Staff News Blog

Happy Valentine's Day 2023!

Excerpts from Danie's speech made at the MD function last Friday: We are excited to welcome two new staff members starting on 06 March 2023. Rasheeka will be starting as a first-year SAIPA Trainee and Darren will be starting as an Audit/Accounting Senior. Then it’s...

It's finally here Danie! Congratulations!  It has been such a privilege being part of your journey over these 20 years from articles to Associate. You have always been committed to excellence and the vision of MD. We thank you for the value that you have added and...

The Audit and Accounting Teams enjoyed a staff get-together, hosted by Danie, over the weekend.  We missed those who were not able to make it. Potjie and pap, card games, dancing, singing, swimming, loads of fun, relaxation and laughter had by all! Thank you!         ...

October 2022 | 25 Years in Partnership - Take a Facebook walk down memory lane with us over the past 25 years - Our incredible 25-year journey captured on LinkedIn - Silver Anniversary Celebrations with some of our ex-staff - MD Celebrations at Africa Padel Waterfront...

A few of our ex-colleagues and ex-staff were able to join us in celebrating our Anniversary (sadly not all are pictured below). Many of these individuals have been affiliated with MD in one way or another over the past 20+ years.

What a month of celebrations and congratulations to MD! Thank you Dave and Alexis for all that you have done and continue to do for the MD Team!

October 2022 marks a significant time in the career of any aspiring Chartered Accountant – the end of your SAICA Articles!! Congratulations Fatima and Wajiha, on working so hard! We are very proud of you both! This is the first step in your career and we wish you...

CONGRATULATIONS! "Today marks a significant day in the career of any aspiring Chartered Accountant – the end of your articles!! Congratulations I hope that you have enjoyed the process and learnt much to better equip you in your future career!" - MD Partner Thank you,...

Congratulations to Tatenda and Blessmore on the birth of their baby boy, Hilary, on 19 September 2022 We wish you every happiness and joy together!

Congratulations Fatima Bapukee on working so hard and completing your SAICA Articles We are very proud of you! Fatima Bapukee | Associate

In the past week, we had a staff lunch to say farewell to Nadia who left us on 26 August, and Lauren who leaves us midway through September.  We thank you both for all that you have done for Team MD, and we wish you both all of the very best in your future...

A BIG congratulations to Alexis for completing her 5th Comrades adventure this weekend! Alexis finished 14th in her age category, after training hard for many months on end, making every sacrifice required to prepare her to tackle one of the world's most prestigious,...

This morning we celebrated our incredible team of MD women and enjoyed a Women’s Day breakfast at our offices. We also donated 70 sanitary towels from both our staff and management to the young girls at the underprivileged school, De Duine Primary in Lotus River, for...

Our office will be closed on Monday, 8th August as our staff take a well-earned long weekend after a challenging work period but also (for trying to decipher Eskom’s load shedding schedule these last few weeks). We will respond to all emails upon our return on...

Lauren has passed her Board exam, she is now a Professional Accountant (SA). Well done Lauren! Congratulations, and keep up the good work!

This year our mid-year function was a laugh-out-loud, till your tummy hurts, Quiz and Mexican dinner at Zapata evening. Alexis welcomed our new staff Celine, Kimberley, and Abieda, and bid a sad farewell to Nadia and Lauren who are leaving in the coming two months....

Who are we? | Company Description At MD, we focus on building relationships with our clients and staff and understanding their requirements. Our strategic intent of providing Financial Leadership Through Professional Excellence is the vision by which we measure...

Last week Friday our Accounting and Auditing Departments got together and had an afternoon of games, pizzas, welcoming of new staff to their team, and hilarious questionnaires to get to know each other better. Fun was had by all, thank you to Tarryn-Leigh for...

Congratulations to Cecelia and Junaid, who have both been awarded Employee of the Year for 2021! We are very proud of you both and all you each do for our MD Team! 😊 Well done and keep it up in 2022!! Accounting Department: Taxation Department: Our Staff...

A wonderful MD celebration was enjoyed by all at the stunning Buitenverwachting Wine Estate last week Friday. Thank you to Danie Haumann for a heartfelt, positive, and gratitude-filled speech. Congratulations to Junaid Van Der Schyff and Cecelia Smith, for their...

Seasons Greetings and Appreciation Card from us. Marilyn May | Atlantic Hope  

In celebration of Secret Santa and wishing Trymore farewell on his new journey, we shared some gifts and laughs to close off the year. May 2022 bring a year of fulfillment, joy, and success for everyone.  

FATIMA BAPUKEE Associate and Accounting Manager 15 Year Anniversary!!! A trip down memory lane, long service awards... https://www.mdacc.co.za/index.php/about-us/long-service-at-md/   https://www.mdacc.co.za/index.php/departments/senior-manager/  ...

A speech was given by Keith Walker to Alexis Sacks and Dave Rich: Today you celebrate 24 years in Partnership. When we look back over a year ago there was a lot of uncertainty about the months ahead, but now that we are in calmer waters you have both managed to steer...

SAICA TRAINEE ACCOUNTANT TO COMPLETE ARTICLES  Responsibilities of the position include: To prepare Annual Financial Statements per IFRS & IFRS for SME’S Dealing with clients and correspondence Able to work under pressure and to deadlines Requirements for the...

JUNIOR SAIPA TRAINEE ACCOUNTANT TO COMPLETE ARTICLES  Responsibilities of the position include: To prepare Annual Financial Statements per IFRS and IFRS for SME’S To perform monthly accounting functions for a portfolio of clients Dealing with clients and...

In Celebration and acknowledgment of Women’s Day this year, MD's staff and management teams once again made a donation towards a very worthy beneficiary - The St George’s Home for Girls, (https://st-georges.org.za/), a child and youth care center. The center hosts 37...

Remember the purpose In the spirit of Ubuntu, MD & staff have donated 201 tins of food to Ladles of Love on their initiative to build a 6.7km line of tinned food and donate it to those in need. We are so grateful to be able to make this contribution. Mandela Day...

~ Amanda Kungwayo ~ 03 January 2006 - 2021 A BIG congratulations from our entire MD team to you – well done, thank you, and keep it up! Happy 15 years!!! Amanda Kungwayo | Administration Assistant

~ Juanita Roman ~ A BIG congratulations from our entire MD team to you - well done, thank you, and keep it up! Happy 20 years!!! Juanita Roman | Associate MD's Taxation Department  Meet the Team 20 Year Anniversary!

We wish Alexis and Dave a BIG Congratulations on their 23rd year in Partnership together at MD, as well as a very Happy Boss's Day, for 2020! From all of us on the MD Team

Today we celebrate the accomplishments of all women in South Africa, and say thank you to our amazingly awesome team of MD women. Each woman carries strength and talent, resilience and kindness within her wherever she goes. You are remarkable and you can do anything!...

We had sweet treats delivered to all of the MD staff today, as a thank you gesture from Dave and Alexis, and in Celebration of Women’s Day on Sunday. We have also made a personal donation, by the ladies of MD to Saint Michael’s Child and Youth Care Centre for girls in...

Congratulations are in order!!! Cecelia has passed and has obtained a 'Professional Certificate in Taxation'! Very well done from all of us, keep up the great work!

MD's staff contributions to Mandela Day for 2020 See details of our donations and 67 minutes of time spent below. Keith then dropped off the packets at Alphen Spar on Friday evening, in time for Mandela Day today. Sam, Nadia, Amanda and Keith made 85 packets in total...