Heini Ferreira, Management Accountant
Management Accountant
Current Experience:
Management Accountant at ZZ2 · Full-time Feb 2025 - Present · (10 mos)
Past Experiences:
Saica trainee at Kreston pretoria · Full-time Feb 2022 - Feb 2025 · (3 yrs 1 mo)
Qualifications:
Bcom Financial Science, Accounting and Finance
Postgraduate Degree Finance and Financial Management Services
Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting
Country of Residence:
South Africa
LinkedIn Profile:
Meet Heini Ferreira, a newly qualified management accountant who’s just stepped out of audit and into the chaos of commerce, and he’s already feeling the shift.
His mornings kick off with coffee, headlines, and music on the way to work, but once he’s in, it’s full focus on cost control and strategic decision-making. Only two weeks in, Heini’s learning fast: auditing ticks the boxes, but management accounting moves the business.
His edge? A financial instinct shaped by two parents in the profession, and a mindset that thrives under pressure. “If there’s no pressure, there’s no flow.” That’s the kind of accountant we back.
What time do you usually wake up on weekends?
07:00 AM
Are you an early bird or a night owl?
Early Bird
How do you spend the first hour of your day?
I usually start my morning with a coffee and catch up on the news, then listen to music on my way to work.
What sparked your interest in accounting or finance?
My interest in finance started early, as both my parents work in the field.
Can you share some key career milestones or defining moments?
I recently completed my SAICA articles and have since moved into the private sector, where I’m now working as a Management Accountant.
What is your role within your company’s finance department?
I’m a Management Accountant, supporting the business with financial insights and decision-making.
How do you contribute to the overall financial strategy of the business?
I help shape the company’s financial strategy by managing costs and providing insights to support key business decisions.
What is one of the biggest challenges you’ve faced in your role? How did you overcome it?
I’ve only recently started my current role, about two weeks ago, and I’m finding that the private sector operates quite differently from auditing. It’s been an adjustment, but also a great learning experience.
Share your strategies for staying balanced, especially during busy periods
I maintain balance by leaving my laptop at the office and making time to exercise after work.
What do you enjoy outside of work? Any hobbies or activities that help you recharge?
Outside of work, I enjoy playing golf, watching sports, and having braais with friends to relax and recharge.
What advice would you give to someone aspiring to work in a finance department?
My advice would be to ask questions, think critically, and focus on building a strong professional network.
“If there is no pressure there is no flow.”
Share a leadership lesson or a piece of advice that’s been valuable to you in your career
A valuable leadership lesson I’ve learned is to trust yourself and lead with confidence.
If you could have any superpower to help you in your job, what would it be?
If I could have a superpower for my job, it would be the ability to predict financial trends.
What’s your go-to strategy for staying productive during long workdays?
My go-to strategy for staying productive during long workdays is to have coffee and take short walks to recharge.
Why We Featured Heini
Because he’s proof that the leap from audit to strategy is possible even in week two. Curious, committed, and not afraid to ask the hard questions.
Join CIBA and we’ll show you how to turn your accounting grind into strategic influence.
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