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SAIBA Platforms Provide Benefits to Finance Professionals
CFO Talks - Idea Sharing for CFOs - October 14, 2021 10:00 - 44 minutesCharles 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.
SAIBA Platforms Provide Benefits to Finance Professionals
CFO Talks - Idea Sharing for CFOs - October 14, 2021 10:00 - 44 minutesCharles 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.
‘The title CFO (SA) is a very critical but also, privileged title for me.’
CFO Talks - Idea Sharing for CFOs - September 23, 2021 12:00 - 42 minutesTeboho 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 to the CFO World Congress in M...
Purpose Fuelled by Passion
CFO Talks - Idea Sharing for CFOs - September 20, 2021 08:00 - 37 minutesResponsible 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
Maverick CFO Thrives in the Music Industry
CFO Talks - Idea Sharing for CFOs - September 13, 2021 08:00 - 28 minutesRiSA’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.
Maverick CFO Thrives in the Music Industry
CFO Talks - Idea Sharing for CFOs - September 13, 2021 08:00 - 28 minutesRiSA’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.
From Farm Girl to Finance Executive
CFO Talks - Idea Sharing for CFOs - September 08, 2021 08:00 - 35 minutesHaving 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.
From Farm Girl to Finance Executive
CFO Talks - Idea Sharing for CFOs - September 08, 2021 08:00 - 35 minutesHaving 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.
‘I like to take the theoretical and make it practical.’
CFO Talks - Idea Sharing for CFOs - September 06, 2021 08:00 - 36 minutesFatima 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.
‘Emotional intelligence is key.’
CFO Talks - Idea Sharing for CFOs - September 01, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutesKulani 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.
A Passion for Authentic Leadership
CFO Talks - Idea Sharing for CFOs - August 30, 2021 08:00 - 38 minutesDhiren Maharaj has proven to be an adaptable and flexible finance executive, with extensive experience and a creative application of knowledge, while empowering and inspiring his team at LexisNexis.
‘The role of the CFO has increased substantially in the past couple of years.’
CFO Talks - Idea Sharing for CFOs - August 23, 2021 08:00 - 29 minutesIMEF will be hosting a conference in November this year focusing on the economic reactivation for the post-pandemic era. National President, Angel Garcia-Lascurain Valero, confirms that the chief economist of the World Bank and two Nobel Prize winners will be providing presentations.
Balancing Technical Strength with Emotional Intelligence
CFO Talks - Idea Sharing for CFOs - August 02, 2021 08:00 - 39 minutesPedro De Matos brings a depth of experience to his position as Group CFO at Ingenia Polymers, and he provides insights into what makes a well-rounded CFO and how the next generation of CFOs can be developed.
‘I feel that SAIBA is a great platform to be on.’
CFO Talks - Idea Sharing for CFOs - July 26, 2021 08:00 - 36 minutesJace 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.
‘There's a constant need for innovation when you're in financial services.’
CFO Talks - Idea Sharing for CFOs - July 26, 2021 08:00 - 43 minutesLynette Mutsekwa joined Europ Assistance earlier this year, and being an Africa specialist, Lynette is a CFO who has acquired substantial experience in South Africa, as well as other Africa markets, experience that she can draw on as Europ Assistance grows their presence into the continent.
CFO Custodian of Zimbabwe’s Iconic Hotels
CFO Talks - Idea Sharing for CFOs - July 19, 2021 08:00 - 47 minutesWhen 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.
CFO Custodian of Zimbabwe’s Iconic Hotels
CFO Talks - Idea Sharing for CFOs - July 19, 2021 08:00 - 47 minutesWhen 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.
‘I used the lockdown to pursue the business rescue licence and that opportunity was brought by SAIBA.’
CFO Talks - Idea Sharing for CFOs - July 12, 2021 08:00 - 26 minutesMatome 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.
‘I aspire to become a chartered accountant one day.’
CFO Talks - Idea Sharing for CFOs - July 12, 2021 08:00 - 26 minutesMatome 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.
‘My career has largely been mining and finance and I haven't regretted it for one second.’
CFO Talks - Idea Sharing for CFOs - July 05, 2021 08:00 - 55 minutesThungela 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.
A Career Journey to the Heart of Africa
CFO Talks - Idea Sharing for CFOs - June 30, 2021 08:00 - 30 minutesInitially 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.
‘I am not your typical grey accountant.’
CFO Talks - Idea Sharing for CFOs - June 28, 2021 08:00 - 36 minutesTherese 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.
‘Every CFO or finance professional should do a secondment within sales.’
CFO Talks - Idea Sharing for CFOs - June 17, 2021 08:00 - 39 minutesBy 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.
Leading from the Heart
CFO Talks - Idea Sharing for CFOs - June 14, 2021 08:00 - 30 minutesCarina 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.
Leading from the Heart
CFO Talks - Idea Sharing for CFOs - June 14, 2021 08:00 - 30 minutesCarina 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.
Empowering Africa’s Informal Retailers
CFO Talks - Idea Sharing for CFOs - June 09, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutesReturning 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.
‘A great businessman is not necessarily the best entrepreneur.’
CFO Talks - Idea Sharing for CFOs - June 02, 2021 08:00 - 37 minutesAlways 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 passion for coaching en...
A&O Aims to be the Most Advanced Law Firm
CFO Talks - Idea Sharing for CFOs - June 02, 2021 08:00 - 36 minutesAveren Deonanan’s career spans 14 years across a variety of industries, which has led him to be head of finance at Allen & Overy, one of the world’s most prestigious law firms, now at the forefront of introducing new client-centric technology to the African market.
Working Above the Waterline
CFO Talks - Idea Sharing for CFOs - May 31, 2021 08:00 - 41 minutesJames Vanreusel spent many years working in finance in New York and California before launching his own CFO and corporate consultancy in San Francisco, and with a lot of capital floating around in the Bay Area, his consultancy has seen quite a big inflow of potential clients.
‘I never regret any decision I make.’
CFO Talks - Idea Sharing for CFOs - May 25, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutesA man of integrity with a depth of experience, particularly in the non-profit sector, Kevin Woolward highlights the challenges of the past year for the South African Dental Association and provides some invaluable advice for up-and-coming accountants.
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