René van Zyl

Audit Director

René van Zyl

René van Zyl
Cell: 021 244 2723

René joined our Auckland office in 2022 as an Audit Director.

Before taking up her role at Audit New Zealand, she worked for several years in private practice and held a variety of roles in the corporate sector.

René’s corporate work included international groups in the IT and health sectors, agricultural distribution, and on-demand delivery. Her audit clients included entities involved with fresh produce marketing, agriculture, construction, and property.

Extensive experience in these areas means she is especially skilled at identifying risks, strategy optimisation, and understanding organisational processes.

Her portfolio includes:

  • Crown entities;
  • reserve boards; and
  • local authorities.

René has more than 20 years of experience in auditing, financial reporting, financial management, risk management, and corporate governance. She is a member of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.

Page updated: 9 May 2023