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Elon Musk’s recent tweet on cryptocurrency wreaked havoc on the already volatile markets. CFO Daan Ferreira says that Astral’s results were largely affected by increased feed costs. Having achieved the goals set out in the ‘One Altron’ strategy, they have moved on to ‘Altron 2.0’. Michael’s experience will bring strength to ProfitShare’s management team and strategy. Rajan hopes to play a leading role in driving a culture of learning at Optimi Group as its new CFO. Marna explains that the rules now recognise that a derogation may be justified for a number of reasons. Mpho explains how she was recognised as a leader for EWSETA, despite her youth. Jowayne says that cost and margin management minimised a more acute negative set of interim results. Gerhard’s appointment as CFO will see him play an important role in Sybrin’s growth strategy. AGCS’s Paul Schiavone highlights some of the most significant risks for the financial services industry. The acquisition of Gravenhage will increase Afrimat’s scale in the ferrous-metal value chain. The award-winning Pan-African bank has joined the lineup for the Finance Indaba Network. Rhodes Food Group will be promoting Pieter Hanekom to CEO following Buce Henderson’s retirement. Ninety One saw positive results when asset prices recovered after the impact of Covid-19. Nicholas Bofilatos will be stepping in as acting CFO of Altron when Cedric steps down in June. Craig has had to weather storms as he navigated Covid-19 and got his skippers license in 2020. The 1821 Grand Constance fetched R420,000, well above predicted sales estimates of R124,000. Amazon buys MGM studios, nine new billionaires since the beginning of Covid-19 and more making headlines. Xperien’s Wale Arewa takes a deep dive into the rules of PoPIA and the consequences of breaking them. The Philips Africa statutory financial manager shares how a tough upbringing motivated him to want more. Pax Mataitsane says CFOs and ICT teams should work together as they move onto more agile OEM providers. Bank risk management specialist Moorad Choudhry suggests banks should be more intentional about knowledge sharing. How Workday helped Lloyds of London revolutionise their procurement functions. The implementation of various liquidity preservation measures has left Mediclinic in a strong position. Barloworld saw a 6.5 percent revenue increase, partially due to its two new acquisitions in 2020. Rhett shares how he fast-forwarded his career from King Price’s CFO to deputy-CEO before the age of 40. Grant Greeff talks about closing down his first business during Covid-19 and venturing into a new one. After Covid-19 hiatus, an impressive group of CFOs came together for a conversation at the Saxon. Victor said that executives and directors of organisations also need to be held accountable for audit failures. Shabeer says the future of public sector audit is performance auditing, moving beyond a check-box mindset. Pieter Janse van Rensburg says companies must position themselves to deal with complex tax matters. The group’s gross profit margin has recovered to 12.3 percent as a result of its new strategy aimed at sustainability. Sisa has requested to step down as CEO, four months before his contract comes to an end. Anabel will be taking over from Anthony Stein, who plans to emigrate to Australia with his family. Dawn says that the audit opinion was because of R20 million in irregular expenditure for the financial year. Group CFO at e4, Adri Führi says embracing innovation is key to cultivating success. CFOs harnessing private equity skills can help the business in executing its strategy. CFO Deepa Sita says Tiger Brands expects further improvement in the second half of the year. Trump family facing criminal charges, Colonial Pipeline pays off cyber-criminals and more in this week’s headlines. Ntobeko says Redefine is in a strong position to benefit from future growth in the property sector. As the world of work changes, CFOs need to rethink their skills and the talent that they bring into business. The South African and former Guyana Goldfields CFO has been appointed as Sherritt’s new CEO. The Juwi EMEA FD’s ability to easily connect with different types of people has turned out to be an asset. We know the role of the CFO is evolving, but now post-Covid it’s do or die, says Herman Singh. Mokgadi Malematsa, director at PSTM, says smaller firms have a responsibility to prepare for opportunities. The ICT company has signed up for the Finance Indaba Network. Karl Muller shares how Unilever achieved their ideal tax function through automation. Harmony Gold FD Boipelo Lekubo shares her enthusiasm for the direction the CFO role is taking. Anene’s experience as a deaf financial controller shows how communication improves inclusion. Covid-19 has highlighted the need for adaptable asset-liability management, Prof Moorad Choudhry says. Elon Musk sends Bitcoin into a downward slide, Dogecoin value has increased, and more. Pieter Heyns said, in a “trust less” environment, bitcoin has shown that blockchain is secure and resilient. CFO Sharla Chetty says the new upgrade will maximise the potential of their operations. Lerena explains that Pick n Pay’s growth strategy does not include its pharmacy division. The Mars South Africa CFO believes that CFOs need to be much more agile in the new world of work. Innocent says running a restaurant is a completely different occupation from finance and lets him be creative. CFO Adri Führi says e4 is proud to play a role in the development of the students’ technology skills. Nonkululeko and Linda will be serving as independent non-executive directors on the Shoprite board. Imre Nagy says the future of financial reporting is comprehensive regulation and accountability. Accountants have been real life-savers during Covid-19 by transforming their human capital structures. The company has made a lot of operational progress by exiting its loss-making operations. The Sappi CFO and his team introduced a new strategy that steered the company through the Covid-19 crisis. Senele is passionate about providing a safe and nurturing environment for the young children of Osizweni. CFO Paul Stedall says that finance professionals today are looking for the financial benefits of tech spend. These factors are all the top risk concerns for the financial services industry, says Allianz report. The agency is advertising for the positions of both CFO and CEO until 9 May. Bill Gates divorce, Jeff Bezos selling Amazon shares and more making international headlines. CFOs need to tell the story the audience needs to visualise the metrics, so they can make good decisions. Jordaan says that CFOs need to utilise technology to become strategic business partners. Explore Ai CFO Richard Labuschagne explains how spreading his wings powered his abilities and career. Automating the statutory compliance checklist helps companies become investment-ready. SAIPA, which caters for professional accountants, joins the line-up of partners for the Finance Indaba Network. Having control over the real total cost of ownership of IT assets can produce significant cost savings. Desmond has resigned as the CFO to pursue personal opportunities outside of ArcelorMittal. Braam Jonker will be taking over from James Pettit, who has been acting as the company’s CFO. Murad uses his finance knowledge to steer the research and development committees at Sygnia. Lance Foxcroft will be taking over from Jan Potgieter when he retires as the Italtile CEO. Darrin will be stepping in as interim CFO following the resignation of CEO Damain Matroos. BAIC CFO Buhle Hanise’s story of success drives her to pull up other aspiring female CAs. Russia fines Apple, Total withdraws its staff from Mozambique, Google parent company makes record profit, and more. Brian believes that South Africa has some great business ideas, but that red tape is holding it back. The tax services company has joined the line up of partners for the Finance Indaba Network. Nik Romano reveals six key areas where CFOs can provide more significant insights through digitised treasury functions. Community Conversation reveals that businesses will be left behind when they don’t embrace change. Professor Joost de Haas believes managers need to learn to navigate storms, not blue oceans. Finding success as an outsourced CFO gives Bonnie the space to co-create thriving businesses. Sekgene, Pitzo and Nolubabalo share their favourite experiences from the Finance Indaba Online. Striata’s Stergios Saltas shares everything organisations need to know to be POPI compliant. Disruption is key; so too is governance, says the head of KPMG SA’s Emerging Tech Unit. Christo has been acting as CFO since November 2020 and will replace Itay Young in June this year. The two parties have agreed that it was in their mutual interest to separate and move on. The attendees who participated the most at the Finance Indaba Online have won outstanding prizes. A proponent of digital tech as a key enabler, Mark talks about Mr Price’s recent acquisitions and growth opportunities. Dynamic and charismatic, Nikola Ramsden gained a lot of her independence, structure, and maturity from a childhood tragedy. In this case study, Dimago's Pierre Naudee tackles internal auditing using Alteryx. From China’s clampdown on Ant Group to JP Morgan Chase being downgraded, and more. Premier FMCG has appointed its group CFO Kobus Gertenbach as its new CEO. Punki steps into the role following the appointment of FD Jason Quinn as interim CEO of Absa. Pieter steps in as Nutritional Holdings FD after the resignation of Suzanne Meyer. ETDP SETA CFO Nonhlanhla Mona-Dick takes her inspiration in hope and empathy from Maya Angelou. Measures need to be implemented to open up the sector, says the head of ACCA Southern Africa. Cell C’s increased focus on more profitable subscribers saw its EBITDA up by 30 percent. Herman Singh says a successful strategy can adapt to changes in the environment. Himanshu will be taking over from James Lenton as Hammerson’s new CFO. Brian Harvey will be taking over from exiting Fulu Ravele as the new FD of Renergen. Jason Quinn takes over from Daniel Mminele, who has only been in the role for 15 months. Emanuel has previously worked for Truworths in various directorship roles for over 16 years. PwC's Robert Beighton explained the levers to create shareholder value in CFO Community Conversation. The violence incidents experienced by some Kumba employees during lockdown spurred Bothwell into action. Data analytics platform Envestnet Yodlee has signed up for the Finance Indaba Network. A CFO South Africa webinar looks at how smaller practices are keeping SMEs alive and kicking during Covid-19. Cryptocurrencies continue their darling status, ecommerce giants go head to head and more. Masibulele Dem will serve in the role of interim CEO until 19 May, stepping in for exiting Marubini Raphulu. Fikile Mhlontlo will help the new interim CEO in transitioning the business so it's ready to re-enter the market. Neerusha has been promoted from the director of financial services to the CFO of Silica. Kennedy will be responsible for transforming the bank into a successful investible diversified retail bank. Thomas will be responsible for transitioning the company from business rescue to re-entry into the market. Jen explains some of the benefits of going on a digital transformation journey to transform the finance function. Accountability needs to encompass all role players – not just auditors, says SNG Grant Thornton CEO. Adaptability and agility are key competencies as technology becomes entrenched in every aspect of business.Financial markets have influencers like the beauty and fitness industries
Astral Foods reports an increase in revenue, despite the challenges of the last year
Outgoing Altron CFO Cedric Miller gives insight into financial results, Altron 2.0 and his departure
Michael Kransdorff appointed as ProfitShare Partners’ new CFO
Optimi Group has appointed Rajan Padayachy as its new CFO
DRC concentrate ban is not new, says Ivanhoe CFO Marna Cloete
CFO Mpho Mookapele uses her youth to lead the EWSETA
AEEI’s crisis management softened impact of Covid-19, says CFO Jowayne van Wyk
Gerhard Malan brings his passion for data and numbers to Sybrin as its new CFO
Now more than ever, finance needs to navigate the burdens of compliance
CFO Pieter de Wit says Gravenhage acquisition will propel Afrimat to mid-tier miner
Absa CIB to participate in the Finance Indaba Network
RFG CFO Tiaan Schoombie to extend service following CEO leadership changes
CFO Kim McFarland says Ninety One kept focus despite the challenges of Covid-19
Altron CFO Cedric Miller steps down
CFO Craig Miller charting a course at sea and in business
Bottle of wine meant for Napoleon shatters Cape Town wine auction
Big Oil players under fire for fossil fuel investment
With PoPIA looming, companies need to be aware of the rules and requirements
Vernon Pillay: Keen investor, aspiring entrepreneur and future franchisee
CFOs should be working with their ICT teams when it comes to OEM
Banks should benchmark their risk management frameworks, says Prof Moorad Choudhry
Webinar looks at how digitised operations can improve your bottom line
Mediclinic in a strong position despite Covid-19 impact, says CFO Jurgens Myburgh
Nopasika Lila says Barloworld’s recent acquisitions have started to pay off
Rhett Finch credits his early success to his team at King Price Insurance
Grant Greeff, the entrepreneur who doesn’t give up
CFO Dinner celebrates the role of finance leaders during the crisis
Victor Sekese revealed that internal audit requires a rethink during Community Conversation
Public sector audit should prioritise performance over mere compliance, says dtic CFO Shabeer Khan
How to ensure your corporate tax culture thrives in the new normal
CFO Waldi Joubert unpacks Calgro M3’s return to profitability after three challenging years
SA Tourism CEO Sisa Ntshona set to step down early
Octodec Investments appoints Anabel Vieira as its new executive FD
CFO Dawn Mbatha explains EIC’s unqualified audit opinion
Adri Führi on thriving in a high growth environment
SA Biomedical’s Edna Retief shares the benefits of being a private equity CFO
Tiger Brands resumes dividends on back of improved operating performance
Top international headlines: Supply chains face strain as companies stockpile
CFO Ntobeko Nyawo says Redefine will focus on liquidity
Dineo Molefe says that CFOs need to intentionally invest in their futures during podcast
Leon Binedell excited to join Sherritt as CEO during an important juncture for the business
Carlos Mateos Duran makes his adventurous spirit the building blocks of his career
“F” can be for future or failure – It’s your choice
Smaller audit firms need a long-term vision, says PSTM’s Mokgadi Malematsa
iOCO throws its support behind finance leaders
Webinar reveals Unilever’s practical approach to automating tax compliance
Boipelo Lekubo embracing the evolving CFO role
Anene Engelbrecht redefining transformation
Banks need a more flexible risk management framework, says Prof Moorad Choudhry
Top international headlines: Crypto currencies remain unpredictable
Community Conversation looks at blockchain and whether business is ready for it
Transnet Port Terminals set to upgrade its terminal operating technology
CFO Lerena Olivier on the sale of Pick n Pay’s retail pharmacy business
Sam Hopwood: CFOs are playing the same game, but the pitch has changed
CFO Innocent Gumbochuma’s restaurant shifts his focus away from finance
e4 invests in a computer centre for Diepdale Secondary School
Shoprite appoints Nonkululeko Gobodo and Linda de Beer to board
Globally, the audit expectation gap needs to be bridged, says IRBA CEO
Stephen Howe says financial and people management are the engine rooms of growth
Net1 UEPS showing signs of improvement says CFO Alex Smith
CFO Glen Pearce: Weathering Covid-19 with a new strategy and strong team
CFO Cares: Senele Mbatha giving hope to his community
CFO Paul Stedall says technology is not a cost centre, it’s an asset
Covid-19, cybersecurity, compliance and ESG keeping finance professionals up at night
USAASA on the hunt for a permanent CFO and CEO
Top international headlines: Billionaires in the spotlight this week
Webinar reveals that CFOs need to become better storytellers
Sage FD Jordaan Burger: CFOs need to embrace digital transformation
Richard Labuschagne: The chief explorer who isn't afraid to chart a new course
Webinar reveals that CIPC compliance doesn’t have to be a nightmare
SAIPA has signed up for the Finance Indaba Network
The art of managing IT assets effectively
ArcelorMittal South Africa CFO Desmond Maharaj to step down
Canada-based Cypress Development appoints South African Braam Jonker as CFO
Murad Sirkot, the CFO changing the face of investment in South Africa
Italtile appoints Lance Foxcroft as CEO-designate
Efora Energy appoints Darrin Arendse as interim CEO
Buhle Hanise: The smart extrovert driven by purpose and making an impact
Apple, Google and Total make international headlines this week
Senior auditor Brian Mthembu is passionate about start-ups
Unicus Tax Specialists SA signs up for Finance Indaba Network
Webinar reveals that the CFOs of today have to be financial storytellers
CFOs need to embrace disruption and uncertainty or get left behind
Surviving a corporate turnaround creates stronger leaders, says INSEAD’s Professor de Haas
How Bonnie Cornish-Bowden re-imagined her career by going solo
Finance Indaba leaderboard winners excited about their wins
POPI countdown: Is your business ready and compliant?
Tech and governance must go hand-in-hand says KPMG’s Shamit Govind
Netherlands-based Kingfish Company appoints South African Christo du Plessis as CFO
Cricket South Africa and former acting CFO Ziyanda Nkuta to bury the hatchet
Lucky Finance Indaba Online leaderboard winners announced!
Mark Stirton: making the CFO the chief futurist officer
The art of turning tough times into opportunity
How to streamline internal audits with data analytics
A roundup of the news making headlines across the world this week
Kobus Gertenbach shares his vision for Premier FMCG as its new CEO
Punki Modise appointed as the new interim FD of Absa
Nutritional Holdings appoints Pieter Watson as its new FD
CFO Nonhlanhla Mona: An accountant with a big soul
ACCA’s Pat Semenya says SA needs diversity in the audit space
CFO Zaf Mahomed is seeing the positive impact of Cell C’s turnaround strategy
Don’t turn your career plan into a dumb bomb strategy
Himanshu Raja is excited to create value for Hammerson as its CFO
Renergen appoints Brian Harvey as FD
Absa group FD Jason Quinn steps in as interim group CEO
Truworths appoints Emanuel Cristaudo as CFO
CFOs learn how to preserve and create value in an uncertain world
Bothwell Mazarura reveals why the fight against gender-based violence is so important to him
Envestnet Yodlee to throw its weight behind finance professionals at Finance Indaba Network
Lessons from SA’s accounting heroes
Top global headlines: Investors are looking towards new opportunities
Hulisani CFO Masibulele Dem appointed as interim CEO
SAA appoints Fikile Mhlontlo as interim CFO
Neerusha Padayachee appointed new Silica CFO
African Bank Holdings appoints Kennedy Bungane as CEO
SAA appoints CA Thomas Kgokolo as its interim CEO
Jen McDonald making the digital transformation case at Deloitte Africa
Regulate auditors, but also directors, urges SNG Grant Thornton’s Victor Sekese
CFO Adri Führi says 4IR presents a unique challenge for CFOs
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