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.
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.
Tegan Witcomb-Powell
Administrative Assistant
Tegan was born and raised in Ontario but after successfully completing her studies at Laurier University with a Criminology Degree, she made the life-changing decision to move to Vancouver. Currently, Tegan is the Administrative Assistant for Yaletown Accounting with specialization in US and Canadian Taxes. When she is not in the office she enjoys travelling around the world with friends and family and cheering on her favorite hockey team, the Toronto Maple Leaf’s.
Tanya Didyk
Bookkeeper
Tanya grew up in Vancouver and completed her Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Human Resource Management at Capilano University. She worked in the financial sector for the past 8 years before joining the team at Yaletown Accounting. Tanya’s current role is Office Manager and is responsible for overseeing daily operations along with assisting bookkeeping clients. Outside of work, she enjoys travelling, fashion and photography.
Davina Birk
Tax Assistant
Davina is currently studying accounting at BCIT. In her role as a tax assistant, she navigates both US and Canadian tax systems, while also lending her skills to support social media content and the general administrative needs. You’ll often find Davina with an iced coffee in hand. Beyond the office, Davina finds herself travelling, hiking, beach outings, and retail therapy.
