Our Team
At Pathfinder Solutions, our people are important to us.
We look for team members who align with our values – people who are caring and have a genuine interest in helping others; who bring balance which means looking beyond what’s in front of us to find a balanced solution; people who are curious and relentless in asking questions and considering alternatives; who bring empathy and can make lasting connections with our clients; and who strive for excellence in everything they do, always bringing their very best to the table.
This is ‘the Pathfinder way’.
Meet the Pathfinder Solutions Team
Kenina Court FCA
CHIEF PATHFINDER
A chartered accountant and advisor with over 25 years hands-on experience in both investment and business. Kenina delivers a forward focussed accounting and advisory experience like no other, where clients are at the very heart of everything she does. Kenina is known for simplifying the complex, giving you practical and actionable advice and strategies to plan and achieve your financial goals, and protect your assets. With her expert knowledge, Kenina is regularly invited to be a guest speaker at conferences and events. Our clients value Kenina’s pragmatic, practical and progressive approach.
Jacqueline Ironside MBA
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
Jacqueline brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from roles with KPMG and EY (Ernst and Young), as well as having owned and run her own successful accounting practice which she sold in May 2023. Jacqueline’s extensive background, coupled with her MBA completed in 2018, gives her invaluable insights into effective strategies for both business and non-profit organizations. Jacqueline enjoys collaborating with individuals and groups that appreciate her no-nonsense yet deeply caring approach and value her extensive knowledge.
Marinda de Bruin
CLIENT MANAGER
Marinda is a senior accountant with experience in financial accounting, tax, budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management, payroll, and auditing in both South Africa and New Zealand. Marinda’s passion is to provide meaning and context behind the financial figures.
Adrian Charya CA
CLIENT MANAGER
Chartered Accountant Adrian Charya brings a strong business background. Adrian’s focus is to build strong relationships with clients, going beyond the numbers, partnering with our clients to enable them to realise their business goals.
Sarena Pybus
GST MANAGER / SENIOR BOOKKEEPER
Sarena’s extensive bookkeeping experience, and her proficiency with Xero, bookkeeping and administration allows her to help our clients reduce the time they spend on their books, freeing up their time so they can focus on the strengths and passions that achieve great results and growth.
Lisa Manning
OFFICE MANAGER & CLIENT SUPPORT
Often the first point of contact for clients phoning or visiting Pathfinder Solutions, Lisa is an accomplished administrator with experience in providing high-quality support to both our clients and our team ensuring work and workflow is completed to agreed service standards.