In line with its growth strategy, Chapu Chartered Accountants (Chapu CA) announce leadership changes, effective 1 March 2024. These changes align with the firm’s vision to unlock more value for clients, improve customer experience and strengthen and expand its service offerings in the local and international markets.
Ncumisa Mkunqwana, currently the Head of Quality Assurance will take over as the CEO. Mkunqwana joined Chapu CA in March 2023 to help establish the quality assurance department. Prior to joining Chapu CA, Mkunqwana worked at the Auditor General of South Africa for close to 10 years, with her last role being Business Unit Leader: Quality Management.
Mkunqwana has also worked in the private sector for companies such as General Motors South Africa (GMSA) and Deloitte SA. She completed a B. Com degree and Honours (CTA) at Nelson Mandela University and qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2010. She also completed a Master’s Degree in taxation, obtained at the same institution.
Mkunqwana has served as the inspection committee member at the Independent Regulatory Board of Auditors for several years.
Rhangani Mbhalati, currently serving as the Managing Director will take over the role of Executive Chairman.
Mbhalati is the founder of Chapu CA, he has played an instrumental role in growing the firm and recruiting experienced leaders that have contributed to the growth of the firm.
Mbhalati is a Chartered Accountant (SA) and Registered Auditor with Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA). He holds a B. Com degree and Honours (CTA) from Nelson Mandela University. He also holds an MPhil in Development Finance from Stellenbosch University Business School.
Mbhalati possess public and private sector experience which he gained working for some of the most prominent brands in financial services, the public sector, auditing and consulting – which includes time spent during his secondment to PwC in the United States of America where he worked as a Senior Associate in assurance services.
Mbhalati says, “as a business that is in the growing phase, we strive to create meaningful change that will have impact to our clients, business stakeholders, our staff and society at large. We believe that constantly reimagining the way we operate and making the necessary adjustments will help us unlock value and new opportunities for the firm. As we seek new opportunities in the local and international markets, these changes will further help us improve our customer experience while enabling us to develop new service offerings and strengthen our team to continue providing world class services to our clients.”