About PFG & Associates
Your trusted partner in accounting, tax, and advisory services.
Our Founder’s Legacy
Our story begins in 1992 when Malcolm John Freeth started our practice as Freeth and Associates. Malcolm, as the main partner, built up a solid client base and served as not only a financial confidant but also a close friend to many. His legacy is a work ethic and a willingness to assist clients far beyond the norm he instilled in the team over the past two decades.
Tragically, Malcolm succumbed to cancer in December 2012, leaving his two partners, Iain Geddes and Philip Pieterse, and his staff with very large shoes to fill. Despite his passing, his spirit lives on in how we approach our work and serve our clients.
In 2012, Freeth and Associates was rebranded to PFG and Associates – with Malcolm’s consent, of course – and continues to serve clients across all industries.
Our Team
At PFG Financial, we are more than just a professional firm—we are a close-knit family. Our team consists of two dedicated directors and their invaluable support staff. What sets us apart is our commitment to fostering lasting relationships, both within our team and with our clients.
The Directors
Iain Geddes
Iain Geddes is a Director at PFG and Associates (Pty) Ltd. He joined our team in April 2012, bringing a wealth of international experience. Before joining us, Iain worked in the Cayman Islands for four years as a Client Accountant for Appleby Trust (Cayman) Ltd, one of the world’s leading offshore law and fiduciary companies. He also has extensive working experience in London, serving as a Head Office Accountant for a former FTSE 100 company, Invensys plc.
Iain matriculated from Grey High School and graduated from the University of Port Elizabeth, South Africa, with a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting. He subsequently studied accounting at the BPP Professional Education College in London. Iain completed his articles with Invensys plc in London and was admitted into the ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) (International Stream) in April 2007. In April 2008, he completed a course in Offshore Financial Services at the University College of the Cayman Islands.
In April 2012, Iain registered as a tax practitioner with SARS (South African Revenue Service) and has represented many clients, from individuals to close corporations, companies, and trust structures.
Philip Pieterse
Philip Pieterse has been a director of PFG and Associates since joining Malcolm Freeth in March 2006. He transitioned from a corporate accounting role to a client service-oriented role at PFG and Associates. Before joining our team, Philip served in various positions, including an Analyst at Rand Merchant Bank, an audit clerk at Arthur Andersen, and a financial accountant at Crown Chickens (Rockland’s Poultry).
Philip completed his matric at DF Malherbe in Port Elizabeth after his family moved from Pretoria. He also completed his B. Com (Honours) degree at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, during which he participated in an exchange program in the Netherlands, completing a semester at the Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam. Additionally, he earned an Advanced Certificate in Taxation from the University of South Africa (UNISA).
Philip has been a registered Tax Practitioner with SARS since 2003 and is also registered with the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA). He currently serves as the Chairman of the Eastern Cape region for SAIPA.