Reporting to the Chief Manager Professional Services, he/she shall handle all legal and contractual matters at the Institute.
The candidate will play a leading position by providing leadership to the legal department and spearhead legal matters at the Institute.
He/she shall provide proactive, in-depth, legal, business-focused advice to the business, as well as implement initiatives and processes that enhance standards and reinforce a culture of integrity, quality, ethical behavior and responsibility across the Institute.
The Head of Legal shall be tasked with analyzing and identifying the legal risks and implications of all Institute transactions, keeping the senior management in all departments of the business informed of developments in laws and regulations that potentially affect the business.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide leadership in the legal services function
Ensure compliance with the Accountants Act, the Companies Act and any relevant laws and regulations as is required.
Oversee and ensure compliance with regulations and any conditionalities associated with membership of regional and international organizations.
Monitoring and ensuring compliance with any obligations arising from the
Standard Setting Boards (SSBs) and IFAC.
Monitor the regulatory environment and bring to the attention of relevant departments’ laws and regulations that may impact on the Institute and its members.
Reviewing the contractual arrangements entered into by the Institute and advice accordingly.
Coordinate meetings for the Institute (Annual General Meeting) and other special meetings of the Institute.
Investigation and disciplinary services in respect of cases involving members and auditing firms.
Monitoring the implementation of code of ethics and advising on training needs required from the code of ethics
