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Your partner in finance - under one roof

Professional accounting, secretarial & training solutions.

One trusted brand bringing together Accounting Solutions, Secretarial Services and an accredited Training Academy - big-firm expertise at small-firm rates, since 2015.

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FCCA-led SAIBA No. 2133 LGSETA accredited Level 4 B-BBEE
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Decade-strongTrusted since 2015

Three divisions, one standard

Everything your business needs - under one roof

From bookkeeping and tax to company compliance and accredited learning, Setbooks delivers value that is practical, measurable and long-lasting.

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01 - Accounting Solutions

Accounting & tax that grows your business

End-to-end accounting, taxation and business advisory designed to help you operate efficiently and grow sustainably.

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02 - Secretarial Services

Compliance, registration & governance

Comprehensive company registration, statutory compliance and governance solutions for businesses and NGOs.

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03 - Training Academy

Accredited qualifications & courses

Nationally recognised qualifications and 70+ practical short courses for the public and private sectors.

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Founder-led, personally accountable

Meet Harmony Tinashe Munyati

A Fellow Chartered Certified Accountant (FCCA) with over 15 years of experience in finance, risk and auditing across multinational corporations - and the single named partner behind every Setbooks engagement.

FCCAMScBScSAIBA Practice No. 2133

When you work with Setbooks you get direct access to an experienced professional who personally oversees your work and reporting. That is the founder-led promise: partnership over paperwork.

- Harmony Tinashe Munyati, Founder & Managing Partner

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Why one roof

Big-firm expertise at small-firm rates

Professionalism begins with people. We combine international expertise with local insight so every client - from startup to enterprise - gets accurate reporting, strategic advice and dependable service.

Save time

One-stop expertise covering everything from accounting to compliance and consulting - no juggling vendors.

Save money

Big-firm capability without the big-firm overhead - practical, results-driven solutions priced for growth.

Owner-managed

Direct access to experienced professionals who personally oversee your work, your numbers and your reporting.

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Simplify your business journey

Whether you need accounting support, company secretarial services, tax assistance or professional training - our team is ready to assist.

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FCCA · SAIBA 2133 · LGSETA · B-BBEE Level 4 · Since 2015
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Trusted under one roof, since 2015

A diversified, founder-led professional services group built to simplify business - through accuracy, compliance and education.

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Who we are

Customised, high-quality solutions for modern business

Setbooks is a diversified professional services group headquartered in Fourways, Johannesburg, offering a seamless combination of Accounting Solutions, Secretarial Services and a Training Academy.

Established in 2015, the company was founded with the vision to simplify business operations and empower clients through accuracy, compliance and education. From accounting and taxation to business advisory, company secretarial compliance and professional training, Setbooks delivers trusted services under one roof - with integrity, professionalism and measurable impact.

We believe in partnership over paperwork, working closely with clients to help them meet their obligations while unlocking opportunities for growth. We serve startups, SMEs and established organisations across multiple sectors with precision, discretion and a genuine commitment to their success.

Our mission

To simplify tax and provide the best possible personalised accounting, secretarial and training services in South Africa.

Our vision

To become the preferred professional services firm for accounting, taxation, compliance and business development in South Africa and beyond.

Our values

What we stand for

Integrity Dependability Confidentiality Efficiency Professionalism
HMFOUNDER & MANAGING PARTNER
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The single named partner behind Setbooks

Harmony Tinashe Munyati

Founder & Managing Partner. A Fellow Chartered Certified Accountant (FCCA) with over 15 years of experience in finance, risk and auditing across multinational corporations.

FCCAMScBScSAIBA Practice No. 2133

Setbooks is founder-led by design. Our leadership combines international expertise with local insight, so every client - from startup to established enterprise - receives accurate reporting, strategic advice and dependable service. You deal directly with an experienced professional who personally oversees your work and reporting.

- Harmony Tinashe Munyati, Founder & Managing Partner

Accreditations & credentials

Credibility you can verify

Every claim on this page is real. These are the standards we are held to - and lead with.

FCCA-led

Fellow Chartered Certified Accountant at the helm.

SAIBA No. 2133

Registered SAIBA practice number.

LGSETA accredited

Accredited training provider.

B-BBEE Level 4

IFRS-compliant reporting throughout.

Let's build something dependable

Partner with Setbooks and experience service that goes beyond compliance - it builds capacity, clarity and confidence.

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Accounting that supports better business decisions

We go beyond bookkeeping - helping you understand your numbers, strengthen operations and plan for sustainable growth.

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Results-driven, owner-managed

Your accountant should grow your bottom line

Established in 2015, we provide a full spectrum of accounting, taxation and business advisory services to entrepreneurs, SMEs and corporate clients across South Africa. We believe your accountant should not only report how your business is performing, but help you identify opportunities to improve it.

Led by Harmony Tinashe Munyati (FCCA, MSc, BSc, SAIBA Practice No. 2133), with over 15 years in auditing, finance and risk management, our team combines global insight with local understanding to deliver practical, results-driven solutions.

FCCA-led IFRS-compliant SAIBA 2133
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What we do

A full spectrum of accounting expertise

Accounting & Bookkeeping

  • Cash flow projections & management
  • Key performance indicators
  • Payroll processing & management
  • Working capital management
  • Operating budgets & reconciliations
  • Planning, forecasting & analysis
  • Auditable financial statements

Business & Financial Consulting

  • Company & group structures
  • Financial planning
  • Partnership arrangements
  • Property investments
  • Budgeting & cash-flow forecasting
  • Strategy to grow profit, cut expense
  • Acquisition profitability reviews

SARS & Taxation Services

  • Tax planning
  • Corporate & personal income tax
  • Capital gains tax
  • VAT & indirect taxes
  • Fringe benefit & dividends tax
  • International taxation & estate duty
  • Corporate restructuring provisions

Why choose Setbooks Accounting

Big-firm expertise, small-firm rates

Save time

One-stop expertise covering everything from accounting services to business analysis and consulting.

Save money

Big-firm expertise at small-firm rates - practical, results-driven and priced for growth.

Owner managed

Direct access to experienced professionals who personally oversee your work and reporting.

Transparent monthly pricing

Find the package that fits your turnover

Choose your turnover band - the Budget and Business amounts update instantly. Every package is a fixed monthly fee, no surprises.

Turnover R1M – R3M · 51–200 transactions / mo

Budget Package
R4,800/ month

Everything you need to stay compliant and in control.

  • Free accounting software + training
  • Designated bookkeeper / accountant
  • Complete payroll function
  • Tax clearance certificate
  • Annual management accounts
  • Annual financial statements
  • Annual CIPC returns
  • SARS compliance
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Business Package
R8,500/ month

Everything in Budget, plus a finance-director's toolkit.

  • Everything in Budget, plus:
  • Cashflow management
  • Budget preparation & presentation
  • Variance analysis & reforecasting
  • Monthly business reviews
  • Internal control processes
  • Finance-director services
  • Director & shareholder tax returns
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All prices in ZAR per month · Final scope confirmed after a free consultation

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Professional compliance & corporate administration

We help businesses stay compliant, organised and confidently structured - so you can focus on growth.

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Statutory, legal & administrative - handled

Every document, reviewed for compliance and completeness

Our specialised team ensures your company meets all statutory, legal and administrative obligations with accuracy and professionalism - managing the full spectrum of company secretarial functions, from registration to ongoing governance.

Company Registration

  • Registration of private companies
  • Registration of NGOs
  • Entity establishment support

Annual Returns & Compliance

  • Lodgement of annual returns
  • Maintenance of statutory records
  • Compliance monitoring

Amendments & Changes

  • Director changes
  • Company information updates
  • Document amendments

Deregistration & Restoration

  • Company deregistration
  • Restoration of deregistered entities

Trust Setup & Administration

  • Trust registration
  • Trust administration support

Not sure where to start?

Tell us your situation and we'll map the exact filings you need - and handle them end to end.

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Served with class

Compliance, delivered with a seal of professionalism

Good governance is more than a filing - it is a standard. Every certificate we prepare and every return we lodge is reviewed for compliance and completeness, then delivered with the discretion and polish your business deserves.

  • Accuracy & reliability - every document reviewed before lodgement
  • Efficiency & speed - fast turnaround via streamlined processes
  • Complete coverage - from formation to ongoing compliance

Why choose Setbooks Secretarial

Confidently structured, always compliant

Accuracy & reliability

Every document prepared and lodged is reviewed for compliance and completeness.

Efficiency & speed

Fast turnaround times supported by streamlined internal processes.

Complete coverage

From business formation to ongoing compliance management - all under one roof.

Keep your company compliant

From registration to annual returns, we'll handle the paperwork so you can run your business.

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Practical knowledge for real workplace performance

An accredited learning institution delivering nationally recognised qualifications and practical short courses that empower people and organisations.

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Learning that's practical, relevant, transformative

We build skills that change performance

Our vision

To improve employee knowledge, skills, attitude and social behaviour to enhance organisational performance.

Our mission

To be the preferred learning institution providing occupationally directed practical skills programmes that add value and improve socio-economic development.

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Accredited qualifications

Nationally recognised, credit-bearing

NQF Level 6

Certificate: Municipal Financial Management

A focused qualification for finance professionals in the public and municipal sector.

166 credits
NQF Level 5

National Certificate: Public Administration

A broad grounding in public administration practice and governance.

141 credits

70+ accredited short courses

A catalogue built for the workplace

Browse by category. Don't see what you need? We design customised programmes on request.

Finance, audit & public-sector accounting
  • Assets & Liabilities Management
  • Auditing Planning & Implementation
  • Budgeting
  • Budgeting & Reporting Cycle
  • Capital Planning & Financing
  • Cash & Investment Management
  • Public Sector Accounting Principles
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Risk Management
Leadership, strategy & management
  • Change Management
  • Management & Leadership Development
  • Performance Management
  • Policy Formulation & Management
  • Project Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Visionary Leadership & Strategy Development
  • Monitoring & Evaluation
People, service & communication
  • Conflict Management
  • Customer Care & Service Excellence
  • Customer Relations Management
  • Data & Records Management
  • Effective Communication Skills
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Ethics & Professional Conduct
  • Labour Relations
  • Recruitment & Selection
  • Service Delivery Management
  • Team Building

Our training approach

A proven five-phase method

Assessment

Needs identification and evaluation of suitable programmes.

Design

Learning objectives, lesson planning, training materials, facilitator selection and scheduling.

Implementation

Training delivery across on-site and off-site programmes.

Evaluation

Course evaluation reports, facilitator reports, assessment outcomes and certification.

Coaching

Ongoing coaching support and workplace mentoring.

Training methodology

25% classroom · 50% experiential · 25% application

We balance instruction with practice and real workplace application - because knowledge only matters when it changes behaviour.

Classroom intervention25%

Facilitator & slide presentations, video-based learning.

Experiential learning50%

Activities, role plays, group discussions and simulations.

Application learning25%

Portfolio of Evidence, coaching, mentoring, workplace application.

Why choose Setbooks Training Academy

Accredited, practical, measurable

Accredited learning

Recognised programmes designed to meet professional standards.

Practical approach

Training focused on real workplace application.

Measurable results

Improved employee performance and organisational effectiveness.

Customised solutions

Programmes tailored to client and learner requirements.

Invest in your team

Accredited qualifications and practical short courses, tailored to your organisation's goals.

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