The true test of our character lies in our resilience and optimism, even when there is little hope.

Stephen Ntsoane

EY Africa Assurance Leader

Interested in the relation between business, politics and society. Strategic. People-orientated. Servant leader. Eternal optimist. Believer in the human spirit. Husband, father and football fanatic.

In his role as the Africa Assurance Leader, Stephen leads the EY South Africa Audit, Forensics and Financial Accounting Advisory Services. He also represents EY in matters relating to Audit and Accounting. Stephen is also the Chairperson of the SAICA Assurance Leaders Forum

Stephen was previously Partner in our Finance Performance Improvement business, and has held various roles in our Tax business. He started his career at EY in 2001 and made Partner in 2014.

Stephen has served in different parts of the EY business and is a true product of our multi-disciplinary model.

A qualified Chartered Accountant and Registered Auditor, Stephen holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Accounting (Honours).

How Stephen is building a better working world

Having served clients in the Public Sector, Stephen uses this experience to support our clients in Public Finance Management and Transferred Skills.

In his role Stephen’s primary responsibility is to ensure that the firm serves public interest through the delivery of High Quality Audits and therefore strengthening confidence in our capital markets. He also mentors emerging entrepreneurs in the FinTech space.

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