ICPAK Manager, Accountancy Standards Jobs in Kenya
Job Profile:
The Manager, Accountancy Standards shall be responsible for research and analysis of International Standards in accounting, auditing and assurance. He/ she will report directly to the Director, Standards & Technical Services and will work closely with the Professional Standards Committee (PSC) and related Committees of ICPAK to plan and
implement the work plan of the Council.
He/She will support ICPAK activities on technical matters with International
Accounting Standard Setting Boards in the areas of consultation processes, review of
discussion papers and exposure drafts that lead to development or revision of International Standards.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Standards Development: Spearhead ICPAK’s participation in the development (Input to international standard setting Boards of IASB, IAASB, IAESB, IESBA and IPSASB by ensuring that ICPAK actively and substantively contributes to relevant proposals, exposure drafts and discussion papers in a timely manner.
Standards Implementation: Promote the implementation of International Financial Reporting Standards, Auditing and Assurance Standards, other accounting standards, guidelines, policies, laws and regulations pertaining to
the Financial Reporting and Auditing.
Monitoring and Compliance Monitoring: the regulatory environment in Kenya
so as to identify and contribute to any Laws and Regulations that may impact
on financial reporting, management and auditing in Kenya.
External Relations: Maintain and coordinate relationships and partnerships
with International Standard Setters as well as with regional and local
stakeholders that impact on the financial reporting and auditing in Kenya.
Implement e-Learning services and optimal utilization of virtual learning platforms at the Institute.
Participate in the development of technical content, training programs and inviting speakers for all Institute trainings (CPD Trainings, In House Trainings, Branch Trainings etc);
Working with KASNEB to ensure implementation of International Education
Standards (IESs).
Promote standards of professional competence and practice amongst members
of the Institute.
Participate in the provision of guidance documents/technical bulletins
especially on accountancy education.
Participate in providing technical advice to other regulators on technical
issues/standards relating to the education of accountants.
Participate in the planning and implementation of member capacity building
programs on technical matters.
Any other tasks as may be assigned from time to time by Management.
Person Specifications:
For appointment as the Manager – Accountancy Standards, a person must possess
the following qualifications:
Be a citizen of Kenya.
Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Must be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Audit or Business Administration from a recognized institution.
Must be a holder of a CPA (K) certificate and a member of ICPAK in good standing.
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E)
Must be in possession of a Post Graduate Degree in any of the following
disciplines: Accounting, Taxation, Finance, Economics, Audit, Business Administration, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Minimum relevant work experience of eight (8) years in a reputable organization.
Previous work experience in an Audit Firm will be highly recommended.
Must possess an excellent knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards, International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSASs), Sustainability Reporting Standards, International Auditing Standards (IASs) and other professional standards.
Should have experience in the standards setting process.
Should be knowledgeable of all the subsets of the profession including pertinent emerging issues within the profession and other related areas.
Knowledge and demonstrable experience on key integrity and governance
issues affecting the nation.
Professional training in emerging areas such as AML, ERM and Cyber Security will be an added advantage.
How to Apply
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