HGS Advisory Services
Advice with precision


MEET THE FOUNDER

Here you can meet the founder behind HGS Advisory services:



Andre Kotze
Founder & Principal Advisor
HGS Advisory Services
Andre Kotze is the founder and principal advisor of HGS Advisory Services, a professional financial services practice providing accounting, taxation, insurance, investment, and agricultural finance solutions to individuals, businesses, and farming enterprises throughout South Africa.
Andre holds a Bachelor of Accounting Sciences in Financial Accounting (NQF Level 7) from the University of South Africa (UNISA) and has further strengthened his expertise through industry-specific qualifications, including the Regulatory Examination for Representatives (RE5) and the SAIFM Grain Trader Certificate.
Combining technical accounting knowledge with practical financial advisory experience, Andre assists clients with a wide range of financial matters, including accounting and tax compliance, short-term insurance, crop insurance, input financing, life insurance, retirement planning, and investment solutions.
His unique blend of financial and agricultural expertise enables him to provide holistic advice to business owners, farmers, and individuals seeking practical solutions to manage risk, improve financial performance, and secure their long-term financial future.
Andre has built HGS Advisory Services on the principles of integrity, professionalism, and personal service. He is committed to developing long-term relationships with clients by providing trusted advice, tailored solutions, and responsive support in an increasingly complex financial environment.
With a passion for helping clients make informed financial decisions, Andre's approach is centred on understanding each client's unique circumstances and delivering solutions that create measurable value and lasting financial security.
Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Accounting Sciences in Financial Accounting (NQF Level 7), University of South Africa (UNISA) (SAICA membership no: 30669488 and SARS Tax Practitioner no: 0119808)
  • Regulatory Examination for Representatives (RE5) (Registered representative at De Bruyn Versekering Makelaars, FSP 7093, Telephone number: 087 729 8441 and First Step Life and Investment Planners, FSP 34137, Telephone number: 012 665 1241)
  • SAIFM Grain Trader Certificate

Areas of Expertise

  • Accounting & Financial Reporting
  • Taxation & Compliance
  • Short-Term Insurance
  • Crop Insurance
  • Agricultural Finance & Input Financing
  • Life Insurance
  • Investments & Retirement Planning
  • Risk Management
  • Business Advisory Services

Professional Philosophy
"Advice with Precision" reflects a commitment to delivering accurate, reliable, and client-focused financial solutions that help individuals, businesses, and agricultural enterprises achieve sustainable success and long-term financial security.