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Organization: Institute
of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: Manager
– Quality Assurance and Regulation
Ref: DSR001/07/18
About US:
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
Quality Assurance Officer ensures that the requirements set by Statement of Membership
Obligation 1 (SMO 1) are complied with. The QA officer will also be responsible
for Licensing, Inspections and CPD compliance.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
Quality Assurance
  • Participates in Quality Assurance Reviews by:
    • Scheduling firms for quality reviews and inspections.
    • Conducting visits in a professional manner.
    • Establishing relationships with practising accountants and gaining
      their trust and respect.
    • Identifying and analysing review findings and providing
      constructive advice.
    • Preparing quality reviews reports.
  • Prepares periodic activity reports on the progress of the quality
    assurance programme.
  • Prepares reports for the Quality Assurance Board regarding the
    outcome of the Quality Reviews.
  • Provides administrative support for the Quality Assurance Board.
CPD Compliance
  • Assesses compliance with CPD requirements by ICPAU members.
  • Liaises with the CPD officer on the CPD programme.
Licensing and
Inspections
  • Processes license and practising certificate applications.
  • Reviews and vets the relevant practical experience obtained by
    applicants for registration as practising accountants.
  • Inspects Accounting Firms.
  • Prepares reports following inspection.
Others
  • Prepares relevant presentation and training material.
  • Participates in Financial Reporting Awards evaluation.
  • Responds to inquiries regarding licensing, inspections, CPD
    compliance and Quality Assurance.
  • Reviews practical experience training records.
  • Carries out any other duties as assigned by the Manager – Quality
    Assurance & Regulation. 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The applicant for the ICPAU Quality Assurance Officer must hold a
    Degree
  • Certified Public Accountant
  • A minimum of three years of professional experience in auditing or
    quality assurance.
  • Experience with implementation of corrective action programmes.
  • Understanding of tools, concepts and methodologies of Quality
    Assurance.
  • Experience with CPD monitoring and compliance
  • Excellent technical skills.
  • Planning and organization skills.
  • Communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Confidence.
  • Good numerical skills and an understanding of statistics.
  • Problem-solving skills.
  • Team working skills.
  • IT skills.
How to Apply: 
All suitably
qualified applicants should write to the address below describing how they
qualify for the position quoting the Job Reference Numbers above. Only selected
candidates will be contacted. Your application should include a detailed
curriculum vitae, copies of certificates, three references including at least
two previous employers (if any), and functioning telephone numbers/e-mail
addresses. Send your application with all the necessary documents quoting the
job reference number to the address below or by email.
Secretary,
Institute of
Certified Public Accountants of Uganda,
42 Bukoto Street,
Kololo,
P. O. Box 12464,
Kampala, Uganda.
E-mail to:
recruitment@icpau.co.ug
Deadline: 17th August 2018
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