Benni-Leé Mossop AGA(SA), 34

Finalist: Future-Fit Innovator | SAICA Top-35-Under-35 Awards 2025

Benni-Leé Mossop is a trailblazer in the accounting profession, redefining the role of finance from back-office function to strategic growth engine. As Managing Director of Elevate Finance Solutions and a CFO consultant to high-growth SaaS and fintech companies, Benni-Leé is leading a digital revolution in finance — one that’s powered by automation, cloud innovation, and a deep commitment to impact.

Her journey into finance was anything but conventional. In her mid-twenties, Benni-Leé made the bold decision to change careers, self-funding her studies while working full-time. That experience forged her resilience and ignited a passion for empowering others through financial clarity and innovation. Today, she brings over seven years of executive finance experience to her work, helping SMEs and corporates across South Africa, EMEA, and the US scale with confidence.

At Elevate Finance Solutions, Benni-Leé has built a platform that delivers CFO advisory, tax consulting, and digital transformation. Her leadership has cut month-end close cycles by 40%, achieved 20% cost savings for clients, and introduced scalable SaaS frameworks for ARR/MRR reporting and forecasting. But her most visionary contribution is her automated timekeeping software, projected to save the accounting profession over 30 million hours annually — unlocking an estimated R500 million in value. This innovation doesn’t just reduce admin; it repositions accountants as strategic advisors, freeing them to focus on high-impact decision-making.

Her consulting roles at Timetoreply, FCB.ai, and Pattern have seen her embed AI-driven reporting, streamline multi-currency compliance, and direct audits and due diligence for successful funding rounds. She’s known for her ability to balance innovation with governance, delivering real-time insights while ensuring IFRS and tax compliance across global markets.

Benni-Leé’s impact extends beyond systems and strategy. She’s a mentor to junior finance professionals, guiding them to adopt digital-first practices and embrace the future of accounting. Her leadership at CFO Concierge has transformed compliance workflows, improved client service, and built long-term relationships with entrepreneurs — positioning the practice as a strategic partner rather than a transactional service.

Her work is consistently described as “pivotal,” “future-fit,” and “transformative” by clients and colleagues alike. Whether she’s designing financial frameworks, mentoring teams, or speaking on the evolution of accounting, Benni-Leé leads with clarity, compassion, and conviction.

Outside of her professional life, she’s a proud wife and mother to a lively two-year-old daughter. Her love for travel, nature, and digital storytelling reflects her belief in balance, creativity, and connection. She leads by example — showing her daughter and her peers that with courage, innovation, and heart, it’s possible to build a meaningful career while living a full and balanced life.

Benni-Leé Mossop is not just shaping the future of finance — she’s building it. Her work exemplifies the spirit of the Future-Fit Innovator, and her story is a powerful reminder that accountants must evolve into innovators and advisors. She’s dedicated to driving that change across South Africa and beyond.