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From CA to CFO: Navigating the competency framework
The journey from a Chartered Accountant (CA) to a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a transformative one, requiring a shift from technical expertise to strategic

215: Pieter De Jager: The electricity and ESG challenges of a heavy industry CFO
Pieter De Jager: The electricity and ESG challenges of a heavy industry CFO Written by: Leigh Schaller Pieter de Jager explains how managing the short-term

Why CFOs could unlock economic growth
Written by Staff Writer Nicolaas van Wyk recently spoke on a #CFOClubConvo webinar about the project he is spearheading with the Gauteng MEC for
Latest CFO Club podcast episode: Pieter de Jager
Pieter de Jager explains how managing the short-term needs of heavy industry – to keep production churning – and a long-term shift to greener energy can leave CFOs caught between cement and a hard place.

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CFO Club Podcast
In-depth interviews with South Africa's finance leaders
205: Bajabulile Mthiyane
As CFO at Sasria, Bajabulile Mthiyane had the daunting and unenviable task of navigating the claims aftermath of the 2021 looting, which almost bankrupted the state-owned short-ter
204: Ehsaan Moosa
Growing up in his dad’s business, Ehsaan Moosa always had a flair for numbers and business, which naturally progressed to a career in accounting, where he’s now Financial Direc
203: Jeandre de Greef
Jeandre de Greef’s definition of success is to exceed clear defined goals and expectations through hard work and commitment, something that he continues to achieve in his role as
CFO Club
The Chartered Institute for Business Accountants (CIBA), together with CFO associations in Tunisia, Morocco and Algeria identified a need to give a voice to CFOs working in Africa.
CFO Club Africa was established and the group co-created the CFO Alliance with CFO Associations in Europe and the Americas.
Purpose: The purpose of this was to give a space for CFOs to share best practices, advice, and connections with African and global Finance Leaders.
“The CFO Club has opened many new doors for me. If you want to expand your network and excel in your career as a Finance Leader, join me and become a CFO Club Member.” – Sajjanna Ramesh CFO(SA) Finance Director, Kapersky Lab Africa
Become a CFO Club member today
The CFO Club Africa is open to all CFOs and Financial Managers working in Africa.
Build your career and network.
Join the Club and get connected with African Finance leaders, global decision makers, standard
setters and government policy makers.
Connect globally With a network of more than 5000 International Finance Leaders, you will elevate your career with insightful resources and niche networking
opportunities, when joining the CFO Club.
Whether you want to expand your business into Africa or want to connect with multi-national Finance Leaders, this is the community that will set you on a path to success.
We facilitate new connections, inspire, and give access to world-class education – making CFO Club the perfect launchpad into becoming the best Finance Executive you can be.
If you are a CFO, FD, FM, or equivalent working for a large corporate or state entity, you qualify to join the club.
CFO Club membership is automatically included once you’ve earned your CFO(SA) or CBA(SA) designation.
CFO | Silon LLC
“If you cannot be a strategic complement to your CEO, you are probably not doing your job right.“
Daniel Raubenheimer
National Agricultural Marketing Council
The CFO Club has added a sense of fulfillment and elevation to my career both personally and in a corporate world.
Irene Mathatho
Strategic CFO and Management Consultant
The CFO Club and the CFO (SA) is my confidence. Since I have been awarded CFO(SA) I got self-confidence. CFO(SA) defines "ME".
Nitin Singh
Being a CFO(SA)
Being a CFO(SA) has assisted me in being trusted as a business partner within the organizations which I am involved in.
George Sparis
Sanlam Corporate Finance
It was a long and winding road to achieve, but absolutely worth it.
Billy Mans | Sanlam Corporate Finance
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The profile of a Modern CFO
Get familiar with the 34 competencies that club members can use to determine whether they qualify for a designation.
The Modern Finance Leader needs to fulfill these 4 core roles:
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