Our accounting services are designed to give clients clarity and confidence in their financial position.

We provide full bookkeeping services, ensuring accurate recording of financial transactions and compliance with accounting standards. This is complemented by the preparation of annual financial statements, management accounts, and cash flow reporting, allowing clients to make informed business decisions.

We work closely with business owners to interpret financial results, identify risks and opportunities, and ensure statutory requirements are met efficiently and on time.

Tax compliance and planning are central to long-term financial sustainability.

RawDahna offers comprehensive tax services, including tax planning, income tax compliance, and specialist advisory support. We manage all aspects of SARS interaction on behalf of our clients, including submissions, queries, audits, and disputes.

Our team provides ongoing support with VAT and PAYE calculations, submissions, and reconciliations, ensuring compliance while identifying legitimate tax efficiencies.

Our payroll services are structured to reduce administrative burden while ensuring full statutory compliance.

We manage payroll processing accurately and confidentially, including salary calculations, payslips, and payment schedules.

We handle statutory registrations and submissions, including PAYE, UIF, and SDL, and provide ongoing compliance support.

RawDahna provides company secretarial services that support sound corporate governance and regulatory compliance.

This includes company and close corporation registrations, maintenance of statutory records, and assistance with changes to company structures, directors, or shareholders.

We support clients with CIPC compliance, annual returns, and shareholder administration, ensuring legal requirements are met while allowing business owners to focus on operations.

RawDahna offers financial advisory services focused on long-term business sustainability and growth.

We assist clients with financial structuring, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning, providing insight that supports informed decision-making.

Our advisory services may include due diligence support, financial reviews, and guidance on business expansion or restructuring.

Our business consulting services provide practical guidance to help you navigate key business decisions and transitions.

We work with clients on succession planning, business valuations, and operational improvements that enhance efficiency and profitability.

Whether you're looking to scale, restructure, or transition ownership, we provide clear, actionable advice tailored to your specific circumstances.

He matriculated from Maritzburg College before serving as an officer in the South African Navy. Michael went on to complete a BCom and CTA at the University of Cape Town, qualifying as a Chartered Accountant and passing the board examination on his first attempt. He completed his articles at Welby Stewart and progressed quickly into roles with increased responsibility and leadership.

Throughout his career, Michael has held senior financial and leadership roles across a wide range of organisations, gaining deep experience in financial management, audit oversight, and strategic decision-making. This breadth of exposure has allowed him to work comfortably with businesses of varying sizes and levels of complexity, and to translate technical financial information into clear, practical guidance for business owners and executives. He also progressed into audit management early in his career, building a strong foundation in governance, compliance, and professional standards.

Michael later established and led his own professional practice, providing auditing, accounting, and tax services to clients across various sectors. His work is characterised by a strong focus on integrity, compliance, and long-term client relationships.

Outside of his professional life, Michael has always valued sport and teamwork. He played rugby until the age of 65 and remains actively involved in squash and social golf. These pursuits reflect the discipline, resilience, and commitment that continue to underpin his professional approach.

At RawDahna, Michael provides strategic oversight and technical leadership, ensuring the firm delivers reliable, high-quality advice that clients can trust.

Gerald holds a Bachelor of Accounting Science and postgraduate diplomas in Advanced and Applied Accounting Science from the University of South Africa. He has successfully completed both the Initial Test of Competence and the Assessment of Professional Competence through the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants, reflecting a high standard of technical and professional capability.

He completed his SAICA articles at RSM South Africa, where he gained exposure to external audit across a range of clients and industries, later progressing to the role of Audit Supervisor. This experience strengthened his understanding of risk, compliance, and financial controls within regulated environments. He subsequently moved into industry, where he worked as an accountant within a logistics business, gaining practical insight into operational finance, reporting, and decision-making within a commercial setting.

Gerald joined Michael Vause Raw Chartered Accountants in 2021 as an Associate, focusing on accounting, tax, and advisory services. In February 2025, he became a shareholder, marking a strategic step in the firm's evolution. His appointment reflects RawDahna's commitment to fresh perspective, diversity of thought, and a modern approach to professional services.

Gerald is particularly focused on supporting SMEs with practical, forward-looking financial advice that enables better decision-making and sustainable growth. He is known for his ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insight.

Outside of work, Gerald enjoys watching and playing soccer and keeps abreast of developments in the profession through regular engagement with financial journals. At RawDahna, he plays a key role in driving the firm's advisory capability and ensuring services remain relevant in a changing business and regulatory landscape.