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31 May 2018 Evan Tsatsarolakis announces his resignation as the CFO of Taste Holdings. 30 May 2018 CFO SA MD Graham Fehrsen paid a visit to 2018 CFO Award nominee Umar Banda. 30 May 2018 The National Assembly has passed the Public Audit Amendment Bill, giving the AG's office greater clout. 30 May 2018 Tyrone Soondarjee will be retiring as the CFO of Cell C at the end of this month. 30 May 2018 African fishing behemoth Oceana Group posted a solid set of results for the six months ended March 2018, as efficiencies on the continent and material volume improvements made an impact 29 May 2018 Jessica Yellin sat down with FedGroup CEO Grant Field to chat about his business and how he brings Purpose to life. 29 May 2018 It also has plans to list its Nigerian unit on the Lagos stock exchange by the end of this year. 29 May 2018 The firms are pushing ahead with efforts to drive innovation in the financial services industry 28 May 2018 The IDC decided at its AGM not to reappoint KPMG, and chose its new auditors after an open tender process. 25 May 2018 "The beauty of entrepreneurship is the ability to learn from any experience and use it to better equip yourself." 25 May 2018 Company chair Mobolaji Balogun wants this done by 2020 so the company can resume its expansion plans. 25 May 2018 The mining company intends to raise R2 billion from investors to cut debt and buffer working capital. 25 May 2018 Pravin Gordhan has shaken up the boards at Eskom, Transnet and SA Express, with several new appointments. 24 May 2018 JSE-listed Tiger Brands recorded a 4 percent decline in revenue to R15,7 billion, for the six months ended March 2018. 24 May 2018 While the IRBA battles to keep up due to resource constraints, Nene says SA's audit laws need an overhaul. 24 May 2018 Over exquisite food and wine at Marble restaurant, CFOs swapped notes with Deloitte leaders who were the official partners of this second dinner discussing energy efficiency. 24 May 2018 Here are a few little tidbits to spice up the conversation when someone asks what you do for a living 23 May 2018 The CFO must rely on a tech-enabled, data-enabled and business-savvy internal audit function, he says. 23 May 2018 Recommendations made by the AG's office to improve audit outcomes have also largely been ignored, he says. 23 May 2018 Mastercard has launched the new programme called Accelerate to drive growth of FinTech firms and help them reach scale at speed 22 May 2018 Deadlines, pace and face time are among the most important tools to strike a great deal, she says. 22 May 2018 Following a recent $541 million writedown, the regional CEO has stepped down, not to be replaced. 22 May 2018 The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is a global body for professional accountants, whose members are some of the world's most sought-after financial professionals. 22 May 2018 South Africa's Tax Ombud settles tax disputes 22 May 2018 The rise of economic nationalism, Donald Trump, territorial threats and populist politics pose the greatest threat to the growth of the world's biggest companies, according to a survey of 1 300 CEOs by KPMG 21 May 2018 Earnings per share increased by 34 percent, while adjusted operating profit jumped 36 percent, to R949 million. 21 May 2018 Cashflow specialists Cashbook offers state-of-the-art software aimed at automating and facilitating high-volume financial transactions. 21 May 2018 Mohammed Mahomedy has been appointed as the Interim Group CFO of Transnet. 19 May 2018 Bitcoin marketplace Paxful plans to set up what it describes as the continent's first blockchain incubation hub in Lagos 18 May 2018 "It is a very fine balance between high level and detail, because you can't be high level without understanding the detail first." 18 May 2018 The money will be used to refinance debt at three of the pharma giant's subsidiaries. 18 May 2018 Judge Raymond Zondo is conducting a judicial inquiry and full investigation into state capture. 18 May 2018 Investec released its financial results this week, which showed a 44.9 percent increase in headline earnings. 18 May 2018 While millennials and Gen Z are highly aware of how Industry 4.0 is shaping the workplace, many of them are uneasy about its arrival 17 May 2018 CFOs and business leaders from partner firms like Deloitte, PwC, EY, Thomson Reuters and Ansarada showered the 2018 CFO Awards in compliments and rave reviews after the successful gala event on 10 May at Constitution Hill. 17 May 2018 Following initial disagreement over confidentiality, it has been decided that SAA must release its Q4 report. 17 May 2018 The Rise Fund has signed an agreement to acquire a stake in Cellulant, a leading digital payments provider that reaches 40 million people across 11 African countries 16 May 2018 Finance heads agree: CFOs and the profession must embody ethical leadership in all that they do. 16 May 2018 The sale of smart devices is largely responsible for the telecoms company's 8.1 percent revenue increase. 15 May 2018 Stop asking, "Can I?" and start asking, "Should I?", says Prof Tim London of the UCT Graduate School of Business. 15 May 2018 Other new interim board members are Louis Zeuner, Ursula Fikelepi, Edward Kieswetter and Dimakatso Matshoga. 15 May 2018 Paul Marten, previously Microsoft South Africa FP&A Director, has taken up the same role in Canada. 14 May 2018 Key changes include stronger VAT systems and expanded coverage of income tax. 14 May 2018 Social media erupted in a warm outpouring of congratulations after the historic election of AngloGold Ashanti's Christine Ramon as CFO of the Year 2018. 14 May 2018 Financial management company Hyphen manages financial transactions through its industry-leading, custom-built solutions 14 May 2018 Here are five intriguing and non-traditional accounting jobs you might want to consider 11 May 2018 FD of Supply Chain Management, Thobeka says business must stop being superficial about risk management. 11 May 2018 The money raised, which the firm hopes will be in the region of R1.5 billion, will be used to repay debt. 11 May 2018 Consumer food maker Libstar debuted on the JSE this week, raising R3 billion in the process. 11 May 2018 QuickBooks is the world's number one accounting solution software program, with more users worldwide than any other program. 11 May 2018 The CFO Awards 2018 panel discussion at Constitutional Hill challenged business leaders to change their mindsets around social regeneration. 11 May 2018 Calls for ethical leadership as the first woman CFO takes home the tile of CFO of the Year during the spectacular fifth annual CFO Awards at Johannesburg's Constitution Hill. 11 May 2018 New guide highlights the impact management accountants have on business sustainability 10 May 2018 The fast food and quick service restaurant sector in SA contributes 13 percent to GDP. 10 May 2018 Stefan Joselowitz, CEO, says the premium fleet portfolio was the dominant contributor. 10 May 2018 Christine Ramon, chief financial officer of gold mining company AngloGold Ashanti, has been named South Africa's CFO of the Year at the 2018 CFO Awards. 09 May 2018 Online invoice payment system company InvoSet provides an easy-to-use and unique online payment system for suppliers and buyers 09 May 2018 Process and technology improvements are top priorities for global CFOs within two years 09 May 2018 The winners of this year's CFO Awards will be announced tomorrow - know who's who. 09 May 2018 Dean Subramanian, CFO of ArcelorMittal, has resigned to pursue an opportunity outside of the company. 08 May 2018 This year's finance Oscars are backed by new partners PwC, Workday, Nike and Drayton Glendower. 08 May 2018 Aspen Pharmacare has opened a R1 billion manufacturing facility in Port Elizabeth. 08 May 2018 Recruitment specialists Cassel & Co specialise in sourcing and placing finance and
accounting professionals. 07 May 2018 SA's former deputy finance minister has been appointed as an independent non-executive director at MTN. 07 May 2018 Willie Lategan has been the Chief Financial Officer of Hollard Insurance Group since November 2015. 07 May 2018 Wayne van Houten has been the Group Chief Financial Officer of Concor since October 2012 until 2018. 07 May 2018 Warren Prinsloo has been the Chief Financial Officer of Jasco Electronics Holdings since September 2008. 07 May 2018 Walter Leonhardt has been the Financial Director of Coca-Cola Beverages SA since July 2016. 07 May 2018 Theodore Vorster has been the Financial Director of Indequity Group since June 2012. 07 May 2018 Terrence Ballard has been the Financial Director of Gold Brands Investments since 1 December 2015. 07 May 2018 Susan Joan Cox has been the Financial Director and Executive Director of Argent Industrial Ltd since April 1 2002. 07 May 2018 Stuart Cohen has been the Divisional CFO of Discovery Life since January 2000. 07 May 2018 Sandarie Le Roux has been the Financial Director of Acsion since 1 February 2018. 07 May 2018 Rivasha Maharaj has been the chief financial officer of Afgri Group Holdings since May 2017. 07 May 2018 Rob Field has been the Chief Financial Officer of RCL Foods since July 2004. 07 May 2018 Richard Vaughan has been the Chief Financial Officer of Edcon since June 2016. 07 May 2018 Richard Lyon has been Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer of Alviva Holdings since January 2013. He is also the Group Risk Officer. 07 May 2018 Rendani Sadiki has been the Chief Financial Officer of the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform since February 2015. 07 May 2018 Pieter Louw has been the Financial Director of Capevin Holdings since 5 March 2015. 07 May 2018 Philip Truter has been the Chief Financial Officer of VBS Mutual Bank since September 2014. 07 May 2018 Nyasha Madavo has been the Chief Financial Officer of Shanduka Black Umbrellas since August 2015. 07 May 2018 Norman Basthdaw has been the Chief Financial Officer of Sun International since 24 March 2017. 07 May 2018 Nigel Gurkin has been the Financial Director of New Frontier Properties since January 2016. 07 May 2018 Nico Botha has been the Chief Financial Officer of Citi South Africa since August 2016. 07 May 2018 Nick Thomson has been the Chief Financial Officer of Reunert since 15 June 2015. 07 May 2018 Narriman Taliep has been the Finance Director of the V&A Waterfront since June 2011. 07 May 2018 Nakedi Ramaphakela has been the Financial Director of Royal Bafokeng Holdings since July 2016. 07 May 2018 Nadia Winde has been the Financial Director of Insimbi Alloy Supplies since February 2017. 07 May 2018 Musa Magongo has been the Chief Financial Officer of the Swaziland Civil Aviation Authority since November 2015. 07 May 2018 Bruce Atkinson, CFO of Esor, has tendered his resignation. 04 May 2018 GWK's Group FD talks about leaving Afgri after 22 years, his new role in agri, and moving to a small NC town. 04 May 2018 The jump in earnings caused the poultry producing firm's shares to increase by six percent. 04 May 2018 Vedanta Resources's proposed zinc smelter will be a first for SA since 2011. 04 May 2018 Fitch has maintained a rating of BB- for Eskom, also leaving it at speculative grade. 04 May 2018 CIPC commissioner Rory Voller speaks about the efficiency gains and digital drive of the regulator - as well as the big financial reporting shift that your business needs to know about. 03 May 2018 Barclays Africa Group will no longer be using KPMG as its joint auditors. 03 May 2018 Michelle Mynhardt has been the Executive Financial Director and Executive Director of African Media Entertainment since 1 June 2010. 03 May 2018 Michael Potts was the financial director of Vukile Property Fund from 17 May 2004 until 30 June 2019. 03 May 2018 Michael Cockcroft has been the Chief Financial Officer: Europe, Middle East, Asia and Africa of InterContinental Hotels Group since January 2018. 03 May 2018 Futuresense is a silver partner at the 2018 Finance Indaba Africa. 03 May 2018 Mervyn Coopen has been the Financial Director of STRATO IT Group since January 2013. 03 May 2018 Megan Pydigadu has been the Chief Financial Officer of Eazi Access Rental since February 2017. 03 May 2018 Mbongeni Bhebhe has been the Chief Financial Officer of Stanlib since April 2016. 03 May 2018 Mark Wagenheim has been the Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary of Ingenuity Property Investments since 2008. 03 May 2018 Mark Kathan has been the Chief Financial Officer of AECI since September 2008. 03 May 2018 Malcolm Levy has been the Chief Financial Officer of MAS Real Estate since 2008. 03 May 2018 Kirsten King has been the Financial Director of Comair since June 2014. 03 May 2018 Kiran Kumar has been the Finance Head at Wipro Technologies Africa since October 2016. 03 May 2018 Karuna Nayager has been the Chief Financial Officer of Consol Holdings since March 2004. 03 May 2018 Jonathan George has been the Interim Chief Financial Officer of Freedom Property Fund since August 2016. 03 May 2018 John Snalam has been the Chief Financial Officer of Coronation Fund Managers since 1993. 03 May 2018 John King has been the Group Financial Director of EOH Holdings since 2008. 03 May 2018 Jo-Ann Pohl has been the Group Chief Financial Officer of Bowmans since November 2017. 03 May 2018 Jeanette Hern has been the Group Chief Financial Officer of Smollan since February 2015. 03 May 2018 Jason Wright has been the Group Chief Financial Officer of Cape Union Mart Group since March 2015. 03 May 2018 James Gibson has been the Financial Director of Raubex Group since June 2013. 03 May 2018 Jaen Esterhuyse has been the Group Financial Director of Stratcorp since 15 August 2017. 03 May 2018 Jacques van Wyk has been the Chief Financial Officer of Sandoz Africa since March 2016. 03 May 2018 The company also expects operating profit to be 15 percent lower than last year. 03 May 2018 Henry du Preez has been the Chief Financial Officer of UBank since March 2017.Taste Holdings CFO Evan Tsatsarolakis resigns
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AngloGold Ashanti CFO Christine Ramon named CFO of the Year 2018
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Mcebisi Jonas joins MTN board
Hollard Insurance Group: Willie Lategan
Concor: Wayne van Houten
Jasco Electronics Holdings: Warren Prinsloo
Coca-Cola Beverages SA: Walter Leonhardt
Indequity Group: Theodore Vorster
Gold Brands Investments: Terrence Craig Ballard
Susan Joan Cox: Argent Industries Holdings
Discovery Life: Stuart Cohen
Acsion: Sandarie Le Roux
Afgri Group Holdings: Rivasha Maharaj
RCL Foods: Rob Field
Edcon: Richard Vaughan
Alviva Holdings: Richard Lyon
Department of Rural Development and Land Reform: Rendani Sadiki
Capevin Holdings: Pieter Louw
VBS Mutual Bank: Philip Truter
Shanduka Black Umbrellas: Nyasha Madavo
Sun International: Norman Basthdaw
New Frontier Properties: Nigel Gurkin
Citi South Africa: Nico Botha
Reunert: Nick Thomson
V&A Waterfront: Narriman Taliep
Royal Bafokeng Holdings: Nakedi Ramaphakela
Insimbi Alloy Supplies: Nadia Winde
The Swaziland Civil Aviation Authority: Musa Magongo
Esor CFO Bruce Atkinson resigns
I look forward to making a difference, says GWK's new Group FD, Johan Geel
Five-fold increase in H1 earnings for Astral Foods
Vedanta considering an $800 million smelter investment
Fitch keeps Eskom's rating unchanged
Finance Indaba 2018: How CIPC is transforming through tech
Barclays Africa parts ways with KPMG
African Media Entertainment: Michelle Mynhardt
Vukile Property Fund: Michael Potts
InterContinental Hotels Group: Michael Cockcroft
Finance Indaba 2018: how Futuresense partners with CFOs
STRATO IT Group: Mervyn Coopen
Eazi Access Rental: Megan Pydigadu
Stanlib: Mbongeni Bhebhe
Ingenuity Property Investments: Mark Wagenheim
AECI: Mark Kathan
MAS Real Estate: Malcolm Levy
Comair: Kirsten King
Wipro Technologies Africa: Kiran Kumar
Consol Holdings: Karuna Nayager
Freedom Property Fund: Jonathan George
Coronation Fund Managers: John Snalam
EOH Holdings: John King
Bowmans: Jo-Ann Pohl
Smollan: Jeanette Hern
Cape Union Mart Group: Jason Wright
Raubex Group: James Gibson
Stratcorp: Jaen Viljoen Esterhuyse
Sandoz Africa: Jacques van Wyk
Tongaat Hulett's profits drop by 30 percent
UBank: Henry du Preez
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