KWENA SUITE: TECHNOLOGY
Stream MC:
Wadzanai Mabuto CA(SA), Senior Lecturer: Department of Accounting, University of Johannesburg
10:45 – KWENA SUITE
HOW FINANCE LEADERS NOW LEAD BUSINESS INNOVATION IN THE DIGITAL AGE
The role of finance in digital business innovation is becoming increasingly important. Digital innovation is no longer the sole ambit of the CIO and CTO. Finance leaders are increasingly required to be innovation leaders, and this role is more than just a step change for CFO’s and other finance leaders. We will be exploring examples of this change and its impact on business and how finance leaders have been embracing this.
Gregory MacLennan CA(SA), CEO, DigiCloud Africa (Google)
11:30 – KWENA SUITE
CYBER SECURITY:
WHY IT SHOULD BE ON THE C-SUITE AGENDA
With the recent unprecedented rise in cyber-attacks on a global level, effective cyber defence requires sustained strategic consideration and investment. We will cover key considerations for the C-Suite, the consequences of data breaches mentioning case study examples and the potential draft amendment to the Cyber Crimes Act.
Thilen Pillay, Director: Risk Advisory Services, RSM
12:15 – KWENA SUITE
NETWORKING LUNCH
13:00 – KWENA SUITE
NAVIGATING THE FINANCIAL REPORTING LANDSCAPE DURING UNCERTAIN TIMES
The civil unrest in 2021 and the impact of climate change (like the recent floods) remind us of the risks that South Africa faces and their impact upon finance. This session will therefore highlight some of the key financial reporting considerations such as the impact of the ‘unusual events’ on financial statement disclosures and financial and non- financial assets and how to leverage technology during these uncertain times.
Jodi Joseph CA(SA), Divisional Executive, Caseware Africa
Bongeka Nodada CA(SA), Executive: Corporate Reporting, SAICA
13:40 – KWENA SUITE
HUMAN CAPITAL IN THE CLOUD
In this panel, we will discuss how the inevitable adoption of cloud-native technology impacts businesses by improving processes and automating operational efficiency, thus promoting healthier financial growth. This session will help unlock the bottleneck in Payroll & HR. Do join if you have a cloud strategy or are considering one.
Heinrich Swanepoel, Head of Sales, PaySpace
Debra Marais CA(SA), Group Chief Information Officer, Altron Limited
Lauren du Plooy, Director, Rae & Associates
14:20 – BALLROOM
MINI NETWORKING BREAK
14:40 – KWENA SUITE
WELLNESS & FINANCE
Top 35 Awards Judge and CAMAF CEO Linky Olivier CA(SA) interviews 2 CAs, both previously in the Awards, and both making waves in South African industry. This session will look at careers, successes and failures, and how to lead teams in times of business and personal uncertainty. We’ll also explore the way technology can also drive essential personal needs, like creating community, as well as drive financial outcomes by making wellness and support more accessible to all and cost-effective for a business that is invested in the health and wellbeing of its employees.
Ashanika Perimal CA(SA), Head: Finance & Business Control, Sandvik
Mandy Muchnik CA(SA), Founder and CFO, Panda
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