Neerusha Padayachee Sa

Neerusha Padayachee is a Chartered Accountant (CA) in South Africa with extensive experience in financial management. Currently serving as Chief Financial Officer at Lifecheq since May 2025, Neerusha previously held the same title at FNZ Group from April 2021 to August 2025, overseeing financial operations and managing a team of 49 employees. Neerusha's background includes a role as Financial Director at Silica from November 2010 to April 2021, where responsibilities encompassed strategic financial planning and compliance. Earlier experience includes serving as Audit Manager at PwC from 2004 to 2010, providing audit and advisory services to prominent clients across Africa. Neerusha began a career in finance as a Trainee Accountant after obtaining a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting from the University of Johannesburg.