Taurus Capital CEO Elad Smadja says CFOs need to be solutions-driven and responsive in how they make decisions.

CFO Charl Keyter says the mining company took advantage of record-high commodity prices to increase its revenue.

The company has been making changes to its management and directors as part of a new strategy.

Jenitha’s resignation comes amid negative perceptions about her directorship at Tongaat Hulett.

King Price CFO Paul Stedall believes that technology can take the finance function to the next level.

The company reported double-digit growth in its group-wide turnover and profits during the interim period.

Bongiwe has been nominated for her work as the CFO of TFG.

CEO Ignatius Sehoole says that this act will remove any perception of conflicts of interest.

Top finance professionals share ideas on how to automate balance sheet reconciliation.

CFO South Africa welcomes ACCA’s Pat Semenya to the 2021 CFO Awards judges panel.

Alet has been nominated for her work as the CFO of Northam Platinum.

CFO Simphamandla Mthethwa says this strategy will enhance Acsa’s core aeronautical activities.

Sam will serve in the role until a permanent CEO has been appointed in Brenda Berlin’s place.

Warren Prinsloo has been promoted to CEO and Liska Prigge will take his place as CFO.

Financial services company CaseWare Africa has joined the Finance Indaba Network.

Deloitte’s Jo Mitchell-Marais says businesses should focus on contingency planning to survive an ongoing crisis.

Damain will continue to serve his three months’ notice period until 4 May.

Lincoln Mali has been appointed as the new CEO of Net1 Southern Africa.

Financial and human capital management company Workday has joined the Finance Indaba Network.

The Corporate Reporter’s Clive Lotter answers some of the questions around corporate reporting.

From working remotely to the state of auditing in South Africa, these article clerks share all.

Raoul adds the CFO role to his role as CEO following the resignation of Cristina Teixeira.

Mikateko has been nominated for her work as the VP of finance, Africa, at Unilever.

Joanne’s resignation follows that of the group CEO Miles Crisp, and plans for a buyout of the company.

Lourens will step down from his role as Conduit Capital CFO and will be replaced by Bianca Yan.

Striata Africa’s Brent Haumann explores how financial services are accelerating their digital transformation.

Simon has been nominated for his work as the CFO of Nando’s South Africa.

His appointment as executive vice president of the SA gold operations follows the passing of Shadwick Bessit.

Brett Till’s appointment as the Hyprop debt officer is in line with new JSE-listing requirements.

Saket was attracted to Bata South Africa in part because of the brand’s legacy.

Dirk has been permanently appointed as group CFO of Telkom following a short period of being acting CFO.

Ahmed Jaffer, who most recently served as the CFO of Cresta Printers and Publishers, has passed away.

Sam has been nominated for his work as the CFO of Mars South Africa.

Jackie will take up the role of Attacq CEO following the resignation of Melt Hamman.

Damian has been nominated for his work as the CFO of Trellidor Holdings.

Mohamed looks forward to helping drive Havas to generate strong profit margins as its new CFO.

Nicholas will take over from Myles Kritzinger as Transcend Residential Property Fund’s CFO.

After discussing a series of IRBA member resignations, the minister thought it best to dissolve the board.

Jubilant has been acting as group CFO since the resignation of Izak van der Walt.

The South African has served as Guardian Financial Services’ acting CFO since 2020.

Rina has been serving as FD of Imbalie Beauty since 2018 and will step down on 20 February.

Bongi has been nominated for her work as the CFO of the Auditor-General of South Africa.

Gustav will step into the role of interim CEO following the resignation of Basani Maluleke as CEO.

The revised CPD compliance declaration must be completed by all SAICA members before 31 January.

Linda has chosen to step down from her role as the EPPF CEO to spend more time with her family.

Sibanye-Stillwater executive VP Shadwick Bessit has passed away due to Covid-19 complications.

Megan has been nominated for her work as the group FD of EOH.

Jayendra says the litigation between himself and Steinhoff has made his role untenable.

A leader in the mining industry, Chris Griffith has been appointed as Gold Fields’ new CEO.

Mark will take over from exiting Laren Farquharson as the new CFO of Hulamin.

André will be stepping down as CFO on 1 March to return to South Africa for personal reasons.

The JSE market regulation division has completed its review of AYO’s increased trading.

After only three months as CFO, Khathutshelo Ramukumba has resigned, citing personal reasons.

Sean has been nominated for his work as the group finance officer of Aspen Pharmacare.

CFO Brett says the call to help fund the Covid-19 vaccine is warmly welcomed by Discovery Health.

Meroonisha has been nominated for her work as the CFO of Impala Platinum.

After completing various projects within Hammerson, James believes it's time to look for a new opportunity.

Pieter will be taking over as the CEO of Pick n Pay from Richard Brasher, who is set to retire in April.

Norman joins WG Wearne from Barloworld, where he has been working for the last 20 years.

Sharon joins TransUnion Africa from Ricoh Africa, where she served as CFO.

Rivasha Maharaj joins Omnia from AGH, where she served as CFO for three years.

Leslie Maasdorp’s appointment as the debt officer is in line with the new JSE-listing requirements.

How Investec uses technology to improve business processes and improve user experience.

Henk is stepping in until a permanent successor for exiting CEO Steven Nathan is found.

Dirk has been nominated for his work as the group CFO of Hollard.

Lucas has been nominated for his work as the FD of Distell.

Bothwell has been nominated for the work he has done as the CFO of Kumba Iron Ore.

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa CFO shares the lessons he’s taking into 2021.

Carlos to join juwi EMEA region as FD during “exciting time with lots happening in South Africa”.

Finance leaders share how they have approached turnaround strategies, and led their teams through volatile times.

CFOs shared how they navigated 2020 and the challenges Covid-19 introduced into their companies.

Finance professionals talk about the impact CAs can have in organisations.

Preventing fraud and corruption, and mitigating risk, should be an inside job, these experts told us.

Zandi Tsibulane reflects on what it takes to be the CFO of a start-up during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Highlights from a year that changed life as we know, including the events landscape.

Finance leaders share how education has helped them reach their goals.

Experts reveal how agility has been one of the drivers of success in business this year.

We round up some of the perspectives and advice some of SA's leading CFOs shared in 2020.

A look back at some thoughts from our community on what makes a great CFO.

KPMG’s Mark Danckwerts explains how IFRS17 will change the way performance is communicated.

Covid-19 has amplified the challenges around governance, remote working and cyber security.

CFO Rob Aitken explains that growth is due to increased sales as people started baking during lockdown.

Attacq CFO Raj Nana says the real estate market is keeping the company on its toes.

Amazon has invested in its own renewable energy projects following Eskom’s latest loadshedding warning.

Renergen Cryo-Vacc can transport vaccines that require -70°C for up to 30 days.

How Workday is enabling CFOs to move from a traditional finance function to a strategic business partner.

Currently CFO of Metair, Sjoerd will also take on the role of interim CEO during January 2021.

The new airline launched on 10 December with its first flights departing from Johannesburg and Cape Town.

Finance and HR community members share their takeaways from 2020 at the last Community Conversation.

Lubin Ozoux has been appointed as the new CEO of tire manufacturer, Sumitomo Rubber.

CA Craig Ewin brings property experience to Liberty Two Degrees board.

Tax specialist Nico Theron explains that SARS also faces adverse consequences if they don’t comply.

In her new role, Maria will support interim CEO Christine Ramon in executing the company’s strategy.

The sabbatical allowed CJ to focus on her family and she created a podcast called ‘Journey to Mother’.

Royal Bafokeng Platinum welcomes two CAs to its board, one of whom will chair it.

CA Bridgitte Mathews appointed to board of Metair Investments as a non-executive director.

EnterpriseWorx’s Ian Child reveals that Excel is not the right software for financial reporting.

Dirk will step in as the acting group CFO of Telkom following the resignation of Tsholofelo Molefe.

Tsholofelo Molefe joins MTN from Telkom, where she served as group CFO until 4 December.

Nedbank urges businesses to use asset-based finance to survive a second wave of Covid-19.

FD Riaan Koppesaar says Exxaro anticipates coal sales rebound in his pre-close statement.

The surveyed decision-makers said financial management tech gave them the time to focus on strategy.

David Pfaff has advised of his resignation as Truworths CFO to pursue other career opportunities.

The former Deloitte Consulting Africa CFO has been appointed as the new Webber Wentzel CFO.

Investec’s Dr Greg Cline: We are seeing spouts of opportunity, even in a constrained environment.

CFO Tafadzwa Mika says Vunani’s improvement is key to solidify the group as a formidable financial service.

CFO Leon Kok says Redefine’s top priority during the period was to address its loan-to-value ratio.

Comair has reappointed Kirsten King as its CFO and Wrenelle Stander has stepped down as CEO.

Douglas Lafferty will serve as CFO designate until current CFO Johan Depraetere steps down in 2021.

Webinar reveals how TreasuryONE’s RPA implementation convinced the skeptics.

Nedbank CIB’s Shane Cadles will explain how to leverage tax benefits and optimise capital utilisation.

EWX’s Ian Child and Trevor Nemack will explain how data automation can address finance pain points.

CFO Riaan Erasmus says the tight control of cash spending resulted in better than expected results.

King Price CFO Paul Stedall: a successful CFO can combine technology and emotional intelligence.

Group CFO Jowayne van Wyk says that AEEI remains on a positive trajectory.

Distell group CFO Lucas Verwey relishes the strategic leadership and variety that his role offers him.

AYO CFO Tatenda Bundo: Some of the group’s operating divisions have achieved exceptional growth.

CFO Brent Robertson: The group is cash positive and continues to operate well under the circumstances.

Webinar reveals how Workday enabled Aon to do financial closures and audits entirely virtually.

Zaakir Mohamed: Companies must make sure their own operations aren’t complicit in enabling corruption.