Fresh Openings at Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK)

JOB REF: ICPAK/02/2023

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Internal Audit

1. Plans financial, regulatory, compliance or operational reviews/audits
2. Conducts audit entry meeting with heads of specific units / departments being audited;
3. Document audit work and findings in accordance with accepted auditing standards;
4. Obtains and reviews evidence ensuring audit conclusion are well documented;
5. Identifies weaknesses in internal control / business processes in the institute;
6. During audit process engage with auditees seeking clarifications on various exceptions noted before extended to audit report;
7. Communicate control issues raised during the audit process, offering recommended solutions relevant to business and risk;
8. Conduct follow up on audit recommendations to assure implementation of agreed corrective actions;
9. Conducts exit audit conferences with senior management 
10. Performs special audits as may be requested by the Chief Executive through the Manager, Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance;
11. Performs any other related duties as may be assigned

Risk Management 

• Designing, implementing and reviewing processes for sound risk management;
• Facilitating periodic /monthly meetings with the Institute’s risk champions;
• Ensuring departmental reports on risk management including risk registers are reviewed;
• Compiling risk management reports from business units and forwarding to Risk Management Committee (RMC) for deliberations;
• Giving assurance on the risk management process through audit reports;
• Facilitating risk champions in risk identification, assessment and evaluation;
• Performs any other related duties as may be assigned;

Check the Institute’s compliance with various legislations, agreements , MoU’s etc

• Conducts compliance checks to provide assurance on the Institute’s compliance with various legislations, treaties, MoUs etc
• Highlight in periodic (Quarterly) reports areas of non-compliance and discuss the same with responsible managers;

Reporting & operations of the ARC Committee of the Council

• Prepare ARC Committee Agenda in consultation with the Convener.
• Circulate the Agenda within the stipulated timeline.
• Provide Secretarial Services to the ARC.
• Follow up on the implementation of the ARC Committee resolutions.

Person Profile:

• Academic and Professional Qualifications 
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or relevant field
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or relevant field will be an added advantage
• Professional qualifications: CPA/CIA or ACCA qualifications and a member of ICPAK in good standing.
• 6 years working experience and 5 years in Internal Audit field in the Internal Audit function (relevant experience).

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JOB REF: ICPAK/03/2023

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide assurance to management that internal controls are working effectively
2. Plans and conducts internal audits of various functions within the Institute including operational and financial audits;
3. Conducts audit entry meeting with heads of specific units / departments being audited;
4. Develop audit programs and testing procedures relevant to risk and test objectives;
5. Document audit work and findings in accordance with accepted auditing standards;
6. Check the Institute’s compliance with various legislations, agreements, MoU’s etc
7. Facilitate the effective implementation of the Enterprise Risk Management policy framework in the Institute;

Key Competencies:

1. International Accounting Standards 
2. International Standards on Auditing
3. Ability to plan for an audit assignment
4. Able to develop audit working papers 
5. Deep understanding of fraud risk assessment
6. Knowledge of Enterprise Risk Management
7. Procurement regulations, procurement act and laws
8. Audit standards
9. Performance review methods and techniques
10. Demonstrable working knowledge and experience in an ERP environment

Person Profile:

Academic and Professional Qualifications 

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or relevant field.
• Professional qualifications: CPA or ACCA qualifications and a member of ICPAK in good standing.
• 5 years working experience and 4 years in Internal Audit field (relevant experience) 

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JOB REF: ICPAK/04/2023

JOB SUMMARY 
The Manager ICT is responsible for aligning ICT to organizational strategy and directing the provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, user training and maintenance of ICT systems and related infrastructure.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• ICT Strategy, Planning and Control 
• Develop and implement ICT objectives, strategies and operational plans to support the Institute’s Strategic Plan
• Prepare and manage the annual ICT budget, as well as approve and manage all ICT operational and capital expenditures in accordance to the Institute’s Strategic objectives
• Formulate and implement ICT policies, procedures and standards and ensure compliance

Leadership and performance monitoring

1. Provide effective leadership and management of ICT staff to build a highly motivated and performing team
2. Prepare and present ad hoc, quarterly and annual reports on all ICT activities and projects;
3. Advise on ICT staff recruitment and develop the capacity of ICT staff in liaison with the Human Resources Manager;
4. Monitor and optimize the performance of the ICT department.

ICT Project Management

• Identify and analyze the Institute’s ICT requirements and propose ICT projects to meet the requirements.
• Provide technical, functional and organizational guidance and support to all ICT projects
• Ensure ICT projects are executed efficiently and effectively

ICT Infrastructure and service Management 

• Develop service delivery strategies and advise on ICT solutions
• Develop and Implement a service policy and develop appropriate performance indicators within ICT
• Maximize service delivery and usage of technological and business process innovations
• Create and maintain Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and relationships with ICT Service Providers
• Assess the Institute’s standards in hardware, software, and ICT services with regard to Institute’s objectives
• Prepare ICT technical specifications, as well as undertake feasibility studies of proposed 

ICT systems

• Plan and direct the implementation and operation of ICT Infrastructure;
• Direct the selection and installation of ICT resources and the provision of user training

Systems availability security and Business Continuity Planning – weight 20

• Develop and implement Disaster Recovery And Contingency plans 
• Ensure systems integrity, availability and security, as well as the operational excellence of all ICT systems in the Institute.

Innovation

• Assess the Institute’s challenges and advice on innovative ICT opportunities to address these challenges
• Advise the management on effective and strategic use of ICT and related resource reduction opportunities;
• Perform any other lawful duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Person Profile:

Academic and Professional Qualifications 

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or relevantfield.
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or relevant field.
• Professional qualifications: CISA or CISM, Cyber security related certification CEH, Project Management (Prince 2 or pmp)
• 8 years working experience in a busy ICT environment, with at least 5 in a managerial position
• Member of any ICT body in good standing

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
The incumbent must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:

• ICT policy formulation and enforcement
• ICT strategy, planning and budgeting
• ICT Project Management
• ICT resource management and performance monitoring
• Systems analysis and solution design
• Process automation, systems development, deployment and review
• ICT Systems integration, training and support
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems
• Database design and development
• Telephone and Data Networking
• An understanding of ICT policies, ICT best practices and ICT related legislation
• Business Continuity Planning and Systems security
• Knowledge of new technologies, ICT management standards and applicable laws and regulations as they relate to ICT

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JOB REF: ICPAK/05/2023

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lobby on behalf of members on matters that create value to them through;
• Holding consultative meetings with a view to fostering working relationships with the identified institutions.
• Facilitating selection of suitable candidates for the identified opportunities. 

Thought Leadership and stakeholder engagement

• Developing position papers on matters of ICPAK’s expertise;
• Representing the Institute in key national forums and events;
• Developing opinion pieces in the local dailies on matters concerning ICPAK, Public finance, accountability and the economy at large;
• Develop and maintain close working relationships and dialogue with Parliament, Government Ministries and other Regulatory bodies with a view to enhancing the public interest role of the Institute.

Advise the Minister of Finance on Accountability and governance within the Public Sector through;

• Developing a memorandum on key governance, accountability and public finance issues in the country;
• Arrange meetings with the National Treasury and its departments on matters affecting the Institute;

Contribute to development of Kenya’s legislative frame work in areas of our expertise

• Undertake review of money/Finance Bills and other relevant pieces of legislation
• Proactively develop Bills for consideration on core issues affecting accountancy profession and the economy at large;
• Review for amendment already enacted pieces of legislation

Strengthen and promote the global recognition of the ICPAK brand

• Proactively recruit members with the relevant expertise to represent the Institute in the County, national and International forums and organizations. 

Contribute to the implementation of devolution in Kenya

• Lobby for appointments of accountants in both the national and county governments;
• Strengthen and build capacity of the institute branches to enable them support operational excellence at the county;
• Undertake a base line survey on the level of county preparedness to take effectively take up devolved functions

Person Profile:
Academic and Professional Qualifications 

• Bachelor of Public Policy, Analysis, Administration or Economics
• Professional qualifications: Post graduate degree in Public Policy, Tax, Business or Economics.
• 5 years working experience with at least 4 years in a Public Policy and Research environment.

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JOB REF: ICPAK/06/2023

Key Responsibilities:

• Development of the CPD Curriculum Development of the CPD Calendar in a wide and consultative manner involving: 
• Research into the current trends and emerging issues in the accountancy profession globally and identifying areas for training. 
• Review of the local Kenyan context on matter be the legal, regulatory or industry trends that impact on the profession for inclusion in the CPD Calendar 
• Coordinating and synthesizing views from previous CPD calendar including review of members feedback, suggestions for areas of interest and inclusion of the same in the CPD Calendar. 
• Coordinating input from technical departments in the areas of compliance, Policies, Standards, practice review, disciplinary into the curriculum development process. 
• Oversee the CPD calendar development including sensitivity to unique branch and regional needs as well as overall harmonization to ensure effective use of resources and consistent quality of CPD events in the country. 
• Coordinate the review of the CPD calendar and support to the Director Standards and Technical Services in approval of the CPD calendar for implementation. 

Delivery of CPD Programs for the benefit of members.

The tasks and responsibilities involved include: 

• Detailed development and review of training materials for use in the CPD events. 
• Selection of facilitators with requisite skills and experiences to deliver trainings 
• Assist in marketing of the CPD events to attract attendance as per set targets. 
• Coordination of the other Institute functions and departments such as finance, and marketing in delivering on their direct roles in CPD events 
• Coordinate the procurement of logistical and other arrangements needed to support facilitators and participants to have a pleasant experience in the training. 
• Support content development on IFRS, Taxation and Auditing related events through reading and research to identify training, interpretation and application gaps
• Development and sending of website event information pack.
• Development of event programs
• Development of evaluation forms and speakers contracts
• Identifying, contacting and initiate the contracting process for facilitators for CPD events.
• Collection of training materials from facilitators 
• Dispatching of training material to delegates.

Person Profile:
Academic and Professional Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant field
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant field.
• Professional qualifications: CPA or ACCA or Accounting qualifications recognized internationally.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a member of ICPAK in good standing.
• 8 years of experience in Capacity Building Plans for Finance, Auditing, Accounting standards or related areas and exposure in their implementation
• At least 5 years management experience in leading and managing teams preferably on Content Finance, Accounting, Auditing, Budgeting, Compliance and Standards (Accounting and Auditing), Control and Reporting within a diverse, division-based entity.

Key Competencies:

• Experience in content development for trainings and development discourses 
• Experience in paid-for trainings and consultancies 
• Experience in networking and working with consultants

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JOB REF:  ICPAK/07/2023

Person Profile:
Academic Specifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or other relevant field
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or relevant postgraduate diploma or certification qualifications will be an added advantage
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a member of ICPAK in good standing.
• Five (5) years continuous working experience with at least 4 years in a similar position with exposure in professional accountancy practice or working in a professional accountancy organization or a standard setter or public practice.
• Demonstrates in-depth technical knowledge and hands-on experience in the field of auditing
• Demonstrate professional competence and knowledge of accounting, auditing and education standards and practices
• Excellent knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards, International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSASs) and Government Finance Statistics (GFS), International Auditing Standards (IASs) and other professional standards
• Experience in the standards setting process
• An understanding of relevant legislation, policies and procedures
• Appropriate knowledge of the role of professional accountancy organizations.

Key Competencies and personal attributes

• Must be able to demonstrate good planning, organizing and coordinating skills.
• Must be computer savvy.
• Strong experience in development of Board papers
• Ability to work effectively under multiple assignments and within set deadlines.
• Drive for results and achievement

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JOB REF:  ICPAK/08/2023

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Compliance Function 

• Undertaking review of audit firms and ensuring compliance with appropriate quality standards of firm practice.
• Undertaking various strategies to strengthen the quality of audit firms and auditing practices in general including development of practice guides and tools among others.
• Monitoring the implementation of standards to ensure improved auditing practices through.
• Obtaining feedback from the Audit Quality Assurance Programme and developing mechanisms to strengthen the weaknesses identified in implementation of the auditing standards.
• Obtaining feedback from the practitioners on challenges in implementing 
• auditing standards and developing mechanisms to address these.
• Providing guidance documents/technical bulletins.
• Advising on the training needs resulting from new or revised auditing standards and from assessment of the needs of members and ensuring these are incorporated in the institute’s Annual CPD Calendar.

Budgeting and the Department’s Strategic Planning Function

• Preparation of departmental budgets and forecasts. Preparation of departmental Work Plans.
• Ensures the achievement of departmental budget objectives by scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
• Ensure development of the Compliance Department Strategic Plan as per guidance from the Director on the corporate objectives and goals.
• Ensure the update of the Strategic Plan dashboard to project instantly the Institute’s performance on Compliance Department targets against corporate targets.
• Ensure records in the Department on individual sections performance on the SP are captured, monitored and evaluated against corporate targets.

Person Profile:
Academic Specifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or relevant field.
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or relevant field.
• Professional qualifications: CPA or ACCA qualifications and a member of ICPAK in good standing.
• 8 years working experience in reputable audit firm with at least 5 years in a management position

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JOB REF: ICPAK/09/2023

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 
Compliance Function 

• Undertaking review of audit firms and ensuring compliance with appropriate quality standards of firm practice.
• Undertaking various strategies to strengthen the quality of audit firms and auditing practices in general including development of practice guides and tools among others.Monitoring the implementation of standards to ensure improved auditing practices through.
• Obtaining feedback from the Audit Quality Assurance Programme and developing mechanisms to strengthen the weaknesses identified in implementation of the auditing standards.
• Obtaining feedback from the practitioners on challenges in implementing auditing standards and developing mechanisms to address these.
• Providing guidance documents/technical bulletins.
• Advising on the training needs resulting from new or revised auditing standards and from assessment of the needs of members and ensuring these are incorporated in the institute’s Annual CPD Calendar.

Person Profile:
Academic Specifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or relevant field.
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or relevant field will be an added advantage
• Professional qualifications: CPA or ACCA qualifications and a member of ICPAK in good standing.
• 6 years working experience in reputable audit firm

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 JOB REF: ICPAK/10/2023

Key Responsibilities:

1. Facilitate timely, cost-effective, quality and accurate procurement of ICPAK inputs (i.e.goods, services and works), and ensuring full adherence to the public procurement guidelines and compliance with the relevant/related laws.
2. Prepare requisitions for quotations or tenders to prequalified suppliers or the public.
3. Establish in co-ordination with the relevant department and end users, quality specifications of goods and services required by the Institute.
4. Review the supply chain to ensure it is efficient and effective.
5. Ensure equitable and fair distribution of Request for Proposals to all pre-qualifiedsuppliers.
6. Manage the annual supplier pre-qualification exercise.
7. Overseeing the receipt of all tender applications, ensure they are in safe custody, compile and prepare Tender Committee papers.
8. Supervise purchases, stores management and inspection and issues of goods.
9. Provide an effective Secretariat to the Tender Committee and facilitating a secretariat for Procurement Committee
10. Disposal of unserviceable ICPAK assets
11. Management of stocks with an effective Materials Requirement Plan and stocks management policy.
12. Maintenance of evaluation and performance records of suppliers
13. Controlling and managing receipt, issue and storage of all factory and workshop materials, engineering spares, petrol station, scrap yard and agricultural stores.
14. Ensure accuracy and timeliness of record keeping relating to stores.
15. Maintain sound procurement policies that ensure sourcing and acquisition of goods, services and works is done while adhering to the laid down regulations.
16. Ensure filling of returns with PPOA on timely basis 

Key Competencies:
Technical Competencies & Skills required to perform in the job: 

1. MS Office Suite – Advanced
2. Report writing skills
3. Facilitation skills
4. Strong communication skills
5. Highly analytical
6. Strong Risk Management Abilities
7. High integrity
8. Detail oriented
9. Knowledge of Corporate Governance

Behavioral Competencies required to perform in the job: 

1. Builds Trust
2. Honesty / Fairness
3. Interpersonal Skills
4. Positive Attitude
5. Resolves Conflicts Constructively

In addition, he/she should have the following skills:

1. Ability to work independently 
2. Must be able to maintain confidentiality about all communication matters
3. Team player and effective team leader 
4. Ability to deliver with minimal supervision
5. Strong interpersonal, analytical, verbal and written skills with experience in development of Board papers and possess excellent performance review and analytical methods and techniques
6. Ability to work effectively under time pressure and constraints
7. Ability to execute multiple assignments within set deadlines

Person Profile:
Academic and Professional Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Management, Logistics or relevant field
• Master’s degree in Supply Management, Logistics or relevant field
• Professional qualifications: CPSP and a member of KISM in good standing.
• Minimum 8 years’ working experience with 5 years relevant experience in a management position

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JOB REF: ICPAK/11/2023

Person Profile:
Academic and Professional Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or relevant field
• Master’s degree Accounting, Finance, Economics or relevant field
• Professional qualifications: CPA or ACCA qualifications and a member of ICPAK in good standing.
• 8 year working experience with at least 5 years in a management position in Finance

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
The incumbent must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:

• Accounting
• Budgeting
• Financial Reporting preparation skills
• Job descriptions
• Setting Performance objectives
• Coordinating Internal and External Audits
• An understanding of relevant IFRS and IAS, policies and procedures and ICF

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 JOB REF: ICPAK/12/2023

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare HR strategy including manpower planning and succession plans.
• Resourcing; co-ordinate and support all aspects of the recruitment and selection process of staff through job description development, recruitment planning, advertising, shortlisting, selection and deployment.
• Provide support to supervisors and staff to develop skills and capabilities of staff; analyze training needs in conjunction with line managers, plan and deliver training
• Prepare annual HR budgets and procurement plans
• Process HR data and payroll entries in a timely manner
• Provide guidance to employees and management in regard to HR policies, practices and relevant employment law. 
• Rewards management, compensation and benefits administration
• Implementation of Staff welfare, health and safety programmes 
• Enterprise Risk Management; undertake departmental HR audits, protect assets by establishing, monitoring and enforcing internal controls.

Person Profile:

Academic and Professional Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in human resource management or relevant field with Postgraduate Diploma in HR
• Master’s degree in human resource management or relevant field will be an added advantage.
• Professional qualifications: CHRP certification 
• Member of IHRM in good standing
• 5 years working experience with at least 4 years in a similar position. 

Key Competencies and Personal attributes 
Strong people skills

• Human resource management
• Performance review methods and techniques
• Ability to work independently and effectively use time
• An understanding of relevant legislation, policies and procedure

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JOB REF: ICPAK/13/2023

Key Responsibilities: 

• Build the sales funnel with the primary responsibility to find and close new sales deals 
• Perform weekly corporate client visits 
• Perform in-depth client / prospect needs analysis resulting in full solutions proposals.
• Develop and present training and consultancy proposals to new and existing corporate clients.
• Grow the number of Institutional business clients in the private and public sectors
• Responsible for revenue growth and collection of payment for sales proceeds for performed sales.
• Assist with the development and presentation of funding proposals aimed at raising funds for ICPAK activities from foundations, corporate sponsors, trusts and major donors.
• Serve as the link of communication between key customers and internal teams.
• Ability to analyze data and sales statistics to improve sales initiatives in key accounts.
• Negotiate and close partnership deals with new member value partners.
• Identify and report any emerging business risks.
• Responsible for maintaining an updated corporate key contacts database 
• Preparation of weekly activity reports 
• Support any additional Institute’s assignments as may be assigned by the Business Development Manager from time to time.

Required skills and Experience

• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
• At least Four (4) years of experience in professional fundraising
• Ability to recruit organizational givers to support ICPAK’s CSR activities.
• Excellent Organizational and communication skills
• Ability to Build upon existing donor /sponsor relationships and form new donor/sponsor relationships on a regular basis
• Ability to build marketing campaigns that increase public awareness about the ICPAK’s charitable activities
• Ability to support the Business Development Manager in operationalization of the ICPAK Foundation after formation
• Ability to assist with preparation of funding and sponsorship proposals
• Exceptional selling skills

Preferred skills and qualifications

• Preference will be given to candidates with successful corporate and/or foundation experience.
• Confidence in public speaking and organizing campaigns or events to solicit corporate donations and sponsorships.
• Knowledge of cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies and techniques, particularly in the area of corporate and foundation fundraising techniques
• Demonstrated knowledge of methods, practices and procedures for obtaining information about the giving programs of corporations and foundations
• Experience in selling open and customized training programs and consultancy services in the corporate market is an added advantage.

Person Profile:

Academic and Professional Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, business, public relations, or relevant field
• Certification, diploma, or similar qualification in resource mobilization