The Chartered Institute of Goverment Finance Audit and Risk Officers (CIGFARO) is the recognized professional body for finance, audit, risk management, performance management and related professionals in the public sector.

CIGFARO is is a non-statutory, SAQA-recognised professional body.
They have four professional designations:

1. Junior (JIMFO);
2. Licentiate (LIMFO);
3. Associate (AIMFO);
4. Senior Associate (SAIMFO)