Creating a Career Destination: Why Top Finance Talent Should Want to Work for You
Creating a Career Destination: Why Top Finance Talent Should Want to Work for You In today’s talent market, offering a good job isn’t enough. Especially in finance. The professionals you really want — the ones who understand both compliance and strategy, who can hold their own in front of auditors, and who aren’t afraid to […]
Are Data Errors Undermining Your Strategy? Here’s How Smart Process Controls Fix That:
Are Data Errors Undermining Your Strategy? Here’s How Smart Process Controls Fix That: You already know your team is stretched thin. You rely on reports to be accurate, dashboards to tell the truth, and your finance systems to run without hiccups. But if you’re still picking up errors late in the month—or worse, after board […]
Talking Money Without Causing Panic
Talking Money Without Causing Panic Numbers tell the truth, but how you communicate with them determines how they are received. As a CFO, your role goes far beyond reporting figures—you shape strategic decisions, guide leadership, and influence confidence in the business. Whether you are presenting financial results to the board, discussing cost-cutting mea
If You Never Look Back, How Do You Know Where You Messed Up?
If You Never Look Back, How Do You Know Where You Messed Up? Great leaders are not born; they are made through constant learning and reflection. Self-reflection is one of the most powerful tools a leader can use to improve their decision-making, communication, and overall effectiveness. But what does self-reflection actually mean for leaders, and […]
Running a Tight Ship Or Watching Your Business Sink Faster Than the Titanic
Running a Tight Ship Or Watching Your Business Sink Faster Than the Titanic Success in finance is about more than just making money. A business might be generating revenue, but does that mean it’s financially healthy? Can it pay its bills on time? Is it growing in a sustainable way? These are the kinds of […]
Financial Reports That Don’t Age Like Milk: The Power of Real-Time Data
Financial Reports That Don’t Age Like Milk: The Power of Real-Time Data Imagine running a business where financial decisions feel like guesswork—waiting weeks for reports, struggling with outdated data, and constantly fearing human error. Now, picture the opposite: instant access to real-time financial insights, automated compliance checks, and AI-driven
Finance Moves Fast—Don’t Let Your Knowledge Collect Dust
Finance Moves Fast—Don’t Let Your Knowledge Collect Dust Why Lifelong Learning in Finance Matters In the world of finance, things change constantly. New regulations, technologies, and trends emerge, affecting businesses, investments, and financial decision-making. If you don’t keep up, you risk falling behind, making costly mistakes, or missing out on
8th Annual CFO Africa Conference: Where Finance Meets the Future
8th Annual CFO Africa Conference: Where Finance Meets the Future Johannesburg, South Africa | July 9–11, 2025 The world of finance is evolving at breakneck speed, and CFOs are no longer just number crunchers, they are strategists, innovators, and change-makers. The 8th Annual CFO Africa Conference, set to take place in Johannesburg from July 9–11, […
From Panic to Progress Turning Workplace Change into Success
From Panic to Progress Turning Workplace Change into Success Change is an unavoidable part of any business. Whether it’s adopting new technology, restructuring the organisation, updating processes, or shifting company culture, businesses must evolve to stay competitive. However, change can be challenging. It disrupts familiar routines, creates uncertainty,
Hand Over the Numbers and Focus on What Matters
Hand Over the Numbers and Focus on What Matters Let’s be honest, handling finances isn’t everyone’s favourite job. For some, bookkeeping feels like a never-ending task, for others, tax season is a nightmare, and payroll? Well, let’s just say mistakes there can lead to very unhappy employees! What if you didn’t have to do it […]