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Our Story

Built by people who
know the industry.

Double was founded by accounting industry veterans who spent years inside the machine — and saw a fundamentally better way to connect firms with talent.

Mission

Make every accounting firm more profitable, better staffed, and better run.

The accounting talent crisis is real. Firms face a shrinking pipeline of qualified professionals, rising salary expectations, and increasing competition for the best people. Meanwhile, South Africa produces some of the most rigorously trained accountants on earth — and many of them want international exposure.

Double bridges that gap. Not with a database and a prayer, but with AI-powered matching, managed onboarding, and a platform that gives both sides visibility and control. We're building the infrastructure that makes global accounting talent accessible, reliable, and profitable.

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Quality, Not Volume
We only recruit from the top 5% of CA(SA)s annually. Every professional in our pipeline has passed SAICA's rigorous qualification — one of the toughest in the world.
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Platform, Not Agency
We're building technology that makes talent matching, onboarding, and management seamless. AI-powered, data-driven, always improving.
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Partnership, Not Transaction
We're invested in both sides succeeding. Firms get talent that delivers. Talent gets careers that grow. We win when everyone wins.
The CA(SA) Advantage

Why South African accountants?

The CA(SA) qualification from SAICA is one of the most respected accounting designations globally. Here's why firms trust South African talent.

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Rigorous Qualification
The CA(SA) pathway includes a 4-year degree, board exams (ITC + APC), and a 3-year training contract under supervision. It's equivalent to the CPA and ACA — and many argue it's harder.
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Native English Speakers
South African CAs communicate in English natively — professional business English, not translated. They integrate into US and UK teams without language barriers.
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Timezone Advantage
South Africa (UTC+2) overlaps with US East Coast mornings and full UK business hours. Real-time collaboration — not overnight handoffs.
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Multi-Framework Trained
SA accountants are trained on IFRS (SA's primary framework) and many gain US GAAP, PCAOB, and SOX experience through Big 4 and mid-market secondments.
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Cultural Compatibility
South Africa's business culture is Western-aligned. CAs understand corporate hierarchy, client service expectations, and professional norms — they integrate naturally.
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Proven Track Record
South African CAs are already embedded in firms worldwide — from Big 4 offices to mid-market leaders. The model works. Double makes it scalable.
The Team

Who's behind Double.

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Seth Gordon
Co-Founder — Product & Delivery
Former Makosi executive with deep experience in accounting talent deployment. Seth builds the product, manages delivery, and ensures every engagement exceeds expectations. He knows what firms need because he's been on both sides.
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Graham Paulsen
Co-Founder — Talent & Sales
Graham manages the talent pipeline and leads sales. With a background in actuarial and analytics talent at Truffle, he understands the art of matching exceptional professionals with demanding firms.

Let's build something great.

Whether you're a firm ready to transform your talent strategy or a CA(SA) ready to go global — we'd love to talk.

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