3 Fresher Assistant Technical Officer Jobs – Institute of Certified Public Accountants (ICPAU)
Job Title: Assistant Technical Officer (3 Fresher Jobs)
Organisation: Institute of Certified Public Accountants (ICPAU)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Manager – Standards and Technical Support
About US:
Institute of Certified Public Accountants (ICPAU) is the national professional accountancy body in Uganda, established by The Accountants Act. It has the legal mandate to regulate and maintain the Standard of Accountancy in Uganda; to prescribe and regulate the conduct of accountants and practising accountants in Uganda; as well as conduct professional accountancy examinations in Uganda.
Job Summary: The Assistant Technical Officer will be responsible for providing support to the development, implementation and promotion of international accounting, auditing and ethics standards issued or adopted by the Institute
ICPAU seeks to recruit dynamic, visionary, courteous, self-driven, energetic, team players and committed individuals of high integrity who can bring expertise in their fields. The ideal candidates should:
- Have a good command of the English language (both spoken and written).
- Have excellent communication and computer skills.
- Have good interpersonal skills.
- Have analytical and problem–solving skills.
- Be creative, innovative, adaptable and have a passion for quality.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Drafts comments on consultation documents, questionnaires and other forms of surveys issued by the relevant standard setting bodies.
- Responds to technical queries on international accounting, auditing and ethics standards.
- Drafts technical guidance material on thematic areas relevant to international accounting, auditing and ethics standards.
- Identifies and prepare articles for publication on International Standards on international accounting, auditing and ethics standards.
- Conduct research and surveys on topical areas in liaison with national and international standard-setters and other stakeholders.
- Participates in the development and review of technical material for e-learning and other capacity enhancement projects.
- Participates in the Financial Reporting (FiRe) Awards evaluation process and prepares feedback reports.
- Provides technical support to the CPD programme to ensure quality, clarity, relevance and adequacy.
- Participates in the development of comments on legislation and regulations that impact the Accountancy profession.
- Participates in developing and implementing a staff training programme on professional standards.
- Provides administrative and technical support to the Professional Standards Committee and its Panel and any other Working Groups.
- Provide support to the Institute’s Quality Assurance Programme.
- Builds and maintains relationships with other organizations on areas of mutual interest.
- Carries out any other duties as requested by the Senior Technical Officer.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Degree
- Certified Public Accountant
- At least two years of relevant work experience (in public practice, accounting and audit standards setting or accounting environment).
- Practical experience of issues relating to ethics, independence, auditing and other assurance services.
- An understanding of, or familiarity with, the standard-setting process is an added advantage.
Personal Attributes
- Self-motivation and confidence.
- Excellent technical skills.
- Planning and organization skills.
- Excellent Communication.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Analytical and Problem-solving skills.
- Team working skills.
- Decision making.
- Good project management skills.
- Good numerical skills and an understanding of statistics.
- Keen interest in practical ethics and independence issues.
How to Apply:
All candidates who wish to join the Institute of Certified Public Accountants (ICPAU) should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 23rd April 2024