📷 IN PICTURES: Infectious Diseases Institute wins overall CFO award

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KAMPALA - Susan Lamunu Shereni, Head of Finance and Administration, Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) was announced the overall winner during the 6th edition of the Chief Finance Officer (CFO) gala dinner held at Kampala Serena hotel on Thursday (October 27).

She is also the winner of the sustainability award. 

Guests during the Chief Finance Officer awards dinner gala held at Kampala Serena hotel on Thursday, October 27, 2022. (All Photos by Shamim Saad)

According to Godfrey Byekwaso, Chief Judge, the awards were based on the required quality nominations organized by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Uganda in partnership with Deloitte Uganda. 

The awards are aimed at recognizing the role that CFOs and finance functions play within organisations, highlighting good business and finance practices while raising the profile of this strategic role. 

Maj Julius Katanaka, Head of Finance, Wazalendo Sacco, displays a recognition plaque shortly after he was announced the Chief Finance Officer of the year 2022 runner-up during the awards gala dinner held at Kampala Serena Hotel on Thursday, October 27, 2022.

“I am super excited to be recognized as the overall CFO in the country. This is so amazing, been doing this job for 10 years now and finally, I am here. I intend to inspire young aspiring CFOs to do their best because once you give in your whole nothing can be impossible,” Lamunu said.

Among other CFOs who received awards were; Andrew Ssekamwa, Chief Finance Officer (CFO), I&M Bank Uganda, Aman Moses, Chief Finance Officer (CFO), Hima Cement Limited, Richard Byarugaba, Executive Director, Finance, Bank of Uganda and Maj Julius Katanaka, Head of Finance, Wazalendo Sacco. 

Dr Ian Clarke, Founder International Medical Group (IMF) gives a keynote address during the Chief Finance Officer awards gala dinner.

Nobert Kagoro, Country Managing Partner at Deloitte said they intend to embark on having CFO Masterclass to make CFOs' future brighter. 

New Vision's Shamim Saad, covered the event and below are highlights in pictures;

The awards were based on the required quality nominations organized by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Uganda in partnership with Deloitte Uganda.

Richard Byarugaba, Executive Director, Finance, Bank of Uganda scooped the public sector award.This was during the Chief Finance Officer dinner gala held at Kampala Serena hotel on Thursday, October 27, 2022.

Andrew Ssekamwa, Chief Finance Officer (CFO), I&M Bank Uganda (3rd R) displays a recognition plaque shortly after he scooped the Young CFO award during the dinner gala.

Godfrey Byekwaso (L), Chief Judge Chief Finance Officer and Nobert Kagoro (R), Country Managing Partner, Deloitte interact during the Chief Finance Officer dinner gala.

Charlotte Kukunda, Country Manager ACCA Uganda remarks during the Chief Finance Officer awards dinner gala.

Guests serve dinner during the Chief Finance Officer awards dinner gala.

A guest smiles during the Chief Finance Officer awards dinner gala.

Some of the guests who attended the Chief Finance Officer awards dinner gala.

Guests interact.

Nobert Kagoro, Country Managing Partner, Deloitte remarks.