Professional accounting services
Expect more than just numbers
History of the firm
Jeneen and Michael both oversee the preparation of financial statements, independent reviews, trusts, tax and tax structuring for companies and high net worth individuals. Jeneen operates as auditor in her personal capacity and performs audits for companies, DTI rebate audits, estate agency, attorney’s and non-profit companies. Michael Rushby heads up the tax department.
The firm has grown annually and they currently have 75 staff operating from 3 premises in Woodstock, Tyger Valley, and a recently opened a satellite office in the Southern Suburbs.
Auditing Services
Auditing services are provided by Jeneen Galbraith and her team. Auditing services in today’s environment is very different; we provide personal and …
Financial Statement Preparation
Our financial statements preparation team assists in the preparation of all financial statements that your business would require …
Tax Advisory & Compliance
We offer professional tax compliance and advisory services to individuals and business. In today’s environment, tax efficiency and compliance are …
Accounting & Bookkeeping
With any new or established business, one of the most critical aspects is the accounting and bookkeeping function. We have a dedicated team …
Statutory Services
Compliance services with the Companies Act, Close Corporations Act and Trust Property Control Act is an ongoing requirement of businesses …
Payroll Administration
Dedicated expert payroll team will assist with your outsourced payroll function for your business. Using multiple payroll software platforms, finding the best …
Estate planning & Administration
We offer professional tax compliance and advisory services to individuals and business. In today’s environment, tax efficiency and compliance are …
Auditing Services
Auditing services are provided by Jeneen Galbraith and her team. Auditing services in today's environment is very different; we provide personal and professional services with a direct link and communication with the partner. While maintaining our independence, we offer this personal service and guide you through your compliance requirements:
- Auditing of companies, non-profit companies, trusts & partnerships.
- Special investigative audit assignments.
- Due diligence.
- DTI and Film Rebate.
The firm services a wide variety of clients in various fields.
Financial Statement Preparation
Our financial statements preparation team assists in the preparation of all financial statements that your business would require. Preparing them using the latest IFRS, IFRS for SME’s or other drafting frameworks, we take the stress out of the preparation process. Some examples of financial statements we prepare:
- Consolidated group accounts.
- Financial statements for Companies, Close Corporations, Trusts, Non-Profits, Sole Proprietors and Body Corporates.
Tax Advisory & Compliance
We offer professional tax compliance and advisory services to individuals and business. In today's environment, tax efficiency and compliance are critical factors which affect everyone. We ensure that your business remains up to date with the constant changes in legislation, tax court cases and SARS policy.
Our team has practical, in-depth tax knowledge and will be able to assist you with any query you may have. Below are some examples of possible tax services that may benefit you:
- Income tax return submission for individuals, companies, trusts, non-profits, body corporate and CFC's.
- Tax advisory on all tax matters Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax, Provisional Tax, Employees Tax and Secondary Tax on Companies.
- Advanced tax rulings, binding private and class rulings and non-binding private rulings.
- Objections to assessments.
- Registering for tax, tax clearance certificates and provisional tax.
Accounting & Bookkeeping
With any new or established business, one of the most critical aspects is the accounting and bookkeeping function. We have a dedicated team of in-house accountants, bookkeepers and administrative staff to meet all your accounting needs. We can train your staff to do the bulk of the capturing as well as provide an accounting managerial oversight function.
Our accounting and bookkeeping function captures the information from source documents and brings your books to trial balance. Our accounting services include the following possible additional services:
- Books of account to trial balance.
- Management Accounts.
- VAT calculation and submission.
- Cash flow forecasts.
- Debtors and creditors reconciliations
- Registrations for VAT, PAYE, Workmen's compensation and UIF.
This allows you to run your business and not to worry about the back-office stuff. We take this stress off your shoulders to ensure you are always compliant and always up to date with accurate management reports.
We operate using Xero, Sage, Pastel or QuickBooks, depending on which platform is the most suitable for your business.
Statutory Services
Compliance services with the Companies Act, Close Corporations Act and Trust Property Control Act is an ongoing requirement of businesses in South Africa: we work tirelessly to keep you compliant. Whether in corporate restructuring or the formation of a Company, we will be able to give you the most appropriate advice.
If you are starting a new business, growing your business or downscaling, we are ideally suited to guide you along this path. Our services include:
- Formation and registration of Companies and Trusts.
- Amendments to Companies, Trusts and Close Corporations including:
- Appointment of directors, trustees and members.
- Share allotment and sale, including share registers and certificates.
- Name changes and name reservations.
- Use of offices as registered office.
- Annual return completion and submission for close corporations and companies.
- Minutes and maintenance of minute book.
- XBRL conversions for submission to CIPC.
- Appointment of directors, trustees and members.
- Share allotment and sale, including share registers and certificates.
- Name changes and name reservations.
Payroll Administration
Dedicated expert payroll team will assist with your outsourced payroll function for your business. Using multiple payroll software platforms, finding the best match for your business, and giving you peace of mind that your compliance obligations with SARS and the Department of Labour are taken care of.
Our payroll services include:
- Setting up your payroll package with your specific requirements.
- Monthly payroll including capturing the data, calculating the deductions, issuing the payslips.
- Submission of monthly EMP201 returns and UIF declarations.
- Bi-Annual reconciliations and Annual IRP5’s.
Estate Planning & Administration
Estate planning from both a liquidity and tax perspective by a qualified team. Assistance in building an estate plan and identifying ways to minimize the impact of Estate Duty.
We assist with the following:
- Drafting of Wills.
- Reviewing of existing Wills.
- Incorporation of Trusts.
- Estate planning.
- Services as Estate Executor.
Meet the team
Partners
Jeneen Galbraith
Managing Director
Qualified as a chartered accountant in 1996 with PWC and is also a practicing member of CIMA. She has worked in London and was a senior financial analyst for GlaxoSmithKline before moving into public practice. Jeneen is married and a mom of four children and enjoys mixing family life with outdoor activities.
jeneeng@galbraithrushby.co.za
Michael Rushby
Managing Director
Qualified as a member of the South African Institute of Professional Accountants in 2004 and is also a practicing member of CIMA. Specialized in tax with a post graduate higher diploma in taxation. Michael is married and a dad of three, he enjoys any outdoor sports, surfing, and mountain biking.
michaelr@galbraithrushby.co.za
Senior Staff
Danielle Guignet
Internal Accounts Manager
Danielle has worked in various fields from Account Management in IT, to stores management. She is very dedicated to her role as head of internal accounts and admin department. She is a mom of two children and one of which is a Rare Disease child. She enjoys walking and loves to explore what Cape Town has to offer.
Lizette Janse van Rensburg
Tax Department Manager
Lizette is a Professional Accountant (SA) and has a B. Com Financial Accounting degree as well as a B. Com Honours in Tax, both from the University of Pretoria. Her love for tax started during her article years and soon after completing her articles she started as a Junior Tax Consultant in the Global Employment Income Solutions Department at Deloitte. Since then, she held positions at various companies as Senior Accountant, Senior Tax Consultant, Company Secretary and Tax Manager.
Genna Lezar
Audit Department Manager
Qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2018 and is a practicing member of SAICA and a Registered Candidate Auditor with the IRBA. Genna served her articles at Galbraith Rushby and has been with the firm for 12 years. Genna is a mom of three small children and enjoys quiet family time when she is not working.
Chantal Thompson
Tyger Valley Office Manager
Chantal served her articles at Galbraith Rushby while successfully completing her studies via University of South Africa part time. Qualified as member of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SA) as a Chartered Accountant and is in the process of registering as candidate auditor with IRBA. She loves to read a good book, enjoy a good wine and relax with the family in her spare time.
Lynn Sevenster
General Manager & Payroll Department Manager
Lynn has a wealth of experience ranging from the banking sector, where she spent 15 years and then moved to property management, where she spent 9 years. She then joined Galbraith Rushby 12 years ago in the payroll department. Lynn now heads up our Office Management, HR and Payroll departments. Lynn is married and has 1 child. Her passion is woodworking and song writing.
Ursula Thomas
Accounting Department Manager
Ursula graduated in 2001 with a BBA Degree in Financial Management and has over 20 years’ experience in bookkeeping combined with 10 years in various managerial roles. Originally from Zimbabwe, she moved to Cape Town in May 2009 and has been here ever since. In her free time she enjoys reading novels and solving crosswords and puzzles.
Carin Houliston
Front Office Manager
Carin grew up in Johannesburg and relocated to Cape Town in 1989 where she started her career as a personal assistant. She made the move to administration/client services about 25 years ago and has received numerous accolades for her service in this field. Carin has been with Galbraith Rushby for 6 happy years and strongly believes that as the ‘first port of call’ to Galbraith Rushby, the front desk/client service team needs be a remarkable experience for clients.
Careers
If you are interested in doing your SAICA, SAIPA articles or CIMA articles with us, please call us to set up a meeting.
If you have a wider interest in accounting, taxation or payroll and see yourself progressing in this field, please also send us your CV.
Call: +27 (0) 21 447 3840
Contact Details
Cape Town office:
89 Roodebloem Road
Woodstock
Cape Town
7925
PO Box 30258
Tokai, 7966
Call: +27 (0) 21 447 3840
Fax: +27 (0) 21 447 2457
Tygervalley Office:
Unit 9
Sunbird Office Park
Pasita Street
Bellville
7530