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Executive Officer – Regulatory Affairs at Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies

The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) is a statutory body established under the Accountants Act, 2008 for the regulation of the profession of accountancy in Kenya. The Institute is seeking to recruit top notch quality candidates to fill the following positions.

MANAGER, FINANCIAL SERVICES SECTOR

Job Responsibilities:
Reporting to Director, Professional Services, the incumbent shall assist the department in fulfilling the various roles as described below.

• Provide overall leadership in the adoption and implementation of the International, Regional and Local Standards, Guidelines, Policies, Laws, Regulations and other papers issued by the International Standard Setters and Regulators as well as Regulators in Kenya pertaining to the Financial Services Sector in Kenya.
• Spearhead ICPAK’s participation in the development and monitoring of International, Regional and Local Standards, Guidelines, Policies, Laws and Regulations through ensuring that ICPAK actively and substantively contributes to proposals, exposure drafts and discussion papers that are relevant to the Financial Services Sector in Kenya in a timely manner.
• Promote the implementation of International, Regional and Local Standards, Guidelines, Policies, Laws and Regulations pertaining to the Financial Services Sector through;
• Creating awareness of existing and new International and Local Standards, Guidelines, Policies, Laws and Regulations among members of ICPAK:
• Working with the Training and Development Department in identifying and developing training programs for such International and Local Standards, Guidelines, Policies, Laws and Regulations above standards:
• Developing Guidelines, Financial Reporting and other Templates and providing any necessary technical support to facilitate better understanding and implementation of International and Local Standards, Guidelines, Policies, Laws and Regulations by ICPAK members and users within the Financial Services Sector in Kenya.
• Develop, Build and Maintain relationships and partnerships with International, regional and Local Regulators and other key stakeholders that impact on the Financial Services Sector in Kenya.
• Be innovative in identifying new trends and issues including undertaking research on issues impacting the Financial Services Sector in Kenya and proposing appropriate responses to such emerging trends and issues for the benefit of ICPAK members and the sector as a whole.
• Identify any matters of public interest arising from and impacting the Financial Services Sector in Kenya and assisting in the preparation and dissemination of ICPAK position papers on such issues.
• Act as the secretary to ICPAK’s Financial Services Committee assisting in the preparation and implementation of the Committee’s Annual Work Plan designed to enhance financial reporting, management and auditing within the Financial Services Sector in Kenya as well as meet the needs of ICPAK members working in the Financial Services Sector in Kenya.
• Manage the departmental activities including development of departmental work plans and objectives, performance management and staff motivation.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• First degree in Finance, Insurance and related (Minimum Upper Division) from a recognized university
• Masters Degree preferably in Finance and related field will be an added advantage.
• Membership of relevant Professional Body or eligibility to join membership prior to employment.

Work Experience

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience preferably obtained from the financial services sector. Those who have worked with a regulator within the financial services sector will have an added advantage.
• Excellent knowledge of various International Financial Reporting and Auditing and Assurance Standards impacting the Financial Services Sector and the various laws and regulations governing the financial services sector in Kenya.
• Very good management skills including ability to provide leadership and motivate a team
• Must be computer literate and well conversant with current ICT
• Excellent communication and report writing skills
• The ability to work effectively under time pressure and constraints

Interested candidates should apply online at http://www.icpak.com/jobapp/

Applications should be received not later than 10th February 2012 by 5pm. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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