ABOUT US
Acredo is the Latin word meaning “sharp”
The Acredo Group, established in 2012 by Simone Coetzee, has been dedicated to meeting the increasing demand for specialised accounting, tax, and compliance services, particularly within the private business and trust industry. Over time, Acredo has become a trusted choice for numerous trading companies, start-ups, family offices, private families, and B-BBEE trusts in South Africa, as their reliable back-office support.
Our focus lies in delivering a comprehensive range of services, including local and offshore accounting expertise, and ensuring compliance with South African personal, trust and corporate tax regulations. We are humbled by the trust placed in us and strive to maintain our expertise as we continue providing all-round, back-office solutions.
OUR VALUES
Our clients’ long-term security is our number one priority – because at the end of the day we measure our success by their success. We pride ourselves on offering only the best professional financial and administrative services, tailormade to suit the unique needs and requirements of each individual client.
Our strong and loyal client base is a testament to our exceptional service and hard work, and we will continue to strive to be the best in our field of expertise.
MEET THE TEAM
Simone Coetzee
Director: Assurance and Accounting
BCom Accountancy, BCompt (BCom) Honours
Simone started her career as a Chartered Accountant with leading accounting firm PriceWaterhouseCoopers in Johannesburg. From there she was appointed as Relationship Manager for private wealth management firm Stonehage Financial Services in 2009, while simultaneously heading up the South African Accounting Department for the same firm.
In 2012 Simone founded Acredo Accounting (Pty) Ltd and she is currently registered with IRBA as a Registered Auditor.
Simone is a full member of STEP (The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) and a registered tax practitioner with the South African Revenue Services.
Jana Jansen van Vuuren
Director: Company Secretarial & Fiduciary
Diploma for Chartered Secretaries Programme 1 (NQF level 6)
Jana has been working in the financial industry since 2008. Over the years she’s held various positions at Stonehage Financial Services in Johannesburg, including Fund Administrator, Jersey Channel Islands and Private Client Manager.
Jana joined Acredo Consulting in 2015 and is currently our Administrator, specialising in company secretarial services.
Louis Boshoff
Tax Specialist
Higher Diploma in Tax, Advanced Certificate in Taxation
Louis started his career as an Auditor at SARS, where he worked from 1996 to 1998, before joining BDO as a Tax Compliance Consultant. In 2006 he started working as an independent Tax Consultant, and then moved to Stonehage Financial Services where he was employed as a Tax Consultant, servicing ultra-high net worth individuals.
Louis joined Acredo in 2015, where he continues to build on over 21 years of experience in tax related matters.
Michael Erasmus
Tax Specialist
Higher Diploma in Tax, National Diploma in State Accounts and Finance, Certificate in Taxation
Michael has been in the tax industry for more than 21 years. From 1996 to 2000 he worked as a SARS Assessor, dealing with HNW individual taxpayers, before moving onto PKF where he was employed as a Tax Compliance Consultant.
Over the last 15 years Michael has gained in-depth knowledge and experience in tax consulting, working both independently and with Stonehage Financial Services to service ultra-high net worth individuals.