From overwhelmed to productive: 5 Ways to reclaim your time
By Jeff Ryan, MD for AWCape, a Platinum Sage business partner for HR, payroll and financial solutions Have you said this phrase: “I wish I had more hours in the day” today? Let’s face it: the world of work is fast and it doesn’t stop. And finding extra hours in the day can feel […]
The Power of Onboarding: Setting New Employees Up for Success
By Jeff Ryan, Managing Director for AWCape, a Platinum Sage Business Partner Have you ever heard of someone or a colleague who left their new job within the first two months of joining? If the onboarding process is executed effectively and comprehensively, instances like these can be significantly minimized. Onboarding new joiners is a complex proces
From CFO to CEO: 5 Ways to Prepare for the Top Job
By Jeff Ryan, MD of AWCape, a Platinum Sage business partner for HR, payroll and financial solutions As businesses become more digital and technology-driven, the role of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is rapidly evolving. In the past, the CFO was primarily responsible for financial management and ensuring compliance with regulations. Th
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, […]
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
3 Tips for achieving a clean audit from public sector CFOs
Clean audits in the public sector are rare. Only 41 municipalities in South Africa achieved a clean audit for 2020-21. However, there are CFOs in the public sector that are getting it right. Here are their top tips. 1.Get everyone on the same page “I think what was quite important at the DTI was […]
Three ways a CFO can meet the board’s expectations
By Staff writer The relationship between CFOs and the board of directors is crucial to the long-term success of any company. Studies and experts point to these three factors as core to meeting the board’s expectations. Internal controls are key “CFOs experience higher turnover rates after their firm has received an adverse opinion by [&
When should CFOs delegate?
The demands placed on CFOs are ever increasing. No longer limited to pure finance functions, CFOs are being drawn into everything from artificial intelligence adoption to ESG. Many CFOs are choosing to delegate more. A 2021 survey found that 61% of South African and European CFOs have delegated more in pursuit of pace over perfection. […]
Don’t go it alone: How to deal with the growing demands on CFOs
“CFOs have influence over more and more functions. The magnitude of the change is both impressive and broad,” according to research from McKinsey. Researchers increasingly find that CFOs have their fingers in many more pies than ten years ago. SpencerStuart recently noted that CFOs must now “grapple with a host of external forces