Institute of Certified Public Accountants (ICPAU) is the national
professional accountancy body in Uganda, established by the Accountants Act.
The Institute also has a mandate to conduct professional accountancy
examinations in Uganda. The Institute is mandated to also:

•
Regulate and maintain the Standard of
Accountancy in Uganda.

•
Prescribe and regulate the conduct of
accountants and practising accountants in Uganda.

Job Summary: The
Director Professional Standards & Regulation will be responsible for
the establishment and maintenance of a robust and effective professional
standards and regulatory framework. The job holder will be able to provide
assurance to the Secretary/CEO around compliance with all relevant professional
standards and regulation within the Accountancy Profession. The job holder will
provide technical and administrative support to the Quality Assurance Board,
Disciplinary Committee, Disciplinary Appeals Committee and the Committee of
Council in charge of standards and Regulation. The Job holder will be
responsible for IFAC’s statements of membership obligations (SMO) 1, 3, 4, 5, 6
and 7

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage the strategic and tactical
processes throughout the professional standards and regulation function.
Develop an appropriate strategy which
strikes a perfect balance between ICPAU’s strategic plan, Members and
Students and Other stakeholders’ requirements.
Develop and implement functional
objectives in line with ICPAU’s strategic plan.
Provide leadership on issues of quality
assurance and regulation, professional standards, research and
investigation and discipline within the accountancy profession.
Offer technical support to various
stakeholders and enhance their relationship with the Institute.
Provide leadership to Professional
Standards and Regulation teams
Assess possible legal challenges by
understanding current and proposed legislation; enforcing regulations;
recommending new procedures; complying with legal requirements.
Provide technical and administrative
support to the Quality Assurance Board, Disciplinary Committee,
Disciplinary Appeals Committee and the Committee of Council in charge of
standards.
Provide an innovative leadership strategy
for accomplishment of Institute’s goals.
Perform any other duties as requested by
the Secretary/CEO

Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:

The applicant must hold a University
degree
Certified Public Accountant
Relevant Post Graduate Qualification in
Business Administration, Finance/Accounting, Economic Policy, Law,
Taxation, Public Policy & Administration is an added advantage
A minimum of seven years of professional
experience in auditing, accounting and or regulation.
Extensive knowledge of regulatory framework
for the accountancy profession e.g. Accountants Act 2013, IFAC’s
Statements of Membership Obligations (SMOs).
Knowledge of other pertinent legislations
e.g. Anti-Money laundering Act 2013, Anti- Corruption Act 2009.
Experience in Quality Assurance processes.
Knowledge and experience of best practice
compliance methodologies and emerging practice, compliance monitoring and
risk assessments in Accountancy.
Previous experience in communicating with
regulators and assisting with regulatory enquiries.
Excellent public presentation and
interaction skills.
Excellent
command of the English language (both spoken and written).
Good
communication and computer skills.
Excellent
interpersonal skills.
Have
analytical and problem–solving skills.
Be
creative, innovative, adaptable and have a passion for quality

Personal attributes

Behave Ethically: Understand ethical
behaviour and business practices and ensure own behaviour and the
behaviour of line staff is consistent with these standards and aligns with
the values of ICPAU
Build Relationships: Establish and
maintain positive working relationships with others both internally and
externally to achieve the goals of the Institute.
Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and
write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and
effective communication tools and techniques.
Focus on Stakeholder Needs: Anticipate,
understand, and respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders
to meet or exceed their expectations within the Institute’s parameters.
Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and
effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions
that enhance Institute’s effectiveness.
Lead: Positively influence others to
achieve results that are in the best interest of ICPAU.
Make Decisions: Assess situations to
determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions
which are timely and in the best interests of Institute
Organize: Set priorities, develop a work
schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data,
information and activities.
Plan: Identify strategies to move the
organization forward, set goals, create and implement actions plans, and
evaluate the process and results.
Solve Problems: Assess problem situations
to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate
possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problems.

How to Apply:

All interested applicants should their applications including a
detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates, three references including
at least two from previous employers (if any), and functioning telephone
numbers/e-mail addresses quoting the Job Reference Number. Please send your
application with all the necessary documents in a sealed envelope quoting the
job reference number on the envelope to the address below.

The Secretary,

Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda,

Plot 42 Bukoto Street, Kololo,

P. O. Box 12464, Kampala, Uganda.

E-mail: Apply by Email

Deadline: 16^th March 2018

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