Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of UAE Tax and Compliance, focusing on the Executive Regulations and their implications for businesses. This is covered in our weekly webinar, held every Friday.
26th of September 2025 | Friday | 07:00 pm - 08:00 pm Dubai | ZOOM
Topic
"Evolving Role of CFO" - How Role of CFO has evolved over a period of time. This session is ideal for finance professionals aspiring to become CFO.
Session Overview
The role of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has transformed dramatically over the years, from being primarily a custodian of financial reporting and compliance to becoming a strategic leader driving business growth, digital transformation, and stakeholder value. This session explores how the CFO’s responsibilities have evolved in response to globalization, regulatory changes, technological disruption, and shifting business priorities. It is designed for finance professionals who aspire to step into CFO roles and want to understand the skills, mindset, and strategies required for success in today’s dynamic business landscape.
Key Highlights
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Historical Perspective: From traditional finance gatekeeper to strategic business partner.
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Regulatory & Compliance Evolution: How changing global and local regulations have reshaped CFO responsibilities.
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Digital Transformation: The impact of data analytics, AI, automation, and ERP systems on financial leadership.
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Strategic Role: CFO as a driver of growth, innovation, and decision-making alongside the CEO and Board.
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Risk & Governance: Expanding role in enterprise risk management, ESG, and corporate governance.
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Leadership Skills: Building cross-functional influence, people management, and global collaboration.
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Path to CFO: Essential competencies and career strategies for aspiring finance leaders.
About the Trainer
CA Ashit Sanghvi, Working as Vice President Finance at Goodrich Maritime LLC. He is a Chartered Accountant with 26 years of diversified experience in Strategic, Financial, Supply Chain and People Management, having worked across multiple industries and managed Finance operations of Entity across multiple geographies
