As a Financial Accountant at BASF Catalysts South Africa, Nosisa blends sharp financial strategy with deep emotional intelligence. From mastering Afrikaans through sheer determination to guiding one of the top-performing finance departments globally, her career is a testament to grit, grace, and grounded leadership.

She doesn’t just manage cash flows and compliance, she protects her team, speaks truth to power, and makes room for mental wellness in high-pressure environments.

“I got judged for being too young to lead. So I led anyway.”

Jerine Chetty didn’t wait for permission — she proved her worth in one of SA’s largest retail groups. From 5:30am starts to mentoring clerks, she’s rewriting what young leadership in finance looks like.

“I failed every prep test and still passed APC first time.”

Alzaan Patrick, Audit Senior at AGSA, knows what it means to fight through doubt. Her journey from failure to first-time APC success isn’t just inspiring, it’s a masterclass in grit. Today, she leads complex audits, mentors trainees, and proves that calm confidence is a leadership superpower.

“Tenacity and emotional intelligence, that’s how you win in this game.”

Phano Khalema AGA(SA) isn’t just running audits, he’s rethinking how small firms stay solvent, compliant, and confident. From adjusting billing models to mentoring teammates on professional English and mindset, he’s proof that soft skills can drive hard results.

“There’s money to be made, if you’re agile, ethical, and tech-savvy.”

When most of us are hitting snooze, Thumeka is already praying, not just for strength, but for strategy. As a Financial Advisor at Old Mutual, she turns client skepticism into trust, one honest conversation at a time. Her journey isn’t about titles, it’s about transformation.

From guiding new team members to standing firm during tough client calls, Thumeka brings both heart and hustle to her role.

Charné Honiball didn’t settle. From SAIPA articles to Head Accountant in under a decade, she’s proving that grit and guidance beat titles every time. Her story? Packed with real talk, late nights, and lessons in leadership.

Read how she climbed fast, stayed human, and why soft skills are the real superpower.

From SARS audits to strategic insights, Asavela Mvoko does more than crunch numbers — he rescues businesses.

With a calm mind, sharp eye, and a servant-leader’s heart, this rising Internal Audit Consultant is helping small firms survive and thrive — one reconstructed ledger at a time.

“Be the green leaf in drought.”

Kundai Majangara doesn’t flinch at financial chaos — she thrives in it. From recovering lost revenue to training future leaders, this Cost Accountant proves that strategy, structure, and soul can coexist in finance.

Here’s how she’s changing the game from inside the numbers.

"I started with cashbooks. Now I report to boards."

Rooksana didn’t wait for titles, she built her skills, earned her degree, and carved her place in the profession. From payroll to VAT submissions, from six directors with six opinions to financials that drive strategy, she’s proof that quiet consistency wins.

“Don’t watch the clock, do what it does. Keep going.”

Muimeleli Tshitande went from top accounting student in matric to Group Accountant in just two years.

With prayer, persistence, and a killer work ethic, she’s proving that early-career finance pros can lead with purpose.

“I was the only girl in my high school playing chess. Now I manage millions in mining.”

Pertunia Malatji didn’t stumble into finance — she planned it like a grandmaster. From early mornings to cost control in a high-pressure industry, she’s proof that calm, clarity, and integrity still win. This is what real leadership looks like in accounting.

“I was retrenched. I almost gave up. But I didn’t.”

Kashni Panday’s journey from trainee to senior financial accountant wasn’t smooth, it was a fight.

A fight for recognition, resilience, and relevance in a profession that rarely gives second chances.

This is what perseverance in finance really looks like.

Thulani Malungana wakes up at 5am to align with Asia, Europe, and Africa. As Head of Reinsurance Technical Accounting, he turns complex treaty data into strategic decision, and mentors the next generation while he’s at it.

He doesn’t just tick compliance boxes. He builds systems, manages global reporting, and stands in boardrooms that most accountants only dream of.

This isn’t your typical finance job — and Thulani isn’t your typical accountant.

"When revenue tanked and the pressure was brutal, I didn’t panic, I planned. Scenario models, transparency with stakeholders, and zero fluff."

Tino’s no stranger to tight margins and tougher meetings. He’s turned downturns into strategy wins, mentors his team one-on-one, and still finds time to pray each morning before diving into Power BI.

His secret? Discipline, faith, and not being afraid to say no.

Nicolaas Louwrens Pretorius isn’t just an accountant — he’s a walking history book of South African small business survival. From failing English HG three times, to teaching maths and economics at high schools, to running a 35,000-hectare agro-enterprise with thousands of workers — he’s seen it all. He’s taught. Farmed. Fought. Mentored. And he’s still in the office, running his practice in Naboomspruit.

Richard Ndebele isn’t just a finance manager, he’s living proof that accounting can change your life. From humble beginnings to leading strategy at executive level, he’s used his ACCA qualification to unlock both impact and influence.

He doesn’t just manage numbers, he mentors, motivates, and moves organisations forward. Whether it's facilitating funding for a rural school or guiding his team to hit targets, Richard brings clarity, calm, and conviction.

CA(SA), PhD, and a passion for shaping futures.

Dr. Alet Terblanche isn’t just teaching auditing, she’s mentoring the next wave of Chartered Accountants. From early morning jogs to academic milestones, she’s proving that excellence in accounting starts with critical thinking, discipline, and the courage to challenge outdated norms.

From 4AM wake-ups to boardroom battles. Takatso Ratsatsi didn’t just become a CA(SA) — he fought for it. Now a cost accountant at Northam Platinum, he's proving that resilience, technical skill, and quiet leadership can rewrite the rules in finance. His story is a blueprint for rising above pressure and still showing up strong.

From commerce award to corporate confidence.

Kimberly Murugan turned her natural gift for numbers into a fast-track accounting career, and she’s just getting started. With SAICA articles under her belt and a role at Forvis Mazars, she’s proving that precision, perseverance, and people skills still win in this industry.

With more than a decade in public sector finance, Iris Chokwe knows what it means to carry responsibility without recognition. From internal audit to management accounting, procurement oversight, and governance, her career has been built in high-pressure environments where mistakes are costly and leadership is non-negotiable.

An early riser, mentor, and people-first leader, Iris believes accounting is about more than numbers, it’s about discipline, perseverance, and lifting others as you rise.