Meet the Team
Robert Spralja
Inform Business Accounting is owned and operated by Robert Spralja, with over 25 years’ experience in Public Practice. Having initially worked for large multi-national companies both here in Australia and overseas, Robert decided to branch out by himself in the year 2001. Since then, Inform Business Accounting has built up a diverse range of clients that enjoy the personalised and customised services we offer.
Founder
Local community involvement & honorary work We are proud to have been involved with various local community organisations over the years. This began in 2003 when Robert was the honorary treasurer for Somers Parade Kindergarten, a role he held for three years. In 2006 Robert joined the board of directors of Wyndham Lodge Community Aged Care based in Werribee and was appointed the honorary treasurer shortly afterwards and remained in this role for five years. In 2012 Robert a keen tennis player (ask him how good he is) served as the honorary treasurer and then president of Altona Tennis Club until 2017. Since 2019 Robert has held the honorary treasurer role for Abbeyfield Australia, a not for profit assisted community housing provider.
Natalie Nieuwoudt
Natalie is qualified as a Chartered Accountant and joined our team in September 2026. Natalie has an in-depth knowledge of financial accounting and reporting as well as taxation law in practice and thrives when working on tax assignments and getting to know and understand the various aspects of a client’s business. Natalie holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Finance as well as a Graduate diploma in Commercial Law from The University of Auckland. Originally from South Africa, Natalie lived in New Zealand before moving to Melbourne in 2013 and is very excited to be part of the Inform Business Accounting Team.
Passionate about all things coffee (and a natural coffee machine whisperer), Natalie also enjoys playing the piano & viola, beach walks, travelling, shopping for pot plants as well as hunting down the best place to buy great gluten-free cupcakes when she isn’t running around after her toddler, Bella.
Nattanan (Kayla) Phondongnok
Kayla is our Administration and Bookkeeping Officer, where she plays a crucial role in assisting with operations and administrative tasks, and most importantly supporting our clients. Kayla holds a Bachelor of Applied Thai Traditional Medicine and ran a business in partnership for a number of years. Kayla is adept at optimising processes, ensuring compliance, and maintaining accurate financial records.
Kayla is committed to continuous professional development and is passionate about leveraging her expertise to support IBA’s clients. Her proactive approach and dedication make her a valuable asset to the Inform Business Accounting team. Kayla is fluent in Thai and English.