Back me up

Get a letter from CIBA’s CEO that backs you as a Chartered professional.

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You Did the Work. We'll Say the Words.

You're not just "the accounts person." You're a Chartered finance professional. You’ve studied. You’ve passed. You’ve proven your technical skills (IQ) and your commitment to ethical, responsible conduct (EQ).

Now you're asking for what you've earned, a raise, a promotion, study support, or just some recognition.
Let CIBA back you up.

What's “Back Me Up”?

It's a letter of professional assurance.

You tell us what you need, and we generate a personalised PDF letter, signed by the CIBA CEO, that makes your case to your employer.

  • our official Chartered designation status
    1. Your CPD compliance (you’re actively staying sharp)
    2. Your commitment to ethical conduct under CIBA’s code.
    3. That you’re part of a profession, with oversight.
    4. That your performance and conduct reflects not just on you, but on us.
    5. That CIBA offers employers a channel for recourse if something goes wrong.

  • Just a few examples:

    • I want a raise

    • I want a promotion

    • I want my employer to cover my study/designation fees

    • I want to be part of strategic decision-making

    • I want recognition in our company

    • I want to recommend that our whole team joins CIBA

  • Only designated members,

    • Chartered Bookkeepers,

    • Chartered Financia Administrator,

    • Chartered Business Accountant in Commerce,

    • Chartered Financial Manager,

    • Chartered Chief Financial Officer,

    • Chartered Business Accountants in Practice.

    Why? Because we can only endorse those who’ve met our standards and remain in good standing.

  • Employers don’t just want enthusiasm.

    They want credibility, oversight, and recourse.

    Your letter shows:

    • You’ve proven your IQ (through education and assessment)

    • You’ve committed to a code of ethical conduct

    • You’re monitored via CPD and professional standards

    • You’re part of a regulated profession, with a channel for feedback and accountability

    1. Log into your CIBA profile

    2. Click “Back Me Up”

    3. Choose the support you need

    4. Enter your employer’s name and a few personal details

    5. Download your letter in seconds, branded, signed, professional

  • This feature is only available to members who hold a Chartered designation.

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    • Not Yet Chartered?

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Not yet a professional designated accountant?

CIBA is the professional body for all accountants.

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We offer designations for each stage of your finance career:

  • Bookkeeper

  • Financial

  • Administrator

  • Financial Accountant

  • Financial Manager

  • Chief Financial Officer

  • Accountant-In-Practice

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