Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Languages
Why consider me
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Oscar Diego Oboma

Oscar Diego Oboma

Kigali City

Summary

Dynamic leader with extensive experience at MTN Rwanda, excelling in risk management and strategic planning. Achieved a 20% reduction in financial risk exposure while enhancing operational resilience. Proven ability to engage stakeholders and drive performance, delivering over $1 million in savings through innovative initiatives. Strong communicator and collaborator committed to organizational success.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager Risk & Compliance

MTN Rwanda
Kigali
02.2021 - Current
  • Spearheaded implementation of comprehensive enterprise risk and compliance framework, reducing compliance gaps by 15%.
  • Strengthened business continuity planning to enhance operational resilience against financial and cyber risks.
  • Managed multi-million-dollar risk assessments, advising executive leadership on strategic risk mitigation.
  • Developed robust control measures, achieving a 20% reduction in financial risk exposure.
  • Engaged with regulatory bodies and industry stakeholders to shape compliance policies and governance best practices.

SNR. Manager Strategy & Projects

MTN Rwanda
Kigali
01.2020 - 02.2021
  • Spearheaded MTN Rwanda's inaugural operational efficiency program, generating over $1 million in first-year savings.
  • Drove 19% compound growth in service revenue from 2020 to 2022 through strategic OpCo initiatives.
  • Collaborated with CEO and department heads to establish and meet long-term organizational objectives.

SNR. Manager Financial Planning & Analysis

MTN Rwanda
Kigali
04.2019 - 12.2019
  • Managed financial planning for $100 million portfolio, increasing accuracy of reports and executive decisions.
  • Directed scenario planning across consecutive budget cycles, optimizing readiness and mitigating risks.
  • Delivered strategic financial insights that contributed to substantial year-on-year increases in performance and shareholder value.

Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

MTN Rwanda
Kigali
11.2016 - 03.2019
  • Elevated decision-making efficiency by 20% by constructing financial models for C-level strategy
  • Prepared monthly financial statements including balance sheets, income statements, cash flows and other related documents for review by senior management.
  • Advised on financial decisions related to investments, acquisitions or divestitures.
  • Performed complex analysis including variance analysis, return on investment calculations and profitability analysis.

Senior Accountant Fixed Assets

MTN Rwanda
Kigali
02.2015 - 10.2016
  • Developed compliance manuals ensuring alignment with GAAP and IFRS standards.
  • Provided strategic board reports on fixed asset management to optimize utilization.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting & Finance

Makerere University

ACCA - Accounting & Finance

ACCA

Skills

  • Strategy formulation and execution
  • Stakeholder engagement and collaboration
  • Effective communication skills
  • Leadership and management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Risk management
  • Business resilience planning
  • Problem resolution
  • Performance monitoring
  • Team collaboration

Accomplishments

  • Enhanced client relationships, resulting in a 20% increase in customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Led a team of 10, achieving a 15% efficiency gain across operations for risk management initiatives.
  • Managed cross-functional partnerships, which drove a $1 million efficiency improvement at MTN Rwanda.

Affiliations

  • I enjoy sports, and when I am not actively watching the English Premier League, tennis, or the NBA, I also try to walk during my off time
  • I love spending time with my family and friends, as I find this aspect of my life very important
  • I also love learning, and this takes different forms; it could be listening to an audiobook, reading a physical book, or watching a good documentary

Languages

Madi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Kinyarwanda
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Swahili
Elementary (A2)
A2

Why consider me

  • I have been very fortunate in my career to learn from some of the very best leaders in the industries I have worked in, and this education has helped me tremendously. I firmly believe in my ability to assimilate into any organization and be of great service in the pursuit of their goals and ambitions

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

General Manager Risk & Compliance

MTN Rwanda
02.2021 - Current

SNR. Manager Strategy & Projects

MTN Rwanda
01.2020 - 02.2021

SNR. Manager Financial Planning & Analysis

MTN Rwanda
04.2019 - 12.2019

Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

MTN Rwanda
11.2016 - 03.2019

Senior Accountant Fixed Assets

MTN Rwanda
02.2015 - 10.2016

Bachelor of Science - Accounting & Finance

Makerere University

ACCA - Accounting & Finance

ACCA
Oscar Diego Oboma