André Barkhuizen CA
Founder and Director
of Advanced Finance Group
As a Chartered Accountant and Accredited Finance Broker, I bring decades of executive experience in commerce, industry, and corporate advisory. Previously Head of Finance for a $2B+ Southern African division of a listed multinational, I’ve delivered exceptional results through strategic thinking, business acumen, and strong people skills. Recognised for driving value and sound investment decisions, I create unmatched value for Australian businesses and individuals.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Accounting
- Bachelor of Accounting Honors
- Certificate IV in Finance and Mortgage Broking
- Diploma of Finance and Mortgage Broking Management
PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION
- Chartered Accountant
- Accredited Finance Broker
Professional & Industry Memberships

Certificate of Public Practice
Member No: 480660
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND
Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) represents more than 128,000 financial professionals, supporting them to make a difference to the businesses, organisations and communities in which they work and live. Chartered Accountants are known as Difference Makers. The depth and breadth of their expertise helps them to see the big picture and chart the best course of action.
CA ANZ promotes the Chartered Accountant (CA) designation and high ethical standards, delivers world-class services and life-long education to members and advocates for the public good. CA ANZ protect the reputation of the designation by ensuring members continue to comply with a code of ethics, backed by a robust discipline process.
Why choose a Chartered Accountant?
Through rigorous training, professional accreditation and broad experience Chartered Accountants are uniquely equipped to make a difference to your business.
- Chartered Accountants see the bigger picture and are uniquely positioned to examine the past and look to the future
- They are highly qualified to offer advice you can trust
- On-going professional development ensures their skills and knowledge remain current
- CAANZ members are bound by the highest ethical and professional standards
“Don’t just choose an accountant. Choose a Chartered Accountant and see the difference they can make to your business.”

Member No: 933131
MORTGAGE & FINANCE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA
Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) is the peak national body providing service and representation to over 12,000 professional credit advisers (mortgage and finance brokers, mortgage managers and aggregators) to assist them to develop, foster, and promote the mortgage and finance industry in Australia. The MFAA represents and lobbies for professional credit advisers, delivers services that support their career paths, and positions them as the professionals of choice in the mortgage and finance industry for both consumers and regulators.

Member No: 00279336
THE SOUTH AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) is the foremost accountancy body in South Africa and one of the leading Institutes in the world. Chartered Accountants contributes to various aspects of society.
In Public Practice, their contribution can range from Auditing Assurance, Taxation, Management Consulting, Secretarial and Accounting Services to Information Technology, Management Accounting and Corporate Finance
In Commerce & Industry, CA’s assist in various parts and at various levels, including the preparation of financial statements, devising and installing reporting, cost accounting and computer systems, improving internal and production controls, developing future plans to ensure maximum financial effectiveness and efficiency within the organisation.
Chartered Accountants are renowned for their leadership roles in some of the most successful organisations.

Member No: 80366
AUSTRALIAN FINANCIAL COMPLAINTS AUTHORITY
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority or AFCA is an external dispute resolution (EDR) scheme for consumers who are unable to resolve complaints with member financial services organisations. It is operated as a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)
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