The chief financial officer (CFO) is critical to a company's financial success. In Masters of Money, chartered accountant and entrepreneur KC Rottok Chesaina interviews 31 CFOs from South Africa's top companies, most JSE-listed, to uncover their strategies for success.

Masters of Moneygoes behind the scenes and allows students, professionals, entrepreneurs and managers to learn from the best. In sharing valuable lessons – learnt over many years – these finance leaders give readers the inside track to make it in the world of business. They share insights on the key elements of an effective strategy, the power of good communication, how to lead teams effectively, why values are important in the workplace, and how to deal with crises.

Their stories show the human face behind the number cruncher and give readers a glimpse of the X-factor needed to rise to the top.

FEATURED COMPANIES INCLUDE MTN South Africa, JSE, Old Mutual, FirstRand, Capitec, Nedbank, Investec, Sanlam, Redefine Properties, Liberty, Discovery, Aspen Pharmacare, Life Healthcare, Woolworths, Pick n Pay, Massmart, Nampak, Sasol, Impala Platinum, Barloworld, Anglo American Platinum, Harmony Gold, Kumba Iron Ore, PPC, Exxaro, Tourvest, Mr Price and Nando's.