Siyabonga Mthembu

Experience

Siyabonga is an accomplished Chartered Accountant and Registered Auditor with a wealth of experience spanning over 14 years in the Audit and Finance field. Having worked both locally and abroad, including in the United Kingdom, Siyabonga has developed a deep understanding of the industry, particularly in servicing clients within the Mining, Manufacturing, and Automotive sectors.

His expertise encompasses various areas, including corporate accounting, financial reporting, auditing, taxation, strategy development, and project management. Siyabonga's ability to present and report to audit committees of Public Interest Entities has been honed through his extensive experience.

Currently holding position of Office Managing Partner at BDO South Africa (Nelson Mandela Bay Office), Siyabonga's appointment in 2022 followed an impressive tenure of 3.5 years at Ernst & Young, where he served as Associate Director and Senior Manager. Prior to that, Siyabonga held the role of CFO at Carocept (Pty) Ltd, displaying his prowess in financial management. Furthermore, his contributions as an Audit Manager at Deloitte South Africa (Johannesburg) and Assistant Audit Manager at Deloitte in Birmingham, United Kingdom, have further enriched his professional journey.

Siyabonga is also a Board Member of the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber (NMBBC), Chair of the NMBBC Finance committee and Chair of NMBBC Revenue Generation Committee. He holds a BCom Accounting degree and Honours degree with the Nelson Mandela University and a Post Graduate Diploma in Management from the University of Cumbria (United Kingdom).

Qualifications, Memberships and Affiliations

• Siya is a Board Member of the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber
  • Chair of the NMBBC Finance committee
  • Chair of NMBBC Revenue Generation Committee
  • #BayOfOpportunity Publication
  • Partnership on Launch of Trade and Investment Desk
• BDO membership with NAACAM
• Chartered Accountant (SA)
• Member of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA)
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Honour’s degree in Accounting
• Post Graduate Diploma in Management from University of Cumbria (United Kingdom)
• Registered Auditor and member of International Regulatory Board of Auditors (IRBA)