143: Jace Subramoney
‘I feel that SAIBA is a great platform to be on.’ Jace Subramoney of Goldline Industries highlights how the responsibilities of the senior finance executive go beyond the bottom line to incorporate a broader social responsibility, ensuring that staff and suppliers were not detrimentally affected during the recent lockdowns. CIARAN RYAN: Today’s podcas
142: Believe Dirorimwe
CFO Custodian of Zimbabwe’s Iconic Hotels When the only certainty is the uncertainty of the economy, a CFO requires critical skills and stamina to manage in such a dynamic environment, skills that Believe Dirorimwe has honed over the past 12 years at African Sun Hotels. CIARAN RYAN: Today’s podcast is sponsored by Draftworx, which provides […]
141: Matome Modika
‘I used the lockdown to pursue the business rescue licence and that opportunity was brought by SAIBA.’ Matome Modika has established a thriving accounting practice in Tzaneen, along with a college specialising in business studies, which is not surprising for a man who believes in continuous career development. CIARAN RYAN: Today’s podcast is sponsored
140: Deon Smith
‘My career has largely been mining and finance and I haven’t regretted it for one second.’ Thungela Resources was recently spun out of Anglo American as Anglo exited coal, CFO of Thungela, Deon Smith provides insight to the opportunities that lie ahead despite the longer-term uncertainty around fossil fuels. CIARAN RYAN: Today’s podcast is spons
139: Raymond Chinyani
A Career Journey to the Heart of Africa Initially expecting to work in the Congo for a year, Raymond Chinyani fell in love with the culture and lifestyle of Kinshasa, where he has been head of finance at Bensiwe for the past six years. CIARAN RYAN: Today’s podcast is sponsored by Draftworx, which provides automated […]
138: Therese Cilliers
‘I am not your typical grey accountant.’ Therese Cilliers lives by her own words of being adjustable and adaptable to remain relevant in the ever-changing finance profession, with an ability to multi-task with ease, Therese has gained a wealth of experience and skills in her career. CIARAN RYAN: Today’s podcast is sponsored by Draftworx, which [&helli
137: Sharon Naidoo
‘Every CFO or finance professional should do a secondment within sales.’ By her own admission, Sharon Naidoo has a very generalised personality that has led to a diversified career, most notably her experience in sales, which has provided her with valuable empathy for the functions and roles of all staff in an organisation. CIARAN RYAN: […]
136: Carina Spangenberg
Leading from the Heart Carina Spangenberg is the epitome of determination through adversity, overcoming each challenge in her career with grace and grit, and has now united her passion for both finance and design in her position as head of finance at Ideas Cartel. CIARAN RYAN: Today’s podcast is sponsored by Draftworx, which provides automated […]
135: Douglas Tuva
Empowering Africa’s Informal Retailers Returning to his home of Kenya, Douglas Tuva, decided to take the plunge and move from corporate companies to a startup, where he is CFO at Kyosk Digital Services, connecting informal retailers directly to fast-moving consumer goods by leveraging a tech platform. CIARAN RYAN: Today’s podcast is sponsored by Draftwo
134: Francois Herbst
‘A great businessman is not necessarily the best entrepreneur.’ Always enticed to look for new opportunities, Francois Herbst started his first business at the age of 15, this maverick entrepreneur then went on to establish a host of other businesses over the years, now including House of Growth where, amongst other services, he has a […]