Accounting
Accurate, compliant financial foundations.
Accounting. Finance. Strategy. Technology.
Finance that keeps you
in control.
Know where your cash, risk and profit stand.
Accounting, compliance and fractional CFO support for South African start-ups and SMEs. Practical support for the decisions ahead.
Cash flow forecasting Compliance support Finance systems Fractional CFO
Who we help
Where does your business need support?
01 / Start-ups to SMEs
Start right. Grow with confidence.
Set up clean books, suitable software and useful reporting from day one, so growth doesn’t break your finances.
Accounting & compliance + software implementationFind your next step →02 / Businesses with cash flow pressureKnow what your cash can cover.
See your cash position 13 weeks ahead. Connect forecasting, working capital and business decisions to the money available.
Fractional CFO & strategic financeFind your next step →03 / Businesses behind on complianceGet clarity on what’s outstanding.
Bring overdue SARS, VAT, payroll or CIPC work into focus, with a prioritised catch-up plan and a calendar for what comes next.
Accounting & complianceFind your next step →04 / Businesses needing better systemsBuild a finance function that works.
Replace reactive finance routines with clear processes, controls and reporting that your team can maintain.
Finance function optimisation + costingFind your next step →The problem
Your business has outgrown basic bookkeeping.
As your business grows, so do the financial complications. You need more than compliance—you need clarity, control and a partner who understands your business.
That’s where FTAS comes in. →◫ Unclear profitability
◌ Unpredictable cash flow
◷ Reports arrive too late
✦ Manual processes
◌ Limited financial insight
↗ You’re still answering finance questions yourself
The FTAS approach
From reliable foundations to confident growth.
Finance
Visibility into costs, cash and performance.
Technology
Connected systems that reduce friction.
Strategic CFO
Guidance for the decisions ahead.
How we help
Finance support shaped around your business.
01
Accounting & Compliance
Organise accounting records and recurring tax and required submissions.
→02Costing & Management Finance
Understand your costs, margins and the drivers of profitability.
→03Finance Function Optimisation
Clarify ownership, strengthen controls and improve reporting routines.
→04Software Implementation & Automation
Connect your systems and reduce repetitive manual finance work.
→05Fractional CFO & Strategic Finance
Plan cash, budgets and commercial decisions with strategic finance support.
→Built for growing SMEs
South African businesses ready for a more considered finance function.
We work closely with owners and teams who need finance to be less reactive, more organised and better connected to the way the business actually operates.
How we work
Know what happens next.
Discovery
Discuss your business and biggest finance concern in a free 30-minute review.
Setup
Agree a written scope, fees, milestones and responsibilities before work begins.
Ongoing support
Choose follow-on support where useful, with a reporting and review rhythm that fits.
A focused starting point
Start with one practical outcome.
Request a fixed-scope quote. Fees depend on your requirements and records; no monthly agreement is assumed.
Start-ups to SMEs
Finance Setup Package
Review your current records and reporting needs. Agree deliverables, fees and timing before work begins.
Explore the engagement →Businesses with cash flow pressure
13-Week Cash Flow Forecast
List expected customer payments, wages, supplier payments and other costs. Agree deliverables, fees and timing before work begins.
Explore the engagement →Businesses behind on compliance
Compliance Health Check
Review the records and submissions you provide. Agree deliverables, fees and timing before work begins.
Explore the engagement →Businesses needing better systems
Finance Function Diagnostic
Map reporting, people, systems and bottlenecks. Agree deliverables, fees and timing before work begins.
Explore the engagement →Monthly essentials
Monthly Compliance
For small businesses that need help keeping essential records and required returns organised.
From R999 / month
Enquire about this packageIncluded
- Required returns to CIPC and SARS
- Bank feeds — mandatory
Your bank transactions must feed into your accounting software. - Bank transaction allocations — categorising income and expenses
Not included
- Payroll
- VAT
- Accounting subscription
The applicable returns and scope will be confirmed before work begins.
Find your starting point
Five questions.
A clearer next step.
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Download your finance health checklist →Is FTAS right for you?
For owners who want answers they can use.
A good fit if you want clean records, useful reporting and practical support alongside your team.
If you need a statutory audit or a specialist opinion, discuss that requirement first so the appropriate scope and provider can be confirmed.
Meet FTAS →Professional memberships
Professional connections behind the service.
Software & adviser credentials
Tools to support the way your business works.
We help you choose and use suitable finance software. The right setup depends on what your business needs.
Common questions
Clarity before
we talk.
What does a fractional CFO do?
A fractional CFO provides part-time strategic finance support, including cash forecasts, budgets, performance reviews and input into business decisions.
How much does support cost?
The Monthly Compliance package starts at R999 per month, including required returns to CIPC and SARS, bank feeds and bank transaction allocations. Payroll, VAT and Accounting subscription are excluded. Other support is quoted to scope. The initial 30-minute review is free.
Which software can we discuss?
Tell us whether you use Xero, Sage, QuickBooks or another system. We will confirm the support available and suitability during discovery.
When can work start?
Availability and milestones are confirmed after reviewing your requirements. Access to records and third-party processing can affect timing.
Do I need an ongoing monthly agreement?
You can request a focused engagement first. Ongoing support is agreed separately.
Let’s make finance easier to lead
Bring your biggest finance question.
Request a free 30-minute finance review. Share your business name, main concern and preferred times. FTAS will confirm availability.
Request a review by email