global network of advisory and accounting firms. The network spans 157 countries with 38,732 partners and staff. This membership provides global reach, shared technical expertise, operational best practices, and business development insights. The firm can connect international clients to local expertise and vice versa.
• Business Link Pacific (BLP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHLB Mann Judd Fiji is a certified service provider of Business Link Pacific, a private sector development programme funded by the NZ Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. BLP assists SMEs in Fiji through subsidies, grants, and access to finance. HLB assists BLP in implementing various SME programs and helps clients access BLP funding.
• Investment FijicoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHLB Mann Judd Fiji assists clients with Investment Fiji (now operating as Investment Promotion Agency) for foreign investment registration, business registration, and regulatory approvals. The firm has established working relationships to streamline investor processes.
• Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHLB Mann Judd Fiji assists clients with RBF exchange control approvals for foreign investment, share issues to foreigners, and fund remittance applications. The firm acts as authorized intermediaries for RBF certification requirements.
• Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHLB Mann Judd Fiji is a registered tax agent in Fiji, assisting clients with tax compliance, FRCS registrations, tax returns, and matters before FRCS. The firm maintains close working relationships with the revenue authority.
• Local Banks in FijicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHLB Mann Judd Fiji maintains excellent working relationships with local banks in Fiji to assist clients with business setup, banking facilities, and financial requirements for investors.
• Local Law FirmscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHLB Mann Judd Fiji has established working relationships with eminent law firms in Fiji to provide comprehensive legal and investment services to clients.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• PwC Fiji: Big 4 firm providing assurance, tax, and advisory services in Fiji. Comparable on audit and assurance capabilities, particularly for large private and government clients.
• KPMG Fiji: Big 4 firm operating in Fiji, providing audit, tax, and advisory services primarily to large private and multinational clients. Competes with HLB Mann Judd for larger mandates and represents the incumbent threat in the upper-mid market.
• Deloitte (Pacific Islands): Big 4 firm serving Pacific Island markets including Fiji. Comparable on full-service audit, tax, and consulting capabilities, though typically focused on larger multinational and government engagements.
• EY Fiji: Big 4 firm with a Fiji presence providing assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services. Comparable on professional services breadth and serves as a competitor for larger enterprise mandates.

Direct peers

• BDO Fiji: BDO is another global mid-tier accounting network with a presence in Fiji, offering audit, tax, and advisory services to a similar mid-market and SME client base. Most directly comparable peer as both firms compete for the same segment within the same Pacific geography.
• HLB Mann Judd Australasia (Australia): Network sibling firm under HLB International with similar audit, tax, and advisory service offerings in the Australian market. Comparable business model, network structure, and service portfolio, though operating in a larger economy.
• Grant Thornton Fiji: Mid-tier global accounting network with Pacific Island presence offering audit, tax, and advisory services. Direct competitor for mid-market clients and similar network-driven go-to-market.
• HLB Mann Judd (New Zealand): Network sibling firm under HLB International providing the same audit, tax, and advisory services in New Zealand. Closest network peer with materially overlapping service lines and referral flows.
• Baker Tilly (Pacific): Mid-tier global accounting network serving Pacific clients with audit, tax, and advisory services. Comparable peer competing for the same SME and mid-market client segment via international network affiliation.

Emerging players

• Crowe Global (Pacific): Mid-tier accounting network with Pacific reach, providing audit, tax, and advisory services. Comparable as a network-affiliated mid-tier competitor serving SME and mid-market clients across the Pacific region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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