Eri Ssebowa is a seasoned finance and accounting professional with over nine years of progressive experience in strategic financial management, business partnering, financial reporting, and performance management across the banking, telecommunications, and real estate sectors. Prior to this appointment, Eri served as Finance Business Partner – Retail and Business Banking at Absa Bank Uganda, where he played a critical role in driving strategic financial initiatives, optimizing budgeting and forecasting processes, strengthening revenue assurance, and providing board-level financial insights to support sustainable growth. He was instrumental in enhancing data-driven decision-making through advanced financial modelling, predictive analytics, and digital dashboards. Eri previously…
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Emmanuel Mugagga is the Chief Financial Officer of the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) and Winner of the Strategy Execution Award at the 9th edition of the Chief Financial Officer Awards 2025– an initiative of ACCA Uganda and Deloitte Uganda. At UNOC, an institution entrusted with managing Uganda’s commercial interests across the petroleum value chain, Mugagga sits at the intersection of a sector where decisions span decades, capital runs into billions, and outcomes shape national destiny and strategy is only as powerful as its execution. In this conversation with CEO East Africa’s Paul Murungi, Mugagga reflects on his journey into…
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“Pressure and results don’t have to come at the expense of humanity; they can be amplified by it,” says Irene Mwoyogwona, the award-winning CFO of Pride Bank Limited and winner of the Leadership Award 2025 at the 9th edition of the Chief Financial Officer Awards 2025– an initiative of ACCA Uganda and Deloitte Uganda. Irene sits down with CEO East Africa Magazine’s Paul Murungi to discuss what true leadership means in the high-stakes world of finance. She explains that her greatest fulfilment comes from creating spaces where people flourish and capacity is multiplied, proving that profitability and purpose can coexist. …
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How Stanbic Bank CFO Ronald Makata Blends Governance, Technology and Human Leadership to Drive Performance Fresh from a standout performance at the 9th edition of the Chief Financial Officer Awards 2025– an initiative of ACCA Uganda and Deloitte Uganda. Ronald Makata, the Chief Financial Officer of Stanbic Bank Uganda, recently earned recognition that reflects his growing influence in the financial services industry. He was recognised as a triple honouree, winning the Compliance and Governance Award, the Finance Transformation and Technology Award, and earning the position of First Runner-Up for CFO of the Year. In a wide-ranging conversation with CEO East…
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Appointed in June 2020, Peter Ssenyange is the Chief Financial Officer at Pearl Bank (formerly PostBank Uganda Limited), and is part of the leadership team that is transforming the bank into a value driver in the Ugandan economy. Under his leadership, the bank has achieved sustainability certification, won the Sustainability Award, and he was named CFO of the Year for his role in redefining sustainable finance and corporate governance in Uganda at the CFO Awards 2025, an initiative launched by Deloitte Uganda and ACCA Uganda. The awards highlight the critical role played by finance professionals in driving financial stewardship, strategic…
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Eight finance professionals won ten awards at the 9th edition of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Awards 2025 with Peter Ssenyange, CFO, Pearl Bank Uganda Limited emerging the overall CFO award 2025. Peter also won the Sustainability Award. The other double award winner was Ronald Makata, CFO, Stanbic Bank Uganda emerged CFO of the Year (First Runner-Up) and won Finance Transformation & Technology Award and Compliance & Governance Award. The other winners were:- Emmanuel Mugagga, CFO, Uganda National Oil Company – Strategy Execution Award, Irene Mwoyogwona, Head of Finance, Pride Bank Limited – Leadership Award, Bob Okodi, Finance Manager, Amref…
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PostBank Uganda’s Chief Financial Officer, Peter Ssenyange wins big at the just concluded annual Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Awards which seek to celebrate exceptional leaders in the finance industry, as…
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Uganda and Deloitte Uganda last evening hosted the 9th Edition of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Awards at the Kampala Serena Hotel, celebrating…
Stanbic Bank Uganda’s Chief Finance and Value Management Officer, Ronald Makata, is the standout achiever at the 9th edition of the Uganda CFO Awards 2025, held last evening in Kampala, under the theme “CFO Vision: Creating Impact and Legacy.” Makata distinguished himself as a triple honouree, scooping top accolades in Compliance and Governance, Finance Transformation and Technology, and securing the First Runner-Up position for CFO of the Year—a testament to his exceptional leadership, strategic foresight, and impact in redefining finance excellence within Uganda’s banking sector. The CFO Awards, jointly organised by Deloitte Uganda and ACCA Uganda, celebrate finance professionals who…
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The financial profession is undergoing a seismic shift. The age-old notions of bookkeeping and audit trails have given way to a dynamic era where finance leaders are pivotal in shaping strategy, driving innovation, and leading organisations into the future. During a conversation hosted by CEO East Africa Magazine, Charlotte Kukunda, Country Manager of ACCA Uganda, and Joseph Ssekabira, Associate Director at Deloitte Uganda, shed light on the evolving landscape of finance leadership. The Expanding Role of CFOs Traditionally seen as guardians of numbers, Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) now serve as strategic advisors and organisational architects. Joseph Ssekabira emphasised that today’s…
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