157: Roxane Leita
After gaining experience in a variety of roles at PwC, Roxane Leita, was approached by Investec to assist with the launch of Investec Life as their Head of Finance, where she faced the challenge to create finance processes from the ground up and she shares here the intricacies of this role. Today’s podcast is sponsored […]
156: Gerda Janse van Vuuren
By her own admission, Gerda Janse van Vuuren believes she was an accountant before she even knew what an accountant was, and here she discusses her natural affinity for numbers, her role as CFO at SA Mint and her obsession with baking sourdough bread. CIARAN RYAN: Today’s podcast is sponsored by Draftworx, which provides […]
155: Marius Moller
Despite being a self-confessed late bloomer, Marius Möller has an impressive CV and extensive experience in senior financial leadership that led to his current position at Business Science Corporation, a fourth industrial revolution enablement company. MATTHIEU RIVART: Today’s podcast is sponsored by Draftworx, which provides automated drafting an
154: Charles Humphreys Mbale
Charles Mbale’s career experience has been predominantly in the NGO sector but in 2019 he established his own accounting practice and shares valuable insight for other finance professionals considering the same route. MATTHIEU RIVART: Today’s podcast is sponsored by Draftworx, which provides automated drafting and working paper financial software
153: Teboho Gordon Makakane
‘The title CFO (SA) is a very critical but also, privileged title for me.’ Teboho Makakane represents the quintessential modern CFO, from humble beginnings as a motor mechanic, his diverse career and experiences have led him to being awarded the CFO (SA) designation, and he shares his expectations as he prepares to join SAIBA’s delegation […]
152: Sarika Lakraj-Naidoo
Purpose Fuelled by Passion Responsible for a budget of R7.8 billion, Sarika Lakraj-Naidoo is a CFO who has always challenged the status quo and she continues to do so as she strives to ensure that state money is used for its intended purpose at Johannesburg’s Public Safety Department CIARAN RYAN: Today’s podcast is sponsored by […]
151: Nishal Lalla
Maverick CFO Thrives in the Music Industry RiSA’s Nishal Lalla has solid financial experience, along with valuable skills that he’s gained throughout his career that enables him to be involved with all aspects of business at South Africa’s trade association for record companies. CIARAN RYAN: Today’s podcast is sponsored by Draftworx, which provides
150: Fatima Darsot
‘I like to take the theoretical and make it practical.’ Fatima Darsot’s shares how her career has been enriched through her love for teaching and mentoring graduates by empowering them with practical knowledge that allows students to have greater confidence to advance their careers. CIARAN RYAN: Today’s podcast is sponsored by Draftworx, which provi
149: Catherine Campbell-Ferreira
From Farm Girl to Finance Executive Having spent her career in the motor industry, Catherine Campbell-Ferreira admits that it’s an industry that’s in her blood and which she loves, but she also shares her views here on the role of women in accounting and how they can assist in the post-Covid recovery. CIARAN RYAN: Today’s […]
148: Kulani Caroline Thuketane
‘Emotional intelligence is key.’ Kulani Caroline Thuketane highlights the importance of soft skills, something that she finds is becoming essential for the modern finance executive, as this dynamic role is no longer defined by technical skills only. CIARAN RYAN: Today’s podcast is sponsored by Draftworx, which provides automated drafting and working p