GCO Partners

GCO Partners is an offshore finance and accounting provider that connects accounting and audit firms, primarily in the UK and US, with skilled professionals in South Africa.

Founded in 2021 in Johannesburg as Gold City Offshoring, GCO Partners initially focused on embedding South African audit professionals directly into client teams. The company expanded beyond the UK into global markets and rebranded as GCO Partners in 2025, alongside an expansion of its service offerings.

GCO Partners operates with a focus on integrating African professionals into client teams as high-performing long-term contributors, rather than treating outsourcing as simply a capacity solution.

What GCO Partners offers its clients

GCO Partners provides two core delivery models: Talent-as-a-Service, which embeds dedicated finance professionals directly into client organizations for medium- to long-term capacity building, and Managed Delivery, where specialist accounting and audit teams handle defined engagements end-to-end. GCO Partners is ISO 9001 certified, runs an ACCA-accredited programme, and focuses specifically on accounting and audit firms rather than general-purpose BPO services.

How GCO Partners outshines the competition

GCO Partners stands out through two operating models—embedded Talent-as-a-Service and fully managed delivery—giving accounting and audit firms flexibility without needing multiple vendors. Unlike generalist BPO providers, GCO Partners is built specifically for accounting and audit firms, with an emphasis on integrating South African professionals into client teams as long-term contributors. Its ACCA accreditation and ISO 9001 certification add industry-specific credibility, while its track record includes clients such as Crowe UK LLP, which expanded from a small initial cohort to more than 20 professionals as the relationship grew.

GCO Partners company structure

GCO Partners is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa. Our leadership team:

Robert Travers — Chief Executive Officer, 10+ years of global expertise
Sara Lough — Chief People & Operations Officer
Ana Fallon — VP of Sales & Account Management
Bradley Spies — VP of New Markets
Oscar Whacha — VP, Audit, Accounting & Tax; 7+ years of international audit experience, managing 100+ professionals across 20 clients