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34 Competencies required to become a CFO(SA)

CFO Talks

In developing the CFO(SA) designation, we identified 34 competencies and four pillars that the Modern CFO needs to fulfill to excel in their leadership position. Competencies include: Working knowledge of risk management, budget, and forecasting tools. Accounting knowledge (IFRS and taxation). Corporate governance. Negotiation.

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Mapping Out Successful FP&A Management In the Face of Adversity

The Finance Weekly

However, there have been many organizations that have successfully persevered through the challenges posed by the past couple of years, and among the differentiating factors between such businesses is leadership. Leadership across business departments is a foundational element of success. 5 Leadership Competencies for CFOs 1.

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How to Build Shareholder Trust with Reliable Financial Reports

Planful

In reality, a company’s financial report can be more flimsy—involving estimates and judgment from leadership that’s far from the truth. The company’s leadership used fake holdings and off-the-books accounting practices to deceive regulators. Valuations are a classic example of hole-filled financial reporting.

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165: Daniel Raubenheimer

CFO Talks

After a year I was promoted to the CFO of the organisation, a very CFO/COO role and really spearheading the finance functions, the insurance, procurement, logistics, taxation, budgeting, controlling. You have to know the business operations, you have to know stress testing and budgeting and all of these things. CIARAN RYAN: Indeed.