Belinda van der Merwe

Belinda van der Merwe is a seasoned financial professional with extensive experience in financial reporting and technical accounting. Currently serving as the Head of Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting at Nexia SAB&T since January 2020, Belinda has a robust background that includes roles such as Finance Technical Specialist at the Department of Public Works and Independent Consultant specializing in auditing and accounting services. Previous experience includes project management for accounting standards at the Accounting Standards Board and audit management at the Office of the Auditor-General and Nexia SAB&T. With a strong academic foundation, Belinda holds multiple degrees and diplomas from the University of South Africa and the University of Pretoria, culminating in a Chartered Accountant designation from the Public Accountants and Auditors Board in South Africa. Specializations encompass IFRS and SA GRAP frameworks, corporate governance, internal controls, compliance, and financial analysis.