Founding Story
Truepenny Consult was founded with a simple purpose: to bring clarity and calm into the world of business finance.
It was created to support business owners who want to understand their numbers, not feel overwhelmed by them. Over time, this vision expanded to include students and individuals who also need guidance in building confidence with accounting and financial concepts.
At its core, Truepenny Consult exists to bridge the gap between complexity and understanding—offering support that is both professional and human.
Because behind every set of numbers, there’s a business owner building something meaningful.
Our amazing Service Offerings
Accounting Tutoring & Support
Accounting doesn’t have to be confusing.
We focus on clear explanations and real understanding — helping students build confidence, not just pass exams.
Services
Accounting tutoring (Grade 7 – Tertiary level)
Exam preparation and concept reinforcement
Business accounting support
Payroll and basic compliance guidance
Individual and group sessions
What It’s Like to Work With Me
I create a calm, supportive space where questions are welcomed, mistakes become opportunities to learn, and confidence grows naturally.
My goal is to make every step of the journey feel encouraging, comfortable, and empowering.
I have the pleasant opportunity to work with Zildene. She is an excellent team player, accurate and hardworking.
Zildene is a highly organised and self-driven individual that makes her deadlines on time. Her responsibilities at Babylonstoren include, but are not limited to: monthly salaries, leave management, asset register updates, daily processing and supporting the Financial Manager.
Carmen Theron
Financial Director – Babylonstoren
We outsourced our payroll function to Zildene as from March 2020. Zildene is knowledgeable and helpful especially since our payroll is rather complicated and is done on a weekly basis. Zildene is a pleasure to deal with.
La Galiote Industries cc
Zildene’s support during my transition into school administration was invaluable. She brought clarity to complex financial systems, provided practical solutions, and showed a genuine commitment to the wellbeing and sustainability of the school. She consistently offered sound advice while demonstrating professionalism, reliability, and integrity. I highly recommend Truepenny Consult for knowledgeable and trustworthy financial guidance.
Christiana Neal
Outsourced Consultant
Working with Zildene from Truepenny Consult for the past six years has been an absolute pleasure. She has become far more than our accountant—she is a trusted partner who truly understands our businesses, our goals, and what matters most to us. Her advice is always thoughtful, tailored, and delivered with patience, clarity, and genuine care. What we appreciate most is her consistency and dedication. Six years on, she still shows the same level of commitment, attention to detail, and willingness to go the extra mile as she did on day one. She has also remained supportive, flexible, and adaptable through the growth and change of our companies. We’re incredibly grateful to have Zildene in our corner and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her and Truepenny Consult to anyone looking for an accountant who truly invests in their clients.
Patrick & Noelle Ellis
Directors of NPS Fuel Retail & Astron Energy Durbanville
Working with Zildene has been one of the best decisions for our business. She is incredibly professional, knowledgeable, efficient and always willing to go the extra mile to help us navigate both the day-to-day running of the business and the bigger strategic decisions. What really sets her apart is how genuinely invested she is in her clients’ success. Nothing is ever too much trouble, communication is always clear and prompt, and she gives us complete peace of mind knowing everything is handled properly and proactively. She has become an invaluable part of our business journey and I honestly could not recommend her more highly to any business owner looking for an accountant who truly cares.
Nicole & Kevin
If you’re ready to finally understand accounting in a way that makes sense to you, I’d love to help.