Ian started Creative CFO in 2012 shortly after completing his CFA exams. Prior to that he spent 3 years in London at Merrill Lynch and received a B.Bus.Sci at the University of Cape Town with Honours in Finance and majors in Economics and Accounting. He enjoys working at the confluence of finance and technology, helping clients understand their businesses better through building financial systems and solutions. In his spare time he is a keen trail runner.

Fiona has always had a passion for working with Small and Medium Enterprises and enjoys putting her leadership, people, digital and financial skills to good use when devising financial solutions for such businesses. As a seasoned financial professional, she is equipped with a BCom in Economics and Finance from the University of Cape Town, a BCompt in Accounting Science from UNISA and an ACMA, CGMA with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). Fiona enjoys kicking back with a session of either Yoga or Pilates.

Realm previously worked as a Client Accounting Supervisor for Grant Thornton and completed her SAICA articles with PKF. She completed her BCom Accounting and PGDA at the University of Cape Town and passed her CPA exams in 2014. Realm is a registered member of SAIPA (South African Institute of Professional Accountants). Realm delights in gaining insight into the operations of different entities in order to offer value-added solutions for business owners. She spends quality time sharing a good laugh with family and friends over a hearty meal, and she particularly enjoys decorating for social gatherings.

Jacobus focusses on Strategy, Business Development and Investment within the Creative CFO group. He was named as one of the Top 35 under 35 Chartered Accountants in South Africa by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants and Accountancy SA. He completed his MBA through the University of Stellenbosch and is passionate about identifying key action items to de-risk and create high growth opportunities for them. Jacobus enjoys Rock climbing, Mountain biking, Poker and spending time with the family.

Zayne Nabbee joined Creative CFO after working as the Financial Manager and Group Accountant for the Oasis Group. In the role of Practice Financial Manager, he oversees and contributes to our full client offering, from initial engagement through to IFRS reporting.

Melissa joined Creative CFO after working as an Accountant at a private insurance company. Melissa completed her SAIPA articles at Certified Master Accountants and holds a degree in BCom Financial Accounting from Stellenbosch University and the designation of Professional Accountant (SA). In her spare time she enjoys spending time with family and participating in outdoor activities. Weekly park runs are a favourite!

Surita joined Creative CFO Financial Reporting after running Kilgetty Accounting Services, where she was involved in reporting for medium to listed entities. Surita is heading up the Financial Reporting Department and provides our clients with clear and accurate IFRS compliant financial reporting. In her spare time she enjoys spending quality time with family and friends.

Kate joined Creative CFO with an LLB and H.Dip in Tax. Kate has work experience in the accounting, legal and investment banking space. As a qualified lawyer and with her tax experience Kate advises clients on their individual and company tax compliance, planning and structuring. Kate enjoys spending time with her family and friends and loves reading.

Meg has a conviction that everyone should thrive in their place of work, and that companies can help create that opportunity for their teams. Her people-passion is also what re-energises her during her free time, as does her delight in being outdoors.

Siphamandla joined Creative CFO after working as an Accountant for 3 years. She completed her BTech in Internal Auditing at CPUT. She is currently studying her Management Accounting qualification through CIMA and is at Adv Dip MA level. She will be going further to complete her GCMA. She is an amateur photographer, kicks back with a good book and particularly enjoys spoken word poetry in her downtime.

Louise has been a part of the Creative CFO team for over five years and has a comprehensive understanding of the organisation. She heads up the business development and marketing department, and is passionate about sharing Creative CFO's vision of a world where more SMEs succeed.  In her downtime, she enjoys a glass of red wine and horse riding - albeit not in that particular order.

Liesl joined Creative CFO as a Director of the Johannesburg Office. She started her career straight after high school by working as an audit article clerk whilst studying BCom Accounting part time through UNISA. She then continued to complete her CTA and SAICA board exams and qualified as a CA(SA).Liesl has worked for big corporate companies as well as small medium enterprises which gave her a broad spectrum skill set. She has a passion for numbers and believes finance does not have to be boring. Creating financial information that aids businesses in effective decision making makes her heart leap out. Liesl is also a gifted photographer and visual storyteller. 

Monya joined Creative CFO as a Director of the Johannesburg Office. She has a keen interest in accounting, technology and servicing people. It is her mission to make an impact with her business expertise and to help individuals find balance through saving them time and finding their most effective path. Her passion is to use technology to automate financial processes so that businesses can focus on the interpretation of the results rather than getting stuck finding the answer. Her heart beats warm when she knows that she has saved hours of time for someone. 

Nanoeschka joined Creative CFO after working in a variety of business sectors as a Personal Assistant and Business Administrator. She is an enthusiastic, result driven creative who enjoys being part of a dynamic and constantly changing environment. She loves outdoor activities, exercising and exploring new places with her family and friends.

Devlin joined Creative CFO after having gained experience working in the asset management and taxation industry. In 2015 he graduated from Stellenbosch University with a BCom Law degree and is currently working towards becoming a Chartered Management Accountant. He is a keen golfer, loves running and spends any other free time socialising with friends and family.

Naomi joined Creative CFO after working as a Financial Advisor for individuals and families for two years. She is currently studying a BSc in Computer Science at the University of South Africa. She enjoys the ocean, music, reading and loves to go on any adventure.

Jacques joined Creative CFO after completing his SAICA articles and working as an Audit Manager. He is currently busy completing his advanced diploma in Accounting Science at UNISA. He has a passion for problem solving and helping others where he can. In his off-time he enjoys spending time with his family, playing an occasional round of golf or embarking on a weekend fishing trip.

Nadia joined Creative CFO after running her own accounting & tax business. After completing her BA at the University of Stellenbosch, she worked and studied abroad. She completed her Business Administration diploma at the London College of Management and then furthered her studies to receive her B.Compt Accounting at Unisa. She is currently a SAIT member and working towards her CGMA designation. One of the initiatives she created was Local Folk, an online platform where business owners could connect, showcase their products and share knowledge. Nadia enjoys running, chance encounters and cheesecake.

Marylee studied at the University of Cape Town and went onto do her articles and SAICA board exams. She worked as a Financial Manager for a private company before she found her way to Creative CFO. In her free time she enjoys running, hiking and the outdoors.

Jacomine has worked with business leaders for more than a decade to help them grow their business through employee experience design and solving HR-related business challenges. Her experience is primarily within Industrial Relations, Human Resource Management and Business Development and is particularly interested in helping small businesses. She is an avid tennis player in a spare time and loves to travel.

Lu-Anne is passionate about HR and has worked across industries such as Hospitality, FMCG, Retail, Manufacturing and Engineering. Organisational design, talent management and general HR has been her main areas of focus as she continues to share her knowledge and experience with more businesses and teams. She enjoys baking and spending time with her family. Her motto in life, keep it simple and be grateful for the little things.

Cerize Roets is an admitted, non-practicing attorney. She is heading up the Secretarial Department and provides our clients with guidance on clear and accurate processes and procedures. In her spare time, she enjoys spending quality time with family and friends.

Genna shares Creative CFO's vision of creating a world where more SMEs succeed and is passionate about providing businesses with cloud based financial solutions. She has a Bcom degree in Accounting and completed her SAICA articles. She has a fondness for people, coffee, red wine & dark chocolate. She gets fired up when she knows she is making a difference in a business’s success.

Monlee joined Creative CFO Financial Reporting after working as an Audit Supervisor at BDO where she specialised in financial reporting for SMEs. She believes businesses make better decisions with proper information and is excited to bring her expertise to Creative CFO's clients to deliver accurate, compliant financial reports and help navigate the complex world of tax. In her spare time, she enjoys spending quality time with family, friends and her two dogs and reading a good book.

Fikiswa joined Creative CFO in January 2020. She enjoys working at Creative CFO specifically because of the friendly team members and environment. In her spare time, she loves to spend time with her family and friends.

Ryan has been with Creative CFO since 2020, and prior to that, he completed his studies at the University of Cape Town. Ryan enjoys a first principles and pragmatic approach to solving business challenges. He enjoys working in the financial services and tech industries and has a passion for automation and data. He enjoys helping customers understand their business by providing insights and solutions to unlock growth opportunities. In his spare time, he’s an athlete and enjoys competing in endurance and multisport events.

Andries joined Creative CFO after completing his SAIPA articles. He attained his Honours in BCom Management Accounting and is currently completing his CGMA qualification through CIMA. He enjoys music and outdoor activities.

Fagmieda obtained her Certificate in Office Administration at Rosebank College in Cape Town and joined Creative CFO after working in various industries, including the Investment and Engineering sectors. She has more than 14 years combined experience as an Office Manager and Executive Personal Assistant. She enjoys gardening and spending time with her family.

Nicole joined Creative CFO after more than twenty years of experience as a Corporate Credit and Financial Analyst with broad industry exposure and an in-depth understanding of potential business risks. She is skilled in assessing businesses quickly and efficiently. Being an energetic individual, she enjoys contributing to the growth and success of SME’s by presenting and discussing her in-depth financial analysis with the relevant business owners. Nicole is a devoted wife, mother of fur children and runner. She has completed 23 Two Oceans and 2 Comrades Marathons and has organised a running group with a core of 80 runners.

Ronald has a BCom degree and completed his Honours degree in Management Accounting at the University of Stellenbosch in 2013. Since then he has done a variety of different things, from building a backpacker’s camp at Lake Sibaya in Northern Natal to managing the finances of an eminent environmental NGO in Cape Town. As a self-proclaimed minimalist, he also believes in keeping things simple and straightforward, cutting out the clutter and extraneous information, and translating this philosophy into business management concepts and systems. He is a crypto enthusiast and an organic farmer who enjoys adventures and having a laugh with his friends.

Johannes completed his BCom Honours in Business Management at the University of Potchefstroom. Before joining Creative CFO, he was involved in the agriculture sector, specifically the grain industry, and gained extensive experience in cost and inventory management. He has a passion for analysing data and presenting it in a meaningful way to SME business owners to make informed business decisions. He is also a golf enthusiast and enjoys a braai with family and friends.

Kylie completed her degree and honours in BCom Financial Management Sciences at the University of Pretoria. In 2011 she joined an accounting firm, where she completed her SAIPA articles. After passing her SAIPA board exam in 2014, Kylie continued to work as a Professional Accountant with the firm. In 2016, she decided to pursue her own business, offering ad-hoc accounting services, while focusing on her CIMA studies. Having moved to the mother city, she is excited to take her love for trail running to the mountains and spend time with family and friends. 

While playing professional cricket in Durban, Craig completed a BCom Financial Accounting through UNISA. After that, he moved to Pretoria for his honours in Taxation. After his studies he began working in the corporate tax space in Johannesburg, where he gained valuable experience with multinational entities in various sectors. Craig has a passion for the investment industry and obtained his CFA qualification in 2022. Beyond working hours you will find him outdoors on the beach, in the mountains, or on the golf course. 

Andile grew up in a deep rural community in Richmond Pietermaritzburg. He completed a BCom degree majoring in Finance and Economics and an Honours degree in Business Finance at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Before joining Creative CFO, he worked as a finance intern at Bidvest Waltons. Andile enjoys spending free time with family and close friends, watching movies and reading.

Phumelela completed her BCom in Financial Accounting at the University of Cape Town and is currently working towards her CGMA designation. She is excited to learn and grow in the finance industry to establish herself and leave an empowering mark. She recharges by exercising and enjoys modelling, trying out new baking recipes, spending time with family and friends.

Mark joined Creative CFO after completing his Honours in Management Accounting at the University of Stellenbosch. He entered this field intending to leverage the expertise of the financial industry to help develop good relationships and synergies in the SME sector. Rational decision making and perspective are the tools he uses to add value to problem-solving for his clients. In his free time, he enjoys most things associated with the ocean and mountains, cooking and spending time with friends and family.

Franco joined Creative CFO after years of experience in the Banking industry, specialising in foreign exchange as an Account Executive. He graduated from the University of Cape Town with a PGDip in Business Management. Franco is passionate about engaging with clients to understand their business needs and helping them problem-solve their challenges. In his free time, he loves trail running, surfing, yoga and spending time in nature.

Monique obtained her BCom Chartered Accountancy degree from North-West University. Her career highlights include being a valued team member and contributor to each client engagement, furthermore making an impact by increasing the efficiency and accuracy of accounting processes for informed decision-making. She loves working with SMEs because she can assist business owners in reaching their goals and making their dreams a reality while contributing to the country's economy. She is a strong communicator and believes that creating defined goals and working together to achieve them results in success. She enjoys reading, graphic design, baking, and cooking in her free time.

Myburgh joined Creative CFO after plying his trade with an environmental  social enterprise. He has a BCom Accounting, a PgDip in Sustainable Development, and is working towards the CGMA designation through CIMA.

He firmly believes that business should be leveraged as a force for good. He is excited by the challenge of finding sustainable solutions that benefit companies but ultimately all people and the planet.  

A career highlight includes assisting an agricultural startup with financial modelling and due diligence requirements to secure an international investment of $500 000 geared towards expansion into three new metros within the Eastern Cape.

When he is not working, he cooks or spends time in nature or on a DYI project.

Adriaan obtained his Bachelor of Honours Accounting degree from the University of Stellenbosch in 2016. He completed his CA articles at Baker Tilly Greenwoods in Cape Town and had a stint of 2 years at Sanne as Assistant Manager. He qualified as a CA(SA) in May 2021. He joined Creative CFO intending to develop his business intuition by engaging and solving complex problems for his clients. Adriaan enjoys actively participating in SMEs’ evolution and moulding process whilst building meaningful relationships therein. He loves to play tennis in his free time and enjoys time in nature, together with a deeply philosophical podcast or engaging book.

Max holds a BCom Financial Accountancy Honours degree from North-West University. He enjoys being involved in the decision-making process of a business and works closely with management teams to solve problems and understandably communicate complex information. Max is an enthusiastic individual that focuses on hard work, integrity and loyalty. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time on the family farm. 

Geoné graduated from Stellenbosch University with an LLB degree in 2015 and an LLM degree in 2016. She was admitted as an attorney of the High Court of South Africa in 2020. After practising as an attorney for a couple of years, she joined Creative CFO's Company Secretarial and Legal Team. She is diligent and has a good eye for detail, which she believes is pivotal in providing exceptional company secretarial and legal services. Geoné has a fondness for most things sweet, enjoys exploring hiking trails and stays active by playing squash.

Rumbidzai joined Creative CFO from EY, where she was a Senior in their Strategy and Transactions division. She attained her BCom Honours in Actuarial Science and is currently completing her CFA qualification. She enjoys working in investment services mainly because of the evolving nature of the work and abundant learning opportunities which hold the potential to expand thought leadership capabilities. Away from work, she is a keen writer and enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Chloe joined Creative CFO after working as a Group Financial Manager at Phangela Group. She obtained her BCom Financial Accounting degree from Stellenbosch University in 2017, completing her SAIPA articles at Haumann Rodger Bellville Inc after that.  Chloe has a keen interest in the South African and global financial markets and particularly loves working within the versatile SME space as it motivates her to adapt and improve.

She has a strong work ethic and a high level of integrity. These traits empower her to create a trusting relationship with clients and peers, develop practical solutions, and deliver a reliable and trustworthy service.

She loves bouldering, running and hiking with her husband and our two dogs, Jesse and Eugene.

Matthew graduated from Stellenbosch University with a BCom (Hons) in Management Accounting and is studying towards his CGMA designation. A career highlight includes founding a small and profitable business importing stainless steel straws and selling to the Southern and East African markets. Before shooting roots in South Africa, he travelled across this same region with his wife, including a work stint at a Namibian Cattle Ranch. Matthew enjoys being part of the unique solutions that empower SMEs to make better decisions. His most vital attributes are clear communication, sound analytical skills and team collaboration. In his free time, his hobbies are cycling, fly-fishing, playing golf or bird watching.

Before joining Creative CFO, Luqmaan was a Director at a cryptocurrency mining company he founded in Cape Town. He was responsible for the daily operations, advisory, investor liaisons and fundraising. He obtained his BCom Accounting degree from the University of the Western Cape in 2018 and is working towards qualifying for a CIMA Management Accounting Diploma. Luqmaan loves working within the SME sector as he believes it forms the backbone of a healthy economy and allows him to apply his skill set, including critical thinking, communication and top service quality. He enjoys hiking, swimming, and reading and has a passion for all music genres.

Diana completed her B Com Management Accountant degree in 2014 and has over 25 years of experience within the business sector, where 18 years were spent in the hospital industry. She joined Creative CFO after working for a Construction Company. As Financial Manager, she set up their accounting system from scratch to provide the business owners with readily-available financial information and management reports. Diana loves data analysis and financial forecasting alike. Her biggest strengths are that she’s goal-orientated, has excellent interpersonal skills, and can function optimally as an individual and within a team structure. In her spare time she enjoys nature walks and cooking.