(L-R): The top winners at the 2025 CFO Awards are Frederick Kakooza, Emmanuel Mugagga, Irene Mwoyogwona, Peter Ssenyange, Ronald Makata, Robinah Siima, Bob Okodoi and Amanda Ayebare. (Courtesy photo)

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PostBank’s chief finance officer, Peter Ssenyange, was named CFO of the Year at the ninth edition of the CFO Awards held at the Kampala Serena Hotel.

Ronald Makata, CFO at Stanbic came as the first runner up. The awards drew more entries than ever and highlighted new dimensions of the CFO role in areas of governance, tech, sustainability, and leadership.

Deloitte Uganda and ACCA Uganda jointly organise the CFO Awards. It recognises outstanding finance leaders. (Courtesy photo)

Deloitte Uganda and ACCA Uganda jointly organise the CFO Awards. It recognises outstanding finance leaders who exemplify excellence in governance, strategic foresight, and sustainable business growth.

Charlotte Kukunda, Country Manager, ACCA Uganda, said this year’s programme received 546 nominations from 63 CFOs.

“We still need to acknowledge that the banking financial services and insurance continue to dominate. 13 out of the 63 were from the banking sector and six out of these 13 were shortlisted among the finalists,” she said.

Peter Ssenyange was also awarded a return tick by Uganda Airlines to a destination of his choice. (Courtesy photo)

Paul Ssali, Managing Partner, Deloitte Uganda said: “My encouragement is to all the CFOs out there to take advantage of all the activities within the CFO agenda and the CFO program.”

Summary of the winners

CFO of the Year

Ssenyange Peter, CFO, Post Bank Uganda Ltd (Winner)

Ronald Makata, CFO, Stanbic Bank Uganda Ltd (First Runner-up)

Peter Ssenyange receives the 2025 CFO Award. (Courtesy photo)

Strategy Execution Award

Emmanuel Mugagga, CFO, Uganda National Oil Company

Finance Transformation & Technology Award

Ronald Makata, CFO, Stanbic Bank Uganda Ltd

Richard Byarugaba hands Ronald Makata, CFO Stanbic, the Compliance & Governance Award. Makata also bagged the Finance Transformation & Technology Award. (Courtesy photo)

Leadership Award

Irene Mwoyogwona, Head of Finance, Pride Bank Ltd

Compliance & Governance Award

Frederick Kakooza, CFO, Quality Chemical Industries Ltd

Ronald Makata, CFO, Stanbic Bank Uganda Ltd

Sustainability Award

Ssenyange Peter, CFO, Post Bank Uganda Ltd

Young CFO Award

Robinah Siima, CFO, FINCA Uganda Ltd

Robinah Siima, CFO, FINCA Uganda Ltd received the Young CFO Award. (Courtesy photo)

SME Award

Amanda Ayebare, CFO, AutoXpress Uganda Ltd

Kate Kiiza, the 2024 CFO Award winner hands Amanda Ayebare, CFO, AutoXpress Uganda Ltd the SME Award of the year. (Courtesy photo)

Not-for-Profit Award

Bob Okodi, Finance Manager, AMREF Health Africa