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• 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

• 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

• 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.

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