Kayla holds a degree holder in Accounting Sciences from the University of Pretoria. She joined EY’s Johannesburg office in 2018 as a trainee, then gained industry experience across sectors including energy and natural resources, wealth and asset management, and telecommunications.

Providing audit services to numerous high-profile businesses has further expanded her skills.

In addition to her client commitments, Kayla has been integral in training and mentoring initiatives within EY. She is a career counsellor to trainees and led several training sessions for new recruits, making considerable contributions to the firm’s talent development efforts.

“I am excited and ready to step into my new role as Assurance Manager,” Kayla said. “I look forward to continuing to form strong client relationships, providing quality audit services and fostering a collaborative and positive experience for my colleagues.”

Dan Saunders, EY’s CI Managing Partner, said: “This significant career milestone reflects her dedication to delivering exceptional client service and high performance. Here at EY, we believe in helping our people grow, and seeing Kayla’s progress is a testament to that belief.”