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The Future of Finance and Sustainability with Elizabeth Burns

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Initiatives such as CIBA’s Climate and Sustainability Reporting License are equipping CFOs to navigate this complexity. Before joining Gas de Cameroon, Elizabeth held senior roles such as Financial Director for AEL Mining Services in West Africa and Country Finance Director for Coca-Cola SABCO in Tanzania. million annually.

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Transforming Audit Readiness into a Strategic Advantage

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Take a critical look at areas prone to audit issues—such as revenue recognition, procurement, impairment, and financial reporting—ensuring that controls in these high-risk areas meet compliance standards.

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The CFO Confessional: Bless Me, Market, For I Have Sinned 

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The CFO must lead a comprehensive clean-up of financial reporting processes. This includes restating prior-period financials where necessary, strengthening internal controls, and ensuring that audit findings are addressed in full. Any suggestion of ongoing opacity or evasiveness will only delay recovery.

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From Boardroom to Broadcast: The CFO as Company Spokesperson 

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In South Africas business environment, where public trust is fragile, regulatory compliance is non-negotiable, and financial transparency is a competitive advantage, the CFO plays a crucial role in shaping whether a company is seen as credible, ethical, and stable. They are not spinning a message or promoting an idea.

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Interim CFO Consulting: When to Hire Interim Leadership

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The Role of an Interim CFO An interim CFO must uphold financial stability and strategic guidance during change or doubt. When a company experiences leadership transitions, financial restructuring, or prepares for significant events like mergers or acquisitions, a transitional Chief Financial Officer offers instant, practical knowledge.

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Post-Merger Integration: Strategies for Seamless Transition

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Functional Integration Leads Each business function must own its integration activities while aligning with corporate strategy: Finance and Accounting: Unifies financial reporting, tax structures, and compliance. Human Resources (HR): Manages talent retention, restructuring, and cultural alignment.

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Common Reasons Behind Failed Mergers and Acquisitions & How to Avoid Them

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Inconsistent Financial Reporting and Controls: A lack of visibility into financial data, reporting cadence, or compliance frameworks can result in missed targets and stakeholder distrust. Early IT due diligence, followed by a structured integration plan, ensures scalability and data consistency from the outset.