BEN DUFLOU

Director - CPP, CA, BCA (Hons)

Ben, founder and Director of Accounting For Schools, is a highly skilled Chartered Accountant with over 20 years of experience in the education sector. Passionate about helping schools thrive, he provides strategic leadership, ensuring the company delivers practical, tailored financial guidance that meets each school’s unique needs.

CHRISSY WILLIAMS

Practice Manager

Chrissy brings over 20 years’ experience in client services, operations, and relationship management to her role as Practice Manager, keeping the practice running smoothly while supporting both clients and the team. She ensures the right people, processes, and priorities work together seamlessly behind the scenes.

DOMINIQUE MCCROSTIE

BAS Manager - CA, BCom, BSc

With a practical, down-to-earth approach, Dominique helps schools not only make sense of their financial accounts, but truly understand what the numbers are telling them. Known for her warm, chatty nature, she’s often the first point of call when schools need help finding answers or getting clarity when things don’t quite add up.

NERISSA HEYRANA

BAS Manager - CPA

Hailing from the Philippines, Nerissa holds a degree in accounting and a graduate diploma from Manukau Institute of Technology. With a decade of experience, she is dedicated to providing schools with personalised financial guidance that aligns with their specific needs.

SUNIL HOODA

BAS Accountant - MPA

Sunil is a quietly meticulous member of the team who takes real care with the detail, making sure school accounting and reporting is clear, well-prepared and easy for schools to use confidently. He enjoys working through financial information carefully and bringing clarity to detail that can often feel complex or technical.

HASSAN SALEHUDDIN

BAS Accountant - CA, BCom

Hassan is known for his calm, organised approach and strong attention to detail when working with schools on their accounting and financial matters. He focuses on bringing clarity to financial information and enjoys helping schools work through things in a steady, practical way. 

NIK HAKIM

BAS Accountant - BCom

Nik is a self-confessed numbers geek who enjoys turning spreadsheets into stories. With a background in commerce and experience in school finance work, he supports clients with a steady, professional approach and a willingness to help with both routine and ad hoc queries.

GURPREET MATHARU

BAS Accountant - MSc 

* Currently on maternity leave *

With an impressive academic background that includes a Master’s in Mathematics, a Bachelor’s in Economics, Gurpreet leverages her expertise to provide schools with clear, data-driven financial insights that support effective planning and sustainable growth.

BREANNA MCDOWELL

BAS Accountant - BCom, MFinc

Helping clients make sense of complicated financial information is Breanna’s specialty. With a Bachelor of Commerce, a Master’s in Finance, and experience in chartered accounting, she delivers solutions that gives schools greater clarity and control over their finances.

SWAPNIL NAIK

BAS Accountant - MPA

Naturally drawn to puzzles and complex problems, Swapnil enjoys turning financial information into clear, structured insight that helps schools understand what is driving performance. He focuses on improving clarity and supporting better day-to-day decision-making through practical, data-led analysis.

HAFIDZ NIZAM

BAS Accountant - BCom

Known to the team as AJ, Hafidz brings auditing experience from his time at EY, where he worked with organisations ranging from private companies to NZX-listed firms. He is passionate about demystifying numbers and helping schools feel confident and in control of their finances.

ZACK CAO

BAS Accountant - MPA

Originally trained as an engineer, Zac now works in school finance, where he applies a structured and analytical approach to school financial reporting and GST returns. He enjoys breaking down financial detail into clear, practical information that is easy for schools to work with.

ABEL NYAKERI

BAS Accountant - MPA, BBM, CPA

Abel is the newest member of the team and brings a calm and quietly methodical approach to school accounting. He takes real care in working through financial detail, bringing structure to complexity and ensuring information is clear, reliable, and easy for schools to understand and use in practice.

LISA RUTHVEN

Office Manager / PA

Lisa wears many hats as our Office Manager and PA to Director Ben Duflou. From coordinating schedules to managing communications, she’s the friendly force making sure everything runs without a hitch.

LEO DUFLOU

IT & Compliance Officer

With over 20 years in IT under his belt, Leo is our go-to tech guru. Whether it’s system tweaks, software updates, or hardware upgrades, he keeps everything running smoothly so the team can focus on what they do best.

BECKY LEVINGS

Marketing & Comms Manager

Becky is the creative engine behind all our marketing and communications at AFS. She brings strategy, creativity, and a keen eye for detail to every project, helping the team share their expertise and connect with clients in meaningful, impactful ways.