Author: Puseletso Mompei
Articles by Puseletso Mompei
10 June 2022
Finance Indaba Online puts the spotlight on finance leaders’ role in ethics
Panellists say CFOs are increasingly being asked to act as a voice of ethics and accountability.
09 June 2022
Bongi Ngoma: the time to elevate the finance role is now
Finance Indaba Online attendees get the playbook on how to win as the next generation of finance leaders.
16 May 2022
José Snyders reveals how to create value in a crisis
The Liberty Two Degrees FD explains that the role of the CFO in challenging times is multipronged.
02 May 2022
Using lessons from a crisis to come out stronger on the other side
Jamie Louw, CFO at AFMS Group, says the company emerged from the pandemic with newfound purpose.
18 April 2022
Forty-year finance veteran Daan Ferreira reflects on a rich career
Outgoing CFO of Astral Foods Daan Ferreira says finance has evolved into a more rewarding field.
11 April 2022
Coming out of semi-retirement to embrace new challenges
Deon Fredericks, Group Financial Director (FD) of Famous Brands Ltd on leading through change.
28 March 2022
Eddie Fivaz shares how he has navigated a career in agri-business
TWK CFO unpacks the lessons he has learnt on optimising the opportunities in agriculture to attain financial success.
20 March 2022
Accelerating APIs in banking to help grow the African economy
Kamanie Naicker unpacks Absa’s approach to building a powerful digital ecosystem.
21 February 2022
Transunion CFO Sharon Naidoo disrupting with heart
Sharon Naidoo shares how she has made her role as Transunion’s CFO her own by tapping into her superpowers.
17 January 2022
CFO David Chadinha creating opportunity in chaos
Eazi Access CFO David Chadinha shares his tips on how to thrive during a crisis.
06 December 2021
Clarissa Appana shares how she went from a cadet pilot to the CFO of Lafarge
Clarissa’s ability to channel her sense of adventure within any sphere she occupies has led to new opportunities.
29 November 2021
CFO Sandile Ntsele shares his lessons in navigating emerging markets
Liquid Intelligent Technologies CFO Sandile Ntsele on finding success in new territories.
19 November 2021
How the travel industry is building back better
Corporate Traveller GM Oz Desai says agility is at the heart of the travel industry’s rebound.
16 October 2021
Finance leaders share how they integrate soft skills into their leadership
The power of leadership with a human touch under the spotlight at Finance Indaba Conversation.
14 October 2021
Finance Indaba Conversations explores maximising impact of learning from mentors
Finance professionals shared how learning and mentorship can be a catalyst for success.
27 September 2021
Masslift Africa's Thembi Mazibuko is colouring outside the conventional lines of a CFO
Thembi also enjoys letting her creativity show as Masslift Africa's head of communications and marketing.
20 September 2021
How a heritage steeped in Nguni cattle farming created a foundation for Ntobeko Nyawo’s success
The CFO of Redefine Properties says being a finance leader echoes the values he was raised with.
16 September 2021
Octodec FD Anabel Vieira rethinking the property game
Having recently stepped into the FD role, Anabel is looking forward to navigating the changing property industry.
06 September 2021
It is time to rethink how we do trade, say Absa’s Abdul Yassim and Ruth Ngulube
Absa’s Abdul Yassim and Ruth Ngulube unpack Covid-19’s effects on trade and how it will bounce back.
14 August 2021
Zaid Moola’s powerful recipe of ambition and authenticity
Standard Bank’s Zaid Moola unpacks taking on his new role as head of wholesale clients South Africa.
12 August 2021
Visionary Woman Leader Emda Fourie explains what women can get right
Momentum Corporate’s Emda Fourie says women are uniquely placed to change the sector.
19 July 2021
A2X CFO Otsile Matheba shares how Africa’s second biggest stock exchange is changing the game
Otsile explains that a secondary listing option creates an alternative trading venue so investors have choice.
30 June 2021
Automated reporting reduces headaches for CFOs
EWX’s Trevor Niemack unpacks why smart finance leaders should be automating their reporting.
22 June 2021
Sage’s Gerhard Hartman explains how CFOs should be gearing up for their role
Finance leaders’ roles have shifted from being number crunchers to more strategic business partners.
21 June 2021
Deon Smith unpacks the establishment of Thungela Resources in a Covid-19 recovery world
Deon Smith, CFO of Thungela Resources, shares his playbook on how to go through a demerger during a pandemic.
20 June 2021
How to successfully navigate tax disputes
Tax specialist and founder Nico Theron explains how Unicus Tax aims to make tax matters easier.
10 June 2021
The only way to move forward, is together, says Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe CFO Tafadzwa Mahachi
Tafadzwa is passionate about mentoring and empowering young students and CAs, as well as his colleagues.
24 May 2021
Adri Führi on thriving in a high growth environment
Group CFO at e4, Adri Führi says embracing innovation is key to cultivating success.
20 May 2021
Carlos Mateos Duran makes his adventurous spirit the building blocks of his career
The Juwi EMEA FD’s ability to easily connect with different types of people has turned out to be an asset.
17 May 2021
Boipelo Lekubo embracing the evolving CFO role
Harmony Gold FD Boipelo Lekubo shares her enthusiasm for the direction the CFO role is taking.
06 May 2021
Richard Labuschagne: The chief explorer who isn't afraid to chart a new course
Explore Ai CFO Richard Labuschagne explains how spreading his wings powered his abilities and career.
02 May 2021
Buhle Hanise: The smart extrovert driven by purpose and making an impact
BAIC CFO Buhle Hanise’s story of success drives her to pull up other aspiring female CAs.
29 April 2021
How Bonnie Cornish-Bowden re-imagined her career by going solo
Finding success as an outsourced CFO gives Bonnie the space to co-create thriving businesses.
25 April 2021
The art of turning tough times into opportunity
Dynamic and charismatic, Nikola Ramsden gained a lot of her independence, structure, and maturity from a childhood tragedy.
01 April 2021
Elena Papamitrodous: The FD who thrives on developing of others
Elena believes that people should be empowered to be able to deal with challenges.
29 March 2021
Life Healthcare CFO Pieter van der Westhuizen: At the frontline in a medical crisis
Pieter highlights the double challenge of acting as CEO and running finance during a pandemic.
11 March 2021
How Waldi Joubert is boldly embracing leadership
Calgro M3’s CFO Waldi Joubert shares his formula for meeting challenges head-on.
22 February 2021
Murray Barnetson: From burnout to buoyant CFO
DoughGetters’ Murray Barnetson makes a case for taking care of yourself to avoid burnout.
15 February 2021
Reunert CFO Nick Thomson reflects on a decades-long career
Nick shares his thoughts on life, legacy, and longevity as he prepares for retirement in two years.
09 November 2020
How driving culture became an award-winning action
Rivasha Maharaj reflects on the journey to winning the Top Woman in Finance 2020 award.
12 October 2020
Konsise uses innovation to make tax easy
A new way for finance managers to store tax filing information, optimise efficiency and reduce tax headaches.
12 October 2020
Sage financial director Jordaan Burger on finance beyond the numbers
Jordaan Burger enjoys being the strategic finance leader within business management service Sage.
05 October 2020
Dimago Data Analytics perfectly positions finance to drive digital transformation
Deploying Alteryx offers finance teams the ability to automate between 50 and 90 percent of data processes.
26 July 2020
DPD Laser CFO Auvasha Moodley making the right moves
Auvasha Moodley leads on the dancefloor as she does in life; with elegance and determination.
05 June 2020
Shifting with purpose, iOCO group CFO Jo-Ann Pohl's tale of how to make smart moves
Her love for numbers and sharp logic make Jo-Ann Pohl a natural dynamo in finance, but what has really made her an exceptional leader is her strong creative streak and ability to imagine fresh new possibilities for every scenario.
29 May 2020
CFO Riaan Davel: An eco-champion for DRDGold
Riaan is using his work ethic and hard-gained knowledge to rehabilitate areas historically damaged by mining.
06 April 2020
Lisa Cherry is the FD Heidelberg Graphic Systems needs right now
As a millennial, her sense of calm about remote working is helping her team to cope and thrive.
27 September 2019
Luyanda Gidini - The socially conscious CFO intent on giving back
The Metropolitan Trading Company acting CFO's superpower is his ability to combine brains and heartfelt values.
