Hire the Best Financial Accountants in Pretoria, ZA

Bookkeeping and Accounting services. Services available up to balance sheet and management accounts. Certified advisor for : - Quickbooks Online - Sage One - Xero

Former Chief Risk Officer helping founders, lenders, and investors make confident financial decisions. What I can do for you: > Investor-ready financial models > Pitch and financial narrative support for fundraising > FP&A dashboards and monthly insight packs > Credit and underwriting assessments with recommendations > Risk framework or lending policy design Why work with me: > 10+ years of experience in finance and lending > Former Head of Credit and Chief Risk Officer > Reviewed and decisioned more than 5,000 business funding applications (over R2bn funded) > BCom Investment Management, CFA Level II passed > Advanced in Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, and Tableau, with working knowledge of Python and SQL How I work with you: Whether you are preparing for investors, seeking funding, or building disciplined financial reporting, I deliver clear analysis, reliable models, and actionable insights that help you make confident financial decisions. My goal is to turn your financial data into clarity, strategy, and real business results.

I am a qualified Chartered Accountant that specialises in drafting annual financial statements for companies, sole proprietors, partnerships and also other businesses who require IFRS/FRS financial statements for purposes of annual audits, tax return submissions or other statutory requirements. I have extensive experience in financial management, accounting, book-keeping, budgeting, forecasting, business plans, feasibility studies, financial reporting and analysis, tax returns, VAT returns, Draftworx, QuickBooks Online, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, MS SmartView, Oracle JDE, IFRS, business valuations and cost & management accounting. I spent the last 10 years as Financial Director in the manufacturing industry, and before that mainly in the transport and logistics industry. I also have experience in troubleshooting, optimising and building financial models using excel, designing graphs for presentations, analysing financial information, writing financial reports, writing articles on a variety of subjects and doing research. My strengths are helping business and individuals managing their finances by improving their profitability, minimising financial risks and optimising investments through high-level balance sheet and income statement reviews, financial models, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and financial analysis by using tools like MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and various accounting software packages. I am a fast learner and is looking for interesting projects, big or small, that can challenge my skills and push my limits.

I am a highly motivated individual with the dream of becoming a financial manager one day. I work daily to improve my skills in order to achieve this goal. I learn fast and work fast. I try and use my time as efficiently as possible in order to finish my tasks as quick and accurate as possible.

I help businesses replace messy spreadsheets and manual processes with clean, automated systems using Airtable, SQL, and no-code tools. With 30+ years in IT, I don’t just build systems, I fix the underlying process so everything works properly. Over the years, I’ve worked across business analysis, development, and application support—giving me a unique ability to bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions. 🤝 What I can help you with: ✅Airtable setup (from scratch or fixing existing bases) ✅Workflow automation (Zapier, Make, integrations) ✅Replacing Excel with structured, scalable systems ✅SQL reporting and dashboards ✅CRM or operational system simplification ✅Process mapping and system design ✅Troubleshooting broken or inefficient workflows 💡 Real results: ✅Reduced admin time by 50–70% by replacing Excel with Airtable ✅Simplified complex CRM systems for non-technical users ✅Built automated workflows connecting multiple tools ✅Designed systems used for ongoing business operations and reporting 📌 How I work: Clients value that I: ✅Ask the right questions before building anything ✅Keep solutions simple and practical ✅Communicate clearly (no jargon) ✅Focus on long-term usability, not quick fixes If you need someone who understands both the technical side AND the business reality, I can help you get this right the first time.

Professional Summary Strong Financial Leader with 17+ Years of Experience * Proven track record as a CFO for the past 12 years, driving financial performance and strategic decision-making. * Expertise in statutory and management accounting, taxation, risk management, internal audit, and compliance. * Adept at problem-solving and delivering results in challenging environments, with a strong understanding of international operations in Africa. * Cost-conscious and results-oriented, with a history of increasing profitability. * Fluent in French and English. * Proficient in industry-standard financial software like Oracle Hyperion, Pastel, SAP, QuickBooks, and MS Office.