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Three CFOs told the Finance Indaba what they would go back and tell their younger selves.

Oracle's Phumzile Skosana outlines how to move beyond Excel and automate your FP&A process.

TreasuryONE's Rudolph Janse van Rensburg says that since we can't make more time, RPA can optimise productivity.

Data has become the new competitive advantage in today's information-driven age. The next step in generating value from your data is to implement data and analytics at scale within your organisation.

Altron Karabina's Dave Ives explains the benefits of migrating ERP systems to the cloud.

Finance executive Mohamed Kajee concluded that Finance Indaba offers opportunities to connect and share learnings.

Mariska Casey explains how she won the World Championship in deadlifting, despite huge personal challenges.

It's about being technologically adept, having a strong and nurturing support system.

Finance executive Mohamed Kajee attended SA's biggest finance expo and conference. These were his takeaways.

An S&P Global Market Intelligence study shows that woman CFOs are increasing companies' profits.

Public Sector CFOs have to deal with negative public perceptions, lack of resources and corruption.

Oracle's Audrey Mbuyazi: Technology frees finance professionals from mundane tasks, giving them more leave days.

Customers are becoming more tech-savvy as Fourth Industrial Revolution becomes more entrenched.

His appointment comes into effect with Sandile Ntsele's departure to support Group CFO Ralph Mupita.

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The Nkangala TVET CFO knows how devastating the impact of financial challenges can be on students.

CFOs encouraged to serve their communities with optimism to make meaningful change across the country.

Speaking at the Finance Indaba, Thomson Reuters' Hari Ganesh Kumar made the case for tech transformation.

The Goldman Sachs CEO urges businesses to work with government to create a better South Africa.

Transunion CEO Lee Naik told Finance Indaba that finance professionals must work harder to stay relevant.

IRBA's Imre Nagy says that regulators have to be tougher on finance professionals.

Small businesses hope the new ESD codes will help them to benefit more from BEE.

Criminals will always be smarter if the right measures are not put in place.

Despite the general pessimism, South Africa still has a bright side.

With the advancements in financial technology, accountants need to operate an integrated financial reporting ecosystem.

Panel tells Finance Indaba that women's empowerment and upliftment is everyone's responsibility.

With or without machine learning, unethical accounting practices must be stamped out, say panellists.

As an engineer, Ralph Mupita believes he brings skills such as pattern recognition into finance.

South Africa is in a moral crisis, and doing something about it will take courage, says Athol Williams.

SNG Grant Thorton discussed how to prevent or minimise the impact of a data breach.

While corporate is making strides in making sure the workplace is more inclusive, gender equality is still lagging behind.

CFOs have to immerse themselves in how their company works in order for them to become good CEOs.

Six big trends will shape the future of work; all include technology, especially Artificial Intelligence.

Used effectively, data has the ability to transform the way we do business.

The Youth Employment Service has created 25,470 job opportunities since its March 2018 launch.

Companies will future proof their businesses by deliberately attracting and welcoming a younger skill set.

Zaf Mahomed and Jo-Ann Pohl agree adaptability is key for CFOs present and future.

"Robots are not coming for your jobs. New technology means that jobs will be reinvented."

Some rules are obstacles to success, said Marnus Broodryk in his opening keynote at the Finance Indaba.

Junior Biola, EasyDebit CEO, says a real-time verification solution for customer verification is imperative.

Can auditors still add value? AKA Africa will be answering this question at the Finance Indaba Africa.

CaseWare Africa's Christiaan Brink is encouraging accounting professionals and CFOs to embrace financial technology.

It delivers international financial reporting, corporate finance and valuations and governance and risk compliance.

SAIPA equips the professional accountants with latest knowledge, techniques and accreditation.

SAP Concur offers cloud-based services that manage your travel expenses and invoices.

OneStream Software is a modern, unified platform for corporate performance management.

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The Executive Pay Barometer has reported a pay increase for CFOs despite tough economic environment.

The BDO network provides tailored audit, tax and advisory services combined with local expertise.

Comprised of various CEOs and CFOs, Goalfix offers the best finance models for businesses.

Also: Implats buys Canadian miner, SweepSouth raises R50 million, and Long4Life triples stake in Spur.

IRBA reports an improvement in shareholder governance and the strength of auditing and accounting standards.

Werner's appointment follows Air Namibia's liquidation announcement at the end of September.

The investigation into R1.2 billion of suspicious transactions found evidence of governance failings and wrongdoing.

Eight CFOs gathered at the Saxon to discuss the changes the Fourth Industrial revolution will truly deliver.

RSM's Thilen Pillay: "Disparities in African data protection law plus the EU's GDPR can be quite overwhelming."

Outsourcing to an expert is smart and cost-effective, says TreasuryONE's Rudolph Janse van Rensburg.

He says that trust is built through better governance on a foundation of transparency and accountability.

PPC and its CFO Tryphosa Ramano have agreed to separate; Ronel van Dijk to take over as CFO.

Cheryl-Jane will be taking over from Innocent Dutiro, who has resigned to pursue other interests.

Considering starting in-house training to save on costs? UCT GSB's Tim London has some food for thought.

Karel will be taking over from director of budget and financial accounting Jackson Ngcelwane as acting CFO.

Group Five is currently implementing a business rescue plan that doesn't include a new CEO.

Accounting and Financial Advisory is an international financial management consulting firm.

IRBA CEO Bernard Agulhas: audit committees should keep an open mind when appointing auditors.

IMAS CEO Nkosinathi Thela says finance professionals must reskill to co-exist with evolving technology.

Innocentia will join OneLogix Group as an independent non-executive director as of 26 November.

EY's Brian Lewkowics will deliver a talk about SA's AI outlook beyond 2019 at the Finance Indaba.

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Yawee Finance Recruitment assists businesses to identify and appoint finance skills.

EasyDebit specialises in once-off debits, recurring debits, scheduled payments, as well as verification services.

Adv. Rory Voller says that the regulator's new digital reporting tool makes it easy to file financial information.

Rob is an old hand at the CFO role at Peregrine, having held it from March 2010 to November 2017.

Embedded generation and green bonds allow investors to secure returns while benefiting the environment.

The council will facilitate the development and implementation of economic policies that spur inclusive growth.

Tanya is set to play a significant role in Bushveld Minerals as it enters into the next stage of its growth.

If you're not putting your cash to work, you're wasting an asset, says Investec's Sean Jackson.

This amid debate about whether the rail agency's annual results deserve a qualified audit.

ERP solutions are designed to boost your business's overall ability to deliver the best product or solution to your market. Oracle NetSuite's cloud-based ERP solution takes your specific industry into account to ensure this is achieved.

The company provides XBRL solutions in South Africa to convert financial statements to validated XBRL reports.

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The Metropolitan Trading Company acting CFO's superpower is his ability to combine brains and heartfelt values.

AG Kimi Makwetu confirms that the expected credit losses by Sanral's e-toll trade were R10.04 billion.

Louis von Zeuner takes over as Tongaat's chairman of the board, replacing outgoing Bahle Sibisi.

Also: Brait and Omnia making plans to pay off debt, and DNI 4PL to buy Blue Label Mobile.

André highlights the impact of IFRS 9 on Capitec Bank's results, saying the quality of the book has improved.

BlueBridge One's Jonathan Ryan explains how to foster innovation in your finance team.

DA Shadow Minister of Trade and Industry Dean Macpherson said the party will be laying criminal charges.

Retail Capital CEO Karl Westvig: The digital revolution will profoundly change how small businesses operate.

Banks who are restructuring have indicated that a few hundred employees are at risk of retrenchment.

FCM Travel Solutions and Corporate Traveller will have a stand at the Finance Indaba 2019.

Sabric CEO Susan Potgieter said criminals glean information from company websites and other digital platforms.

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Broll's Ken Gerber says they are looking forward to reaping the rewards that both parties will bring.

In December, new B-BBEE Codes come into effect. Sage BEE123's Saul Symanowitz explains how to weather the changes.

The young CFO says engaged staff who have clarity about the company's goals are motivated to excel.

Moholi's resignation as non-executive director comes amidst Old Mutual's court battle with CEO Peter Moyo.

Also: Aspen Pharmacare moves into India and RDI Reit makes progress in offloading German assets.

Report shows the first ever simultaneous decline of financial assets in industrial and emerging countries.

The CFO Awards recognise top CFOs for outstanding performance and excellent leadership.

ZAR X CEO Etienne Nel says blockchain technology likely the future of financial markets settlements.

Enterprise proposition lead Hari Kumar talks about the good and bad when it comes to technology.

From the grounding of Boeing 737 MAX 8, to fuel cost increases, Comair FD Kirsten King shares all.

Oracle MD Niral Patel announced today that the company's investment in growth in SA remains strong.

Herman Singh says that the silent middle class needs to stick around and make a change in South Africa.

Megan Pydigadu encourages South Africa to make a change at EOH's Courageous Leadership Conference.

SurTech chief revenue officer Dominic Nel will be talking about spreadsheets and corruption at Finance Indaba.

The group CFO looks forward to contributing her skills to the public sector and strengthening the SOC.

The Vancouver-based media company has appointed Christine Harris as its new CFO with effect from 1 November.

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Alexander Forbes Group CFO Bruce Bydawell recently took a sabbatical to spend time working on European farms. As soon as he was appointed CFO on his return, he started planning for his succession by a black South African. He has singular view on his own role as CFO, and on life in general, which he shared with Georgina Guedes.

The key challenge, said CIMA stalwart Dr Noel Tagoe, is not the technology, but the social side.

South Africa is still Africa's wealthiest country with total wealth at $649 billion, despite political uncertainty.

Also: Growthpoint Properties and Air Algérie plan to make acquisitions and Basil Read plans to sell.

Aspen Pharmacare achieves most of its short-term goals despite the challenging environment.

Carmen's appointment will contribute towards a strong culture of corporate governance for Denel.

Blake Group provides tailor-made debt recovery solutions and data intelligence solutions.

Vastly experienced Jean-Pierre van Staden will take over from Morné du Plessis with effect from 2 January 2020.

The CFO and CIO can create a holistic strategy for technology investment, explains Sage's Matthew Kibby.

Oracle Netsuite is the world's leading provider of cloud-based business management software.