Meet the Novum Group Team
Our team brings together decades of experience in strategic advisory, operations, and digital transformation. We are committed to a collaborative, client-focused approach that drives measurable growth and operational efficiency.


Rico de Villiers
Managing Director | TAX PRACTITIONER
With over 15 years of SME leadership, Rico leverages high-level tax and structural expertise to provide South African entrepreneurs with a stable foundation for growth. He acts as a strategic navigator, integrating complex financial risk planning into a cohesive vision for business success.

Grace Solo
tax intern | sars liaison | bookkeeper
Grace ensures SME compliance by managing SARS relations and streamlining daily bookkeeping to keep you focused. Her dedication to financial order allows South African owners to scale their businesses with confidence.

Merchaun Booysen
SENIOR BOOKKEEPER
Merchaun maintains high-level precision by handling every detail of your business's routine financial captures and current ledger health. She equips South African entrepreneurs with the trustworthy reporting needed to navigate choices and drive sustainable growth.

Anne-Marie Fourie
PRACTICE MANAGER | SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
Anne-Marie leverages deep expertise in practice-based accounting and bookkeeping to ensure rigorous deadline compliance and operational excellence for our clients. She plays a pivotal role in unifying the team around our core vision, providing SME owners with the stability and strategic alignment needed for sustainable growth.

Juane Verster
administrative assistant
Juane ensures seamless daily operations and expert client coordination, providing the organized administrative backbone that allows South African SME owners to move their business forward with total efficiency.

Lizette Botha
FINANCE MANAGER | SENIOR BOOKKEEPER
Lizette oversees the group’s banking and account management while managing a dedicated client portfolio focused on comprehensive bookkeeping and HR services. She provides SMEs with specialized financial oversight and administrative support to ensure smooth, compliant business operations.

Lizette van der Berg
senior bookkeeper
Lizette ensures SA SME owners succeed by providing meticulous daily bookkeeping and accurate records, empowering your business decisions with reliable financial clarity.