Technical Assistant at Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK)

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Executive Support
• Preparing technical documents and briefs on emerging issues or areas of concern, at the CEO’s request. Consolidating the relevant documentation and capturing summaries to enable subsequent review and dissemination.
• Preparing all technical documentation related to the CEO’s activities.
• Consolidating technical reviews and opinion from internal stakeholders on emerging issues, reviewing the content, and presenting to the CEO for his views and/or directives.
• Following up on documentation required from internal as well as external stakeholders to enable overviews of issue and have technical or communication response aimed at addressing the areas based on well researched input.
• Reviewing all documentation and correspondence to ensure that the content is technically accurate, conduct quality checks on the language and ensure that the recipients are addressed correctly.
• Preparing a structured program for the Institute’s engagements/activities covering all the required technical aspects of the mission
• Provide a wide level of support that will allow the CEO to function more efficiently and effectively towards the achievement of the objectives of the company.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Executive Officer.

Person Specifications:

For appointment as the Executive Assistant, a person must possess the following qualifications:

• Be a citizen of Kenya;
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;
• Post graduate Degree in Finance or related discipline;
• Must be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Audit or Business
• Administration from a recognized institution.
  Membership in relevant professional bodies in good standing will be highly recommended;
• Must be in possession of a Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance, Economics, Audit, Business Administration, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency with basic computer programs including MS Office and database systems.
• Working knowledge of email systems, computer hardware, and peripherals.
• Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail;