Hajra Karrim CFO

ESG stands for environmental, social, and governance, and it refers to the criteria that measure an organization's or investment's sustainability and social impact. ESG is becoming increasingly important for finance leaders, as they must respond to the growing demand and expectations from various stakeholders, such as investors, customers, employees, regulators, and society. Finance leaders need to drive and support their organizations' ESG innovation and transformation . They need to align their strategies, budgets, and incentives with ESG goals and initiatives. They must also leverage technology, such as artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, or digital currencies, to enable ESG solutions. Understanding ESG: ESG refers to the three key areas that measure a company's sustainability and ethical practices. Environmental factors assess an organization's environmental impact, such as carbon emissions, waste management, and resource consumption. Social factors encomp

Often, a thousand-mile journey begins with just a single step. According to Mrs. Hajra Karrim,  As an audit clerk, Ms. Hajra Karrim embarked on a journey that has taken her to the highest levels of corporate management. Her impressive 20-plus years of professional experience include over 14 years as chief financial officer of multinational companies. Currently, she is a member of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA). She has extensive experience leading B2B and B2C businesses across a range of industries, including technology, media, broadcasting, entertainment, credit risk management, agriculture, fisheries, and retail. In addition to managing large teams across multiple geographies, she has been instrumental in guiding companies through challenging financial and operational challenges. In her career, she has achieved the following highlights: She began her career as an articled clerk at Deloitte in Durban, South Africa, in 1999, during which time she develope