INTHEBLACK July 2022 - Magazine - Page 40
MEMBER PROFILE
// M Y C L I E N T A N D M E
THE
PERFECT
MATCH
Belinda Howie FCPA describes her working
relationship with client Leah Tourish as a
“match made in heaven”. The reason? Mutual
trust and a respect for business processes.
AS TOLD TO JACQUELINE BLONDELL
PHOTOGRAPHY OLIVER THOMPSON
THE PRACTITIONER
BELINDA HOWIE FCPA
MANAGING DIRECTOR, NORTHERN SKY
ACCOUNTING AND ADVISORY
My venture into public practice began
after spending 15 years working in
the corporate sector as an auditor for
PwC, a financial controller for Shell
and CFO of international shipping
company Perkins Shipping.
I took a break to spend time with
my young family. That lasted for about
Manish Trivedi (left) and
six weeks.
The phone started ringing
Raj Rana FCPA
and I was back at the desk, albeit in a
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consulting capacity. I began consulting
for growing SMEs [small and mediumsized enterprises], applying best
practice corporate governance and
financial management knowledge
to assist with growth and risk
management. I expanded the business
in 2015 to introduce outsourced
accounting and bookkeeping. I’ve
also developed a strong interest in