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Audit, accounting, and consultancy

"HaVen distinguishes itself from other firms in the Dutch Caribbean"

By choosing highly skilled people with a lot of experience, working in small teams with profound director involvement, and offering short lines of communication. In building our workforce, we always maintain a certain amount of additional capacity. This provides room for growth for our staff and flexibility in servicing our clients timely throughout the year.

Customer reviews

I am genuinely impressed by Team HaVen's professionalism and friendliness. They take time to explain everything clearly and patiently, making complex matters easy to understand—even for someone without a background in accounting. Thanks to their guidance, I feel confident moving forward to the next stage.

Laurie Lammerse

Treasurer of Dawn Beach Estates

Switching auditor can be challenging, but the fresh perspective and problem solving skills that Erik brought as our new accountant was worth the transition. I value him for his thorough and hands-on approach and his ever-willingness to swiftly put words into action.

Ton van Kooten

CFO Port Sint Maarten Group of Companies

I started working with Erik as my auditor, but he soon became a trusted advisor and coach on financial and governance related issues. He is knowledgeable, reliable, and always available during and after office hours. Erik is always willing to listen and presents tailor-made solutions for our organization. I can highly recommend him as an all-round financial professional.

Shaka Lake MSc.

Managing Director, Cadastre & Land Registry Sint Maarten

About us

Working together makes us all stronger

Our team makes things happen by working together. Our team combines years of experience in audit, accounting, and consultancy firm, specializing in governance, risk, and compliance.

We believe that by fostering strong teamwork and keeping communication lines short and effective, we can deliver tailored solutions that truly make a difference. At HaVen, we don’t just crunch numbers – we build partnerships. Our collaborative approach ensures that we understand your unique needs, providing expert guidance with a personal touch.

We believe that when work is driven by a shared purpose and a positive, fun environment, great things happen. That’s why we prioritize a supportive workplace culture where creativity thrives and challenges are met with enthusiasm. At HaVen, your success is our success, and we’re here to make it happen together!

news

Erik Spek to join as Co-Owner of HaVen

January 1, 2026, Kralendijk – As of 2026, Erik Spek has officially joined HaVen as co-owner. Since October 2025, he has already been part of HaVen as Managing Director. With the formalization of his ownership, the co-directorship with Erik van Engelen is now officially confirmed.

Erik Spek (1973) began his career at Arthur Andersen in Rotterdam and continued at PricewaterhouseCoopers in Sint Maarten and Curaçao. There, he gained extensive experience in accountancy and in supporting companies in the region and Suriname.

After gaining 11 years of experience at major accounting firms in the Netherlands, Sint Maarten and Curaçao, Erik transitioned to the banking sector, where he held several roles at DVB Bank over 14 years in Curaçao, Singapore and the Netherlands. He started as Team Head in the back office in Curaçao, leading an accounting team. After several years in this role, he went on to hold various positions within DVB, building expertise in credit, portfolio management and financial analysis. He later served as Financial Controller at COUNT Energy Trading in Rotterdam.

With his broad background in accountancy, controlling and international finance, Erik Spek now applies his knowledge and experience to further shape the growth of HaVen in Bonaire, Sint Maarten, Suriname and the Netherlands.

“At HaVen, we are building a firm that is close to entrepreneurs while maintaining an international perspective. Returning to the islands feels like a natural step. Together with Erik van Engelen and our team, I look forward to shaping the next phase of HaVen’s growth in the Caribbean part of the Kingdom.”

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Erik Spek, Co-Owner HaVen – Audit, Accounting & Consultancy

Erik van Engelen started his career with PricewaterhouseCoopers in Curaçao in 2003. After obtaining his audit certification degree in 2008, he moved back to the Netherlands and continued working for PwC…

Erik Spek (1973) began his career at Arthur Andersen in Rotterdam and continued at PwC in St. Maarten and Curaçao. There, he gained extensive experience in accountancy and in advising businesses in the region…

Maria York started her career in Trinidad and Tobago gaining over ten years’ experience in accounting within diverse business sectors. She worked for a non-profit organization as a Senior Finance Officer…