South Africa

Nico Esterhuizen

Global Director of Compliance, ICAP at Columbia University

Nico Esterhuizen is an experienced Chartered Accountant and Certified Internal Auditor with over 20 years in the financial services sector, public sector, and international NGOs (I-NGOs). He holds a Master of Science in Professional Accountancy and a Master of Philosophy in Leadership in Emerging Economies.

He has made significant contributions to financial management and governance within I-NGOs and the public sector, focusing on sustainable development and effective leadership. His executive experience in NGOs includes roles such as Global Director of Compliance at ICAP at Columbia University, Global Audit Director at World Vision International, and Global CFO at ForAfrika, where he spearheaded financial modernisation initiatives for operations across Africa.

In terms of governance, he currently chairs the Audit Committees for South Africa’s Financial Sector Conduct Authority, the Pension Fund Adjudicator, and the Office of the FAIS Ombud, he is a member of the Audit and Risk Committee of Business Leadership South Africa and was previously the Chairperson of ACCA South Africa. Nico is committed to fostering sustainable development and driving impactful change through innovative solutions and technology.

“I’m excited about INPAS as it enhances NGO transparency and accountability, helping users of the financial statements make informed decisions and ensuring NGOs’ work is clearly communicated and understood by stakeholders.”