200: Morné Eloff
Neopak finds itself in the enviable position of having a bigger demand for its products than what can be currently supplied and its Financial Director, Morné Eloff, provides insight to the challenges and requirements to meet such a demand.
A turnaround job awaits Wesgro’s new CFO
Sandiso Gcwabe will join Wesgro as their CFO in 2023. Gcwabe faces the task of restoring Wesgro to clean audits. The official tourism, trade and investment promotion agency for the Western Cape last achieved a clean audit in 2018/19. Wesgro’s audit results were discussed recently at a budget committee meeting of the Western Cape […]
199: Lili Grobler
Having initially aspired to become a physiotherapist, fate then stepped in, and Lili Grobler chose to pursue a career in accounting, where her dream of living and working in George has come true, as the CFO at Stiles.
Three areas of lifelong learning CFOs should be working on
Successful CFOs are always learning something new. Our network of CFOs share insights on the relevant areas where CFOs should consider upgrading their skills. CFOs are always learning on the job. “It is important that we are constantly developing as CFOs because the world is ever-changing, and our role is ever-changing,” Oyinda Akanbi, CFO [&hellip
What candidates for your finance team look for
CFOs are always on the lookout for great talent to fill their teams. However, competition for finance talent skills is fierce. Here are three factors that can make your department an employer of choice. A meaningful ESG strategy In a survey by Michael Page Africa of 400 South African employees and job seekers, […]
198: Kevin Watson
Having started his career before the advent of email, Kevin Watson has gained 33 years of experience across 20 countries, and now believes in the importance of a multi-generational team and identifying opportunities amidst a tide of disruption in the insurance industry.
How CFOs can create a better remote working culture
The pandemic may be winding down, but remote work looks set to continue. Recent studies give insight into how senior management and employees are figuring out the best approach to remote working. At the core of the remote working debate lies a contradiction. On the one hand, up to 85% of leaders say that […]
197: Anders Liu-Lindberg
‘Cracking the code on business partnering‘ 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. Go to www.cfoclub.c
How finance professionals can get a seat at the table: LinkedIn’s Liu-Lindberg shares
Anders Liu-Lindberg, an influencer and consultant, wants to bolster the importance of financial planning and analysis in businesses and help finance professionals get a seat at the decision-making table. In a recent podcast with CFO Club, Anders shares his top tips for FP&A professionals. 1. Don’t bury the insights Something Liu-Lindbe
196: Shené Groep
‘We are very intentional about being compliant and getting a clean audit’ 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. Go