This month’s big interview is with Kamillia AlMarashi FCCA, whose skills and determination to succeed have seen her rise quickly up the career ladder at Investment Corporation of Dubai, the investing arm of the Government of Dubai, where she is now head of portfolio management. A firm believer in the power of professional development and the first Emirati female to become an ACCA member, she admits that she ‘lives and breathes finance’.
In a second interview with a woman forging a career in the state sector, we meet Mohsena Munna FCCA, financial controller of government-owned venture capital company Startup Bangladesh. Fired by a desire to foster innovation and support entrepreneurship, she explains the dynamic role the finance function can play in this vibrant ecosystem.
Also on the gender theme, we look at the make-up of boards in Sri Lanka where traditional roles still impede the career development of women, even if the narrative is starting to change. Our columnist discusses what needs to be done to create a more inclusive and collaborative corporate culture.
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become part of our professional and personal lives, but a lack of clarity over its potential and how it might impact what humans do has raised concerns. This month, we look at the history of AI and what’s next, how addressing fears and security concerns can help harness AI’s potential, and what AI can do to support compliance.
In our Careers section, we have a CPD article on inspirational communication and how leaders can motivate employees to achieve great things. And, for those of you thinking about your next career move, we offer some tips on how to handle headhunters.
Elsewhere, you will find a Special Edition on small and medium-sized practices. Essential reading for practitioners on the latest trends and developments, you can also earn CPD units by reading a selection of articles covering AI, talent management and sustainability.
Finally, registration for ACCA’s annual virtual conference, ‘Accounting for the Future’, is now open. Find out about the topics under discussion over the three days (with 21 CPD units on offer), and register to watch live on 21-23 November or on demand.
