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Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU), established in 1992 by an Act of Parliament, serves as the national professional accountancy body with the mission to develop and regulate accountants for professional excellence and sustainable impact. Over the years, ICPAU has earned recognition for its role in enhancing the accountancy profession in Uganda, currently boasting a membership of over 3,000 professionals.
The Institute fosters a work culture rooted in its core values of professional excellence, accountability, integrity, and responsiveness, offering employees opportunities for growth within a dynamic environment. Operating from its headquarters at Plot 42, 46, and 48 Bukoto Street in Kololo, Kampala, ICPAU has expanded its reach through various regional and international affiliations, including membership in the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) and the Pan African Federation of Accountants (PAFA). Its innovative business model focuses on regulating and maintaining accountancy standards, prescribing and regulating the conduct of accountants, and offering qualifications such as the Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (CPA), Certified Tax Advisor (CTA), and Accounting Technicians Diploma (ATD).
Guided by a commitment to corporate social responsibility, ICPAU engages in initiatives aimed at enhancing the public sector's financial management capacity, including annual training on International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS). For more information, visit their website at ww.icpau.co.ug.
Assistant Technical Officer job at Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda
Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda
The job holder 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
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.
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Degree
Certified Public Accountant
Experience
At least 2 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.
Competency
Organising and execution of work (III)
Analysing and interpreting (III)
Supporting and co-operating (III)
Organization awareness (II)
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