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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | ACCA Uganda and Deloitte Uganda have announced the renewal of their strategic partnership, aimed at advancing capacity building and recognizing excellence among Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) in Uganda.
This renewed collaboration confirmed July 29th, will span the next three years, reinforcing the commitment of both organizations to foster professional development and acknowledge outstanding financial leadership in the country.
The first deliverable of this partnership will be the prestigious CFO Awards, set to take place on October 17, 2024, under the theme Pushing Boundaries, Exploring the Growth Mindset. Nominations opened on July 29 and will close on September 6, 2024.
Charlotte Kukunda, Country Manager ACCA Uganda said, “This extension is to explore opportunities for collaboration for our mutual benefit. So, in addition to activities, we have been doing under the CFO agenda in Uganda, like the annual awards, surveys, quarterly CFO forums – a platform that facilitates discussion of topical issues and nurturing of the next generation of finance leaders; CFOs and CEOs, we are adding the CFO lab which will focus on three important resources that CFOs should manage during times of significant change. “
The lab will be a training ground for CFOs and an addition to the benefits of those who emerge winners.
She mentioned that the core focus areas for a CFO in transition which the lab seeks to engage participants include personal and organizational time management, talent in the finance organization, and critical stakeholder management.
Joseph Ssekabira, FCCA, Associate Director, Risk Advisory at Deloitte Uganda reaffirmed the company’s commitment to continued collaboration with ACCA Uganda to uplift the profession, saying “Our goal is to continue promoting the finance profession, working closely with ACCA Uganda to recognize finance leaders and to steer their roles with distinction. We are committed to the MoU that we have signed today, and we look forward to working with ACCA, but also importantly working with the different CFOs and accountants across the spectrum in this partnership to propel the CFO agenda to greater heights in Uganda.”
As the 1st Runner Up and Leadership Award winner of the 7th edition of the CFO Awards 2023, Peter Ssenyange FCCA, CFO PostBank Uganda urged CFOs and Heads of Finance to nominate themselves for this year’s awards in consideration of the immense learning and networking opportunities and recognition for their hard work.
