About Us
At Ever Ledger, we help U.S. businesses streamline their finances by providing highly skilled, accountants and bookkeepers from South Africa. Our professionals integrate seamlessly into your team, offering expert financial management at a fraction of the cost of hiring locally.
With precision, reliability, and cost efficiency at the core of our service, we take the stress out of financial management, so you can focus on growing your business.
Our Team
Jared Hodes - CEO
Jared is originally from South Africa and came to the US to study Mathematics at Dartmouth College. He has a private equity background and has a strong foundation in finance and business operations. He co-founded Ever Ledger to bring high-quality, full-time bookkeeping talent from South Africa to startups globally. Jared brings a strategic lens to every client relationship, ensuring the financial operations align with broader business goals.
Joel Trapido - CFO
Joel is a Chartered Accountant and our man on the ground in South Africa. He has experience with both large enterprises & startups, having previously worked at EY overseeing a team of dozens. At Ever Ledger, he leads training and quality control to ensure every bookkeeper delivers investor-ready accuracy. Joel’s deep understanding of South African talent and U.S. finance standards makes him the perfect bridge between teams.
Ashley Aviram - COO
Ashley is a former Venture Capitalist & Operator who has spent her career working closely with early stage companies. She’s worked at companies like Attentive and Procore, and most recently was a early stage investor at Wedbush Ventures. After seeing firsthand how often founders struggled with misaligned financials, she co-founded Ever Ledger to help ensure clients get clean, strategic books that actually support decision making and growth.