About Protea Advisory

Protea Advisory is owned by Lee Havenga.

Lee is a Chartered Accountant, CA(SA), with over a decade of finance experience. After qualifying at KPMG, Lee went on to hold senior finance roles across a large listed retail group and fast-growing, acquisition-driven businesses, leading finance teams and guiding directors and executives through key decisions. Lee’s most recent experience is with Australian SMEs.

Protea Advisory was built on a simple belief: Every business deserves access to senior financial thinking, whatever its size. We tailor our support to fit your business and your budget and we explain the numbers in plain English.

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About Our Consulting Services

Advice built around your business.

Every business is different, so we start by getting to know yours: Where you are now, where you want to go, and what’s standing in the way. From there, we shape our support around your goals rather than handing you a one-size-fits-all package.

We’re at our best when we can work alongside you over the long term, helping you plan, adapt and grow. That might mean an ongoing partnership, or a focused project when you need it.

Our focus is on insight that moves your business forward. Better numbers, clearer reporting and a well-run finance function tend to follow as a natural result.

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