The Finance Weekly

APRIL 21, 2024

What could go wrong if your Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is not effective in their job? What CFOs are Capable of Doing? Being a CFO is a top-tier position where you team up with the CEO and other leaders to steer a company toward success. Facilitate risk management, audits, and research.

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CFO Talks

OCTOBER 26, 2022

‘ Passionate about the public sector ‘ Welcome to the CFO Club Africa podcast, where we interview leading CFOs from Africa and beyond. CFO Club Africa is a division of the Chartered Institute of Business Accountants, the professional body for business accountants, financial managers and chief financial officers.

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CFO Talks

MARCH 14, 2024

Beyond the Basics: 7 Key Focus Areas for New CFOs 1. Introduction to the Evolving Role of the CFO In our previous discussion, we outlined the critical first steps a newly appointed CFO should take to establish a solid foundation within their organization. Activities that directly impact these objectives should take precedence.

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Planful

MAY 24, 2017

However, in today’s business environment, stakeholders are increasingly looking to boards and senior management to better manage strategic, regulatory, and other risks – while they make decisions that impact performance. Gallagher, and Renee Yozzi, Director, Strategic and Enterprise Risk Management at Benjamin Moore & Co.

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

She pointed to the UN Global Compact CFO Coalition for the SDGs as one of the best resources for CFOs and sustainability leaders. CFO and Chief Sustainability Officers can access micro-sector-specific tools as well as guidebooks. The group doesn't focus on "terms" they focus on sustainable finance results.

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Future CFO

MAY 1, 2024

As they assist in compliance audits and the monitoring of internal controls to ensure that everyone within the company does their job correctly, they are also expected to thrive and flourish amid the challenges along the way for the benefit of the organisation.

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Future CFO

AUGUST 23, 2022

Just as important, how can CFOs help address sustainability objectives as part of their overall ESG initiatives? Nelson Lim , group CFO of ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) , spoke to FutureCFO to elaborate on how STT GDC is addressing calls for greater emphasis on sustainability in the drive for growth. Nelson Lim. “A

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Future CFO

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The interview is part of FutureCFO's Fem ale Leadership in Finance Series. Another significant milestone was my stint as the chief audit and control officer based in Zurich, Switzerland. This role broadened my understanding of the intricacies of financial oversight and enterprise risk management.

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The Charity CFO

JULY 10, 2022

Finance or Risk Management Committee. Meanwhile, audits, financial management, and risk mitigation fall under the purview of the Finance or Risk Management Committee. Meanwhile, audits, financial management, and risk mitigation fall under the purview of the Finance or Risk Management Committee.

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CFO Leadership

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Your company’s technology specialists are an obvious choice, but also consider consulting with leaders from functions like internal audit and compliance. The post Preparing Your Finance Organization for the New Era of AI first appeared on CFO Leadership. Learn more about how we can help you achieve your business goals today.

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Future CFO

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Editor’s Note: For our Female Leadership in Finance Series , Teresa Leung recently had a chat with Cyndi Pei, Senior Vice President, Group Finance and Group Financial Controller at Singapore-listed beverage company Yeo Hiap Seng. FutureCFO: What are some of the biggest challenges facing you as a CFO today? Photo supplied by Cyndi Pei).

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CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Farhaan Moolla: Innovative Leadership: The Journey of a modern and dynamic CFO Written by: Staff writer In this podcast Farhaan Moolla, a seasoned CFO with a notable career in financial leadership and strategic planning, shared his journey, beginning with his entrepreneurial family background.

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Planful

DECEMBER 16, 2015

And this has an impact on the CFO’s role in relation to the board. The CFO Leadership Council’s NYC chapter held a panel discussion on this topic titled “Inside and Outside the Boardroom: Managing and Working with Boards.” Large company boards tend to read and approve strategy developed by senior management.

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Future CFO

AUGUST 9, 2021

Wong conceded the critical value of insurance but on its own is insufficient as a risk management strategy. Insurance is only one of the many risk mitigation tools available to the deal makers. And from a risk management perspective, risks associated with M&A deals are multifaceted. That’s the ideal.

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Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

According to to “Sustainability – Jobs and Skills for the Accountancy Profession”, a joint study by ISCA, EY, Singapore Management University (SMU) and Singapore Accountancy Commission (SAC), the chief finance & sustainability officer (CFSO) is an emerging C-suite position.

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CFO News Room

DECEMBER 16, 2022

As a financial executive, the chief financial officer (CFO) is responsible for the financial health of an organization. The CFO role is multi-faceted and includes everything from financial planning and analysis to business budgeting, financial decision-making, and risk management. Financial Manager. Budget Analyst.

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 5, 2023

Policies for financial management, human resources, and privacy. Risk management strategies. As a nonprofit leader, you have the responsibility to ensure that your organization’s assets are appropriately managed and used for their intended purpose. Financial management is an organization-wide effort.

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

We are very intentional about being compliant and getting a clean audit’. Welcome to the CFO Club Africa podcast, where we interview leading CFOs from Africa and beyond. You have done the work and achieved the CFO title, now join the CFO Club Africa as a finance executive. Go to www.cfoclub.co.za

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Future CFO

AUGUST 14, 2023

“Generative AI was the second most-frequently named risk in our second quarter survey, appearing in the top 10 for the first time,” said Ran Xu director, research in the Gartner Risk & Audit Practice.

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Future CFO

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

This includes establishing clear data entry standards, validation rules, and periodic data audits. Integration and Automation CFOs should integrate spreadsheets with other financial systems and applications to ensure seamless data flow and reduce the risk of errors during manual data transfers.

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CFO Leadership

MARCH 31, 2022

Using simple tools, such as spreadsheets , or disparate solutions to manage complex operations leads to inefficiencies and errors. Cloud-based cash management systems, however, can make it easier to manage complex treasury operations, increasing transparency and control in cash, liquidity, and risk management.

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Future CFO

MAY 17, 2021

For Paul Loke , director (technology) & CIO at the Accountant-General’s Department , driving the use of analytics in his organisation served primarily to change the way people made decisions and encouraged a culture of risk taking. While there’s a clear trend towards AI, be clear as to what you want to use it for.

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