Leadership

As the CFO of Cape Union Mart, Landi took the opportunity to mould the role to be more people-centric.

e4’s recent Girls in STEM programme is a demonstration of how working together can create change.

Women should be given opportunities with full confidence that they are going to achieve and deliver, says Nopasika.

As the only female executive at SANRAL, Inge is passionate about empowering the women around her.

Adri Führi, e4 group CFO, says much more can be done to ensure equality and innovation.

Carin Taylor, Workday’s chief diversity officer, talks about visibility, open dialogue, and looking at the individual.

Nerissa Chetty discusses how managing expectations helped her to fulfil work and personal responsibilities.

With a new job in a new industry and a new baby, Abigail has spent the last 18 months relearning.

Momentum Corporate’s Emda Fourie says women are uniquely placed to change the sector.

Brad explains that, during the hard lockdown, he had to replan Douglasdale Dairy’s strategy daily.

Leading women in finance and technology reveal that inclusion starts long before women enter the workforce.

CFOs share how they have had to reset their boundaries since working from home.

Zoliswa has had to wear sales, risk and operation leadership hats throughout her career at G4S South Africa.

CFOs and CHROs gathered to share ideas, learn from thought leaders, and be inspired.

Digitisation and the Covid-19 pandemic are only some of the challenges Raisibe has faced this last year.

Veliswa has played a critical role in the merger of Barloworld Motor Retail and NMI Durban South Motors.

Rochelle has driven change throughout her career with a focus on people, processes and technology.

BDO SA’s head of finance explains how focusing on people and not just numbers can get you better results.

Grant Greeff explains that CEOs and CFOs have clear lanes of accountability and need to trust each other.

Tafadzwa is passionate about mentoring and empowering young students and CAs, as well as his colleagues.

The Old Mutual CFO says that leaders have had to be more deliberate when checking in with people.

Mpho explains how she was recognised as a leader for EWSETA, despite her youth.

Rhett shares how he fast-forwarded his career from King Price’s CFO to deputy-CEO before the age of 40.

As the world of work changes, CFOs need to rethink their skills and the talent that they bring into business.

The Juwi EMEA FD’s ability to easily connect with different types of people has turned out to be an asset.

Anene’s experience as a deaf financial controller shows how communication improves inclusion.

The Mars South Africa CFO believes that CFOs need to be much more agile in the new world of work.

Senele is passionate about providing a safe and nurturing environment for the young children of Osizweni.

Nico explains how you can use emotional intelligence for effective professional and personal leadership.

Sedibelo Platinum Mines CFO Elmarie Maritz sees the mining industry as an opportunity for women.

TransUnion Africa CFO Sharon Naidoo shares her experience of learning new leadership skills from her mentees.

CFO South Africa webinar reveals how accountants can upskill to remain relevant.

Herman Singh says building your personal brand has a significant impact on your career journey.

DoughGetters’ Murray Barnetson makes a case for taking care of yourself to avoid burnout.

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

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

Sage FD Jordaan Burger: Companies that went digital before lockdown were prepared for Covid-19.

Today’s uncertainty and change will see finance leaders assuming greater responsibility.

Speaking at the 2020 Finance Indaba Network, Professor Mervyn King advocated for a title change for CFOs.

Raisibe Morathi and other panellists shared their learnings from working through Covid-19.

A panel of women finance leaders said these three things were critical in their journey to the top.

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

Laila says it's important for young women of colour to take up significant positions in corporate SA.

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.

JAM CFO Nico Esterhuizen says the best time to choose personal growth is today.

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.

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

Robots are assisting humans to build cars, deliver packages and assemble computers. Blockchain is tracking diamond supply chains and monitoring construction equipment. Smart machines are showing up in hospitals, shipping containers, pharmacies, and more. For finance to meet the challenges of a digital world, CFOs need to transform their talent and use different tools and techniques.

Shilpa says women shouldn't shy away from leadership, especially during tough economic times.

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

Having the wisdom to make smart decisions is something Thobeka Ntshiza, CFO of Avis Fleet, values.

Avashnee Ramdial has learnt that finance departments don't deliver well if their culture isn't cohesive and collaborative. She explained how she got this right as the CFO of Stanlib, based on a similar process in her prior role at Absa, and how she is keen to share the learnings from the hardships she has faced with other women in finance, in an interview with Georgina Guedes.

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.

To attain the "badge" of true leadership, you have to master personal leadership, says Nico.

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.

The finance team at Jaguar Land Rover South Africa are encouraged to become business partners, influencing the organisation as a whole and seizing the opportunities presented for personal development. But there is one more characteristic that typifies the motor company's finance team - and that's an abiding passion for the two premier brands.

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.

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

A team of students from UCT GSB participated in the John Molson MBA International Case Competition, and won.

CFO Sheldon Friedericksen explains how Fedgroup gamified its employees' work experience - with stellar results.

Finance Indaba attendees heard that they need to take an entrepreneurial view of their organisations.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Deloitte's Valter Adão says the way we gain knowledge has to change from something we do to how we behave.

Customers are responsible for revenue and growth, and must remain at the centre of the business.

The Telkom CFO says: "You need to act beyond reproach, never compromise your integrity."

Tim London: "Your vision statement is probably useless. Here's how to make it better."

Whether she's running Nedbank Group finance or a marathon, Raisibe Morathi gets the job done.

The FD tells how she joined Comair to simplify her life, then her career took off.

Many South African corporates invest in art, but how are these assets accounted for?

Learn from Starbucks and support your staff's studies - you'll become an employer of choice.

The business magnate and investor says his number-one learning hack is to read good books.

Leaders must be compassionate, likeable and interested in their staff. Markitects' Ian Rheeder explains how.

Goalfix director Colin Human says the dynamism of financial modelling supports growth and saves money.

The CFO believes servant leadership creates purpose for people, empowering them to innovate at work.

Accounting Made Easy: Using visual tools effectively imparts accountancy knowledge - especially to non-accountants.

W. consulting will hold your hand through the changes that IFRS 9 has brought.

Goalfix's Colin Human: Financial modelling is the best tool to help make informed business decisions.

Lori Milner from Beyond the Dress recommends you turn off those email alerts and focus.

W.consulting will get you ready for the looming IFRS 16 compliance deadline: January 2019.

Accounting Made Easy demystifies obvious accounting terms often misunderstood by non-accountants.

Markitects' Ian Rheeder says neuroscience holds the key to mastering customer experience management.

Lori Milner from Beyond the Dress is a whizz at guiding you to complete every task in one day and own your time.

A focus on colleagues, customers and solutions is the key to success for CFOs, say finance leaders of MMI.

Senior executives' observations are often taken as commands. Be sure that your team knows the difference.

Chris van Zyl, Stormers rugby player, keeps himself busy off the field by running an accounting practice.

Billionaire businessman Christo Wiese has been caught up in a case in which Sars claims that a law firm at which he was an executive, ENS, helped multinational oil company Tullow shift about R3,9 billion in assets out of the country

If someone's late for a meeting, here are some insights that will help you to cope with the stress.

The university is making strides in its mission to broaden access to quality education

Here are a few little tidbits to spice up the conversation when someone asks what you do for a living

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

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

Here are five intriguing and non-traditional accounting jobs you might want to consider

New guide highlights the impact management accountants have on business sustainability

Here are five accountants (or would-be number-crunchers), who disregarded the call of the financial calculator to take centre stage in an entirely unrelated field

Global finance executives remain optimistic about economic growth prospects for the year ahead, according to the 2018 Global Business & Spending Outlook

Sixty-four percent of professionals think changing roles every few years can be beneficial, with the biggest perk being a higher salary, but CFOs don't necessarily agree

CFO of the Year 2017 Till Streichert talks about competing in the gruelling Cape Epic.

CFOs can bring a fresh perspective to the CEO role, but the move isn't a natural progression, according to a study

Despite expected growth in the use of financial technologies such as blockchain, many American firms say they don't expect it to disrupt their business models, while those who do are slow to respond

Business leaders were equally inspired and challenged during the first ever combined executive summit for CFOs and CHROs in the beautifully decorated Summer Place in Hyde Park, Johannesburg. Larger-than-life Sygnia CEO Magda Wierzycka took the stage to call for visible leadership, followed by a panel discussion with equally dazzling Aarti Takoordeen (JSE Limited) and Sean Doherty (Standard Bank).

The Commonwealth Climate and Law Initiative, a research project by the University of Oxford Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment, hosted a high-level symposium at the plush Four Seasons Westcliff hotel in Johannesburg recently

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