The Finance Weekly

APRIL 12, 2022

For many accounting and finance professionals, being a chief financial officer (CFO) is a career highlight. Nevertheless, the best way to learn the responsibilities and skills required of a CFO is to perform it. You'll have to look beyond the numbers to get this information.

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Future CFO

MARCH 5, 2025

Winnie Law , CFO, Technology & Operations (T&O), Global Functionsand Fit for Growth, Standard Chartered , believes the war on talent continues to be a challenge as the role of Finance pivots from being mere number crunchers and financial journalists to strategy influencers.

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CFO Talks

OCTOBER 9, 2024

As a CFO in South Africa, you’re not only responsible for financial oversight but also for shaping the culture and direction of your company. Effective leadership goes beyond managing numbers—it involves cultivating an environment where teams thrive, innovation flourishes, and strategic goals are achieved.

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CFO Talks

MARCH 13, 2025

Whether you’re a finance professional, business owner, or decision-maker, understanding how to leverage FIS can mean the difference between reactive problem-solving and proactive success. The post Financial Reports That Dont Age Like Milk: The Power of Real-Time Data appeared first on CFO Club Africa.

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 15, 2025

Anderson shared her experiences as a CPA, noting the frustration of dealing with arbitrary fundraising targets or “plug” numbers to balance the budget. About The Charity CFO We are an accounting partner that truly understands nonprofits. We get nonprofits, because nonprofits are all that we do. Get the free guide!

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Future CFO

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Finance teams found their way in 2024 to keep up with the ever-changing market landscape brought about by a number of factors. The accountancy profession, as we know it, faced challenges in technology--what with the concerns on how artificial intelligence poses threat on their jobs regarding the way it can take over their roles.

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Members’ Spotlight: Charles Westermeyer In this edition of CFO Club Africa’s Members Spotlight, we are introducing Charles Westermeyer , a seasoned financial professional and the current Director of Bluline Accounting Tax Assurance (Pty) Ltd , where he has been making a significant impact since 2016.

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Adam Kae

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Fractional CFO Qualifications Congratulations! Your company has grown to the point where the guidance of a Fractional CFO can, well, guide you. Hiring a Fractional CFO, however, is not a decision to be taken lightly. You need to understand what to look for when it comes to Fractional CFO qualifications.

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CFO Talks

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Members’ Profile: Rowen Pillai In this edition of CFO Club Africa’s Members Spotlight, we are introducing Rowen Pillai, the Chief Executive Officer of Lean Technovations Pty Ltd. I’ve always had a natural inclination toward numbers; they just made sense to me in a way that’s hard to explain. He was not disappointed!

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CFO Thought Leader

AUGUST 24, 2024

This transcontinental start marked the beginning of a career defined by global problem-solving, adaptability, and generous helpings of M&A experience. Ultimately, he became the firm’s international CFO, overseeing all finance and business operations outside the U.S. Cohen, […]

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CFO Talks

MARCH 1, 2023

Jeandre de Greef is the CFO and Director of the Tristan Group, which provides procurement and project solutions to energy, construction, mining and shipping industries in many African countries. His route, which didn’t include the traditional CA path, shows that there are many ways to become a CFO.

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CFO Talks

AUGUST 15, 2024

Futuristic Finance: Strategic Thinking for Tomorrow’s CFO In an era where rapid technological advancements and global economic shifts are the norm, Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) are not just financial stewards but strategic visionaries. Developing a Strategic Mindset Tomorrow’s CFO must think like a strategist.

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Adam Kae

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Your company has grown to the point where the guidance of a Fractional CFO can, well, guide you. Hiring a Fractional CFO, however, is not a decision to be taken lightly. Just with any leading executive position, a Fractional CFO’s decisions can greatly affect the company for years to come. By Katelyn Sieber Congratulations!

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CFO Share

AUGUST 29, 2024

Building an effective annual budget is more than just crunching numbers—it’s about creating a strategic roadmap that aligns your managers to the business goals. What are the Benefits of Collaborating with a Fractional CFO to Create an Annual Budget? What is the Role of a Fractional CFO in Annual Budgeting?

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CFO Thought Leader

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Lessons from Craig Wert’s finance career reveal the power of adaptability, problem-solving skills, and the ability to seize opportunities in unexpected places. jb “The CFO role at a high-growth company is extraordinarily challenging. This is because you have to wear two hats at once.

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The Charity CFO

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

When he imagined his children experiencing this problem, this struck a chord and he wanted to do something about it. His thought was simple, if only they could problem solve and fix the water crisis, then they would ultimately eliminate existing healthcare problems because of the lack of water. Get the free guide!

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CFO Thought Leader

APRIL 18, 2023

I just sat there smiling and hoped that nobody would ask me a question,” comments Cox, recalling one of a number of experiences that he credits with helping him to step beyond his accounting career roots. When you have strong relationships among the team, problem solving is more fun and wins are more fulfilling.”

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CFO Thought Leader

JUNE 18, 2024

He decided to pursue further education in the latter, where his analytical mind and problem-solving skills began to shine. His ability to integrate different departmental visions into a cohesive financial strategy helped not only to transform Ellucian’s business model but also to self-validate his growing ambitions to become a CFO.

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CFO News Room

DECEMBER 16, 2022

As a financial executive, the chief financial officer (CFO) is responsible for the financial health of an organization. The CFO role is multi-faceted and includes everything from financial planning and analysis to business budgeting, financial decision-making, and risk management. The CFO primarily controls financial affairs.

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Future CFO

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The CFO role requires certain traits and skills, said Woranat Dumrongsiri (pictured), Country CFO, Deloitte Thailand and Deloitte Laos during an interview with FutureCFO for the publication’s Female Leadership in Finance Series. Woranat Dumrongsiri, Country CFO, Deloitte Thailand and Deloitte Laos.

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CFO Thought Leader

JUNE 4, 2023

To Kellenberger, a recently hired business analyst, Coleman’s shrinking gross margins seemed to present not only a problem-solving challenge but also an opportunity to help to rewire a renowned brand’s customer best practices.

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Future CFO

OCTOBER 16, 2019

While priority setting is an issue facing everyone, a CFO who has multiple responsibilities at work and is a mother of young children must do it right to stay focused, committed, and efficient. FutureCFO: What are some of the biggest challenges facing you as a CFO today? Photo supplied by Cyndi Pei). Why or why not?

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CFO News Room

JANUARY 11, 2023

Individuals who excel in the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) role are highly sought after. Because CFOs manage an organization’s cash flow, financial planning, and strategic direction, they are well compensated. Being a financial analyst at a bank requires more than just crunching numbers. Financial Analyst.

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Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Editor’s note: In today’s A Day in the Life , Aaron Levine (pictured), CFO at Prophix shares with FutureCFO audiences not only his workday but also how he was inspired by a CFO—when he was a VP in another company—to learn how to craft a narrative that drives an organisation’s strategy. I served as a VP managing accounting and finance.

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Focus CFO

MARCH 30, 2022

At FocusCFO, we have structured our CFO and Area President positions around these values. Our associates ditch the long hours and unsustainable working conditions, by setting their schedules, both in terms of the number of hours and in terms of their availability. Learn More.

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https://trustedcfosolutions.com/feed/

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Trusted CFO Solutions specializes in working with restaurant groups. From their own words below, you’ll discover how we’ve helped the owners save time through real-time visibility reporting that shifts the burden from top-down leadership to a state where all leaders and managers know the same numbers and can act accordingly.

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CFO News Room

JANUARY 4, 2023

Maybe it’s important to you to be able to solve complex problems, or to manage a team. Assign each a number from one to five — one being you don’t live that value at all in your job, five being that value is fulfilled every day. The best way to understand if your values are being violated is to identify and define them.

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Future CFO

JULY 21, 2024

For this matter, Abrol advises aspiring accountants to think through the numbers, seize opportunities, and realise the inherent reward of engaging in a dynamic profession. AI can also uncover hidden trends and potential risks in vast datasets, enhancing decision-making and financial controls," Abrol notes.

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CFO Talks

DECEMBER 16, 2021

CFO Talks is a brand of the South African Institute of Business Accountants. He’s a CA and a recently minted CFO (SA), that is the Certified Financial Officer (SA) designation offered by the South African Institute of Business Accountants, and we’ll talk about that in a minute. It’s great to be part of the CFO family.’.

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CFO Talks

AUGUST 13, 2024

As a CFO, your role goes beyond crunching numbers— it’s about creating a team that’s dynamic, cohesive, and ready to tackle the financial challenges of today and tomorrow. This includes technical skills like accounting and financial analysis and soft skills like communication and problem-solving.

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CFO News Room

DECEMBER 19, 2022

We analyzed detailed records of MD complaint line calls, assessing the type and number of concerns raised by workers, as well as investigation and resolution processes. The MD program solved these problems with two low-cost initiatives. Interviews were also conducted with 14 stakeholders from the MD program.

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CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

1X ‘ The harder you work, the more it pays off’ Welcome to the CFO Club Africa podcast, where we interview leading CFOs from Africa and beyond. CFO Club Africa is a division of the Chartered Institute of Business Accountants, the professional body for business accountants, financial managers and chief financial officers.

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The Charity CFO

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Finally, when it comes to proactively planning for Giving Tuesday, numbers matter. When the script is flipped and one begins to think in the shoes of a donor, the true problem-solving method kicks in. To hear the full episode, y ou can find Tosha and the Charity CFO team on Spotify , YouTube , or our website, thecharitycfo.com

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Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

CFOs who combine the strengths of people and machines increase their chances of AI success through a satisfied and engaged workforce. He says that by recognising the respective strengths of people and machines, finance leaders can build processes that boost the abilities of people and machines, while mitigating their weaknesses.

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Future CFO

MAY 1, 2024

Giselle Arellano-Geronimo A controller, for Geronimo, also has the privilege to make a story out of the numbers and convert the results of the financials into actionable business decisions and strategies that help shape the business. “A

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CFO Talks

JUNE 22, 2022

CFO Talks is a brand of the South African Institute of Business Accountants. We welcome Prinisha Khoosal, who is CFO of Bridgestone Southern Africa, based in Johannesburg. I must say though, the CFO of today and the CFO of tomorrow is two different people.

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Future CFO

JANUARY 12, 2024

AI automates those repetitive tasks so the team can focus on more rewarding work, like using creative problem-solving to improve the financial IQ of colleagues across the organisation. While not seemingly related to crunching numbers, these kinds of tasks are rooted in soft skills.

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