5 Critical Skills to be an Effective Modern Accountants
To succeed as a modern accountant, a vastly different set of skills are required than just number crunching and reporting. Moreover, with technological advancements like machine learning, artificial intelligence and blockchain, things are likely to change even more dramatically in the next decade as the world continues to evolve. In a 2012 benchmark study of […]
Baking Success: Crafting a Business Plan for a Bakery Industry Startup
IG Business and Finance (IGBF) is proud to share our successful venture into the bakery industry in 2022, where we undertook extensive research and business plan preparation for a promising startup. This project highlighted our dedication to nurturing new businesses and our expertise in translating concepts into actionable strategies. Understanding the nuances of the bakery […]
Financial Modeling a Financial Market Startup
IG Business and Finance (IGBF) is excited to announce our recent engagement with an innovative startup in the financial market industry. Our team was tasked with a critical role in the startup’s journey – developing a comprehensive financial model, updating the business plan, and preparing an impactful pitch deck. Understanding new ventures’ complexities and challenges, […]
Finance Career Management Workshop: at Yayeh Financial
IG Business and Finance (IGBF) is proud to have conducted a specialized Finance Career Management Workshop for the finance department of Yayeh Financial, a distinguished player in the foreign exchange and transfer bureau sector across The Gambia, the UK, and other countries. This bespoke training, spanning four days, was designed to foster career growth and […]
IGBF and GCCI Partnership in Financial Management Training for Women Entrepreneurs
In October 2023, IG Business and Finance (IGBF) joined forces with the Gambia Chamber of Commerce and Industries (GCCI) to embark on a transformative journey, empowering women in business. This collaboration focused on a specialized training program to enhance the financial management skills of 15 women entrepreneurs. Recognizing the vital role of women in the […]
Strategic CFO Course: Shaping the Future of Finance Leadership
IGBF & FInCity, a Kigali-based advisory firm, proudly hosted an intensive five-day Strategic CFO Course in Banjul, focusing on key areas like strategy, risk management, leadership, corporate governance, and trending matters. This event marked a significant milestone in our commitment to advancing the expertise of financial leaders. Attended by Finance Managers, CFOs, Treasurers, and other […]
Sustainability: How CFOs Can Drive ESG Initiatives
Today’s corporate landscape is witnessing a significant shift in perspective as businesses increasingly acknowledge the importance of sustainability, known as Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors. ESG takes a comprehensive approach to assessing a company’s impact on the environment, society, and governance practices. It includes various aspects such as carbon emissions, labour standards, diversity, and […]
Strategic Finance Business Partnering
The role of a modern finance professional is more than sending reports to other stakeholders or crunching numbers. The business team expect finance professionals to take active participation in the management of the business. Soft skills have become a must-have for finance business partners. How does Finance participate in the business, what skills do we need? […]
Professional Growth and Ethics At Workplace for Young People
Most often, people use terminologies or phrases like professionalism, ethical behaviour (or unethical behaviour) etc., at home, in schools, at workplaces and professional settings or forums. But what do we mean by ethics and professionalism, in general? What comes to our mind when these terms are mentioned? Many of us will agree that ethics generally […]
Becoming a Successful Finance Professional – Webinar
In their 2012 benchmark study of finance effectiveness, PWC observed that firms are shifting effort away from transaction processing towards decision support. This survey result means that the capabilities required of finance experts are evolving and many traditional career paths which started with accounting and routine financial reporting are no longer an option. Companies want […]
