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

With over 20 years’ experience in client services, operations, and relationship management, Chrissy plays a key role in keeping the firm running seamlessly behind the scenes. She’s the organised, calm presence who keeps things on track and supports both clients and the team every day.

DOMINIQUE MCCROSTIE

BAS Manager - CA, BCom, BSc

Practical and down-to-earth, Dominique helps schools make sense of their financial accounts and understand what the numbers are really telling them. Known for her warm, chatty nature, she’s often the first point of contact when schools need answers, support, or clarity when something doesn’t quite add up.

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.

NERISSA HEYRANA

BAS Manager - CPA

Nerissa enjoys working closely with schools and building strong, trusted relationships with the teams she supports. With a decade of experience in accounting and a strong technical background, she provides practical, personalised financial guidance that helps schools meet their specific needs with confidence.

HARPREET SINGH

Xero & Cloud Systems Manager - AT

Harpreet is the go-to problem solver for Xero and cloud-based apps, supporting schools by quickly resolving system issues and keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes. Often described as a “jack of all trades”, he enjoys finding simple, practical solutions to technical challenges.

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.

HASSAN SALEHUDDIN

BAS Accountant - MPA

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

LISA RUTHVEN

Office Manager / PA

As Office Manager and PA to our Director Ben Duflou, Lisa oversees scheduling, correspondence, and day-to-day office coordination. Affectionately known as the “mum of the office,” she is always ready to step in and help wherever needed, bringing a steady and practical approach to her role.

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.

LAVINA SAINI

Client Services & Admin Coordinator

A natural people person, Lavina brings warmth and positivity to every client interaction. Friendly, approachable, and solutions-focused, she takes pride in helping clients feel supported and valued from the moment they reach out.