By Silvia Nyambura
Ugandan born chartered accountant, Florence Makada has been appointed as the first woman Managing Director (MD) of Motorcare Nissan Uganda. She takes over from Crispine Ndala who left to pursue other interests after his contract ended.
Makada has extensive experience in the automotive industry having joined the company in 1995 as a network administrator and accounts assistant. In her new position she will be responsible for providing leadership and direction to employees and for delivering on company strategy.
“During my time with Motorcare, I have obtained prominent interpersonal skills. I have worked in almost all departments of the business, dealing with all sorts of personalities and acting in various leadership responsibility roles. All this now, work together so I can perform optimally,” she said.
Makada obtained qualification as a Certified Chartered Accountant (in the UK) between 2004 and 2006 and soon after, got promoted to deputy finance manager and Human Resource (HR) development manager.
“Being in finance for so many years, I learned to be the watchdog. In HR I learned to listen and got to understand the business and its stakeholders. I therefore have two personality types; one hard and unbending when dealing with financial concerns and one soft and empathetic when dealing with employees. I also know how to make sure all departments work well together and to interlink with everybody, which are all considered characteristics and qualities of being a good leader,” she adds.
