By 2020, close to 40% of accounting transactions could be performed by\nmachines. The role and responsibilities of today\u2019s CFO is evolving and to support this new vision, SAP Concur\nintroduced the Future CFO Forum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Packed with interesting and engaging information developed to inspire\nand inform tomorrow\u2019s tech-savvy finance experts, the Future CFO Forum is an\nindustry platform for finance professionals, developed by finance\nprofessionals. The Forum explores local African success stories and provides\ninsights and learnings, creatively packaged with events, awards, podcasts and\narticles across digital and print platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSome of the most exciting and dynamic\nwork within companies is happening right now in the tech and finance space,\u201d\nsaid Angelique Montalto, Regional Director for SAP\nConcur Africa. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cArtificial\nIntelligence (AI), Machine Learning and Chatbots with cloud and mobile tech to\nenable compliant and efficient spend, are just a few examples our finance\nexperts need to understand and adopt to fast track their roles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOur CFOs need to be ready and fully equipped for tomorrow\u2019s demands.\nThey must build to lead, and it\u2019s no longer enough to play the traditional\nfinance role. The SAP Concur Future CFO Forum is a unique and modern platform\nthat not only provides support and guidance but also facilitates debate, open\nexpression and a fundamental contribution from Africa\u2019s top finance experts as\nthey catapult into tomorrow\u2019s changing world.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Future CFO Forum kicked-off with an interactive website and a series of LinkedIn podcasts showcasing some of Africa\u2019s leading C-suite executives. The Forum\u2019s official announcement took place at the Finance Indaba with guest speaker Lee Naik, CEO of TransUnion Africa. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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