Portfolio

Claudio considers himself a part-time golfer and comedian and a full-time business enthusiast. The unofficial master of dad jokes, he enjoys sharing laughs and beers with friends, watching series and football, and cooking up Portuguese dishes with his family.

• Chartered Accountant – CA (SA) 2019
• Completed articles with BDO
• More than 18 months’ experience as a private equity analyst with RisCura

Jocelyn’s favourite pastimes involve being active – preferably outdoors, and even more preferably if they’re rewarded with beers after. She also loves eating out or braaiing with friends or family. Voted most likely to run up and pet strangers’ dogs. Currently obsessed with reading Harry Potter.

• Articles at Deloitte Johannesburg
• Chartered Accountant – CA (SA) 2018
• 18 months’ experience in consultancy in the US

Conrad is a former maths teacher and an avid road cyclist. He believes in balance, and by balance he means being rewarded with one pint of beer for every 50km he completes on the road. Lately, he is having only half a pint.

• Eligible as an AGA (SA) and working towards CA (SA)
• Three years’ experience as an audit senior
• Joined BOOST&Co in November 2021

Ilze loves staying active, whether that be going for a hike or flying down a mountain bike trail. She has a keen sense of adventure, always wanting to travel to new places and try new things. She loves spending time with friends, family and her two sausage dogs, who insist on their daily walk routine.

• Qualified from Stellenbosch University
• Completed articles at KPMG Cape Town, with a focus on the insurance industry
• Previously worked in a managerial role at KPMG Cape Town

A full-time accountant and part-time socialite and fashionista, Celeste starts every day with a gym or yoga session. She enjoys spending time with friends, and loves beaches, sunshine, mountains and vineyards, whether in Cape Town or one of the many countries on her bucket list.

• Chartered Accountant – CA (SA) 2015
• Completed articles at Deloitte
• Two years’ experience in group finance within the retail sector at Clicks Group Limited

Natasha is a curious traveller who loves fresh air and sunny sea views. Her creative passions include wildlife photography, painting and, more recently, cooking nutritious meals. Her favourite start to the day is a run with friends – especially if there is a cup of hot coffee to follow.

• Chartered Accountant – CA (SA) 2018
• Completed articles at Investec Johannesburg
• Started her career in financial services in 2019

When Richard isn’t buried in spreadsheets, he is (was!) a keen sportsman who loves playing and watching most sports. However, his spare time is now typically spent with his young and very active twin boys. To relax, he enjoys a drink and socialising with friends and family.

• ACA since 2009, with 13 years’ experience in financial services
• Previously worked for KPMG, FTI Consulting and Sandton Capital Partners
• Joined BOOST&Co in February 2020

Bryony’s greatest loves are people, culture and new experiences. Recent travels led her to New York and Central and South America, where she learned everything from Spanish to scuba diving. Outside work, you’ll find her enjoying brunch, the sunshine and any music concert that happens to be on.

• Qualifications from the University of Johannesburg and Stellenbosch University
• Completed CA articles at Deloitte Johannesburg in 2018
• Joined BOOST&Co in October 2019

Janine falls for activities quickly. Mainly, she cycles between violin, piano, painting portraits, ballet, watching movies with friends and playing hockey. Even when she’s busy, each day includes podcasts and a German lesson at the very least.

• Chartered Accountant – CA (SA) 2020
• Completed articles with Deloitte
• Currently studying for an MCom (Development Finance)

Natalie likes to keep busy, spending most weekends brunching with friends and hiking or kayaking in the Peak District. She loves travelling and one of her favourite trips was to Finland, where she took husky rides, played in snow three feet deep and slept in glass domes under the northern lights.

• Chartered Accountant – ACA (2016)
• Six years’ experience in financial advisory at Grant Thornton
• Two years’ experience in portfolio management at RoundShield Partners

Daniel is a nature lover who worked for two years as a game ranger in the Sabi Sands (Kruger National Park). He has a passion for wildlife, photography and travel, and his trips include visiting the mountain gorillas in the rainforests of Uganda. He recently returned to Cape Town after five years in London.

• Chartered Accountant – CA(SA) 2013
• Completed articles with Deloitte
• Worked at the BBC in London for two years