Our Staff

Fatima
Nanji

Principle Owner
Yaletown Accounting was established in 2006 by Fatima Nanji. Having worked in large accounting departments for many years, she realized that there was a distinct need for taxation help. She decided to put her technical skillset to good use and help clients – big and small – in the downtown Vancouver area that require expert insight.
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Jane Swinglehurst

Bookkeeping Manager
Jane is a small-town working Mum with four kids, a husband & two cats. She fell into bookkeeping straight out of high school when her next-door neighbor knocked on the door & asked if she could help with the books for their small business. She went on to Deloitte & worked in the Internal Accounting Department before finding herself at Yaletown Accounting. When not working, Jane can usually be found at the side of a sports field cheering on one of her kids with a book in her bag that she reads in whenever she can steal a minute.
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Katie Dunleavy

Bookkeping Assistant
Katie came to Vancouver in 2018 after finishing studies in Dublin, Ireland. Throughout her time in Vancouver Katie gained valuable experience working in quality assurance, allowing her to develop a strong attention to detail and maintaining high quality standards. Outside of work Katie enjoys going for runs, travelling and exploring new places and catching up with friends!
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Dreya
Mizzoni

Tax Administrator
Dreya is an undergraduate student at SFU's Beedie School of Business, specializing in International Business & Finance. With a background in customer service, Dreya brings strong communication, problem-solving, & client care to her role. She enjoys supporting the team & is always eager to learn more about tax & financial processes. Outside of work, Dreya enjoys nature, the beach, trying new restaurants, & spending time with friends & family. She loves to travel, having visited Italy to practice her Italian, Croatia, & soon Australia, & looks forward to using her French in France someday.
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Maria
Petkau

Office Manager
Maria moved to Vancouver from Mexico in 2016 with a background in animation and a passion for organization. She has an educational background in business administration and management. At Yaletown Accounting, Maria keeps operations running smoothly—managing workflow, supporting the tax and accounting teams, and ensuring everything stays on track. She loves solving problems and creating structure. Outside the office, Maria enjoys exploring Vancouver’s Mexican food scene, and watching movies with her husband and their cat.
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Alexandra Lemming

US Tax Administrator
Alexandra came to Vancouver in 2010, originally from Southampton, England. She is an accountant with 10 years of experience making sense of numbers others would ignore. She is a wizard with spreadsheets, and firmly believes coffee is a legitimate business expense. When she isn't balancing books, you can find her dominating the local pickleball courts.
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Sophia
Dadani

Office Assistant
Sophia is our multitasking office assistant who can answer phones, book meetings meanwhile planning her next vacation. When she's not keeping the office in order, she's teaching gymnastics, keeping up with her soccer and spending time with her Husky, Moshi.
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Aziz
Bhayani

Accounting Assistant
Aziz is an undergraduate student pursuing his Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) at Simon Fraser University's Beedie School of Business, specializing in accounting and finance. With prior work experience in accounting, reception, and office administration, Aziz brings a foundation in organizational skills and attention to detail. Outside of work and school, Aziz enjoys playing sports and spending time outdoors with friends and family.
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