How Leaders Can Learn from Mistakes
How Leaders Can Learn from Mistakes When things go wrong, it’s easy to dwell on the error and let the pressure mount. However, great leaders know that mistakes are more than just obstacles; they are opportunities to grow, evolve, and build a culture of resilience. Turning mistakes into valuable lessons requires intentional effort. It’s not […]
Members’ Profile: Ronel Jooste
Members’ Profile: Ronel Jooste In this edition of our CFO Spotlight series, we are featuring Ronel Jooste, a dynamic force in the worlds of finance, wellness, and leadership development. With a career spanning corporate excellence and entrepreneurial innovation, she is the Managing Director of both FinanciallyFit Group and PhysEQFiT Wellness & Leaders
Achievement Orientation in Finance: How to Set and Meet High Standards
Achievement Orientation in Finance: How to Set and Meet High Standards As a CFO, you play a key role in setting the tone for performance in your organisation. Achievement orientation is about more than meeting deadlines or hitting financial targets—it’s about consistently striving for excellence and encouraging your team to do the same. The good […
Guardrails for Growth: How CFOs Can Master Internal Control Policies
Guardrails for Growth: How CFOs Can Master Internal Control Policies Internal controls are like the guardrails on a winding mountain road. They keep a business on track, protecting assets, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and promoting efficient operations. For CFOs, understanding and implementing effective internal control policies is more than just a
Members’ Profile: Jerome Reip
Members’ Profile: Jerome Reip In this edition of our CFO Spotlight series, we are featuring Jerome Reip. Currently the Global Finance Team Leader for the Fracht Group Jerome is responsible for steering complex financial operations and delivering innovative solutions across borders. Jerome’s professional journey began with PwC (Luxembourg) as an Audi
The Inquisitive CFO: Leveraging Curiosity for Company Growth
The Inquisitive CFO: Leveraging Curiosity for Company Growth Curiosity is often overlooked as a professional skill. Yet, for a Chief Financial Officer (CFO), curiosity can be a secret weapon to drive company growth. Being inquisitive is not just about asking questions; it’s about fostering a mindset that challenges the status quo, uncovers hidden opportunit
Members’ Profile: Ntombi Melamu
Members’ Profile: Ntombi Melamu In this edition of our CFO Spotlight series, we are featuring Ntombi Melamu, the Managing Director and Founder of FinAscend, a firm she established in 2019 to support small and medium-sized businesses with tailored financial solutions. With over 15 years of experience in financial management, she has held key roles at [&hel
Embracing Flexibility in Leadership Roles: A Skill Every CFO Needs
Embracing Flexibility in Leadership Roles: A Skill Every CFO Needs Flexibility isn’t about being indecisive or chaotic. Instead, it’s the ability to adapt to challenges, consider new perspectives, and adjust plans while keeping the bigger picture in mind. As a CFO, mastering this skill can make you a more effective leader and help you guide […]
Members’ Profile: Christopher Holton
Members’ Profile: Christopher Holton In this edition of our CFO Spotlight series, we are featuring Christopher Holton, whose career reflects a deep commitment to both personal and professional growth. As the current Financial Director at Denso South Africa, Christopher has held key positions that span multiple industries, including logistics, fuel termin
Balancing Cost and Service in Financial Management: A CFO’s Perspective
Balancing Cost and Service in Financial Management: A CFO’s Perspective Every decision a CFO makes carries weight on the bottom line, the team’s efficiency, and the overall direction of the business. One of the toughest challenges in this role is finding the right balance between controlling costs and delivering the quality of service that stakeho