Greg Peterson

Retired PwC Partner, Co-founder Deals/M&A business

Ayob Alli

Financial Controller - SA

Boasting an impressive 25 years of overall experience across the retail, manufacturing, project management and recruitment sectors, Ayob really takes the lead in his role as a seasoned Financial Executive here at Makosi. After completing his BCompt at UNISA, Ayob specialized in financial reporting, data analytics and governance. We love his intrinsic passion for business process improvement and his crisp ability to use technology to support and achieve business strategy.

Nano Ngwane

Global Project Manager

Nano Ngwane is an outstanding Development Specialist with 22 years of experience in strategy development, project and programme design, project planning, implementation and overall management. Nano has spent over 12 years in World Vision International managing multi-million dollar programmes funded by the European Union, USAID, Anglo American, World Vision Australia and World Vision Canada. During her time in World Vision, Nano served as the National Training Officer, Project Manager, and National Programme Manager for Education Programmes. Nano also spent 3 years working with Lingos, a USA based company managing Project Management Capacity building programmes in Southern, East and West African countries and America where she contributed meaningfully in developing the capacity of senior project management professionals. Nano earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Public and Development management at the Wits School of Governance and an International Project Management Certificate from APMG in the UK. Nano values integrity and steward leadership. Nano is propelled by the principle of Living for a Cause that is Bigger than Herself and she believes that 10 000 Kids will offer her that and more.

Michelle Roberts

Engagement Manager

Qualified Chartered Accountant, with over 3 years of audit experience at Grant Thornton, and over 2 years in the private sector. She has a diverse set of skills from having been exposed to a wide variety of industries. She has a passion for managing world-class audit teams who deliver solutions and efficiencies to any business. You can count on Michelle to handle the pressure, bring high energy and positivity to any situation.

Kubendran Sigamoney

Client Success Manager

Kubendran is an experienced audit manager, with strong professional experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), IFRS and Income Tax. Kubendran has worked on several audit projects across the US, including New York, Florida and California. He's passionate about delivering the most professional and effective audit engagements to our clients.

Catherine McDonald

Employer Brand Coordinator

Over the past 5 years in Marketing, Catherine spent 3 of those years working closely with the Employee Experience Team, helping them plan new and exciting projects that highlighted the employees, and the role that they play in the business. Through this, she discovered a new passion for building meaningful relationships, and engaging with people. Catherine is a go-getter, and is always up for a challenge. She is also currently completing her Marketing Degree part-time.

Faatimah Khan

Staff Accountant - SA

Faatimah Ait-Kadi is our dynamic Staff Accountant here at Makosi. She completed her articles in the retail sector at one of the Big Four Audit Firms where she was a Senior Audit Manager, with 6 years’ experience in various sectors of audit and accounting. Following her time at EY, she worked as a Financial Manager for Organo Gold Africa (SA, Kenya and Nigeria). She started her incredible journey at Makosi in February 2022 as a Senior Audit Consultant. She is proud and excited to be one of our Rockstars and we couldn’t be more thrilled to have her on board!

Karessa Reddy

Payroll Specialist

Every organization has its own set of expectations that need to be fulfilled, and Karessa is one of the Rockstars that are a key driver of our successes. Karessa has had 10 years of experience in the field and continues to push her creativity to the max, having started out in general administration and later working her way up the corporate ladder, becoming a payroll specialist and contributing in leading teams to success. She studied marketing which allowed her to push her creativity and equipped her with an inherent understanding of both internal and external expectations of an organization. She understands the needs of employees and ensures she finds the best solution to providing the best service to all staff.

Karin Wessels

Lead Business Analyst

For the past 14 years, Karin has worked as a Financial Analyst, Business Analyst and Product owner across the technology and financial service sectors . She is a detailed-orientated planner, focused on delivering value to the business by gaining a good understanding of the requirements and objectives

Terry Snyder

Accounting Industry Global Growth and Strategy Consultant

Terry has over 50 years of experience in the accounting profession. Now retired, he's still active in the industry as a strategy and growth consultant. His experience includes executive and leadership roles with small, medium, and large firms. Most recently, he was the CEO of the second-largest global association in the world. Under Terry's leadership, the association grew from $600 million to over $4 billion and from a domestic-only to an international organization. He is a growth and strategy consultant with several firms and a rising global association - BOKS International. Globally, firms and associations seek his input on growth and strategy as they try to reach the next level.

Bernice Roux

People Enablement & Analytics Lead

Holding a degree in Industrial & Organizational Psychology, Bernice is an expert when it comes to critical thinking, analytical problem solving and implementing processes and procedures to make teams work more effectively. Her career experience consists of working in auditing and quality control, analytics, project management as well as operational management. Bernice has been a pioneer in the recruitment industry, having over 15 years of experience with one of South Africa's largest recruitment companies.

Wayne Kaplan

Retired Office Managing Partner, Grant Thornton

After surviving a 30-year career in Public Accounting, Wayne has professionally pivoted to helping firms adopt, develop and execute a variable workforce strategy that is profitable, sustainable and flexible. Leveraging those 30 years of experience “on the other side of the desk”, Wayne is uniquely qualified to assisting clients in driving a high-performance culture that results in outstanding levels of client service excellence and full-time employee engagement and development.

Palesa Phetla

Human Resource Business Partner – JHB

Palesa is a Human Capital expert with 5 years of HR Generalist experience. She obtained her BA Communications degree from the University of Limpopo. She is a passionate HR professional who understands the people dynamic and supports individuals to embrace their talents as well as be a better version of themselves, leaving people feeling empowered.

Darren Isaacs

Founder & Chief Product Officer

A Wits University alumnus and qualified Chartered Accountant, Darren established Makosi after completing his articles at the financial services division of PwC. Darren is on a mission with the team at Makosi to change the way public accounting firms deliver work. This requires our clients to go global and on-demand with resourcing strategies, operate virtually as well as forge automation and data analytics strategies. His mantra is "get your hands dirty, figure things out, keep it simple and never give up".

Jean de Villiers

Engagement Manager

David Madden

Client Relationship Leader

David is an entrepreneur and considers himself lucky to have been a leader in multiple 8 figure revenue businesses. His passion is in solving problems, creating win-win partnerships, and realizing the positive impact organizations can have on people, both inside and outside their businesses.

Nadia van Coller

Quality Assurance Software Tester

Nadia is a Quality Assurance Software Tester who is passionate about ensuring that high quality software solutions are delivered to business stakeholders in supporting daily operations. The QA world is not just about finding defects, but also about ensuring that the developed product will be effective and meet the needs of business stakeholders, while ensuring that new developed features can co-exist and complement current product and processes. As a QA, it is therefore critical for Nadia to think outside of the box, understand business needs and ensure that use scenarios are catered for and met while following the correct and valued processes in the Software Testing Life Cycle.

Taryn Hickman

Fulfillment Specialist

Taryn is a highly experienced recruiter with 13+ years of experience within the Finance niche. She holds a BA degree in HR & Industrial Psychology and is a ISPr APSO member. She has won multiple awards throughout her career and thrives on building and maintaining strong relationships in both internal and external teams, in order to achieve optimal results, for Makosi and our clients. 

Mandy Crighton

Timesheet Administrator

Mandy is an efficient, organized and structured professional who believes in delivering results. Her goal-oriented approach coupled with her vast experience has helped her excel in her field. She holds over 10 years of experience in the HR & Finance environment and her fierce approach to organization is what makes her a cut above the others in her field.

Megan Nicholson

L&D Coordinator

A driven and resourceful individual, Megan holds qualifications in both Psychology and Marketing. Megan is passionate about people and aiding in the development of strategies that will best further them towards their short and long-term career goals. With a background rooted in TAS & Professional Services Recruitment, a vast network and knowledge of the industry, Megan believes that people are the most important aspect of any organization's success and advancement.

Mankwe Motimele

Marketing Coordinator

Mankwe is a passionate Marketer and Entrepreneurship Enthusiast with experience in Marketing, Program Management, Small Business Development and Office/Legal Administration. She is incredibly passionate about accelerating change in marginalized communities and lives by the mission to discover, share and amplify impact. Before joining Makosi, she worked with over 65 Small Businesses and 10 Non-Profit Organizations, helping them identify growth opportunities and amplify their impact through innovative Marketing and Strategy solutions. She holds a BCom degree in Marketing Management, and an Honours in Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management.

Dipen Nagindas

Reporting & Analytics Specialist

Dipen has a background in business and audit/accounting spanning over 10 years. He brings unique insight in identifying the perfect talent to serve our clients based on their needs. He takes immense pride in meeting deliverables and allowing professionals around him room to grow.

Seth Gordon

VP of Customer Success & Delivery

Seth is a Chartered Accountant and former EY Audit Manager, with over four years of external and digital audit experience. With his varied industry experience gained on multinational audits in the manufacturing, real estate and technology sectors, Seth can thrive in high-pressure, deadline-driven environments, where he helps our audit teams successfully deliver on challenging and complex audits.

Riona Raghunundhun

Senior Accountant

Riona loves working in finance and the challenges that come with it. She’s a chartered accountant with 14 years of work experience which ranges across the Accounting, Auditing and Tax industry who is passionate about finance and is always eager and willing to learn and grow. Riona has gained both functional and operational finance experience while working as a financial manager in a Logistics corporate environment and finds meaning in her ability to get tasks done, to honor commitments and deadlines while ensuring that the right activity delivers tangible results.

Daniel Zietsman

Enablement Specialist

Daniel is motivated by the power of technology to enhance people's lives. Drawing on his experience at EY South Africa and his time as a Makosi consultant for PWC New York in their Asset and Wealth Management division, he brings a unique perspective to his role. With his CA qualifications, Daniel is dedicated to finding ways to improve processes and drive positive change through innovation. In his current position, he oversees internal delivery reporting and acts as a bridge between the Delivery Team and the Product team.

Lindsay Gaal

Global Chief People Officer

Lindsay has 15 years of experience providing comprehensive and progressive HR strategy to organizations. She collaborates with executive leadership in creating a dynamic, thriving, and empowered employee-centric work environment while aligning the people function with firm growth and profitability, Operations, Technology and Marketing. In addition to her work in public accounting, she has provided HR consulting to professional services and consumer products companies. Lindsay believes in the power of positivity and its impact on every person's professional, personal and mental well-being.

Etienne Erasmus

Technical Support Engineer

Etienne is an IT engineer who has accumulated 18 years of experience, with majority of his work concentrated in the Finance sector. His motivation stems from personal values and an unwavering drive for innovation, which has led him to provide custom-made solutions to his clients. His proficiency in the technical aspect of his work and meticulous attention to detail has established him as a dependable partner and a respected advisor. Etienne strives to exceed expectations and expand the limits of his field.

Ricardo De Freitas

Business Development Manager

Ricardo is a Chartered Accountant and as a Business Development Manager (former Senior Consultant) at Makosi, he assists finance and audit teams globally in saying "yes!" to various projects when workforce solutions are required. With the experience of being a Group Financial Manger, he has over 8 years of experience in the accounting and audit industry, providing a variety of services to various companies, including those in mining, telecommunications, technology, retail, real estate and financial services. He partners with management teams to ensure key milestones are achieved and acts as a strong commercial business partner of his clients. His mission is to deliver high-quality and tailored solutions to our clients to improve the end-clients' experiences.

Sarah Tarr

Product Designer

Raeesa Sadik

Learning & Development Specialist

I’m a people passionate, idea-generating, individual committed to creating a culture of lifelong learning. As a qualified CA(SA) and an experienced lecturer, I have developed the unique ability to create and implement innovative learning solutions and experiences. I am organized, systematic and I always maintain a can-do attitude. As part of the learning and development team at Makosi, I aim to create an engaging learning environment that challenges learners, ignites their passions and encourages growth propelling them forward in their careers. In my downtime, I enjoy working on my acrylic painting techniques and exploring my hometown of Durban, through hikes and nature trails.

Michelle Beetge

Timesheet and Billing Administrator

Diligent, delightful and dedicated, Michelle brightens our operations as our Timesheet Coordinator. She has 19 years of experience and a background in Administration, Finance and Sales and it shows in her commitment to performance and improvement of Consultant timesheets and billing. She approaches all aspects of her expertise with a professional working mindset and her passion to succeed is driven by everything that she does and believes that to be successful the first thing to do is to fall in love with your work.

Janet Conradie

Organisational Development Specialist and Coach

Drew Bonaventura

Account Executive

Drew is a graduate of Indiana University and has been residing in Chicago for the past 15 years. With his entire career devoted to sales and sales leadership positions, he has demonstrated significant expertise in the field. In his most recent role as Team Lead and top sales representative at a freelance marketplace that provides firms with fractional accounting & finance support, Drew exhibited outstanding performance. Drew values teamwork and believes that one's success is largely dependent on the team's collective efforts. He is dedicated to helping others and is enthusiastic about learning from the team while sharing his own knowledge and expertise.

Mishkah Wiener

SAICA Training Office Reviewer and Coordinator

Mishkah is skilled in Marking, having marked Financial Accounting, Taxation and Management Accounting on various levels. Having worked in the audit industry for the past 3 years, she knows what it takes to succeed at Makosi. Mishkah is an accomplished and experienced Senior Auditor with a demonstrated history of working in different industries with a heavy focus in Manufacturing and Financial Services.

Reshu Modi

Executive Assistant to Alla Schay

Reshu is an experienced Executive Assistant with a demonstrated history of working in varied departments/ industries. She has a total of 22 years+ of experience out of which last 12 years have been in the executive assistant role. She is proficient in turning disorganized environments into smooth-running operations to make life easier for her busy executives. She is a self-starter and a quick learner who exceeds expectations and can be trusted with the most confidential projects.

Kevin Johnson

Account Executive

Kevin is an experienced recruiter and specialist consultant with 7 years of recruitment experience specifically gained in Financial Markets with 2 of the largest and most successful recruitment agencies in South Africa. He has won numerous awards across both firms and successfully consulted to some of the largest Investment firms on the continent and has also built out a successful division which is still thriving today. His unique experience and exposure is perfectly positioned to guide candidates around why the TAS team will provide them with the right exposure to amplify their career for the future.

Stephanie Bührer

Change Lead

As a change specialist and people enthusiast who thrives on undertaking new challenges, Stephanie uses her experience in Marketing, Research, Project and Change Management, to craft out-of-the-box solutions that work. With a background in management consulting, her focus is on using innovation and insights to ensure that positive, enduring behavioural and cultural changes are achieved so that we can continue to help our clients achieve new heights and create more room to grow.

Palesa Dibakwane

Human Resource Business Partner

Palesa is a finance recruitment specialist from one of South Africa’s largest recruitment firms. She holds an Honours in Business Management from University of Pretoria and an ISRr designation with APSO. Her greatest passion is helping people and being a solution to her world. She has a large social media following where she is dedicated to motivating people to reach their goals.

Adriaan van der Hout

Engagement Manager Lead

An experienced Audit Manager with experience in among others, the following sectors: Pharmaceutical, manufacturing, energy, media and financial services. He has exposure on a local and international level, gaining invaluable experience in London and Amsterdam before returning to South Africa. He has a passion for managing, coaching and working in diverse and dynamic team environments while delivering high quality output on projects. Adriaan finds meaning in making connections and growing client relationships.

Udisha Mohangi

Talent Specialist

A true passion for people and purpose, Udisha holds an Honors Degree in Human Resources and is an experienced Talent Specialist. Majority of her experience lie in finance recruitment across various industries including Financial Services, Banking, Manufacturing, FMCG, Retail, Mining, Pharmaceuticals and Logistics. Not only is Udisha top talent, but she is also able to mentor, lead and train top talent in the recruitment industry in her unique and humble approach. More recently she has gained exposure in head hunting and securing exceptional talent for her clients internationally and exposing her top candidates to great career opportunities within the African, United States and European markets. Her strategic mindset allows her to analyze the business enabling her to streamline processes and contribute greatly as a Talent Partner to any organization.

Tsholofelo Motlakeng

Human Resource Business Partner

Driven by the belief that a business should be run with a purpose, Tsholofelo has experience in both public and private sectors. As a keen learner and lifelong mind-expander she thrives in spaces that challenge and allow her to grow on a daily. Tsholofelo is a grounded administrative professional who is goal oriented and passionate about delivering results. She thrives in spaces that challenge and allows her to learn and grow on a daily. Tsholofelo has experience in both public and private sectors which she gained in one of the Big Four focusing on Diversity and Inclusiveness, Employee experience, L&D and Social corporate responsibility.

Frank Kosiba

Account Executive

Prior to joining Makosi, Frank worked in the BPO and SaaS space for more than 20 years helping large clients deliver professional services through technology and strategy. His relentless focus on sales, operations, and understanding macro-level business challenges has afforded him the opportunity to help organizations drive growth.

Simon Wheeler

Special Projects Lead

Simon is a qualified Chartered Accountant with over 5 years of external audit experience. His in depth knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP is driven from his extensive audit experience in the US and European markets across a broad range of industries including, Manufacturing, retail, general and commercial. Simon’s passion for creating, driving and maintaining long lasting client and team relationships allows him to collaborate and effectively manage diverse teams allowing them to unlock their full potential.

Astrid Von Maltitz

Business Support & Logistics Coordinator

I have 19 years of experience in the Financial industry and 5 years experience in IT retail Im passionate about enhancing business processes and IT deployment.   I thrive on collaboration with people to achieve common goals to best suite the business vision. New challenges excites me and I love to be part of a high performance team

Richard Goodhead

Technical Support Engineer

Ilya Gilman

Account Executive

Ilya is a seasoned business executive with over a decade of broad-ranging expertise in consulting, business strategy and risk management. He has led business development as well as strategy consulting and risk management initiatives at one of the Big Four Audit Firms, where he worked with F500 companies, government agencies, and non-profit organizations on Corporate Responsibility and ESG initiatives. Ilya works with business leaders to help them achieve their strategic objectives. He focuses on implementing, outsourcing and on-demand resources solutions to drive growth and profitability.

Henriette Backstrom

Technical Product Delivery Lead

Accomplished DevOps Manager and Certified ScrumMaster with over 12 years of experience in leading development and Scrum teams, specializing in product delivery and Agile methodologies implementation. As a Certified DevOps Leader, I have a proven track record in managing complex projects, streamlining operations, and enhancing collaboration between development and operations teams. My strong project management skills, coupled with my ability to foster a culture of continuous integration and continuous delivery, have consistently ensured the successful delivery of complex projects on time and within budget. I have a deep understanding of the software development lifecycle and am adept at identifying and mitigating potential risks and bottlenecks. As a leader, I am committed to fostering an environment that encourages innovation, promotes team collaboration, and drives high-quality outcomes. With a strong focus on continuous improvement and efficiency, I have been successful in managing large teams and delivering value-driven results in fast-paced, dynamic environments. My strategic approach and technical expertise make me a strong asset in driving the DevOps culture and achieving business objectives.

Craig Villanova

Client Success Manager

Craig Villanova has experience in Talent Acquisition and Operations for Professional Services environments for nearly the last decade. Spanning Big 4 and private equity-backed startup firms, he has worked across service lines, and depending on his role, transitioning focus at times entirely to Tax, Audit, Advisory, or Valuations. Craig brings his years of experience in Professional Services Talent functions as well as a client focused approach to help leaders achieve their goals and succeed through talent solutions and strategy. Living in Northern New Jersey with his wife and two sons, when they’re not traveling to see the world, closer to home you’ll find them snowboarding, hiking, or on a beach; and on the occasions he’s not enjoying time with his family, you’ll likely find Craig on a golf course.

Grobra Mazambara

Engagement Manager

Grobra has 6 years of experience spanning across a wide industry base including Financial Services and Manufacturing in both internal and external audit environments. Part of his experience includes USA experience where he worked on financial services clients. He has experience in leading diverse teams in sizes and backgrounds. He is passionate about learning new skills, people and empowerment. 

Caroline Siegel

Client Success Manager

Caroline is a native New Yorker who grew up in Long Island and spent the last 10 years in NYC. She recently moved to Miami with her husband, Ben, for warmer weather and a new adventure! Caroline's hobbies include but are not limited to travel, walking with a podcast or Spotify playlist, pilates, exploring new restaurants, interior design, and as of late, flowers and plants. Professionally, Caroline has spent most of her career in account management within the technical consulting and staffing industries. She thoroughly enjoys working cross-functionally and collaboratively!

Alexander Carter

Business Development Manager

Muhammed Lockhat

Billing Manager

Muhammed is a solution-driven CA (SA) with solid experience in financial reporting, taxation, internal and external auditing, corporate finance, client management and accounting systems & processes. Having sound knowledge of accounting fundamentals, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and US GAAP, he is proficient at managing multiple projects at a fast pace. He has strong analytical skills paying meticulous attention to detail and possesses strong financial control and reporting skills which assist him in ensuring that all statutory and corporate obligations are met. He recently obtained his RPA (Robotics, Process and Automation) certification. Muhammed has acquired a wealth of financial services experience and his passion for technology has allowed him to incorporate IT with accounting and help better understand IT controls impacting the financial function.

Ilan Davimes

VP, Alliance Partnerships

Ilan believes that anything is achievable with confidence, a never-give-up attitude and smart hard work. He’s lived a colourful life of adventure and diversity playing music, meeting people, and taking part in an eclectic mix of traditional and extreme sport, travelling to exotic destinations around the world. He has founded and managed companies in multiple sectors including Finance, Cellular, Jewlery Manufacturing and Tech Start-ups. Ilan is a quintessential entrepreneur at the core and is always on the lookout for new and exciting ways to bring innovation to the forefront. It’s with this fuel, he believes, together with his colleague’s extraordinary and diverse attributes, they will drive Makosi to be an unstoppable force for good. Needless to say, it’s for these and a kaleidoscope of other reasons that make Ilan the perfect VP, Alliance Partnerships at Makosi.

Ashona Beharilall-Sumer

Talent Specialist - Audit

A driven and resourceful individual, Ashona is a Talent Specialist by profession and obtained a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Sociology and a Business and Management Development course through GIBS. She is certified by APSO as a Staffing Practitioner and passionate about people development and leadership as it is a way to make an impactful difference in the world.

Baxter McConnell

Chief Growth Officer

As Chief Growth Officer, Baxter is responsible for growth strategy, sales, and marketing at Makosi. He is passionate about working closely with Makosi’s clients to solve business problems and unlock double digit YoY profitable growth for their firms. Baxter’s background includes executive commercial roles at Toptal and leadership roles at two of the Big 4, PwC and KPMG. He earned his M.B.A. from Emory University and his B.S. from The University of Texas.

Jason Naidoo

Client Success Manager

Jason is a Chartered Accountant and former EY Manager from the professional practice group. He specialized in consultations on technical matters, project management, liaising with regulators as well as the learning and development of various levels of staff. Jason has experience in auditing various industries in South Africa as well as in the manufacturing and distribution sector in the US, Minneapolis. Being innovative and results driven, he is great with collaborating and building relationships to facilitate an exceptional client experience.

Mandy Human

Client Success Manager

Mandy is an experienced recruiter with over 10 years expertise. The majority of her experience was acquired at South Africa’s largest specialist recruitment firm. She has experience across the finance function and has received many awards and accolades as a recruitment specialist. She brings her experience and unique insights to the talent team, ensuring that Makosi delivers exceptional talent and an unparalleled experience for our clients.

Marlé Weideman

Fulfillment Lead

Marlé is an experienced Recruiter with over 7 years of expertise, mainly within the financial recruitment space. After completing her bachelor’s in commerce in Financial Management she started her articles and soon discovered her passion for people, and this is when recruitment found her. As a recruiter, she is passionate about changing people lives and maintaining strong relationships to ensure optimal results are achieved for Makosi and our clients.

Anna Thornberry

Client Success Manager

Insightful, passionate and incredibly experienced, Account Manager Anna is our expert in strategic consulting and problem solving with creativity and flair. She’s spent the last 10 years working alongside various auditing firms, helping them to achieve their long- and short-term goals, to make sense of their chaos and to provide valuable and constructive feedback to partners.

Jessica Makua

Engagement Manager

Jessica Makua is a young, driven, dedicated, and qualified CA who is passionate about community service. She started her young career as an Academic Trainee at Monash University, after which she joined one of the big 4 firms where she was granted early sign off and qualified as a CA in 2019. After qualifying Jessica took on a secondment to McLean, VA for a 5-months. She remained in the US for two years after which she relocated back to South Africa where she furthered her audit career within consulting firms. Jessica enjoys collaborating with team members and her drive and passion to deliver effective audit engagements with our clients is her number one goal.

Deepa Naik

PMO Administrator

Deepa is a highly organized administrator with over 12 years of experience in the Recruitment and IT Project Management space. We enjoy peace of mind with a Rockstar like Deepa as efficiency and effectiveness are always top of mind for her in every task that she takes on. Her exceptional reliability, quick skill-building and customer relations savvy have seen her rise through the ranks to manage the administrative responsibilities required behind the scenes to make operations and projects run smoothly and effortlessly. Deepa stands out through her consistent delivery of quality work, as well as in her innate ability to wrangle chaos into order.

Bill Tomazin

Retired National Managing Partner, KPMG

After retiring from KPMG as National Managing Partner of Audit Operations, Bill has continued to follow his passion around strategy, growth and broad business transformation. Bill served KPMG’s Audit Practice for over 38 years in several leadership roles including client service, core operations, strategy & transformation, business development and total quality management. As National Managing Partner of Operations for KPMG’s U.S. Audit practice, Bill served as the Chief Operating Officer for a multibillion-dollar professional services business that included thousands of employees in the U.S. and abroad in core service delivery and supporting shared services. Bill brings Assurance, Advisory and Tax service, industry perspectives to Makosi and its’ clients around exceptional client service, strategy, growth and service delivery model transformation, as well as a clear vision around next generation service models, auditors and consultants.

Sue-ann Nicholls

Employee Experience & Culture Specialist

Amy Brenner

Legal Counsel

Amy is a qualified attorney with over 10 years’ professional experience, the majority spent as in-house counsel for JSE-listed and multi-national companies, specializing in both Commercial Law and Employment Law. From her years of experience as an in-house attorney, Amy has an appreciation of the commercial needs of a business and is committed to being a business enabler by ensuring a seamless and efficient legal process that offers end-to-end legal support, as well as being a trusted and approachable legal advisor.

Ana Fallon

Client Success Manager

Ana is a seasoned Client Success Manager and has worked with hundreds of clients to help them realize their goals and initiatives. She graduated from Coles College of Business at Kennesaw State University with a Business Degree, with a concentration in marketing. Ana brings in-depth experience and a consultative approach to help audit leaders with workforce strategy and talent solutions.

Marco Pienaar

People Analytics Specialist

Marco is an experienced people professional with a background spanning across numerous industries throughout his consulting career. He is a self-motivated and critical thinking individual who is driven by people initiatives and data driven, fact-based problem solving. Marco brings with an innovative, people-focused, practical approach to Makosi's people strategies.

Dewald Rupping

Systems & Process Leader

Chartered Accountant Dewald brings a wealth of audit knowledge and experience to Makosi. His passion for people and building meaningful relationships with teams and clients alike affirm his position as a true leader, innovator and chief of his craft. Dewald works brilliantly with diverse teams and encourages them as far as possible. He’s brilliant, focused on collaboration amongst team members and ensuring teams achieve quality results and believes in working collaboratively to achieve this.

Tatika Scullard

Fulfillment Specialist

Tatika joins Makosi with 12 years experience within Talent Acquisition, specializing in professional services. She is passionate about meeting client needs and delivering to make an impact. Her focus and authenticity has won her Best Company Representative in the graduate recruitment space and she brings this energy to the Makosi family.

Howard Brooks

Transformational Business Strategist, retired EY Partner

Howard Brooks brings three-plus decades of expertise in global business advisory and operational leadership to the table. A retired EY partner, he’s driven growth in the Health Sciences and Wellness sector while supporting clients’ successful business transformations. He’s led global account teams in bringing strategic value and desired business outcomes to multinational organizations like Novo Nordisk, Teva Pharmaceuticals, and GlaxoSmithKline, and he’s developed a worldwide network of trusted executive-level advisor relationships. Passionate about diversity, he served as EY’s DEI Champion, mentoring future leaders and advocating for workplace diversity. He’s held significant board positions with Breakthrough T1D and the Philadelphia Eagles Charitable Foundation, among others, and often gives back to local communities. Outside of his professional achievements, Howard is committed to personal fitness and promoting vibrant organizational cultures and personal well-being. Howard has developed a reputation as a purpose-driven, collaborative, and innovative leader.

Muhammed Ebrahim

Engagement Manager Lead

Muhammed is a dynamic financial services professional with extensive experience in the Banking and Real Estate industries from his time at a big 4 firm and Luxembourg. He was also a member of the Financial Engineering Group at his previous company which specialises in the valuation and audit of financial instruments. He is passionate about information technology and has a working understanding of Python and T-SQL. Muhammed is an innovative individual who enjoys collaborating with team members in order to meet a common goal efficiently.

Layken Cook

Human Resource Business Partner – Dream Team

Human Resources professional with a huge passion for what I do. I hold a bachelor’s degree focused in Human Resource Management from University of Pretoria, and 8 years working experience in the HR field. Skilled in performance management, talent management and business partnering with a strong emphasis on employee wellbeing; and creating positive organisational change. I am a driven, ambitious and detail orientated individual, who enjoys being able to innovate, create and facilitate new ideas.

Scott Etheridge

Chief Executive Officer

Scott brings 30 years of global executive and operational experience within numerous verticals including tech-enabled services, gig economy, work from home, global business process outsourcing, sports, entertainment, and retail in both Fortune 500 and private equity owned businesses. His passion is creating a high-performing team culture that drives excellence with customers and employees while enabling opportunities for both to grow. Scott, a graduate from Auburn University, sits on the Board of Directors for Makosi and Arise Virtual Solutions.

Jonas Viles

Business Development and Sales AI Lead

Jonas is responsible for raising awareness of Makosi’s value proposition in the market and connecting industry leaders with the growth team, ultimately uncovering new opportunities for our consultants and new realities for clients. He’s easily excited by any opportunity to execute outreach tactics that offer the best client experience possible.

Safeera Kazee

Payroll & Benefit Specialist

Passionate about payroll with 13 years of experience across various corporate industries. Highly organized with advanced proficiencies in the preparation and processing of payroll and associated systems. I possess strong interpersonal skills demonstrating the utmost integrity when liaising with internal and external stakeholders. I have completed my Bachelor of Social Science Degree (majoring in Human Resource Management & Psychology). I have also obtained a payroll diploma accredited by the Payroll Education. I truly believe there is always room for growth and therefore love to learn and experience new things. During my leisure time, I enjoy painting and improving my skills in calligraphy. I love the attention to detail needed for calligraphy with personally selecting the pen, paper and tools needed to produce beautifully hand-written letters.

Clive Bellingham

Former President at ICAS - The Professional Body of CAs, Mentor, Tutor

With an illustrious career spanning several decades in global finance and accounting, Clive has firmly established himself as a leader in the industry. Starting as a Chartered Accountant in Scotland, he swiftly advanced within PwC, sharpening his expertise in international financial strategies. He has advised multinational corporations and significantly contributed to the PwC Global Board. As President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland, Clive has demonstrated exceptional leadership. A trusted advisor, Clive is committed to using his broad knowledge and connections to promote financial excellence and encourage innovation in various markets.

Lance Adams

Fulfillment Specialist

Lance is a highly successful recruiter, with 6+ years' experience in the finance recruitment industry. He brings his experience and unique insights to the talent team, ensuring that Makosi delivers exceptional talent and an unparalleled experience for our clients.

Dylan Janos

Talent Specialist

Dylan has a BCom degree in Economics and has passed CFA level 1. He strives to build and strengthen relationships via networking and connections. Dylan is invested in coaching and sharing his knowledge and skills with our community members as a Talent Specialist at Makosi. His professional and strong linguistic acumen allows him to engage with talent from all corners of the world.

Louani Bouwer

Fulfillment Specialist

Louani is a skilled recruiter with over 8 years' experience gained with one of South Africa's largest specialist recruitment agencies. She specialized in the sourcing of Chartered Accountants as well as Account Management. She holds an ISP designation with APSO. Louani is passionate about guiding our consultants through the process and ensuring that they are client ready.

Diana Andres

Process Manager

Diana is a project manager who focuses on process improvement initiatives, definition, and documentation. She likes to work on challenges with complex processes and break them down into collaborative discussions with users and cross-functional teams. Diana lives in the Philippines with her son and husband and is currently taking up an MA in Educational Leadership and Management.

Shelby Phillips

Enablement Specialist and EA Support

Shelby is an experienced accounting professional with 5 years of audit experience, as well as 2+ years' experience as a Senior Accountant and Financial Manager. Her passion for working with people, coupled with her remarkable interpersonal skills and intimate knowledge of the journey of an accounting professional, makes her ideally placed to guide experienced and young professionals alike through their career with Makosi.

Theo Matobo

Learning & Development Manager

Theo completed his articles at one of the big four Audit firms in 2018, he got an opportunity to be seconded to learning and development in his third year of articles, and this is where his passion for learning was reignited. After completing his third year he was given an international L&D secondment opportunity to Germany and after the secondment he permanently joined the firms L&D department. Theo also joined another firm where he wanted to explore a different industry and took on more of a technical training role. He is passionate about making learning happen for everyone, accounting and auditing.

Samiksha Sukdeo

Human Resource Business Partner – KZN

Samiksha has 7 years of overall HR experience in various organizations, with 3 years of HR experience at one of the largest multinational consulting firms. She has an Honours Degree in Industrial Psychology and is an outgoing individual that is goal driven and people focused. Her passion for working with people coupled with her strong industry knowledge makes her the ideal candidate to work together with our employees to help them achieve their personal and career objectives.

Oscar Whacha

Engagement Manager

Seasoned Chartered Accountant with over 5 years audit experience in South Africa and the UK. Kickstarted career in South Africa, gaining exposure in the automotive, distribution, technology and agricultural sectors. Oscar is very passionate about developing individuals who in turn lead to better performing teams. Highly experienced in successfully leading diverse teams across different geographic locations. A firm believer in helping people in and outside of the context of work and has a great desire to see people succeed.

Yashica Ishwarlall

Payroll Manager

With over 25 years of experience in the Hospitality, Motor, Clothing and Manufacturing Industries, Yashica is a passionate about people and driving efficiency. She’s at her happiest when she’s helping us build long lasting relationships. People are her passion and she is a true expert in driving efficiency in everything that she does. She thrives on a growing and everchanging environment and supports career growth through teamwork, commitment and being solution focused.

Jayson Temporas

Full Stack Developer

Mariska Visser

Creative Copywriter

With over six years of agency experience, I have worked on anything and everything copywriting related. I love what I do and firmly believe copywriting is one of the most important aspects of marketing. I'm passionate about learning and am always on the lookout for a new interesting course to do. I've had the opportunity to work on some exceptionally exciting campaigns and various advertising mediums like print, OOH, TV, Radio, digital, etc. which has really made me an all-rounder.

Christine Robinson

RMCP, Advisory Board Member

Christine Robinson is a Resource Management expert, Strategic Advisor, award-winning speaker, and the mother/stepmother of six. Recognized as one of the top leaders in the Philadelphia Business Journal's 40 Under 40 List for her performance and community contributions in 2023, Christine is passionate about supporting women and underserved families. As a first-generation college student, working mother, and a Latina, her philanthropic endeavors have garnered widespread accolades and national acclaim. The former Managing Director and Head of Resource Management at a prestigious Top 10 accounting and consulting firm, Christine has steered national teams, instituted firmwide functions, and established international joint ventures. As the visionary and Founder of Resource Management In The Wild, her mission is to empower professionals and organizations to successfully navigate resource allocation. Today, Christine extends her contributions to the Resource Management community and the accounting/consulting sectors through her strategic advisory roles with organizations that resonate with her purpose, in a continued commitment to shaping the industry's future.

Ajai Murali

Senior Manager EBP

Ajai is a certified public accountant in the USA and a former senior manager with experience at Withum and Calibre CPA Group. He specializes entirely in employee benefit plans, including audits and other client services. He has executed large, complex employee benefit plan audits and brings that extensive experience to Makosi to deliver meaningful results to its clients. Ajai's main passion is teaching and building strong relationships among teams. He is fascinated by technology and gadgets and finding faster ways to do things. He holds an accounting degree from American University in Washington, DC.

Tanya Grota

Chief Financial Officer

Tanya brings over 20 years of finance experience to the table. She has a strong track record in overseeing financial planning, reporting, risk management, and analysis. She’s worked at the Transaction Capital Group and Blue Label Telecoms, contributing to their growth and success. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce Honors (cum laude) degree in Accounting and placed in the top 10 of the SAICA board exam. Tanya is passionate about helping underprivileged communities and is known for her dedication to excellence and teamwork.

Monique Faurie

Engagement Manager

Accomplished CA (SA) with over 8+ years’ experience working as an audit manager for PwC SA and PwC Netherlands. She serviced private companies, multinationals and listed companies within PwC ranging from investing to manufacturing, logistics, agriculture, hospitality, chemicals distribution and many other industries.