PFG & Associates (Pty) Ltd

PFG and Associates (Pty) Ltd clients with a quality accounting, tax and advisory service tailored to the specific needs. We pride ourselves in ensuring a personal relationship and solid foundation is maintained with clients at all times. Together we can effectively monitor, adapt and maintain the ever changing needs in the current market place.

Established in 1992 by Malcolm Freeth as Freeth and Associates, we’ve embarked on a journey of commitment to quality service and financial integrity. Rebranded in 2012 as PFG and Associates, our legacy in the financial sector has been steadfastly rooted in exceeding client expectations and offering top-notch accounting, bookkeeping, and financial advisory services.

Navigating the intricate landscape of tax and statutory obligations can be daunting. At PFG and Associates, our promise is twofold: ensuring you maintain your obligations with SARS and offering tailored financial advice, free from any obligations on your part. From initial SARS registrations to liaising on your behalf, we take the stress out of financial compliance so you can zero in on what you do best – your core business.

At PFG Financial, we are more than just a professional firm—we are a close-knit family. Our team consists of two dedicated directors and their invaluable support staff. What sets us apart is our commitment to fostering lasting relationships, both within our team and with our clients.

Iain Geddes is a Director at PFG and Associates (Pty) Ltd. He joined our team in April 2012, bringing a wealth of international experience. Before joining us, Iain worked in the Cayman Islands for four years as a Client Accountant for Appleby Trust (Cayman) Ltd, one of the world’s leading offshore law and fiduciary companies. He also has extensive working experience in London, serving as a Head Office Accountant for a former FTSE 100 company, Invensys plc.

Iain matriculated from Grey High School and graduated from the University of Port Elizabeth, South Africa, with a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting. He subsequently studied accounting at the BPP Professional Education College in London. Iain completed his articles with Invensys plc in London and was admitted into the ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) (International Stream) in April 2007. In April 2008, he completed a course in Offshore Financial Services at the University College of the Cayman Islands.

In April 2012, Iain registered as a tax practitioner with SARS (South African Revenue Service) and has represented many clients, from individuals to close corporations, companies, and trust structures.

Philip Pieterse has been a director of PFG and Associates since joining Malcolm Freeth in March 2006. He transitioned from a corporate accounting role to a client service-oriented role at PFG and Associates. Before joining our team, Philip served in various positions, including an Analyst at Rand Merchant Bank, an audit clerk at Arthur Andersen, and a financial accountant at Crown Chickens (Rockland’s Poultry).

Philip completed his matric at DF Malherbe in Port Elizabeth after his family moved from Pretoria. He also completed his B. Com (Honours) degree at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, during which he participated in an exchange program in the Netherlands, completing a semester at the Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam. Additionally, he earned an Advanced Certificate in Taxation from the University of South Africa (UNISA).

Philip has been a registered Tax Practitioner with SARS since 2003 and is also registered with the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA). He currently serves as the Chairman of the Eastern Cape region for SAIPA.

Address: 46 Mangold Street, Newton Park, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape 6045, South Africa

Phone: +27 (0)41 365 2882