Creative CFO

Accountant · Unit 201, The Buchanan, Buchanan Square , 160 Sir Lowry Road, District Six, Cape Town

  • Xero Migration

    Specialist

    Xero Migration
  • Platinum champion partner

    Partner status

    Platinum champion partner
  • Partner since 2013

    Experience

    Partner since 2013
  • Xero advisor certified

    Certification

    Xero advisor certified

About us

Our Vision is a world where more SME's succeed.

Our mission is to create a world-class professional platform that provides businesses with financial clarity, peace of mind and high growth opportunities. We do this by using and developing the world's best financial tools and services that enable businesses to plan, structure, invest and grow.

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Meet the team

Creative CFO advisors: 43 - Xero certifications: 24

To become certified, advisors complete learning modules on Xero’s key features and pass a practical exam.

Adriaan Maarschalk

Financial Manager

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  • Xero advisor certified
    Has a strong understanding and practical knowledge of how to use Xero with clients.

Adriaan enjoys actively participating in SMEs’ evolution and moulding process whilst building meaningful relationships therein.

Phumelela Ngcobo

CIMA Associate

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  • Xero advisor certified
    Has a strong understanding and practical knowledge of how to use Xero with clients.

Takudzwa Muraicho

CIMA Associate

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  • Xero advisor certified
    Has a strong understanding and practical knowledge of how to use Xero with clients.

Takudzwa has a knack for analysis and building strong connections, giving clients clear insights and support they can count on.

Anzel Smit

Business Accountant

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  • Xero advisor certified
    Has a strong understanding and practical knowledge of how to use Xero with clients.

Arthur Mwamadi

CIMA Associate

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  • Xero advisor certified
    Has a strong understanding and practical knowledge of how to use Xero with clients.

A positive, focused, analytical professional with an extensive accounting and external audit background.

Ian Meaker

Director

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  • Xero advisor certified
    Has a strong understanding and practical knowledge of how to use Xero with clients.
  • Xero Migration
    Has training and expertise in switching clients to Xero.
  • 2 years Xerocon attendance

Ian started Creative CFO in 2012 shortly after completing his CFA exams. Prior to that he spent 3 years in London at Merrill Lynch and received a B.Bus.Sci at the University of Cape Town with Honours

Creative CFO: Bank experience

Clients of Creative CFO connect to a range of banks via Xero. Creative CFO specialises in working with some of those banks; they can help with setting up bank feeds, and are knowledgeable about accessing bank loans and streamlining payments through Xero.

Bank connections


  • ABSA (ZA)
  • American Express (UK)
  • Barclays Business (UK)
  • Capitec Business (SA)
  • First National Bank (ZA)
  • HSBC Business (UK)
  • HSBC Corporate (UK) - HSBCnet
  • Investec (South Africa)
  • Investec - Savings (South Africa)
  • Investec Corporate (South Africa)
  • Mercury
  • NatWest
  • Nedbank (South Africa) - Direct Feed
  • Netcash
  • PayPal
  • Revolut
  • Santander (UK)
  • Standard Bank (ZA)
  • Stripe
  • Wise Business

Creative CFO: Industry experience

Creative CFO works with businesses across a range of industries. They specialise in helping to choose apps that integrate with Xero to boost business performance for some of those industries.

Industries Served


  • Accommodation and hospitality
  • Administration and support services
  • Agriculture
  • Arts and recreation
  • Construction and trades
  • E-commerce
  • Education
  • Finance and insurance
  • Healthcare and social services
  • Manufacturing
  • Marketing, advertising and consulting
  • Media and communications
  • Mining
  • Not-for-profit
  • Professional services
  • Real estate and hiring services
  • Repairs and personal services
  • Retail
  • Utilities
  • Wholesale

Creative CFO : App experience

Creative CFO serves clients who use 19 different apps that connect and integrate with Xero.


Find us

Creative CFO has offices in 2 locations

Cape Town

Unit 201, The Buchanan, Buchanan Square , 160 Sir Lowry Road, District Six, Cape Town, 7925

+27 214488193

Milton Keynes

Hayley Court, Linford Wood, Milton Keynes, MK14 6GD

+44 2081919369

New to Xero? Creative CFO can help

Xero is beautiful online accounting software for smaller businesses. Creative CFO can help make your switch as smooth as possible.

Contact them to find out how they can help your business.

  • 3 Years Xerocon Attendance ?
    The firm shows a commitment to Xero and to professional development by having one or more of their people attend Xerocon, Xero’s annual global conference, for the number of years shown.
  • Partner since 2013
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