ICFP Women in Forensics Mentorship Initiative & High Tea
Tue Mar 24, 08:00 - Tue Mar 24, 13:00
SNG Grant Thornton Gauteng
ABOUT
In celebration of International Women’s Month, the ICFP Women in Forensics Committee in colaboration with SNG Grant Thornton are hosting a Hight Tea.
This event celebrates mentorship in the forensic profession, recognising women whose guidance and leadership have shaped careers and strengthened the industry.
Event Details
Date | Tuesday, 24 March 2026
Time | 08:00 – 13:00
Place | SNG Grant Thornton, 152 14th Road, Noordwyk, Midrand
Cost | ICFP Members R100 | Non-Members R150
Tickets are sold on a first-come first-served basis. Our event Capacity is limited to 60 individuals
“Lift as You Rise” Mentorship Initiative
We also invite you to complete a short (3–5 minute) survey to nominate and celebrate women in forensics who have made a meaningful impact through mentorship.
Survey link: https://forms.gle/3HNraf719cBjDyKt6
Nominations close: 13 March 2026
All responses are confidential.
We encourage you to take a moment to acknowledge a mentor who has made a lasting difference in your career.
PROGRAM
THANK YOU TO SNG GRANT THORNTON - OUR HOST AND SPONSOR
https://www.grantthornton.co.za/
THANK YOU TO OUR OTHER SPONSORS
https://www.bdo.co.za/
KEY NOTE ADDRESS
https://www.cellc.com/blog-article/cell-c-cfo-el-kope-explains-why-she-leads-from-the-middle
From a young age, Cell C CFO El Kope was inspired by those around her and knew she wanted to work in a field where she could help people grow, drive business success and contribute to the economy.
In her 10 years of serving in senior finance management positions, El has worked for numerous global corporations, including Tsebo, DHL, South African Breweries and Coca-Cola Africa. She is currently working at Cell C and has been a strong leader in shaping the company over the past two years.
Her career at Cell C began in October 2022, when she joined as head of financial planning and analysis. Her great financial acumen and leadership qualities were soon recognised, and when former CFO Lerato Pule decided to resign in August 2023, El became the acting CFO. In March of this year, she was officially appointed as CFO.
An open work culture
El prefers to strike a balance as a leader, choosing to rotate between taking the lead in certain projects and letting her teammates lead her in others. “I believe in leading from the middle, where I can freely alternate between coaching, supporting, handholding, educating or reassigning,” she shares.
As someone part of the CFO community, El understands the critical role she must play in modelling ethical behaviour and enforcing an open work culture.
“I believe we, as finance, are integral in the ethical culture of the business. All transactions done by the business are transacted via the wider finance team, so it’s imperative that we review and analyse things objectively and report items timeously and transparently.”
PANEL DISCUSSION
SEE YOU THERE!
