ACCOUNTANT On Call

FD on Call is the brainchild of founder Wouter van Schaik, a Chartered Accountant (SA) with vast experience as a corporate Financial Director and Chief Financial Officer in various industries.

Wouter cut his teeth doing articles for a small auditing firm, making him do more and be more flexible. This versatility gives him the advantage of assisting your business, regardless of what it is, with hands on experience and up to date advice.

Erik Williamson, our other director and Senior Accounts manager provides oversight and management on the business processes relating to the accounting services we provide. With a string of degrees and academic achievements to his name, Erik is an aspiring Chartered Accountant who successfully completed the postgraduate diploma in accounting whilst working abroad and who has passed the SAICA initial test of competence with flying colours.

Erik’s career started in the South African National Defence Force and following the successful completion of a master’s degree in psychology was employed as an Organisational Psychologist at the Military Psychological Institute. He subsequently decided to pursue a career in finance and as someone who understands the value of teamwork and the importance of collaboration, especially within a diverse group, he will no doubt be a great asset to the FD on call stable.

On the personal side, Erik strives to achieve a work-life balance. In his leisure time he enjoys the outdoors, chasing fitness goals and discovering new places.

Machiel Vlok, a Professional Accountant (SA), Member of SAIPA and BCompt degree, is experience as an external accountant for more than 10 years and has completed his articles at an audit firm. Complete and correct accounting, Tax Planning and Financial Statements is a passion of his and he will be able to get all your company “ducks” in a row.

André Johannes Burger is registered with SAIPA as a Professional Accountant (S.A.), and is a registered Tax Practitioner with SAIT.      Unchanged: André Johannes Burger is registered with SAIPA as a Professional Accountant (S.A.), and is a registered Tax Practitioner with SAIT.

He completed his B.Tech Cost and Management Accounting Degree and completed his articles at an audit firm in 2015 and achieved his professional qualification in 2016. He has experience with a wide variety of accounting software packages, as well as a variety of clients from all walks of life.

Caroline Blom is a recently appointed Senior Accountant with FD on Call, and an experienced accounting professional, passionate about helping businesses and individuals achieve financial clarity and long-term success.

Caroline, who has been working for many years in the financial accounting industry as a qualified bookkeeper, is currently studying for her Financial Accounting Diploma and will also go on to complete her degree. In her role with FD on call, she handles every facet of tax matters, financial planning, and accounting, and always strives to deliver practical solutions that empower FD on Call’s clients to make confident decisions.

Always maintaining and demonstrating strong work ethics, Caroline combines her professional skills with genuine care and empathy for the people and businesses she represents. She takes the time to understand them and find solutions that fit their unique goals and challenges.

On the personal side, in her leisure time, Caroline enjoys reading, hiking, visiting the beach, and simply spending time with family. This keeps her grounded and reminds her of the importance of maintaining a life balance. At work, her goal is to build lasting relationships based on integrity and a genuine commitment to each of her clients’ success.

As someone with strong communication skills, who believes in and loves working with people as a team player, we welcome Caroline and look forward to assisting her to grow as an integral part of the FD On CalI team.

Willem assists our clients to, amongst other things, competently manage their tax obligations, prepare accurate financial statements, and competently remain compliant with SARS requirements.

Graduation from the Cape Peninsula University of technology in Dec 2019 with a B-Tech Degree in Cost and Management Accounting followed a chequered career in many industries, including wine, logistics, finance, plumbing, and agriculture. This varied experience has proven to be valuable, however, and qualifies Willem to provide first-hand advice that helps clients make informed decisions relative to their own business environment.

 Willem is passionate about empowering people to understand their finances, and he always goes beyond the numbers to provide the trusted support clients need to achieve long-lasting financial stability.

His long-term career goal is not only to deliver accurate results, but create meaningful interaction between client and Accountant, and he believes that when clients feel valued, involved and supported, they naturally become ambassadors for the company by sharing their positive experiences with others.

On the personal side, he values authenticity and meaningful experiences, like spending time by the sea, exploring nature, and embracing the peace of the outdoors.

Lungani joined FD on Call in Jan of 2024, having graduated in 2022 from The University of Cape Town with a Bachelor of Commerce Honours degree specialising in Taxation. An integral part of the FD on Call team, Lungani primarily focuses on tax compliance, financial reporting, and regulatory submissions.

His duties include; simplifying tax compliance with the accurate preparation of income tax returns, VAT, and PAYE submissions; registrations and deregistration for all tax types and CIPC, ensuring seamless adherence to SARS regulations and CIPC compliance, COIDA compliance – and providing actionable financial insights through tools like Draftworx, SAGE, and Xero – all of which give our clients peace of mind and help their businesses thrive.

Lungani has numerous additional skills bringing a rare combination of qualifications to the table, from accounting and taxation to artificial intelligence, cyber security and general Banking Management.

On the personal side, Lungani enjoys travel, swimming, jogging, and unwinding with soccer and cricket to remain balanced and energised. His current passion is the pursuit of a Master’s degree in Taxation. He believes that mastering taxation is like acquiring a superpower – a tool to build trust, create stability, and inspire confidence in everyone he serves.

Highly motivated and dedicated, Lungani consistently delivers high-quality work with innovation and unwavering commitment. This makes him an asset both to the business and our clients. FD on Call have high hopes for this extraordinarily versatile and talented individual and we are sure he will become a critical member of our team.