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.
Richard Orsbourn CA
CHIEF PATHFINDER
Richard Orsbourn is a chartered accountant and advisor with extensive real-world business and commercial experience. A former CFO and business leader across multiple disciplines including finance, IT and operations, Richard brings invaluable practical advice and strategies that go far beyond the numbers. Together with his genuine interest in helping others find success, our clients value the depth of Richards experience and knowledge which enables them to explore strategies, solutions and options through many different lenses.
Jonathan Latimer CA
BAS MANAGER
A Chartered Accountant with over 20 years experience, Jonathan has worked in Public practice (tax and audit), Management Accounting and International Finance. As a former lecturer in Management Accounting, Accounting Information Systems and Auditing & Assurance, Jonathan brings an approachable style and ability to give understanding and clarity that our clients love.
Maria Yu CA
BAS MANAGER
Chartered Accountant, Maria Yu, brings expertise in financial reporting, tax planning and compliance, IRD audit and risk review support, business structuring, property investments and property related tax matters. Maria enjoys working closely with our clients across a variety of industries and investments.
Swati Ghai-Nain CA
BAS MANAGER
A chartered accountant with 15 years experience, Swati has a keen interest in property investment and specialist experience in property transactions, tax planning and business structures. Swati is focused on building long-term, trust-based relationships and is committed to supporting our clients financial goals. She loves working closely with clients helping them understand their financial story beyond numbers.
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.
Natalie Gambling
SENIOR BOOKKEEPER/CLIENT SUPPORT
Natalie brings extensive experience and proficiency with Xero, bookkeeping and administration that help our clients gain further efficiencies in their own businesses. Natalie is known for being efficient and super organised!
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.
Tracy Morton
GENERAL MANAGER
With more than 25 years experience in business, operations, marketing, ecom and technology, and in business process improvement. Tracy brings a non-accountants view that enables our technology-led strategy and delivers operational efficiencies and customer experience excellence.