BALLROOM: BUSINESS LEADERSHIP
Stream MC:
Bronwyn Williams, Futurist and Trend Analyst, Flux Trends
10:45 – BALLROOM
FINANCE AS A STRATEGIC BUSINESS PARTNER
Modern finance leaders play an essential role in business transformation, and the right skills, tools and expertise will allow them to adapt to an ever-changing landscape as they seek to gain a competitive edge. Business partnering is a critical part of this, where finance leaders can break down operational silos and support strategic decisions across the business.
In this session, we will explore how the role of the finance leader is changing, the rise of business partnering and how a sound application of finance technology can set you up for success.
Mohammed Mosam, Director of Product Lead & Marketing, Sage Africa & Middle East
11:30 – BALLROOM
THE FUTURE CA:
LEARNING, CAREER CHOICES & EDUCATION
In this session, an experienced business duo will discuss the changing landscape of Basic and Higher Education, how digital learning and technology is unlocking new skills in South Africa, including the future Chartered Accountant. This session will also give non-cliched insights into personal learning and development, as well as how we think about recruitment and retainment of the best finance people for our businesses.
Robert Paddock, Founder of GetSmarter and Founder & CEO of the Valenture Institute
Vincent Matholo CA(SA), CFO, UCT and SAICA Chairman
12:15 – BALLROOM
NETWORKING LUNCH
13:00 – BALLROOM
SUSTAINABILITY
This session will show how businesses can incorporate Sustainability into their Strategies and discuss how Boards and Shareholders receive the feedback and insights they need. We’ll also look at how to manage the related risks and opportunities when entering into new green technology business ventures.
Belinda Carreira CA(SA), Co-Founder and Co-CEO, SustainableDNA
Dean Mulqueeny, Group Executive, AECI WATER (ImproChem)
KWENA SUITE: TECHNOLOGY
Stream MC:
Wadzanai Mabuto CA(SA), Senior Lecturer: Department of Accounting, University of Johannesburg
13:40 – BALLROOM
POST-PANDEMIC OPPORTUNITIES: DEALS
The advent of the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the business landscape in a significant and profound manner. So what are the opportunities in specific industries for an entrepreneur-minded finance person with an appetite for risk?
One case study that we’ll consider is how an Aveng subsidiary was awarded a A$600-million contract to deliver Tasmania’s largest-ever transport infrastructure project – the New Bridgewater bridge. We’ll look at how they closed the deal (despite being a more expensive tender) and gain insights into business strategy.
Phillip Kruger, Director: Legal, RSM
Adrian Macartney CA(SA), Group Finance Director, Aveng Group
14:20 – BALLROOM
MINI NETWORKING BREAK
14:40 – BALLROOM
DIGITAL TAX
Business internet transacting and e-commerce continues to raise questions on the right of countries to tax income derived therefrom – so digital tax is considered.
SARS is in the process of implementing third party reporting amounts vested by trusts, donations received by PBOs, on submissions of beneficial ownership and other areas with an ultimate real-time reporting required. This session will look to update you on what digital tax information needs to be considered for your business – both now and in the future.
Piet Nel CA(SA), Project Director: Tax, SAICA
Mark Kingon, Head: Stakeholder Relations, South African Revenue Service (SARS)
Colin Timmis, Country Manager South Africa, Xero
15:20 – BALLROOM
CLOSING KEYNOTE
Nik Rabinowitz
Comedian
16:00 – 19:00
CLOSE AND NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
Hosted in The Hilton Hotel Gardens
SPONSORS
Sponsorship enquiries: Matt Knight – MattK@saica.co.za – 071 785 7205