The Death of Excel: CFOs Can No Longer Afford to Trust It
Finance leaders today find themselves under relentless pressure to deliver more accurate reporting, faster decision-making, and stronger risk management than ever before. At the heart of this challenge lies one essential truth: the credibility of the finance function depends on its ability to deliver consistent, transparent, and reliable numbers that business l
Unlocking Growth Where Numbers Alone Cannot Reach
When businesses face disruption, most instinctively turn to the numbers. Margins shrink, forecasts wobble, and cash flow models are pulled out to see where efficiencies can be found. But sometimes, the numbers alone are not enough. Real transformation often begins not in spreadsheets but in vision, trust, and bold collaboration. The recent partnership between
Members’ Spotlight: Shivani Govender
Members’ Spotlight: Shivani Govender In this edition of CFO Club Africa’s Members Spotlight, we are introducing Shivani Govender, the Chief Financial Officer of TRT Industries. Shivani’s impressive career in finance has seen her rise through the ranks in industries like property development and technology, with her journey culminating in her appointme
Why CFOs could unlock economic growth
Written by Staff Writer Nicolaas van Wyk recently spoke on a #CFOClubConvo webinar about the project he is spearheading with the Gauteng MEC for Finance Jacob Mamabolo to boost collaboration between the public sector and private sector CFOs to grow Gauteng’s economy. Finding enlightenment in Indian While attending last year’s International Federati
Aziz Hardien’s mentorship masterclass
Written by Leigh Schaller Every year Aziz Hardien, Provincial Accountant General at the Western Cape Government, spends much of his free time mentoring hundreds of young professionals. He shared his insights during a recent CFOConvo webinar. “I am a full-time CFO of the Western Cape Government, that’s my day job. My night job is […]
How Dzunani Makgopa overcomes imposter syndrome
Written by Staff Writer Dzunani Makgopa, head of finance at the Independent Power Producer, shares advice on overcoming imposter syndrome. The glass ceiling for women CFOs remains stubbornly in place. As previously reported in CFOClub, only 22 percent of CFOs in JSE-listed companies are women. The median pay gap compared to male CFOs on […]
Aziz Hardien talks about servant leadership in the Public Sector
Aziz Hardien, the Provincial Accountant-General of the Western Cape, has been committed to public service for nearly two decades. In a recent interview with CFO Club, Aziz spoke about the challenges he faces in dealing with the lack of skills and competencies within the government sector, and his unwavering commitment to serving the citizens of […]
Bajabulile Mthiyane on crisis management in the 2021 Unrest aftermath
Written by Staff Writer “It was the most stressful period we have ever had to experience, not just myself as a CFO but the team in finance and the company,” Bajabulile Mthiyane, CFO at Sasria, told the CFOClub podcast. Sasria, the state-owned short-term insurer specialising in civil commotion, public disorder, riots, strikes and terrorism [&h
CFO Club Launch highlights the importance of a Green Economy with release of Climate and Sustainability Licence
On June 30, 2022, SAIBA hosted an event to introduce the new and improved CFO Club, and it was a huge success. The event was held at the Regenesys Business School in Sandton, where some of South Africa’s leading CFOs were treated to an evening of insightful talks and engaging discussion regarding the movement toward a Green Economy. CFOs […]