Posted by: Dyantyi Chartered Business Accountants on 02/20/2024
About the Top 50 Women in Accounting Awards
The annual Top 50 Women in Accounting Awards recognize women leaders in the accounting and finance industry. The awards are presented by Ignition, a professional services platform based in the Australia.
The Top 50 Women in Accounting Awards have been running for five years. They are designed to highlight 50 exceptional women from around the world each year who are "driving meaningful change and leading the way for the next generation" in accounting and finance.
The goal of the awards is to showcase women who are not just excelling professionally, but making an impact as role models and paving the way for more female leadership and empowerment in the industry. By recognizing these changemakers, the awards aim to inspire more women to pursue leadership positions and drive positive cultural change in accounting and finance.
The 2021 Winners
Among the Africans recognized in the 2021 Top 50 Women in Accounting Awards are Awonke Dyantyi of South Africa and Victoria Ajayi of Nigeria. These remarkable women are helping to empower and inspire the next generation of leaders in the accounting and finance industries across the continent.
Awonke Dyantyi
Awonke Dyantyi is the founder and CEO of Dyantyi Chartered Business Accountants, an accounting and advisory firm based in Cape Town, South Africa. She has over 10 years of experience in accounting and auditing, specializing in the public and nonprofit sectors.
Under Dyantyi's leadership, Dyantyi Chartered Business Accountants has become one of the most successful black female-owned firms in South Africa. She has helped transform the company into an industry leader known for its expertise, integrity, and commitment to transformation.
Dyantyi actively works to increase financial literacy and business skills for women entrepreneurs in South Africa. She conducts training seminars and partners with non-profits focused on helping women gain economic independence through business ownership. In 2021, Awonke launched an internship program specifically for aspiring young women accountants to gain hands-on experience.
Dyantyi's commitment to the advancement of women in accounting makes her incredibly deserving of being recognized in the 2021 Top 50 Women in Accounting Awards. She continues to open doors for the next generation of women leaders in South Africa and beyond.
Victoria Ajayi
Victoria Ajayi is the founder and lead consultant of TVC Communications, a financial communications firm based in Lagos, Nigeria. She has over 15 years of experience in accounting, corporate communications, branding, and marketing.
Ajayi established TVC Communications in 2012 to help accountancy firms and finance teams build their brand, connect with stakeholders, and clearly communicate their work. Under her leadership, TVC has become one of the top financial communications agencies in West Africa.
Dedicated to raising the standards of accounting and financial reporting in Nigeria, Ajayi founded the X-Academy in 2015. The academy delivers training programs and international certifications to equip accountants and finance professionals with the latest skills and global best practices.
Ajayi is a respected voice on issues like financial literacy, transparency, and good governance. She is committed to advancing the accounting profession across Africa.
Selection Process and Criteria
The winners of the 2021 Top 50 Women in Accounting Awards were selected from nearly 1000 nominees, representing a 27% increase in submissions compared to 2020. The judging panel evaluated each nominee based on several criteria, including:
- Industry contributions in 2021 - Nominees were assessed based on their achievements and impact made within the accounting industry over the past year. The judges looked for women who have spearheaded important initiatives, taken on leadership roles, driven innovation, and made other significant contributions.
- Empowering future female leaders - An important criterion was whether the nominee has actively worked to encourage and uplift future generations of women in the accounting and finance professions. Mentorship efforts, promoting women into leadership roles, and creating programs to support young women entering the field were considered.
- Empowering others in general - Beyond female future leaders, the judges also evaluated whether the nominees are empowering others more broadly through volunteering, community programs, philanthropy, or other efforts. Supporting traditionally underrepresented groups was viewed favorably.
- Professional experience - Nominees were assessed on the breadth and depth of their professional experience based on leadership roles held, credentials and qualifications obtained, awards and honors received, and other evidence of expertise. Longevity and advancement in the field were considered.
By celebrating accomplishments, the awards motivate women to keep striving for greater equality. They foster a culture that values diversity and inclusion. The honorees essentially become change agents, encouraging workplaces to provide advancement opportunities for women and helping eliminate gender bias.
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