Founded in 1990, Watermans Registered Auditors is a professional services provider at the forefront of the accounting and auditing industry, servicing clients in all fields and businesses of any size.
We stand out because we focus on building lasting and meaningful relationships with our clients. We do more than what is expected, and good client service is always our first priority.
Watermans team
About Us
Watermans endeavours to build lasting and meaningful relationships with our clients, we take their best interests at heart as our priority in rendering a better than expected service. We recognise how intimidating it could be to keep a business compliant with all the relevant rules and regulations as prescribed by various laws. Hence, we treat our clients’ affairs as we would our own in supporting them to become and stay compliant. Watermans is committed to being a responsible and contributing corporate citizen through sharing experience and investing time and lots of energy in support of various charitable drives.
Watermans is an organisation that cares, and thanks to being enabled by technology, we can reach clients across South Africa and globally.
Mission
To expand and cultivate a culture of professionalism and learning that will meet our clients’ ever-changing needs while maintaining a high standard of quality in delivering auditing, tax, and accounting, services.
Core Values
Integrity
Confidentiality
Commitment
Objectivity
A commitment to continued professional development
Our Team
Our Audit Team
Anja Hendrikse
B.Com (Hons), CA(SA)
She completed her B.Compt degree in 2006 with Unisa and at the same time signed of her articles with J.S. Brewin and Company Inc. Anja joined AM Smith and Company Inc. in May 2006 as an audit manager.
During her time with AM Smith and Company she completed her B.Compt Hons degree and qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2010.
In 2011 Anja was appointed as a director at AM Smith and Company Inc.
Anja was very involved in the audit of small to medium sized enterprises as well as the audit of JSE listed clients all in various industries.
AM Smith and Company Inc. merged with Watermans Registered Auditors on the 1st of December 2013 and at that time Anja became a partner in Watermans.
Tilena Aarons
B.Compt (Hons), CA (SA)
Tilena completed her articles in 2009 at MasengViljoen Incorporated upon obtaining her Bcompt degree with Unisa.
In 2010 she completed her Bcompt Hons degree with Unisa. She was then appointed as audit manager at MasengViljoen Incorporated and qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2014.
Tilena has extensive experience in the audit of small to medium sized enterprises as well as the audits conducted by the Auditors General offices.
During May 2014 she joined Watermans as an audit manager. Tilena was appointed as partner in December 2015.
Our Tax Team
Brendan Graham
B.Com (Hons), CA(SA), H.Dip.Tax (RAU), Dip.Int Tax Law (PTA)
Brendan qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1997 and began practising as Graham and Company in 1998.
In addition to being a registered auditor and tax practitioner Brendan also holds two postgraduate diplomas in taxation, an H Dip Tax completed in 2004 and a Postgraduate Diploma in International Taxation completed in 2006.
In addition to the audit function Brendan has expertise in corporate and personal income tax, corporate and statutory services, company secretarial practice.
Brendan has advised extensively on the purchase and sale of businesses, the management and formation of trusts, drafting of wills, acting as executor of deceased estates, consulting, best accounting practices and restructurings.
Brendan has acted as company secretary of listed and unlisted public companies.
Richard Watt
FCIS, FCIBM, STRAT TAX (UNISA)
Richard holds a Fellow membership with the Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administrators (FCIS) since 2001.
He graduated with the Institute in 1993 and after obtaining the relevant working experience within Watermans he then qualified for such member status.
Richard holds Fellow membership status with the Chartered Institute of Business Management (CIBM) since 1993. He also qualified from the University of Pretoria with a diploma in Strategic Taxation in 1998.
Richard joined Watermans in 1994 and worked in the company secretarial and taxation departments until 1998 when he was then appointed a Director.
Richard has been an integral part of Watermans for now over twenty years and continues to maintain and provide value added as well as professional services to his client base.
Our Services
Watermans was founded in 1990. We are at the forefront of offering professional services to a broad range of businesses. In 2013 the practice acquired the business of AM Smith & Company Inc. and the practice now boasts approximately 45 staff over two offices. At Watermans we treat your business like it was our own. We assist start-up businesses, growing & mature businesses to ensure compliance with the many rules and regulations required to be complied with.
Watermans has offices in Sunninghill, Sandton & in Little Falls on the West Rand.
Compilation of Financial Statements
Financial statements contain a significant amount of information about a company’s financial health and are used to help companies make informed financial decisions. It is in these documents that a business owner can identify the areas of the company that provide the best return on investment, and also those where expenses should be reduced.
Independent Reviews
As independent reviewers and a member of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA), Watermans adheres to the various requirements and regulations to perform independent reviews and to express a conclusion on the financial statements presented to us.
Advisory
Businesses continuously evolve and could experience unknown conditions to move to the next level. These businesses benefit from professional advisory services where an experienced industry expert can provide guidance to reach innovative and tailored solutions in line with relevant regulations and laws.
Our advisory services team is equipped to support clients with general business consulting, mergers, acquisitions and sale of businesses, tax work, forensic investigations, company formations, and sale of business & valuations. We also consult extensively on trusts and its ongoing administration.
Secretarial Services
Our corporate services department provides a full range of secretarial services as prescribed by The Companies Act.
We support clients in the formation of companies and trusts and attend to all the ancillary duties in terms of maintaining compliance with the relevant laws. Our team is on standby for any advisory support to directors of companies with regards to their duties, responsibilities, and powers.
Taxation
We have a specialist tax team that operates as a full-function tax advisory and compliance service. This team supports clients with a variety of tax-related matters.
Our clients are guided and advised throughout the financial year on tax best practices and legalities associated with taxes to make informed decisions and to minimise liability.
Accounting
At Watermans, our accounting department is a dedicated group of employees who only focus on accounting matters. The accounting functions we perform give our clients peace of mind that all their financial information is captured accurately and is up to date to provide an overview of the income and expenses in the business.
All accounting functions can be performed remotely or on the client’s premises.
Auditing
Medium to large corporate enterprises benefit the most from this service. We have a specialist team of auditors with competencies across various industries who conduct statutory, voluntary, and limited purpose audits.
Our audit approach is modern and sophisticated, and our software is of a high standard.
Outsourced Services
Payroll administration has become a critical function since employers need to file employees’ tax returns and monthly UIF returns as well as their biannual IRP5 reconciliation.
The Watermans Payroll Department will assist clients set up their payroll system according to the relevant law and manage all monthly payroll functions.
Testimonials
Cynthia Aspeling
After 20 years with our previous auditors, we have found Watermans to be accommodating and prompt with their responses. The staff are polite, friendly and approachable and a pleasure to work with.
Senior Accountant
Gareth Hooker
I have worked with Brendan Graham in his capacity as sole owner of Graham & Co since the early 2000s in my personal capacity. In about 2003 we moved our Group Company Secretarial work to Graham & Co and this grew to a Group of about 50 companies by 2010, all of which were administered by Graham & Co and thereafter Watermans. We started supporting the audit function at Watermans from about 2008. We have known Watermans to be efficient, knowledgeable and cost-effective with regards both the Audit and Secretarial work they provide to the Griffin Group. We recently took a decision to move a further 19 Companies to Watermans for the annual Audit function and they are now the sole Auditor to the Griffin Group, and we look forward to many more years with the team at Watermans. We would have no hesitation in recommending Waterman’s with regards to the professional services they offer.
Group Financial Manager
Hein Terblanche
Watermans is an impressive team which is very deadline driven and always delivers on their promises. They helped me and my firm identify key risk areas and offered us advice on how to address them. Our long-standing relationship is a true testament of their professionalism, ability to understand our needs and ability to provide specialised support.
Financial Manager
Bernadette Ohannessian
Working with Waterman’s is (and continues to be) an outstanding experience. The past 10 years is a testament to their professional service.
National Accounts Manager
Mari Marais
What a great team to work with all year round not just when it is audit time. Very helpful, knowledgeable and focused on client’s specific needs.
Position
Elsabé Louwrens
I have been working with Anja and her team at Watermans for over 10 years in different Business environments. The team is always professional, thorough, helpful, and friendly. Always available to assist with questions and give advice via telephone or email and they will go the extra mile to give you the best possible advice for your business. They make it their business to fully understand their Clients’ needs and what the Business is all about. That way they can give you the best advice possible. It’s a pleasure to work with them.
Finance Manager
Watermans is a part of the Africa Community Thusa (ACT) a Non Profit Organisation and Public Benefit Organisation that raises and generates funds and supplies to support various charitable initiatives. Watermans is committed to being a responsible and contributing corporate citizen. We first began our involvement with ACT in 2007 and as part of our CSR we offer our services as Accounting Officer.
A number of volunteers at Watermans give freely of their time to coordinate and assist in the delivery of the various initiatives. Our most recent involvement – the Othandweni Feeding Scheme (Othandweni meaning – “the place of love”) situated in Soweto JHB – where along with ACT we spent the day interacting with and volunteering our services.Funding and Supplies.All the initiatives and projects have no cost to the recipients as the all the funding and supplies required for the various initiatives come from a group of individuals who support ACT, the founders, and a couple of companies and retail outlets who contribute as and when they can.
ACT is assisted by a number of fantastic volunteers that give freely of their time in assisting ACT in making a difference. We invite you to take this opportunity to assist ACT in reaching its goal and we look forward to a positive response and appreciate all that you may do.
Should you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Tammy du Plooy on 082 371 7053.
If we work together we can show someone less fortunate that we care.
NPO Number: 077-062
PBO Number: 9300 25027 Section 18A Status
Contact Us
011 807 8432
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info@watermans.co.za
Use this email address for all enquiries, compliments or complaints.
PO Box 4349, Rivonia, 2128
Our postal address for written correspondence.
Sandton Office
Suite 702, Top Floor, 1410 Eglin
14 Eglin Road, Sunninghill
West Rand Office
No. 10, Block B, Willowbrook Office Park
van Hoof Street, Rumsig
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