KPMG Nigeria hosted the inaugural CFO Experience Day, an exclusive gathering of select Chief Financial Officers in the Energy and Natural Resources and Consumer Market industries. The event marked the launch of a dynamic CFO network, with participants expressing pride in being the founding cohort.
Anchored by Remi Iwalehin, Senior Manager, CFO Advisory, and themed “Elevating Finance through Insight and Agility”, the event opened with a welcome address by Lawrence Amadi, Partner and KPMG Africa Head of Technology, Media and Telecommunications. He reflected on the disruptions transforming the finance function and the imperative for CFOs to stay ahead of the curve, sparking an engaging exchange of practical experiences and industry challenges among participants.
A session on “Key Stay-Awake Issues for CFOs” explored the evolving role of AI in Finance, followed by Bolanle Afolabi, Partner and Head, Accounting and CFO Advisory, who presented on “The Future of Finance”. She outlined six strategic pillars critical for elevating the finance function, underscoring the role of technology and people, the need for extreme automation, and the cultivation of emerging competencies to drive value creation.
KPMG’s capabilities were showcased through a live demonstration of intelligent finance tools, including real-time performance dashboards and automated reconciliation solutions. Additional sessions addressed Sustainability Reporting and E-invoicing in Nigeria, offering practical guidance on regulatory compliance requirements and readiness strategies for implementation.
The CFO Experience Day created a powerful platform for learning, strategic dialogue, and networking; equipping finance leaders with the insight and agility needed to elevate their finance function in today’s dynamic business environment.
Catch up on key highlights, speaker insights, and behind-the-scenes moments in the photos below.
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