Obert Sifile

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Obert Sifile is a leading voice at the intersection of accountancy, technology, and sustainable development in Africa. His research focuses on the critical transformation of the accounting profession within the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), specifically examining how African accountants can adapt to and leverage emerging technologies. His most cited work, "Accountants in Africa and the evolving fourth industrial revolution (4IR): Towards a competency framework" (2022, 10 citations), establishes a foundational competency framework for accountants to thrive in a technologically-driven workplace, directly addressing the skills gap in the region. Building on this, his 2024 paper, "Leveraging on the fourth industrial revolution by African accountants in the sustenance of SDGs and AU Agenda 2063" (5 citations), extends this inquiry by assessing how 4IR tools can empower the profession to contribute to global and continental development goals. Sifile’s work is notable for its pragmatic, mixed-methodological approach, drawing on a substantial target population of over 114,000 professionals to ground his findings in real-world practice. His research is essential for educators, policymakers, and practitioners seeking to future-proof the accounting profession in Africa.