With a multidisciplinary background in finance, audit, and law, I serve as a trust fund advocate blending financial acumen with legal expertise.
Career Progression
Started as an accountant, completed articles, and advanced to audit manager in external audits, then cost accountant and 11-year internal audit specialist focusing on governance, risk, and compliance. Progressed through forensic auditing, financial manager, and CFO roles before pivoting to law - earning an LLB (2021), Practical Legal Training (2022), pupillage (2023), and admission as an advocate (2024) after board exams. Completed Practice Management Training, trust law studies, and attorneys' board exam in legal bookkeeping for fiduciary compliance.
Key Expertise
- Holistic finance-law nexus for trust, regulatory, and financial matters.
- Forensic/internal audits, risk assessment, and compliance.
- Strong criminal law foundation (88% in board exams).
- Leadership from CFO to advocate, emphasizing diligence, transparency, and ethics.
This unique profile ensures robust stewardship of trust assets.
Professional Credentials
Trust Account Advocate - Advocate Daniel van der Vyver (LLB (Cum Laude) UNISA)
Fidelity Fund Certificate: FFC12638/2026
Member of the National Bar Council: NBCSA01275
Firm Number: F74517
LPC Number: 120670