ACCA

ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is a global professional accountancy body.
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04 August 2022
Celebrating women’s excellence at CFO and CHRO South Africa Women’s Dinner
The annual CFO and CHRO South Africa Women’s Dinner left attendees feeling inspired and recognised.
28 July 2022
“We need to tell the good stories!” says AWCA President
Buhle Hanise says the accounting profession has good news stories worth sharing.
21 July 2022
“Audit stakeholders should be on the same page,” says Bashier Adam
Bashier Adam, CEO of Nexia SAB&T, says audit stakeholders need to define common objectives.
15 July 2022
“Let’s remove artificial barriers to the accountancy profession,” urges Portia Mkhabela
Head of ACCA South Africa, Botswana & RMM says transformation means rethinking how the profession operates.
23 June 2022
Strong relationships are leading the finance function into the future, Cape Town summit reveals
Leading CFOs share how they are enabling their finance teams and readying them for the future.
10 June 2022
What’s your value? Partners at the Pitch Fest
Finance Indaba Online was a unique platform for partners to share their value propositions and products.
10 February 2022
Portia Mkhabela takes the lead at ACCA in South Africa
The new head of ACCA South Africa brings a wealth of education and training experience,
18 November 2021
South Africa’s leading CFOs honoured at dazzling 2021 CFO Awards
Eight outstanding CFOs scooped top honours at the stunning gala dinner held at the Inanda Club.
17 November 2021
Audit is here to stay, but needs to evolve, says Tarryn Pedlar
Partner at Moore Durban says big data analytics and value-add are the future of audit.
10 November 2021
Kholeka Mzondeki says influence comes with privilege and should be used for good
Experienced non-executive director says audit committees play a key role in demonstrating credibility to shareholders.
03 November 2021
“Are these the auditors we want?” asks Julius Mojapelo
The CEO of the Institute of Internal Auditors South Africa says audit should be a civil service.
20 October 2021
Survey shows client willingness to rotate auditors, says Adiebah Moruck
The future of audit: market view report by Mazars Group highlights need for audit soft skills.
16 October 2021
Audit firms need cybersecurity expertise, says SigOct Founder
Cybersecurity is set to become a bigger component of audit, says Ian Sharland.
22 September 2021
Audit shouldn’t be a necessary evil, but a value-add, says Jo Pöhl
Audit innovation is about improving the user experience, says iOCO CFO.
16 September 2021
Professionalise the public finance role, says CIGFARO president
Public sector audit issues can be solved through appointing the right people, says Peet du Plessis.
08 September 2021
NGO auditing is not to be underestimated and requires specific skills, says Nico Esterhuizen
CFO of JAM International says non-profit accounting holds subtle but important differences from its commercial counterpart.
25 August 2021
10 Finance leaders share their insights into the future of audit
Can the audit profession restore trust? Will new technologies cannibalise jobs? Find out from the experts.
18 August 2021
Transfer pricing audits – the surprise multinationals want to avoid, says Michael Hewson
Graphene Economics founder says transfer pricing audits arrive years down the line, creating surprise risk exposure.
11 August 2021
Audit firms must re-look their business model, says Ascendis Health CFO
CJ Kujenga says audit needs to add business value and to grapple differently with complexity.
03 August 2021
Kada Phiri takes the reins at ACCA South Africa
The new acting marketing head of ACCA South Africa brings wide-ranging experience to the role.
28 July 2021
“Is there a future for audit?” asks Doshex CEO
Doshex founder Alex de Bruyn believes blockchain technology will begin to replace external audit.
21 July 2021
UK audit reform proposals have application elsewhere, suggests Sir Donald Brydon
Brydon Report author believes focus needs to be on restoring trust in capital markets globally.
07 July 2021
Audit must change alongside business, says CEO of PwC Africa
Business is becoming increasingly complex, and audit needs to evolve accordingly, says PwC’s Dion Shango.
22 June 2021
Pat Semenya leaves ACCA South Africa in good shape
In Pat’s tenure, ACCA has seen a growth in membership, accredited universities and approved employers.
09 June 2021
Africa needs to focus on auditing basics, says ACCA Africa Director
Africa faces similar auditing challenges to global counterparts, plus several of its own, says Jamil Ampomah.
26 May 2021
Public sector audit should prioritise performance over mere compliance, says dtic CFO Shabeer Khan
Shabeer says the future of public sector audit is performance auditing, moving beyond a check-box mindset.
19 May 2021
Smaller audit firms need a long-term vision, says PSTM’s Mokgadi Malematsa
Mokgadi Malematsa, director at PSTM, says smaller firms have a responsibility to prepare for opportunities.
12 May 2021
Globally, the audit expectation gap needs to be bridged, says IRBA CEO
Imre Nagy says the future of financial reporting is comprehensive regulation and accountability.
28 April 2021
Tech and governance must go hand-in-hand says KPMG’s Shamit Govind
Disruption is key; so too is governance, says the head of KPMG SA’s Emerging Tech Unit.
21 April 2021
ACCA’s Pat Semenya says SA needs diversity in the audit space
Measures need to be implemented to open up the sector, says the head of ACCA Southern Africa.
17 April 2021
Lessons from SA’s accounting heroes
A CFO South Africa webinar looks at how smaller practices are keeping SMEs alive and kicking during Covid-19.
14 April 2021
Regulate auditors, but also directors, urges SNG Grant Thornton’s Victor Sekese
Accountability needs to encompass all role players – not just auditors, says SNG Grant Thornton CEO.
07 April 2021
ACCA’s Pat Semenya shares the three trends that are reshaping the finance landscape
From automation to working from home, finance professionals are focusing on becoming future fit.
01 April 2021
Digital transformation needs to be people-led, says PwC’s Nicholas Ganz
PwC partner Nicholas Ganz believes adaptability is key to delivering tomorrow’s audit.
24 March 2021
Audit is but one element in the reporting ecosystem, says Deloitte’s Bonga Nyembe
Deloitte’s Bonga Nyembe believes identifying fraud and restoring trust are the responsibility of all stakeholders.
17 March 2021
Auditors will need to provide climate reporting assurance, says EY’s Ajen Sita
Audit will play an expanded role in fraud identification and sustainability reporting, says EY Africa CEO.
10 March 2021
Continuous monitoring is the future of audit, says Vodacom SA’s Sitho Mdlalose
Vodacom SA’s Sitho Mdlalose believes that digitalisation and increased business insight are key audit trends.
09 March 2021
ACCA throws weight behind Finance Indaba Network
Global professional accountancy body ACCA has joined the Finance Indaba Network.
03 March 2021
KPMG chairman Wiseman Nkuhlu says restoring audit trust is about carrots and sticks
Prof Wiseman says there should be consequences for unethical conduct and complicity in fraudulent activities.
15 February 2021
ACCA SA head Pat Semenya joins CFO Awards judges panel
CFO South Africa welcomes ACCA’s Pat Semenya to the 2021 CFO Awards judges panel.
28 January 2021
Surviving and thriving in public practice
ACCA member Mwendabai Kalaluka is a renaissance man who has built a thriving private accounting practice.
08 January 2021
iOCO CFO Jo-Ann Pohl: Choose ethics, choose sustainability
ACCA-qualified Jo talks about how the intentions behind our actions determine a much bigger success.
16 October 2020
Finance leadership in uncertain times
Today’s uncertainty and change will see finance leaders assuming greater responsibility.
04 September 2020
ACCA qualification has made Kennedy Chinganya think like an entrepreneur
Kennedy Chinganya, Altron Nexus FD, says education has been a game changer in his life.
27 August 2020
Innocent Gumbochuma: The 'finance truth-teller'
ACCA-qualified Innocent Gumbochuma runs his public sector organisation with a strong private-sector orientation.
02 July 2020
Solenta Aviation FD Bright Amisi: Cargo carriers have been inundated with demand during Covid-19
ACCA-qualified Bright says this is because of the death of cargo-transporting passenger flights.
23 June 2020
National Treasury's Yvonne Soglo has a calling for public service
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.
12 June 2020
ACCA: Audits need to adapt to the digital age
ACCA and Grant Thornton discuss the main challenges auditing faces in a series of roundtables.
27 May 2020
Big Concerts CFO Jonathan Murphy: Planning for the 'new normal' in events
As the CFO of entertainment giant Big Concerts, ACCA qualified Jonathan Murphy has become accustomed to preparing forecasts almost daily as the company and its US-listed parent come to terms with the global pandemic which prohibits gatherings.
19 May 2020
Competition Tribunal's Devrani Moonsamy: A well-rounded finance professional with big dreams
Chatting to Devrani Moonsamy is like inhaling a deep breath of air after the rain. She is currently head of finance at the Competition Tribunal and is involved in delivering on the public sector promise of ensuring clean audits across the public sector.
12 May 2020
ACCA: Accountants need to help keep SMEs afloat
ACCA head Pat Semenya shares the steps SMEs can take to mitigate the Covid-19 impact.
21 April 2020
ACCA head Pat Semenya: In a time of crisis true leaders put others first
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.
21 April 2020
JAM CFO Nico Esterhuizen: Accounting professionals need to stay ahead of the curve
The ACCA-qualified NPO NGO reflects on the benefits of a global accounting qualification.
21 April 2020
ACCA: Budget deficit a challenge for SA in light of downgrades, Covid-19
ACCA's Pat Semenya highlights the perfect storm of debt and deficit facing SA with ratings downgrade.
21 April 2020
ACCA: Advent of Covid-19 extremely harmful to a country already in technical recession
Tito Mboweni's recession recovery measures will be overwhelmed by economic challenges.
19 April 2020
ACCA: Positive steps from Tito Mboweni's budget speech should not be overlooked
SA is going to struggle to recover from lockdown, but government was already taking positive steps.
17 April 2020
ACCA: Tourism and aviation will struggle to recover from lockdown
Tourism was hard hit before social distancing and lockdown was announced. Recovery will be tough.
16 April 2020
ACCA: Repo rate cut benefits South African households in challenging times
Despite the economic challenges SA homes are facing, rate cut will provide some relief.
14 November 2019
Upskilling the future of the financial and accounting services sector
The Financial and Accounting Services Seta has a message for the industry: It is ready to fulfil their sectoral training needs and has been conducting research to ensure that it has the capability to do so.
17 October 2019
Finance Indaba hears unethical accounting persists, even with tech in the mix
With or without machine learning, unethical accounting practices must be stamped out, say panellists.
14 August 2019
IMAS joins Finance Indaba line-up
IMAS broadens access to high-quality professional accountancy education to aspiring CAs.
08 July 2019
Charterquest to showcase upcoming finance professionals at CFO Case Study Competition
The CFO Case Study Competition has been a mainstay of the event since the inaugural Finance Indaba.
26 April 2019
Special feature (part 3): Developing your soft skills to stay relevant as a CA
Professional institutions are researching new competencies that will change their qualification, writes Kate Ferreira.
10 April 2019
Explained: How machine learning is entering the accountancy mainstream
A new report from ACCA reveals the accounting profession needs to prepare for digital development.
20 March 2019
ACCA reveals four imperatives for CFOs wanting to add value through technology
ACCA's Thomas Isibor says finance has to prepare and adapt to meet transformative challenges.
23 November 2018
ACCA comes on board for another successful year at Finance Indaba Africa 2019
ACCA joins Finance Indaba as a gold partner in the wake of a successful 2018 event.
28 September 2018
ACCA, SAIPA, IIA SA and IMAS underscore importance of governance and compliance
Accounting institutes signal commitment to governance in SA with mind-expanding content at the Finance Indaba.
28 September 2018
Professional accountancy institution IMAS joins Finance Indaba 2018
The institution specialises in broadening access to high-quality professional accountancy education for aspiring CMAs.
25 September 2018
Finance Indaba 2018: ACCA readies members for a whole new accounting skillset
ACCA country head Patience Semenya talks membership, future-proof skills, and why ACCA will be at Finance Indaba 2018
18 September 2018
Finance Indaba: competition is grooming future CFOs and business leaders
"We depend on Finance Indaba Africa as a good platform to connect these ambitious young lads to Africa's world of finance."
08 August 2018
The five tenets of good corporate governance
A recently published report by ACCA looks at the interrelation between businesses and society over the years and the importance of good corporate governance.
22 May 2018
ACCA partners with Finance Indaba 2018
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is a global body for professional accountants, whose members are some of the world's most sought-after financial professionals.
18 April 2018
ACCA: Accountancy profession must better understand cryptocurrency risk
ACCA says it is vital for accountants to develop their digital understanding and their ethical responsibilities.
07 April 2018
Appropriate risk management crucial for effective strategic leadership - ACCA
Organisations cannot exploit strategic opportunities nor can they protect themselves from potential losses or failures, without a clear steer from the top on appropriate risk taking, says the ACCA
04 October 2017
Building the University of the Future - Monash South Africa President, Prof. Alwyn Louw
Professor Alwyn Louw is the President of Monash South Africa (MSA), a premier institution of Higher Education and a platinum partner at the Finance Indaba Africa 2017 on 12 and 13 October 2017 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg.
05 September 2017
CFO Case Study Competition changing the future of finance professional training - CharterQuest CEO Valentine Nti
Global entries for the 2017 and second edition of The CFO Case Study Competition closed on 31 March, with over 1,500 entries received – surpassing the 2016 edition by some 20 percent.
22 August 2017
The future of finance will require a convergence of risk and finance, says RMB CFO Markos Davias
“One of my mentors that has impacted my leadership style and journey from early in my career is Hugh Harrison, a partner I worked for at Deloitte. He is now our RMB Global Markets CFO, but even in this role he still challenges, advises and guides me. In him, I have always had someone whom I could trust to place the mirror in front of me. He is brutally honest but fair in his feedback and if it means he needs to make you a little emotional and teary eyed, so be it,” says RMB CFO Markos Davias, who harbours a passion for young accounting talent, promoting diversity and embracing cutting-edge technology. A solid centre-back, strong in the air, leading from the back, stopping goals at all costs – these are some of the phrases Markos uses to describe himself on the soccer field, and indeed, many of these phrases correlate with the CFO’s approach to leadership. “My family, more recently fatherhood, sport and specifically soccer have all had an influence on my life and career choices.”
15 August 2017
I always lead the charge, says Musa Magongo, CFO of SWACAA
“The time has come for the CFO to become an important executive member who pushes for value creation other than the normal traditional financial role,” says Musa Magongo, CFO of the Swaziland Civil Aviation Authority (SWACAA). “The CFO is expected to have a better understanding of the impact of each process, whether commercial or operational, and be able to provide the necessary advice and guidance to the technical team.” In his role, Musa oversees all of the financial management issues of SWACAA, from budget preparation and implementation to monitoring, treasury and reporting. While this includes a focus on both finance and strategy, he says the nature of the role means he spends a greater proportion of his time on strategy, and ensuring that the organisation’s overall strategy is implemented.
24 July 2017
Jo-Ann Pohl new Chairperson for Africa at Hansal International
Hansal International recently launched its expansion into South Africa, Ghana and Kenya, simultaneously announcing that it has appointed Jo-Ann Pohl (pictured) as the company’s Chairperson for Africa. Jo is currently a consultant at property investment fund, Texton, a role she took up in May this year.
13 July 2017
SA's shadow economy to rise, warns ACCA
“There was a decrease in the overall size of South Africa’s shadow economy’s share of GDP since 2011; a positive sign that efforts to curb its impact have been implemented in recent years. But that’s the end of the good news, as the future trend is profoundly opposite,” says Pat Semenya (pictured), head of ACCA South Africa.
15 June 2017
Beneficial experience: WATCH leading executives at #findaba16
With more than 5 000 visitors tapping into a wealth of resources, knowhow and inspiration and gaining unparalleled insights, not only was Finance Indaba 2016 a golden opportunity to meet others in the industry, network with peers and speak to professional organisations and training institutions, but it also offered neatly segmented paths and programmes for visitors to get the best out of the event.
29 April 2017
Finance Indaba - a CFO's best talent strategy
Finance Indaba Africa is the only annual event on the continent where thousands of registered accountants and other finance professionals gather under roof for two days to advance their knowledge, networks and careers. Which CFO would say no to a finance team that is rejuvenated, full of new ideas and better connected than ever before – for FREE?
06 March 2017
Focus on governance `bigger picture` - ACCA
Government needs to show stronger support for voluntary measures which improve corporate governance rather than impose a legislative mandate, according to the ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), a partner of the Finance Indaba 2017.
27 February 2017
ACCA picks up online learning award
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants' (ACCA) innovative online learning platform was last night awarded Study Resource of the Year by PQ Magazine at a ceremony held in London. The ACCA is a partner of Finance Indaba Africa 2017.
16 January 2017
ACCA launches global education forum
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), a Finance Indaba 2017 partner, has announced that it will be conducting a regular Global Forum focussing on education.
09 January 2017
ACCA outlines success principles for 2017
The Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA), a partner of Finance Indaba Africa 2017, has published a checklist to tackle the political uncertainties of 2017, including Brexit negotiations.
12 December 2016
Driving change in the public sector: ACCA report
The level of economic growth is the number one driver of change in the public sector, according to the latest report in the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants’ (ACCA) Professional Accountants: The Future series.
28 November 2016
ACCA joins Finance Indaba 2017
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has partnered with Finance Indaba 2017. It will be the association's second showing at the event. Founded in 1904, the ACCA casts itself as the world's most forward-thinking accounting organisation, working across the globe to uplift the profession and boasting more than 188 000 qualified members and 480 000 students of its masters-level qualifications worldwide.
02 November 2016
Four top finance bosses reveal the reasons for their success on the continent
What does it take to be successful in the rest of Africa? We asked four CFOs who were nominated for the 2016 CFO Awards to share some tips. Here’s what Bikash Prasad from Olam International, Johan Geel from Afgri, Mohammed Abdool-Samad from Illovo, and Osman Arbee from Imperial Group had to say on the matter. Bikash Prasad (right): look at the long term Bikash Prasad has quickly moved through the ranks and last year became CFO for Africa and the Middle-East at Olam International, a global agri-business operating from seed to shelf. Bikash has been a long-standing supporter of CFO South Africa and the panel of judges voted him as winner or the 2016 Moving into Africa Award, which he received out of the hands of Standard Bank’s CIB CFO Luvuyo Masinda on 12 May 2016. We asked him what it takes to be successful in Africa. “Look at the long term. You might have challenges in the short term, with the global economic slowdown and the slowdown in China impacting the continent, but the long term is looking very bullish and positive.” “To operate in Africa, you have to be a noble corporate citizen. You cannot be non-compliant. You need to really believe in sustainability and get a license from the community you want to work in, not just an official license from the government you are dealing with. We hardly ever run into any trouble because of that approach. Recruiting and developing talent is also crucial.”
13 October 2016
It's time! Finance professionals flock to Finance Indaba Africa - #findaba16
The day that finance professionals have been looking forward to for many months has finally arrived - it is time for Finance Indaba Africa! With two days of learning, inspiration and unparalleled networking, the inaugural event has already established itself as the biggest conference and expo for African finance teams in the world. The numbers are impressive: 13 & 14 October 2016, Sandton Convention Centre, 5000 attendees, 120 sessions with speakers and discussions and 75 exhibitors.
06 October 2016
Finance Indaba programme: Skills and knowhow for finance - #findaba16
The Finance Indaba Africa 2016 is almost upon us and it is time to start looking at what exactly lies ahead at the Sandton Convention Centre on 13 and 14 October 2016. Every day until the event, we will shine a light on the parts of the amazing programme. Today: Skills and knowhow for finance, which will take place on 13 October 2016 and features one the the world's most inspiring accountants!
18 August 2016
Acca launches new online tutor excellence programme
An exclusive online programme for tutors who teach and support students of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is now live. The programme, available free of charge and accessed through ACCA’s online Education Hub, was developed by ACCA in collaboration with BPP Professional Education, and uses BPP’s online classroom learning environment to help students progress through the ACCA qualification.
17 August 2016
Finance Indaba 2016: Get your business moving with AgilePam
"AgilePam uses the latest and best web technologies to keep you connected on the cloud, where your work, information, data, files, contact information, everything, is stored safely and securely, in one place," says Leon Smith, lead software engineer at AgilePam, a silver partner at the Finance Indaba Africa 2016 on 13 and 14 October 2016 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg.
05 August 2016
Interview - SAICA CEO Terence Nombembe endorses Finance Indaba Africa
“As SAICA we are very excited about the Finance Indaba Africa which will be held on 13 and 14 October 2016,” says Terence Nombembe, CEO of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA). “The event is a great initiative from CFO South Africa, where we can showcase excellence and the value CAs(SA) can contribute to society.”
19 July 2016
ACCA launches new financial guide for entrepreneurs
In a bid to address the financial literacy skills gap in South Africa, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has released a new guide, ‘Financial management and business success - a guide for entrepreneurs’, designed to help small businesses understand the importance of financial literacy. Nomsa Nkomo (pictured), Policy Manager, ACCA South Africa, said:
30 June 2016
Adekunle Awobodu new CFO of MTN Nigeria
MTN has appointed Adekunle Awobodu (pictured) as its new MTN Nigeria (MTNN) CFO. Awobodu, the first Nigerian to occupy this position, takes over from Ferdi Moolman, who became CEO of the company in December last year. Moolman was quoted in the media as saying:
11 May 2016
Finance Indaba 2016: ACCA graduates mean business
"There is an undeniable need to introduce young people to entrepreneurship at an early stage and further ensure that they are equipped with the right skills from an education front," says Patience Semenya, head of the South African chapter of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), a gold partner at the Finance Indaba Africa 2016 on 13 and 14 October 2016 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg.
27 April 2016
Finance Indaba 2016: CharterQuest CFO Case Study Competition draws the crowds
“Employers are seeking financial education that produces cutting edge and real world integrated technical, business and leadership acumen,” says Valentine Nti from CharterQuest, a silver partner at the Finance Indaba Africa 2016 on 13 and 14 October 2016 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg. CharterQuest will host the global finals of the first ever CFO Case Study Competition at the Finance Indaba.
15 April 2016
The CFO Study Competition earns global stature
Entries for The CFO Case Study Competition have officially closed, with an overwhelming final tally of 1,278 aspirant registrations comprising 320 competing teams representing 53 universities and institutes from 25 different countries across five continents. The participants are all competing for the right to be crowned with the coveted 'CharterQuest Future CFO & Business Leaders 2016’ Award plus scooping the R100,000 cash prize.
06 April 2016
Finance Indaba 2016: Sage One explores how firms can use the cloud
"The future is mobile and we are giving our customers the power to control their businesses from the palm of their hand," says Steven Cohen from Sage One, a gold partner at the Finance Indaba Africa 2016 on 13 and 14 October 2016 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg. In the coming weeks and months, we will be chatting to all the Indaba partners, asking them why they are joining the event and what their most important message for finance professionals is.
25 March 2016
CFO Case Study Competition sees record number of entries
The CFO Case Study Competition, for which entries close on 31 March, has gained incredible momentum in recent weeks and has received a record number of entries. As of 22 March, 1120 entries (some 280 teams) had been received from 39 universities across 15 countries and two continents. Of these, 75 also signed up as CFO Brand Ambassadors and 52 as CFO Social Media Contestants.
21 March 2016
Everything CFOs should know about fraud - a chat with EY's Susan Breytenbach
“With fraud the devil is often in the detail,” says Susan Breytenbach, a leading partner in EY’s forensic services department. “For the CFO there is a fine balance between not being in the detail, whilst still maintaining control to ensure that the checking gets done by the appropriate level of person to the appropriate level of detail.”
18 March 2016
Beware the geeks - dinner guests discuss CFO's crucial role as big data chief
Turning a blind eye to big data puts your business at risk of being left behind, but CFOs need to know what they want from the data in order to help the ‘geeks’ find the right outcomes. That was one of the many useful lessons during an intimate CFO dinner hosted on 17 March 2016 at the Taj Hotel in Cape Town. See photos of the dinner here.
15 March 2016
Rhinos, tenders & transformation: a chat with SANParks CFO Rajesh Mahabeer
"SANParks is a large, multifaceted organisation with several focal areas, including tourism, conservation and the management of estates. This mix creates a different level of complexity. I would say SANParks is far more complex than other environment where I've worked," says Rajesh Mahabeer, CFO of South African National Parks (SANParks).
12 March 2016
CFO Case Study Competition draws huge number of entrants
The CFO Case Study Competition, which will see entrants tackle the topic of strategic threats, opportunities, weaknesses and ethical dilemmas facing key decision-makers in the mobile telecommunications sector, has gained incredible momentum in recent weeks, and there are still two weeks to go before entries close.
11 March 2016
Simplicity key to unlock data for fleets - Aon CFO dinner report
Simplicity and logic are paramount for CFOs that want to make effective use of big data for their fleet management. That was one of important takeaways during an exclusive CFO dinner on 11 March 2016 at the Saxon Boutique Hotel in Johannesburg .
10 February 2016
Grooming future leaders: the CFO Case Study Challenge
University student societies from across the globe are frenetically forming teams to enter the CFO Case Study Competition, where they will tackle the topic of strategic threats, opportunities, weaknesses and ethical dilemmas facing key decision-makers in the mobile telecommunications sector.
22 January 2016
Jason Kazilimani, CEO KPMG Zambia: power and agri biggest opportunities
“CFOs that don’t read and don’t network, won’t grow,” says Jason Kazilimani, senior partner and chief executive officer at KPMG Zambia. According to the senior partner there are two types of CFOs in the country: modern, world-class finance executives with international experience and “some others that call themselves CFOs, and yet only do the bean counting”. That is why there is enormous potential to improve the skills and networking capacity of Zambian CFOs, he says. “I would like to see much more emphasis on strategy.”
16 December 2015
Finance Indaba hosts finals of The CFO Case Study Competition
The cream of the crop of Africa's aspiring CFOs and business leaders will be competing for a prize of R100,000 during the global finals of The CFO Case Study Competition, hosted at the Finance Indaba Africa 2016. With entries for participants closing in March 2016, we spoke to Valentine Nti, CEO of organiser CharterQuest Institute about the way CFOs, corporate sponsors, professional bodies, universities and business talents of 25 years and younger can get involved.
11 December 2015
Pat Semenya: taking ACCA to next level in South Africa
“I want to double our number of members and students and instil a real passion for ACCA,” says Pat Semenya, who is heading up ACCA South Africa since August 2015. After years at Nestlé, Pat felt it was time for a job that could really make a difference.“Economic transformation is not completed in this country and I want to contribute positively to that.”
10 December 2015
Awesome accountants - find them at the Finance Indaba Africa
South Africa has an outstanding pool of professional accountants. Whether you're a small start up or a successful mid size business, you will need these professionals to help grow and guide your business. The best accountants formulate ideas to help you reach your true goals becoming genuine business partners. Finding the right accountant is easier than you think and you are invited to meet the very best at Finance Indaba Africa.
14 March 2014
Marie McCrea, Partner CIL: CFO - A Vision for the Future
Marie McCrea, partner at the Centre for Innovative Leadership (CIL), held an interesting presentation on the role and challenges of modern CFOs at the CFO South Africa Event Get Smart in 2014, March 13 at the Saxon.
14 March 2014
'Get Smart' Event: InnoVent offers fascinating insights in rental of depreciating assets
Smart CFOs save money by renting fast-depreciating assets like IT-equipment, instead of buying them. That was the message of Shane Merriman, Managing Director at InnoVent Rental & Asset Management Solutions. During the CFO South Africa ‘Get Smart’ event of 13 March 2014 in the Saxon Boutique Hotel in Johannesburg, Merriman gave the attending CFOs some fascinating and challenging insights in ways to make money go further.
06 December 2013
Nadine Kater, Head of ACCA: Moving towards the 'complete accountant'
“One of the main challenges for South African CFOs is to find capable, qualified accountants that can support them,” says Nadine Kater, the South African Head of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), one of the largest and fastest-growing global accountancy bodies. “I often hear stories about two or three people at the top of the finance department working 24/7 because they need to check all the work of their employees,” she says, adding that she believes the ACCA qualification addresses this problem.
23 April 2013
Bright Amisi, Group Finance Manager at SABS: `Risk management is going to become a key part of the CFO portfolio`
Bright Amisi (37) has been the Group Finance Manager of the SABS, a leading conformity assessment industry player, since 2008. SABS is the largest conformity assessment body in Africa and is the official publisher of South African National Standards (SANS) used across all sectors of the economy. He thinks the most challenging about his position are that the non-finance issues demand a lot of his time. He doesn’t always sit in his office worrying about the numbers; He is frequently out there trying to enable the business to be successful. Everybody wants advice before making decisions. Before joining SABS Bright was employed by the Development Bank of South Africa as the GM: Finance and Administration - NEPAD for three years. Bright has also previously served as the Finance Director of Africare Zimbabwe, Head of Finance and Administration for the Red Cross in Zimbabwe and as an Auditor. He holds an MCom (Accounting), BSc (Hons) and is an Associate member of ACCA, CIMA and CIS. Bright is married to Diana with four kids and is a Formula One fanatic! Which skills do you think a finance professional should master to be successful in his/her work? A finance professional needs knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS), tax, ICT systems and systems integration, as well as risk management.
30 January 2012
Jo Pohl - CFO Ubank: `CFO needs to adapt a far more pro-active and predictive approach`
Ubank (previously Teba Bank) appointed Jo-Ann Pohl to its Board as Chief Financial Officer in June 2007. Prior to her appointment, Jo – as she prefers to be called – who is a qualified chartered accountant was at Barclays Africa where she began as a Corporate Merchant Banking and Treasury Performance Consultant for Africa and the Middle East and then moved back into finance as a Regional Financial Controller before being promoted to Head of Finance for the Pan-African business. Ubank is the 9th largest Bank by assets with deposits of over R3bn and has become a well-recognised banking brand in the country.
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