Most Audit Findings Are Not Findings About Money
Most Audit Findings Are Not Findings About Money | BAMML BAMML Executive Insights Most Audit Findings Are Not Findings About Money Industry: Public Sector, SOEs & Public Entities · Primary pillar: Risk & Compliance · Secondary: Financial Governance; Executive Decision Intelligence There is a particular kind of meeting that happens in public entities after an […]
Irregular Expenditure Is a Process Failure Before It Is a Governance Failure
Irregular Expenditure Is a Process Failure Before It Is a Governance Failure | BAMML BAMML Executive Insights Irregular Expenditure Is a Process Failure Before It Is a Governance Failure Industry: Public Sector, SOEs & Public Entities · Primary pillar: Risk & Compliance · Secondary: Operational Performance; Financial Governance Few phrases in South African public finance […]
Energy Cost Has Quietly Become a Labour Productivity Problem
Energy Cost Has Quietly Become a Labour Productivity Problem | BAMML BAMML Executive Insights Energy Cost Has Quietly Become a Labour Productivity Problem Industry: Manufacturing & Engineering · Primary pillar: Operational Performance · Secondary: Financial Governance; Workforce Governance Ask a South African manufacturer what energy has done to their business over recent years and you […]
Contractor Workforces Are Where Mining Governance Usually Breaks
Contractor Workforces Are Where Mining Governance Usually Breaks | BAMML BAMML Executive Insights Contractor Workforces Are Where Mining Governance Usually Breaks Industry: Mining & Industrial · Primary pillar: Risk & Compliance · Secondary: Workforce Governance; Operational Performance Ask a mining executive how many people work on their site and you will usually get two numbers […]
Your Section 189 Is a Finance Decision Disguised as an HR Process
Your Section 189 Is a Finance Decision Disguised as an HR Process | BAMML BAMML Executive Insights Your Section 189 Is a Finance Decision Disguised as an HR Process Industry: Mining & Industrial · Primary pillar: Workforce Governance · Secondary: Financial Governance; Risk & Compliance A restructuring almost never begins in HR. It begins in […]
The Shop Is Carrying the Forecourt and Your Accounts Cannot Prove It
The Shop Is Carrying the Forecourt and Your Accounts Cannot Prove It | BAMML BAMML Executive Insights The Shop Is Carrying the Forecourt and Your Accounts Cannot Prove It Industry: Fuel Retail / Forecourt · Primary pillar: Financial Governance · Secondary: Operational Performance; Executive Decision Intelligence A forecourt operator does not set the petrol price. […]
Compliance in Transport Fails at the Depot, Not the Head Office
Compliance in Transport Fails at the Depot, Not the Head Office Compliance in Transport Fails at the Depot, Not the Head Office | BAMML BAMML Executive Insights Compliance in Transport Fails at the Depot, Not the Head Office Industry: Logistics & Transport · Primary pillar: Risk & Compliance · Secondary: Operational Performance; Workforce Governance Transport […]
HR Training ROI: What the Numbers Actually Show
HR Training ROI: What the Numbers Actually Show The numbers are clear: HR leaders with financial literacy drive better business outcomes, attract larger budgets, and deliver measurably greater value to their organisations: The Impact of HR Training ROI By Mathew Bam | HR training ROI is the question every CFO asks — and the one […]
Finance for HR Professionals: How to Earn Executive Influence in 2026
Finance for HR Professionals: How to Earn Executive Influence in 2026 Finance for HR Professionals is no longer optional for HR leaders. It is the single skill that separates those with influence from those who are overlooked. By Mathew Bam | Picture this: the executive committee is in session. The CFO presents a detailed […]
An Essential Guide to Beneficial Ownership Disclosure (BOD) Requirements
An Essential Guide to Beneficial Ownership Disclosure (BOD) Requirements Mathew Bam March 7, 2025 Special solutions for foreigners In South Africa, the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) has implemented Beneficial Ownership Disclosure (BOD) requirements to enhance corporate transparency and combat financial crimes such as money laundering and terrorism financing. These regulations mandate that companies […]
Bookkeeping for Construction Companies: Easily Overcome Non-Compliance Risks
Bookkeeping for Construction Companies: Easily Overcome Non-Compliance Risks Mathew Bam February 17, 2025 Introduction Accounting for construction companies comes with unique challenges, especially regarding revenue reporting and VAT compliance. One major issue is determining how much to report as revenue at the end of the financial year when some contracts are still ongoing. Another challenge […]
How to Buy a Petrol Station in South Africa: Secure Your Purchase
How to Buy a Petrol Station in South Africa: Secure Your Purchase Mathew Bam February 17, 2025 Introduction Starting a new career adventure, like buying a franchise business, can be exciting. It offers the chance to take control of your financial future, enjoy independence, and escape toxic workplaces. But not all stories have happy endings. […]
