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During a Community Conversation, Lori explained that multitasking can cause mental fatigue.

CFOs who worked with Kimi Makwetu in the public sector share their memories of the Auditor-General.

Nico Pretorius, Phindile Majikijela and Marizane Meyer are delighted by the challenge outcome.

CFO Community Conversation reveals that hackers exploit the employees in the business.

These are the winners of the Finance Indaba Network scavenger hunt and leaderboard competitions.

Prof King reveals that value creation has replaced profit focus in CFO Community Conversation.

Afgri Group CFO Rivasha Maharaj made time to mentor a Grade 12 scholar throughout her academic year.

CFOs share how their people-friendly policies, like parental leave, have changed from traditional policies.

Both Glenn and Lauren Fullerton were influenced by Glenn’s father to pursue a career in finance.

CFOs asked Tania all their questions around the sign off regulations, and a heated debate ensued.

Thobeka and Zamani Ntshiza started their relationship over the phone. Now they have five children.

Pramy and Kreesan Moodley graduated the same year at the same university, but only met years later.

The initial threat of Covid-19 and Alert Level 5 lockdown left people isolated in their homes, unable to see their family and friends. However, this didn't stop former UCT executive director of finance Ashley Francis from finding new ways to make memories.

Shoprite CFO Anton de Bruyn married Zyla four days after she wrote her final honours exam.

Most CFOs agree that their purpose is making a difference to the world around them.

Brett and Candice Tromp went the CA route together, believing the qualification would open many doors.

Claudelle von Eck: When it comes to ethics, leaders need to put their money where their mouth is.

CFOs Jaco and Elmarie Martiz found love in the general office for article clerks at KPMG.

CFOs agree that auditors need to adapt their processes to the new virtual world brought on by Covid-19.

Hatch Africa FD Craig Sumption's has developed a deep sense of responsibility and accountability.

Some of SA's top CFOs explored the challenges facing the country, and then shared solutions.

Inge Walters discussed the internal barriers that keep women from achieving success.

EOH's Megan Pydigadu reveals that you can earn anyone's respect by being your authentic self.

CFOs discuss the importance of collaborating in order to survive during CFO Community Conversation.

CFOs discuss the importance of supporting society while ensuring the survival of their organisations.

ECDC reports five employees tested positive for Covid-19, but two have now recovered.

Mark Godfrey and Ashley Francis share their leadership lessons from Covid-19 and lockdown.

This week's conversation explored how companies' risk strategies have evolved as a result of the pandemic.

The Hulisani CFO was nominated for the 2019 CFO Awards, citing it a "truly awesome" experience.

Akhil says it will be great to have a break from being restricted to his house during lockdown.

Members are looking at retirement fund suspensions and financial literacy for survival during lockdown.

The indomitable founder of CFO SA, CHRO SA and M&A Africa has passed away in his home country, The Netherlands.

CFOs need to take a "yes, and" approach, but they also have to say "no" when it's necessary.

Webinar reveals that unsegregated responsibilities can lead to fraud, especially during Covid-19.

Although the CFOs expressed their concern about sovereign debt, there were some silver linings.

Sizwe believes we need to preserve the quality, growth and transformation of the accounting profession.

For ACCA-qualified Yvonne Soglo, no day in the job is the same in her role as director: provincial budget analysis at the National Treasury. Her responsibilities including supporting 12 finance teams in the Limpopo province to deliver on spending that matches their budgets.

TreasuryONE's Rudolph Janse van Rensburg takes CFOs through the automation process.

CFOs believe the move to online, and improved healthcare and education are amongst silver linings.

CFO Community Conversation looks at the industries hit hardest by Covid-19 and how they survived.

Three young CFOs shared their experiences and tips with a captivated and interactive online audience.

The CFOs agreed that Covid-19 has already started shaping the future and the new normal.

Marketers should share their companies' stories on LinkedIn as people are noticing brand news more.

Cathy says it's difficult to figure out what clients need because backward-looking data doesn't answer that question anymore. 

CFO Community Conversation: Some teams continue to work from home, others are returning to work.

Deon Fredericks, the interim CFO of South African Airways, might be in the throes of rescuing the struggling state-owned airline from collapsing but he still makes time to give back to society. He supports the CFO Case Study Competition, which is run by CharterQuest Institute South Africa and aims to groom high school (junior) and university students (senior) for the finance profession.

Walter Leonhardt, FD of CCBSA believes that if they care for people profitability will follow.

CFOs often need to oversee the skilling up of their teams. But junior employees aren't the only staff who need to grow and learn - the demand for development exists all the way to the very top, with leaders needing to embrace learning opportunities as much as anyone else on their teams.

Victor Sekese and Nik Rabinowitz also enlightened and entertained at CFO Community Conversation.

The discussion also featured lessons for business from nature with biomimicry expert Claire Janisch.

CFOs often need to oversee the skilling up of their teams. But junior employees aren't the only staff who need to grow and learn - the demand for development exists all the way to the very top, with leaders needing to embrace learning opportunities as much as anyone else on their teams.

Dress up in your best evening attire as Victor Sekese shares a judges perspective on the CFO Awards.

CFOs often need to oversee the skilling up of their teams. But junior employees aren't the only staff who need to grow and learn - the demand for development exists all the way to the very top, with leaders needing to embrace learning opportunities as much as anyone else on their teams.

These CFOs share their insights into changing their companies' BEE scores and culture.

The digital guru discussed reinventing branding during the Covid-19 crisis with marketers.

CFOs share their leadership anecdotes from times of crisis during a CFO Community Conversation.

MTN CFO Ralph Mupita said CFOs' guidance as stewards of value has become super-important.

Finance leaders have no choice but to prepare themselves and their workplaces for the digitization revolution. Workplaces are already reaping the benefits of automation and AI, and to remain current, CFOs need to embrace self-education along with any formal training that they can lay their hands on.

Finance leaders have no choice but to prepare themselves and their workplaces for the digitisation revolution. Workplaces are already reaping the benefits of automation and AI, and to remain current, CFOs need to embrace self-education along with any formal training that they can lay their hands on.

CFOs say they will remain cautious after lockdown, but are optimistic about a new way of work.

Deloitte Analytics' Catherine Stretton: The time is right for AI implementation.

Pat Semenya, the South African country head of the ACCA, spends a chunk of her daily work considering her team members, ensuring their wellbeing both as humans first, and then in terms of their functional and organisational plans.

The ACCA-qualified NPO NGO reflects on the benefits of a global accounting qualification.

The role of mentoring is becoming increasingly important in an ever-changing work environment.

Finance leaders reveal that teams are becoming more innovative, in this week's CFO Conversation.

Finance leaders have no choice but to prepare themselves and their workplaces for the digitization revolution. Workplaces are already reaping the benefits of automation and AI, and to remain current, CFOs need to embrace self-education along with any formal training that they can lay their hands on.

Joint Aid Management CFO: There are opportunities to support the vital work of non-profits.

Finance execs agreed that keeping humanness in the dialogue is what's getting them through this.

Nando's closes stores during Covid-19 lockdown, staff fully compensated during this time.

This came with a caveat for attendees of the online CFO summit: Watch out for the Lawson Effect.

She says that those in leadership positions must assist government in fighting the Covid-19 pandemic.

The contribution is in partnership with the Motsepe Foundation, African Rainbow Minerals and Sanlam.

Nine CFOs gathered for the first weekly conversation CFO South Africa will be hosting during lockdown.

Supporting this evolution, SAP Concur has partnered with CFO South Africa as an Executive Partner.

CFO South Africa MD Joël Roerig on finding new ways to bring executives together during social isolation.

Finance Meets HR Summit attendees believe CFOs can also be people people.

When you put people and finance together, you can create beautiful value for business.

ClarkHouse Human Capital to partner with leading CFO community platform, CFO South Africa.

Neo Dongwana has been appointed as the chair of the Barloworld board.

At the Finance Meets HR Summit, leading executives take a look at how finance and HR are #StrongerTogether.

MRA gives members access to a world-class profession says SAICA's Freeman Nomvalo.

There is an opportunity for the private industry to invest in economic and infrastructure growth.

Nominees share their insights about staying agile and thinking outside the box at the CFO Awards interviews.

Thabo Tshepuwane: Sought after qualifications are no longer a guarantee of life-long success.

Wayne joins the list with Barry Melancon, Tom Hood, Allan Koltin and President Donald Trump.

He replaces Nicky Oppenheimer and surpasses Natie Kirsh, the other two South Africans on the list.

Forget chasing the points or beefing up your CV. Lifelong learning is now a requirement for executives and thinking professionals marching confidently into the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Executives revealed to Kate Ferreira.

Forget chasing the points or beefing up your CV. Lifelong learning is now a requirement for executives and thinking professionals marching confidently into the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Executives told Kate Ferreira.

Forget chasing the points or beefing up your CV. Lifelong learning is now a requirement for executives and thinking professionals marching confidently into the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Executives revealed to Kate Ferreira.

Forget chasing the points or beefing up your CV. Lifelong learning is now a requirement for executives and thinking professionals marching confidently into the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Experts revealed to Kate Ferreira.

Forget chasing the points or beefing up your CV. Lifelong learning is now a requirement for executives and thinking professionals marching confidently into the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Executives revealed to Kate Ferreira.

Forget chasing the points or beefing up your CV. Lifelong learning is now a requirement for executives and thinking professionals marching confidently into the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Executives revealed to Kate Ferreira.

Virtual or remote CFOs are using specialist software and cloud solutions to deliver services to small businesses and entrepreneurs. But as their automated solutions free up the business to focus on strategy and growth, could they be creating a model for the CFO of the future - regardless of organisational size? Beth Amato spoke to three virtual CFOs to learn how they are shaping the future of finance.

Virtual or remote CFOs are using specialist software and cloud solutions to deliver services to small businesses and entrepreneurs. But as their automated solutions free up the business to focus on strategy and growth, could they be creating a model for the CFO of the future - regardless of organisational size? Beth Amato spoke to three virtual CFOs to learn how they are shaping the future of finance.

Virtual or remote CFOs are using specialist software and cloud solutions to deliver services to small businesses and entrepreneurs. But as their automated solutions free up the business to focus on strategy and growth, could they be creating a model for the CFO of the future - regardless of organisational size? Beth Amato spoke to three virtual CFOs to learn how they are shaping the future of finance.

Bowmans CFO Jo-Ann Pohl supports the non-profit organisation Charities Aid Foundation Southern Africa in her personal capacity. She believes in using her technical finance, strategy execution, and reporting skills to not only build her career but to also uplift disadvantaged people.

According to fresh results from this year's CFO Day Survey, nearly three quarters of all CFOs are eyeing the top job and aspire to be CEO after their current role. And their ambitions are not unrealistic: a third of all CEOs of the JSE Top-40 are previous finance executives. But what does it take to scale the highest summit? Which different skills are required? How do you move from numbers to people and strategy? CFO Magazine spoke to five former CFOs who were promoted to CEO to find out what it takes.

According to fresh results from this year's CFO Day Survey, nearly three quarters of all CFOs are eyeing the top job and aspire to be CEO after their current role. And their ambitions are not unrealistic: a third of all CEOs of the JSE Top-40 are previous finance executives. But what does it take to scale the highest summit? Which different skills are required? How do you move from numbers to people and strategy? CFO Magazine spoke to five former CFOs who were promoted to CEO to find out what it takes.

According to fresh results from this year's CFO Day Survey, nearly three quarters of all CFOs are eyeing the top job and aspire to be CEO after their current role. And their ambitions are not unrealistic: a third of all CEOs of the JSE Top-40 are previous finance executives. But what does it take to scale the highest summit? Which different skills are required? How do you move from numbers to people and strategy? CFO Magazine spoke to five former CFOs who were promoted to CEO to find out what it takes.

The group said, in line with good corporate governance, the next group chairperson should be independent.

According to fresh results from this year's CFO Day Survey, nearly three quarters of all CFOs are eyeing the top job and aspire to be CEO after their current role. And their ambitions are not unrealistic: a third of all CEOs of the JSE Top-40 are previous finance executives. But what does it take to scale the highest summit? Which different skills are required? How do you move from numbers to people and strategy? CFO Magazine spoke to five former CFOs who were promoted to CEO to find out what it takes.

The former Investec CEO says CFOs should take care not to damage positive organisational culture.

Allan was responsible for founding the Allan Gray Investment Counsel and the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation.

According to fresh results from this year's CFO Day Survey, nearly three quarters of all CFOs are eyeing the top job and aspire to be CEO after their current role. And their ambitions are not unrealistic: a third of all CEOs of the JSE Top-40 are previous finance executives. But what does it take to scale the highest summit? Which different skills are required? How do you move from numbers to people and strategy? CFO Magazine spoke to five former CFOs who were promoted to CEO to find out what it takes.

CFOs seized the opportunity to think, learn and most importantly to share experiences with their peers.

South Africa's CFOs offer up their congratulations to the Springboks on their outstanding win.

Cape CFOs enjoyed great dinner and discussion, with insights from Capitec CFO André du Plessis.

The CEOs have stepped down to allow for a leadership reset after an independent review into US project.

Need to fly a couple of executives into Lesotho to visit one of Premier's bakery operations? No need to book a commercial flight - CFO Kobus Gertenbach has achieved his lifelong dream of getting his pilot's licence and owning a light aircraft and is more than equal to the task.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

A recent analysis of bank executive remuneration looked at how executives' salaries have changed.

PPC CFO Tryphosa Ramano supports the not-for-profit organisation Time for Change in her personal capacity. She says that it's important to give what she can to make an impact on someone else's life, because she has succeeded in life because her community supported and uplifted her.