Ruzel Van Jaarsveld


Qualifications

Financial Accountant

Biography

With over 27 years of hands-on financial and bookkeeping experience, Ruzel brings unmatched expertise and a passion for empowering others through financial education. Having worked across a diverse range of industries and corporate environments, Ruzel has developed extensive knowledge in trial balance, balance sheet preparation, income statements, payroll, VAT, PAYE, inventory control, management accounts, e-filing, income tax as well as Human Resources.

As a driven entrepreneur, Ruzel successfully built and continues to manage a bookkeeping practice for more than 12 years, overseeing staff and delivering comprehensive accounting services to a wide range of clients. This practical, real-world business experience allows Ruzel to connect theory with application, offering learners highly relevant insights they can immediately apply in their roles.

A qualified Skills Development Facilitator (SDF) and seasoned financial facilitator, Ruzel has spent numerous years presenting national practical financial workshops to business owners, corporate finance teams, and professionals. With ten years of experience in a tax-focused environment, Ruzel has mastered the complexities of tax and now specializes in presenting this topic on all skills levels — making it accessible and engaging for learners.

Passionate about continuous learning, Ruzel has designed and delivered a wide range of impactful learning interventions through live workshops, webinars, and online courses.