International CFO Alliance

The International CFO Alliance (ICFOA) is a non-profit organization, founded in 2023 and registered in France as a non-profit under French law.

It brings together 14 national associations of Chief Financial Officers (CFOs), representing 20 countries across Africa, North America, and Europe.
The ICFOA’s mission is to promote collaboration between CFOs, improve global financial standards and practices, and encourage ethical and sustainable financial management.

Objectives and Mission

The ICFOA follows clear strategic objectives to serve the CFO profession globally. Its main missions include:
1. International collaboration: Facilitating exchanges between CFOs to share best practices and financial innovations.
2. Promotion of global standards: Supporting the adoption of ethical standards to improve global financial governance.
3. Professional development: Strengthening the international recognition of CFOs through standardized certifications.
4. Commitment to sustainable development: Incorporating ESG (environmental, social, and governance) criteria into corporate financial management.

Working Groups

The ICFOA’s actions are structured around five key working groups, each focusing on a strategic area:
1. ESG: Focusing on integrating sustainability criteria into financial practices.
2. Automation and Digital Transformation: Emphasizing technological innovation and modernization of financial processes.
3. International Certification: Developing a globally recognized certification process for CFOs.
4. Performance Management: Optimizing financial performance management practices.
5. International Taxation: Developing tax policies suited to global dynamics.

Strategy and Priorities

The year 2024 will focus on expanding the membership base, establishing a robust organizational framework, and promoting the association.
The ICFOA is committed to setting measurable goals and creating performance indicators to track the long-term impact of its actions.
Working committees are also being established to address key issues such as international taxation, sustainable development, and CFO certification.

Values and Governance

The ICFOA embodies values of integrity, transparency, and innovation in financial management.
The organization's governance is centered on the active participation of its members, who play a key role in strategic direction, policy development,
and the dissemination of best practices worldwide.