CFO South Africa Newsletter | Friday 20 May Dear CFO South Africa Member, Read Exclusive CFO South Africa Articles CFO Awards 2016: glitz, glam & winners at Oscars of SA's financ... Woolworths Group FD Reeza Isaacs was named CFO of the Year 2016 during a spectacular CFO Awards Conference and Gala Dinner at the Summer Place in Hyde Park, Johannesburg. Our senior editor Toni Muir jotted down quotes throughout the evening and we have used the best ones to recap the amazing event, dubbed the Oscars of South Africa's finance profession by many CFOs. CFOs must be ready for change – keynote Deon Viljoen, Acting CEO of... Deon Viljoen, Acting CEO of Alexander Forbes, won the CFO of the Year Award at the CFO Awards 2015. This year, Deon presented a keynote speech, which he began by thanking the CFO team and the CFO community of South Africa. After congratulating this year’s nominees and winners, Deon spoke about change: “No matter what industry you are in, you will be faced with these challenges. The trick is to be aware of it and get out of the trenches every now and then to look, because the world is changing around you.” http://static.financieel-management.nl/img_simple.php?src=img/pictu..." /> Finance flash: the TOP-10 articles of week 19 Do you want to keep up to date with the latest developments in finance, but you are short of time? Don’t worry. CFO South Africa weekly collects 10 of the most important articles from international media for your convenience. Read more exclusive articles on CFO.co.za - DA proposes big changes to finance minister’s budget - IFRS 15 and its impact explained - by KPMG's Pierre Conradie - Oracle: Closer alignment between CFO and CIO crucial to finance tra... - Finance Indaba 2016: SAIBA builds a community of committed professi... - Famous Brands buys 51% stake in Salsa Mexican Grill Out now. CFO Magazine issue 1 - 2016 The 3rd CFO Magazine CFO South Africa is out now. With 84 pages packed full of need-to-know information delivered in sharp, insightful articles. Read the latest insights from Reeza Isaacs, CFO Woolworths, Vusi Thembekwayo, Mary Vilakazi, CFO MMI Holdings and Lindani Dhlamini, CEO SekelaXabiso and more. As our online member we would like to give you the opportunity to read the CFO Magazine South Africa online and free of charge HERE. (please make sure that you are logged in with your CFO.co.za account). Would you like to also share your story in the next issue? 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