Meet the judges
Abed Tau CA(SA)
Abed Tau is a CA(SA), serial entrepreneur, and author with a strong passion for education and community development. He co-founded several companies, including Thamani Consulting, Tuta-Me, Silicon Maboneng and My Dough. Thamani...
Likeleli Monyayame CA(SA)
Likeleli Monyamane a CA(SA) is a previous SAICA Top 35 Under 35 finalist and the first winner of the SAICA Student Leadership Summit competition. She is also the Chairperson of the PPB...
Nicholas Riemer CA(SA)
Nicholas Riemer is a CA(SA) and was the 2021 overall winner of the SAICA top 35 under 35 Awards.
In 2020 Nicholas co-founded The Invigilator Application, a tool currently used by more...
Larisha Naidoo CA(SA)
Larisha Naidoo, a CA(SA), is deeply committed to the constant search for business solutions that promote sustainability and fight poverty, viewing entrepreneurship as a valuable tool for development in South Africa. As...
Johnathan Dillon CA(SA)
Johnathan is a CA(SA) and his experience spans academia, corporate (CFO) and consulting roles – specialising in management accounting & financial management. He is an alumni of Nelson Mandela University (NMU) and...
Henico Schalekamp
Henico is a reporting accountant specialist and a JSE auditor. He has been involved in various corporate restructuring transactions, offshore structuring, financial and taxation due dilligence reviews, as well as M&A and...
Bonga Mokoena CA(SA)
As CEO of BDO South Africa, Bonga a CA(SA), is driven by our global purpose: people helping people achieve their dreams through elevating people, business and society. He joined BDO as CEO...
Linky Olivier CA(SA)
Linky Olivier CA(SA) is the CEO of CAMAF, which is looking after the healthcare needs of approximately 48 000 people. CAMAF has an excellent reputation within the healthcare and accounting industries as...
Pondo Belot
Pondo is the Executive Brand and Marketing at SAICA, where she leads the development and execution of the organization's integrated brand, marketing, and communication strategy. With over 10 years’ experience in strategic...
Azhar Panchbhai
Azhar is the Senior Executive: Member Engagement at SAICA. He drives member satisfaction, retention, and growth by building relationships, offering support, advocating for members, and facilitating communication between members, stakeholders and SAICA....
Ahmed Junaid Sheik Ismail, CA(SA)
Ahmed Junaid Sheik Ismail is a CA(SA) with comprehensive audit and accounting experience across South African, American, and European markets. His expertise in IFRS and US GAAP underpins his commitment to advancing...
Mpho Mookapele CA(SA)
Mpho Mookapele is a CA(SA) with over 17 years of experience in the Private and Public Sector in the Finance, Strategy Development, Regulatory Environment and Skills Development. Through her career, she has...
Ehren Steenkamp
Ehren is a Finance and Investment graduate with 9 years of experience within the banking industry. His passion lies within the mantra: Growing our Africa. Ehren has been instrumental in growing the...
Monica Calvo
Monica Calvo is a dynamic leader in talent acquisition and business consulting, known for her innovative approach and commitment to excellence. With a proven track record of 20 years’ experience in Customer...