Meet our Experts
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Tax Practitioners
Sidney
Fletcher
Senior Tax Practitioner
Sidney is a versatile and results-driven qualified Senior Tax Practitioner. He has more than 20 years of experience working for SARS and was responsible for Taxpayer Education for a big part of that period. He is a dedicated professional with extensive knowledge and his affinity for Individual Taxes makes him an excellent tax planner and skilled at tax optimisation. Committed to the best care for clients through transparent communication. Skilled in negotiation with a strong ability to problem solve to assist clients with tax problems.
Rehnu Vallabh
Bcom and Post Graduate Diploma in Tax Law and International Tax
Rehnu comes from a tax environment with more than 10 years’ experience, her niche is high net worth and expatriate clients. She has completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree as well as Postgraduate Diplomas in Tax Law and International Tax and is registered as a General Tax Practitioner.
Jerry
Botha
Tax Practitioner
Jerry Botha commenced his tax career in United Kingdom / United States Tax and served articles at McCorkindale & Holton’s London office. After being with the Big-4 accounting firms, in 2005 he started his own niche tax practice.
Tax Consulting South Africa has grown over the years to the largest independent tax practice in South Africa, which specialises in the most complex areas of tax planning and compliance. The firm is SARS recognised as a top 6 tax practice and a leading advisor to large multinational corporates, globally mobile individuals, high net worth professionals and families; but also fellow professionals on complex areas of South African and international tax.
Tax Consulting South Africa authored LexisNexis’ “Expatriate Tax” textbook, as critically acclaimed by the esteemed Judge Dennis Davis. The textbook is now in its 2nd edition.
Jerry enjoys a collaborative approach with fellow professionals, continuous professional development, commenting on legal development and growing the next generation of professionals.
Accountants
Ilza Koegelenberg
Chartered Accountant (CA(SA))
Dedicated and accomplished Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) with a robust background in financial accounting, international corporate experience, and successful entrepreneurship. Proven expertise as a Senior Lecturer at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) and a track record of delivering financial education at an undergraduate level. Substantial experience includes a tenure at Shell in London and the establishment of a thriving Accounting practice since 2008.
Catherine Fourie
Chartered Accountant (CA(SA))
Results-driven and highly qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) with a solid academic foundation and extensive experience in taxation. A dedicated Senior Lecturer at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU), specializing in Tax 3, Tax 2, and Ethics and Corporate Governance at the undergraduate level.
Johan Heydenrych
Chartered accountant (Specialising in Taxation)
B.Com (Acc) (Hons) (Cum Laude) M.Com (Tax)
Johan has specialised in taxation for the past 30 years of which 23 years was as a tax partner at KPMG. He provides a wide range of direct and indirect tax services to large listed and non-listed local and global companies. Johan is an experienced presenter and regularly provides courses to the South African Institute of Tax Practitioners, SAICA and CIBAHe also previously presented lectures to M.Com (Tax) /LLM students of the University of Pretoria. He enjoys developing multi-disciplinary practical solutions for the numerous business challenges facing management on a day-to-day basis. <br>
Member of SAICA and IRBA.
Tax Legal Specialists
André
Daniels
Admitted Attorney, LLB
André Daniels is the Legal Manager for Tax Controversy and Dispute Resolution. He holds an LLB degree from the University of Johannesburg with 4 years of legal experience in various aspects of South African law. He is an admitted attorney of the High Court of the Republic of South Africa with both practical litigation and consulting experience. André prides himself on being au fait with the intricacy and fluidity of the tax dispute resolution process, with a particular focus on legal strategy. On a daily basis, André deals mainly with tax law, specifically dealing with the elements of tax disputes, voluntary disclosures and all SARS engagements.
Delano
Abdoll
Admitted Attorney, BA (Law), LLB, LLM
Delano is a highly skilled attorney admitted to the High Court of South Africa, with extensive knowledge and expertise in tax law. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Law, a Bachelor of Laws, and a Master of Laws degree in Procedural Law, all obtained from the University of Pretoria.
Delano has a strong focus on expatriate tax and individual cross-border taxation, making him an expert in dealing with complex tax issues faced by individuals who work or reside across international borders.
With his comprehensive understanding of tax laws and regulations, he is able to provide exceptional advice and support to clients in need of expert tax planning and management.
Richan Schwellnus
IIE BA, Bcom Honours, LLB
Richan is well-versed in advising both individual and corporate clients on cross-border transactions, relocations and acquisitions. Having completed BCom Honours and LLB degrees, Richan is currently reading towards his LLM Tax Law degree from the University of Pretoria.
Richan specialises in corporate restructuring for South Africans relocating abroad, to ensure optimal international tax compliance.
Jashwin Baijoo
Admitted Attorney, LLB, LLM
Jashwin Baijoo is the Head of Strategic Engagement & Compliance.
He holds both an LLB, and LLM degree, specialising in International Tax and Business Law. Jashwin has 7 years of legal experience in various aspects of South African and international law.
He is an admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa with both practical litigation and consulting experience. He has worked in law firms focusing on dealing with litigation and commercial disputes.
Jashwin moved from the pure practice of law to the consulting industry and has entrenched himself within tax law, specifically dealing with the elements of cross-border taxation, corporate incorporations and compliance, and international regulatory applications.
Colleen Kaufmann
Admitted Attorney, LLB
Colleen Kaufmann, LLB, is an Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa, and part of the legal team at Tax Consulting, currently completing her Masters in Tax Law.
As part of the tax legal team, Colleen assists her clients with commercial tax and related technical areas, and SARS engagements, specifically dealing with the elements of tax disputes, voluntary disclosures, and any ancillary matters thereto.
