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Restoring trust requires enlisting and empowering the right people, says RMA Group CFO. The foodservice group reported a R4.8 billion profit after difficult second and third quarters in 2021. Jaco has stepped down from the role after his initial intention to resign in July 2020. The group has also appointed three other women into top senior management positions. As the group’s first in-house CFO, Jono has been building a strong financial team within iKhokha. Enoch joins four governors from the rest of the BRICS countries on the New Development Board. Herman Singh explains how professionals can use their social media to build their network and career (part one). Quantimetrics’s Bram Meyerson explains how CFOs can see the value for money when investing in software. Also in the spotlight: Brent crude reaches three-year high and Virgin Money to close 31 branches. Equites and RMB have concluded the first green loan in the sub-Saharan African real estate sector. Francois explains that a strong balance sheet and liquidity demonstrates the sustainability of Growthpoint. Lindiwe believes she is living proof that you don’t have to be mean to lead effectively. The IDC has identified 160 opportunities to invest in, including the commercialisation of hydrogen. On 28 September, the Nedbank chairman and former Deloitte Southern Africa CEO passed away. The holding group’s portfolio companies have outperformed the prior year, returning to pre-Covid-19 levels. Fikile says SAA’s new fleet is part of new lease arrangements, putting past issues where they belong. Thembi also enjoys letting her creativity show as Masslift Africa's head of communications and marketing. Also in the spotlight: Trump CFO criminal probe continues and Lufthansa plans to raise R37 billion. The competition recognises and rewards young chartered accountants who are trailblazers and leaders. Madelein will be based in TrainerRoad’s new international offices in Stellenbosch. A panel of cloud experts explain that scale, security and governance are some of the key considerations. Bertina will be taking over from exiting CEO Vikesh Ramsunder in January 2022. South African Airways has returned to the skies again after being grounded since 2020. The JAM CFO and country director unpack the NGO’s efforts to help South Africans in tough times. The technology holding group has reported a HEPS increase of 50 percent. The group plans to unbundle its Discovery and Momentum Metropolitan assets, along with a rights issue. Audit innovation is about improving the user experience, says iOCO CFO. The CFO explains that the successful refinance of Mediclinic’s debt is in line with its group financial strategy. Suretha van Wyk’s appointment as interim CFO follows the resignation of CFO Desmond Maharaj. The CFO of Redefine Properties says being a finance leader echoes the values he was raised with. Jordaan explains that remote working has allowed him to spend more time growing and collecting cycads. Bitcoin protest in El Salvador, US spends billions on whistle-blower pay-outs, and more. CFO Bongi Ngoma was promoted to head of audit at the Auditor-General of South Africa in June. Following an integrated risk management approach is increasingly necessary for organisations. The former Rand Refinery CFO has been appointed as an independent non-executive director. Public sector audit issues can be solved through appointing the right people, says Peet du Plessis. Having recently stepped into the FD role, Anabel is looking forward to navigating the changing property industry. Now the FP&A and treasury lead at Genpact, Nadia has always chased bigger dreams. The group has secured R283 million in a funding round with Lendable, enabling it to widen its reach into Africa. Andrew steps into the role following CFO Keith Richardson’s announcement of his plans to retire. The REIT has reduced its gearing ratio to 43.3 percent and has reported a liquidity improvement to R1.7 billion. As the CFO, Chrisanthi has been instrumental in cementing Access Bank’s South African footprint. Despite rising food inflation and changing consumer demands, Libstar has seen growth in its results. Geoffrey, who is the FD at Brimstone, has served on the Quantum Foods board since April 2015. Esethu, a member of the BMF, joins Grinaker having spent several years in the banking industry. Professor Marwan Sinaceur believes the size of interactions should dictate the change strategy one employs. Also, China factory gate inflation is at its highest and Guinea sees a rise in aluminium prices. The insurer has paid mortality claims of R8 billion in South Africa and R2 billion in the rest of its operations. The AECI CFO will step into his new role in January 2022, following the retirement of Edwin Ludick. The group has declared a dividend for the first time since 2007, with revenue growth of 14 percent. The group has reported an 11 percent increase in first semester students to for the six months ended 30 June. As the CFO of Cape Union Mart, Landi took the opportunity to mould the role to be more people-centric. Chrisanthi Michaelides’s appointment as acting CEO follows the resignation of Bennie van Rooy. Heiner Freese says leaders need to work together to navigate the impact of unrest and Covid-19. CFO of JAM International says non-profit accounting holds subtle but important differences from its commercial counterpart. Faheem recognised that every business required an accountant and chose to become a CA. OneStream, which has seen massive success in its current geographies, is looking to expand into new geographies. Absa’s Abdul Yassim and Ruth Ngulube unpack Covid-19’s effects on trade and how it will bounce back. The hospitality company has seen significant improvements following the easing of Covid-19 restrictions. The Petrocam CFO unpacks his experience of expanding into markets with dominant incumbents. Also in the spotlight: Ford cuts production and China provides funding boost for small businesses. The former Tiger Brands and Primedia CFO has been joining various boards this year, including at Telkom SA. There are ways to reduce frustration, save time and costs when dealing with SARS disputes. Nadia has been appointed as the FD of BME, and looks forward to helping strengthen its performance. The former Media24, Pioneer Food and Sea Harvest CFO will serve as an independent non-executive director. The group’s diverse business model enabled Old Mutual to deliver a solid set of half-year results. Refilwe’s appointment marks a milestone for Vodacom, which has reached a 50/50 gender split at exco. SAA’s Fikile Mhlontlo and Lanseria’s Mpolaheng Mohlopi unpack what the future of the aviation industry will look like. Ushana Amichand reflects on her learnings about trust during her stint as a relatively young CFO. PwC’s Grant Searle and Workday’s Zuko Mdwaba explore the six topics shaping CFOs’ agendas. e4’s recent Girls in STEM programme is a demonstration of how working together can create change. Elmar Grobbelaar says businesses need to embrace innovation and become a fintech player. The group’s various restructuring efforts have paid off, says CFO Adrian Macartney. Angela Pillay explains that Sasfin has taken significant steps to streamline its activities. OneStream, which has seen massive success in its current geographies, is looking to expand into new geographies. Women should be given opportunities with full confidence that they are going to achieve and deliver, says Nopasika. Companies are calling for the relaxation of post-Brexit visa requirements to address supply chain crisis. Quantimetrics CEO Bram Meyerson says CFOs need to be prepared when boards demand measurable value. Kobus Venter explains that centralised treasury tech helps CFOs keep a handle on liquidity, cash flow and risk. Masslift Africa has encouraged women to create authentic change in the workplace this Women’s Month. Deloitte came first in the Universum 2021 Talent Survey for being graduates’ first pick when choosing a career. Marcel Naude has resigned from the FD role with effect from 23 September. Rui will take on the role of Dis-Chem’s CEO following the retirement of Ivan Saltzman. Turrito Networks’ Brian Timperley reveals why cutting the business down to size is a smart growth tactic. The Dimension Data MD believes that the empowerment of both women and men should be addressed. Being agile in financial reporting is now a key consideration for the C-Suite, says Prosus’s Moveshen Moodley. Because of its investments in various sectors, Emira has managed to outperform SAPOA’s average results. Can the audit profession restore trust? Will new technologies cannibalise jobs? Find out from the experts. Standard Bank Group has seen positive recovery in its financial results for the first half of 2021. Tamuka shares how he and his finance team navigated the challenges of the last year together. Zyda Rylands will stay on as the Woolworths SA CEO until 2024, after which the role will fall away. MTN South Africa welcomes Khumbudzo Ntshavheni as the new minister of communication and digital technology. As the only female executive at SANRAL, Inge is passionate about empowering the women around her. Automation has become a feature of the finance function – in a positive way – says the iOCO CFO. The defence of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou failed on facts and law, China looks to the super-rich and more. Rob unpacked his journey over the past two years during a CFO Community Conversation. Human-centric digital transformation elevates humans by helping them reclaim time to do strategic work. Synthesis MD Michael Shapiro unpacks the fears around AI and how it can be used for social good. Chantal says banks are embracing their societal role, and prioritising issues such as diversity and inclusion. Jonathan Knowlden has been appointed as the acting CFO of Bauba Resources. Adri Führi, e4 group CFO, says much more can be done to ensure equality and innovation. Carin Taylor, Workday’s chief diversity officer, talks about visibility, open dialogue, and looking at the individual. Nerissa Chetty discusses how managing expectations helped her to fulfil work and personal responsibilities. AFS reporting requirements will soon be in place for SOEs and municipal-owned companies. Herman Singh says that in order for start-ups to be successful, they need to have a resourceful team. Graphene Economics founder says transfer pricing audits arrive years down the line, creating surprise risk exposure. The bank’s group headline earnings grew five-fold to R8.9 billion for the first half of 2021. Sasol, which was hit hard by the impact of Covid-19 on fuel demand, is ready if it happens again. CAMAF provides a range of benefits for chartered accountants in South Africa. With a new job in a new industry and a new baby, Abigail has spent the last 18 months relearning. Google explores pay cuts, while pharmaceutical giants raise Covid-19 vaccine prices and more. Leading CFOs explain that it’s not too late for organisations to work towards financial maturity. Standard Bank’s Zaid Moola unpacks taking on his new role as head of wholesale clients South Africa. Roche Diagnostics’ Numair Hussain shares a few pearls of wisdom for job seekers today. Michelle Chetty has been appointed as the new group CFO of Affinity Group. Heleen was previously involved in Safire's financial audits during her time at KPMG. CFO Ian Vorster says sustainability bonds are increasingly being used around the world to finance renewable energy development. Momentum Corporate’s Emda Fourie says women are uniquely placed to change the sector. Brad explains that, during the hard lockdown, he had to replan Douglasdale Dairy’s strategy daily. Recent civil unrest has highlighted the need to ensure business operations can be maintained as far as possible.Governance starts with personal responsibility, says Kyansambo Vundla
Bidcorp Group sees improvements after second Covid-19 wave, says CFO David Cleasby
Jaco Labuschagne steps down as Pembury Lifestyle Group FD
Starlite Aviation Group appoints Megan Segers as its new CFO
CFO Jono Blignaut creating a strong financial backbone in iKhokha
SA Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana appointed New Development Bank governor
How to, and not to, successfully build your social media platform
CFO Community Conversation reveals how CFOs can evaluate the ROI of enterprise software
Top international headlines: UK Military steps in to assist with driver shortages
New green loan enables Equites to meet its sustainability goal, says CFO Laila Razack
Prudent financial management pays off for Growthpoint, says CFO Francois Schindehütte
Nice girls do get the corner office, says CFO Lindiwe Mzaidume
IDC well geared to take on more funding activities, says CFO Isaac Malevu
Business community mourns the passing of Vassi Naidoo
Remgro sees turnaround after worst results in 2020, says CFO Neville Williams
South Africans shouldn’t fear travelling with SAA, says interim CFO Fikile Mhlontlo
Masslift Africa's Thembi Mazibuko is colouring outside the conventional lines of a CFO
Top international headlines: Evergrande financials rock global markets, and more
10 CFOs earn finalist positions in SAICA’s Top 35 Under 35
US-based TrainerRoad appoints Madelein van Zyl as new CFO
Webinar unpacks key considerations when moving to the cloud
Clicks group appoints Bertina Engelbrecht as first black female CEO
Interim CFO Fikile Mhlontlo says SAA’s return to the skies is a symbol of hope
Nico Esterhuizen and David Brown explain how JAM South Africa had to step up during crises
Alaris Group’s customer-centricity pays off, says CFO Elsie Müller
RMI Holdings CEO and FD Herman Bosman says restructuring marks a significant milestone
Audit shouldn’t be a necessary evil, but a value-add, says Jo Pöhl
New sustainability-linked banking facility is first of its kind in Africa, says Jurgens Myburgh
ArcelorMittal South Africa appoints Suretha van Wyk as interim CFO
How a heritage steeped in Nguni cattle farming created a foundation for Ntobeko Nyawo’s success
Sage FD Jordaan Burger shares his passion for collecting cycads
Top international headlines: Covid-19 hit low-income countries harder than 2008 financial crisis
Bongi Ngoma looking forward to her new role as head of audit at AGSA
Webinar reveals that organisations need to manage risk to create value
Dawn Earp joins Pan African Resources board
Professionalise the public finance role, says CIGFARO president
Octodec FD Anabel Vieira rethinking the property game
As the only graduate in her family, Nadia Patel sees herself as an outlier
Finclusion Group reaches notable milestone in funding, says CFO Tamuka Mpofu
Bytes Technology Group appoints COO Andrew Holden as acting CFO
Attacq on a mission to de-gear, says CFO Raj Nana
Chrisanthi Michaelides, the steadfast CFO behind Access Bank’s acquisition of Grobank
CFO Charl de Villiers unpacks Libstar’s half-year “of resilience”
Quantum Foods appoints Geoffrey Fortuin as lead independent director
Grinaker-LTA appoints Esethu Mancotywa as its new CFO
Influence is a critical leadership skill, says Prof Marwan Sinaceur
Top international headlines: US counts the trillions lost to inequality and more
Sanlam’s mortality claims doubled during second wave of Covid-19, says FD Abigail Mukhuba
Mark Kathan appointed as head of AECI Mining
Super Group’s diversified revenue brings strong results, says CFO Colin Brown
Stadio sees increased demand for higher education says CFO Samara Totaram
Landi van Staden decided to remodel the CFO role during Covid-19
Access Bank SA CFO Chrisanthi Michaelides to step in as acting CEO
CFOs should take on challenges with an “South AfriCAN” attitude
NGO auditing is not to be underestimated and requires specific skills, says Nico Esterhuizen
BDO head of assurance Faheem Hoosen was inspired to become a CA by his entrepreneurial family
OneStream Software looking to new geographies for growth, says CFO Bill Koefoed
It is time to rethink how we do trade, say Absa’s Abdul Yassim and Ruth Ngulube
Sun International sees “credible results” as lockdowns ease, says CFO Norman Basthdaw
CFO Ridwan Gany shares his lessons for making a strong entrance
Top international headlines: Swiss economy rebounds and more
Funke Ighodaro steps in as Old Mutual Life Assurance chairperson
Webinar reveals how you can tame your tax dispute frustrations
New BME FD Nadia Statham believes it’s an exciting time to serve the mining sector
Life Healthcare appoints experienced CFO Cindy Hess to board of directors
CFO Casper Troskie accredits Old Mutual results to “combination of right solution sets”
Refilwe Nkabinde appointed as new Vodacom South Africa FD
CFO Community Conversation reveals what the future of aviation looks like
Open communication makes for efficient teams says Sphere CFO Ushana Amichand
Webinar proposes new mantra for finance: Connect, navigate, mediate and build resilience
Executives need to work together to achieve a meaningful outcome, says e4 CFO Adri Führi
Banking services are no longer just for banks says Elmar Grobbelaar
Aveng sees first positive headline earnings performance since 2014
FD Angela Pillay says Sasfin has a “leaner operation”
OneStream Software looking to new geographies for growth, says CFO Bill Koefoed
Visionary Woman: CFO Nopasika Lila says the world is conspiring for your success
Top international headlines: Supply chain crisis deepens post-Brexit
Are CFOs equipped to justify the costs of enterprise software solutions?
Why centralised treasury tech is a game-changer for CFOs
Authenticity can change the generational challenges women face, says CFO Thembi Mazibuko
Deloitte’s CA recruitment process has earned it the spot of top employer
Marcel Naude to step down as Chrometco FD
CFO Rui Morais identified as Dis-Chem’s next CEO
Brian Timperley says “Honey, I shrunk the business” is the best approach in tough times
Visionary Woman Nompumelelo Mokou says empowerment should not be limited to gender
Webinar reveals that financial transformation is a must to be fit for the future
Emira Property Fund’s diversified nature saves the day says CFO Greg Booyens
10 Finance leaders share their insights into the future of audit
Group FD Arno Daehnke pleased with Standard Bank’s growth
Tamuka Mpofu talks about adventure, creativity and the future of fintech
Woolworths SA will not retain the CEO role after Zyda Rylands steps down
CFO Dineo Molefe says new minister of communication to unleash potential of spectrum
Visionary Woman Leader Inge Mulder paving the way for women
CFO Jo-Anne Pöhl makes the case for increased automation of the finance function
Top international headlines: Huawei CFO under extradition spotlight
Tongaat Hulett CFO Rob Aitken unpacks climbing mountains “one step at a time”
Webinar reveals that digital transformation is an inclusive metamorphosis
AI, finance, and the good of society
Banks should be agents of change, believes Chantal Korteweg
Bauba Resources appoints FD Jonathan Knowlden as acting CEO
Walking the talk on gender equality, diversity, and empowerment in SA tech
Visionary Woman Leader: Workday’s Carin Taylor believes in the power of difference
How Ubank’s Nerissa Chetty navigates the work-life balance
Webinar reveals that CIPC’s new reporting updates makes GRAP mandatory and improves DQM
Surviving the start-up bushveld
Transfer pricing audits – the surprise multinationals want to avoid, says Michael Hewson
Absa headline earnings to exceed pre-pandemic levels, says interim FD Punki Modise
Sasol ready for another Covid-19 outbreak in China says CFO Paul Victor
CAMAF, a trusted medical aid in a class of its own
Visionary Woman Leader Abigail Mukhuba taking on a whole new world
Top international headlines: Big investments in the metaverse in the spotlight
Webinar reveals CFOs need to drive finance transformation and maturity
Zaid Moola’s powerful recipe of ambition and authenticity
Attitude vs aptitude: Selling yourself in challenging times
Michelle Chetty to take Affinity Group "to the next level" as group CFO
Safire Insurance Company appoints Heleen Botha as its new CFO
Fortress REIT bets on sustainability in sunny South Africa
Visionary Woman Leader Emda Fourie explains what women can get right
What has been keeping CFO Bradley Wentzel up at night
Civil unrest: plan and prepare to maintain business continuity
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