Road to CA: Anele Dumse | Finance Manager

In this conversation, we sit down with Anele Dumse, a chartered accountant and finance manager working in the venture capital and impact investing space, for our Road to CA edition.Anele takes us through his journey from studying accounting at UWC and completing his postgraduate studies at UKZN to navigating articles, board exams, and life after qualifying as a CA(SA). He opens up about the pressure of postgrad, failing, rebuilding his confidence, choosing PwC over KPMG, and what it really takes to stay committed to the CA path.We also unpack his transition into financial services, fund administration, advisory, and his current role in impact investing—where finance is not only about numbers, but also about supporting businesses, creating jobs, and making responsible decisions.This conversation is honest, insightful, and encouraging for anyone on the road to CA, considering the profession, or trying to build a career with purpose.