Chantal Misplon, Business Accountant in Practice
Business Accountant
Current Experience:
Business Accountant in Practice (SA) at DBSS (Pty) Ltd · Self-employed Jun 2019 - Present · (6 yrs 3 mos)
Past Experiences:
Financial Manager at Home Loan Guarantee Company Feb 2012 - May 2019 · (7 yrs 4 mos)
Financial and Management Accountant at Housing For HIV Apr 2007 - Jan 2012 · (4 yrs 10 mos)
Head office accountant at Caxton Community Newspapers Apr 2003 - Apr 2007 · (4 yrs 1 mo)
Senior accountant at KPMG South Africa May 1997 - Apr 2003 · (6 yrs)
Qualifications:
BCom Financial Management
Honours Business Management
Country of Residence:
South Africa
LinkedIn Profile:
Chantal Misplon is the founder of Digital Bookkeeping and Support Services, with over five years of experience helping small businesses and non-profits stay compliant and financially healthy. She is passionate about turning cash flow challenges into stability and growth, combining accounting expertise with business coaching to build financial literacy among SME owners.
What time do you usually wake up on weekends?
09:00 AM
Are you an early bird or a night owl?
Night Owl
How do you spend the first hour of your day?
I usually start my day with a cup of coffee while checking my social media and email notifications, then I map out my plan for the workday.
What sparked your interest in accounting or finance?
I was drawn to accounting and supporting SMEs because many small business owners struggle to understand their numbers and manage cash flow effectively. I enjoy helping them with both financial and business strategies to prevent failure and support sustainable growth. By incorporating coaching into my work, I aim to help them achieve their goals and ultimately become financially literate.
Can you share some career highlights and defining moments as an accountant for SMEs?
One of the most rewarding parts of my career has been helping small businesses overcome cash flow challenges. I’ve worked with several companies to turn unstable cash flow into a steady stream and transform losses into consistent profits.
How do you build strong relationships with your clients?
I believe strong client relationships start with clear and consistent communication. Keeping clients informed helps them feel supported and confident in the process.
What are some future goals for your firm?
With my experience in working with non-profits, I’d like to help more of them make the most of their funding. I also aim to shift my focus from mainly technical services to offering more business advisory support.
What’s next on your professional journey?
My next steps are to earn my Independent Reviewer licence and complete a diploma in business coaching.