OUR TEAM
Meet the Conova Financial Recruitment Team
People who know finance. People who know people.
Behind every successful placement is a team that understands both the world of finance and the people who work within it.
Our consultants bring decades of combined experience in financial recruitment, with specialist knowledge across accounting, financial services, fund management and investment. We take the time to understand our clients, their businesses and the people they need – while getting to know our candidates and their career aspirations beyond their CVs.
Meet the people who make up the Conova team, working with you every day to connect the right candidates with the right businesses.
FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR
Georgina Ratcliffe
Executive Search, CA(SA) Placements, and Strategic Talent Alignment.
Georgina founded Conova with a vision to bring a highly personalized, relationship-driven approach to the South African financial recruitment sector. Holding a background in Human Resources and Psychology from the University of Cape Town, she leverages over two decades of industry insight to bridge the gap between elite financial leadership and top-tier corporate cultures. Under her guidance, Conova has evolved into a premier boutique agency trusted by listed fund managers, multinational blue chips, and dynamic SMEs across South Africa.
When she isn't connecting top-tier financial minds, Georgina is a passionate showjumper who loves spending time outdoors in the Cape.
Chat to Georgina about your executive search and leadership hiring needs, or speak with her confidentially about your next career move.
SENIOR RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT – FUND MANAGEMENT & INVESTMENTS
Lindsey Surname
Investment Analysts, Portfolio Managers, Fund Accountants, and Wealth Management.
Lindsey specialises in navigating the highly complex, fast-paced world of Asset Management and Fund Operations. Backed by a BCom in Finance and 8 years of specialised recruitment experience, she maintains deep networks within South Africa’s major financial hubs. Lindsey prides herself on her technical understanding of fund accounting structures, helping institutional clients build robust operations and compliance teams.
An avid runner who has successfully tackled both the Two Oceans and Comrades marathons.
Chat to Lindsey about your asset management hiring needs, or explore current investment and fund career opportunities.
RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT – COMMERCIAL ACCOUNTING & FINANCE
Sarah Surname
Financial Managers, Management Accountants (CIMA), Group Financial Controllers
Sarah manages Conova's commercial accounting portfolio, matching qualified financial specialists with manufacturing, technology, and service sector businesses. With a sharp eye for analytical capability and business acumen, Sarah supports companies through critical growth phases by sourcing high-performing Financial Directors and Managers who can confidently steer corporate strategy.
A self-proclaimed foodie who loves exploring the local wine estates around Constantia and experimenting with new recipes.
Chat to Sarah about your Financial Manager or Controller hiring needs, or send her your CIMA / CA(SA) CV for commercial finance opportunities.