Member Profile: Fatima Mamod
In this edition of our CFO Spotlight series, we feature Fatima Mamod, CA(SA), a finance strategist with more than 15 years of experience across Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and E
Finance Leadership in a Regulated Economy: Insight into financial compliance and market regulation, especially in public-private partnerships
Economic regulation shapes the way businesses operate, invest, and compete. For Chief Financial Officers (CFOs), it is not just another compliance requirement. It is a landscape of
Muted Growth, Rising Unemployment: What CFOs Must Take from Treasury’s Warning
When Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana addressed the Macro Fiscal Workshop this past week, his message was direct: South Africa is entering a difficult period marked by muted eco
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 foun
Beyond the Balance Sheet : CFOs leading cross-functional transformation projects such as ERP implementations and legal frameworks
A business can invest in the best technology available, employ highly skilled people, and still struggle if its transformation projects are not led with clarity and discipline. Beh
Pipeline Dreams, Paperwork Nightmares, and Profit: A Guide to Gas, Governance, and Growth
Pipeline Dreams, Paperwork Nightmares, and Profit: A Guide to Gas, Governance, and Growth The scene is familiar. You are in the boardroom, coffee in hand, when the CEO announces:
Crunching Numbers or Crystal Ball? Why Financial Modelling is the CFO’s Secret Weapon
Crunching Numbers or Crystal Ball? Why Financial Modelling is the CFO’s Secret Weapon Picture this: You’re at a braai, someone asks what you do, and you reply, “I build fin
Women Leading in Male-Dominated Industries: Overcoming gender bias and leading with authority in finance and energy
It is no secret that industries like finance and energy have long been dominated by men. Boardrooms, executive committees, and industry conferences often reflect a gender imbalance
CFOs Who Grew from the Ground Up:
The advantages of internal career progression and deep organisational knowledge In boardrooms across South Africa, many CFOs carry impressive titles and equally impressive qualif
Is being on top enough?
Competency + Credibility = Success. You have the competency, now earn the credibility you need to back up your unique skillet. Earn your CFO(SA) designation.
