Technical Services Manager Job at Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK)

Job Summary

The Technical Services Manager shall be a member of the Professional Services Division and shall work closely with the Professional Standards Committee (PSC) and related Committees of ICPAK to plan and implement the work plan of the Council. The Technical Services Manager is responsible for research and analysis of International Standards in accounting, auditing and assurance. He will be supporting ICPAK activities on technical matters with International Accounting Standard Setting Boards (SSBs) in the areas of consultation processes, review of discussion papers and exposure drafts that lead to International Standards. The Technical Services Manager is a key member of the ICPAK staff and is expected to understand, support, and promote the objectives of ICPAK.

Job Profile:

Reporting to the Chief Manager, Professional Services Division, the Technical Services Manager shall perform the following duties and responsibilities:

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Standards Development

Spearhead ICPAK’s participation in the development (Input to international standard setting Boards (SSBs) of IASB, IAASB, IAESB, IESBA and IPSASB) by ensuring that ICPAK actively and substantively contributes to relevant proposals, exposure drafts and discussion papers in a timely manner.

1. Standards Implementation

Promote the implementation of International Financial Reporting Standards, Auditing and Assurance Standards, other accounting standard, guidelines, policies, laws and regulations pertaining to the Financial Reporting and Auditing.

1. Monitoring and Compliance

Monitoring the regulatory environment in Kenya so as to identify and contribute to any Laws and Regulations that may impact on financial reporting, management and auditing in Kenya.

1. External Relations

Maintain and coordinate relationships and partnerships with International Standard Setters as well as with regional and local stakeholders that impact on the financial reporting and auditing in Kenya.

1. Other Assignments

Act as the secretary to ICPAK’s Professional Standards Committee and head of the technical unit, assisting in the preparation and implementation of the Committee’s and departmental Annual Work Plan designed to enhance financial reporting, management and auditing in Kenya as well as meet the needs of ICPAK members in public practice and in business.

Person Profile:

Academic Specifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Commerce, Accounting or other business related field
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a member of ICPAK in good standing
• Master’s degree in a business related field and relevant postgraduate diploma or certification qualifications will be an added advantage

Experience, Skills and Knowledge

• Eight (8) years continuous working experience with at least 5 years in a management position with exposure in professional accountancy practice or working in a professional accountancy organization or a standard setter or public practice.
• Demonstrates in-depth technical knowledge and hands-on experience in the field of auditing
• Demonstrate professional competence and knowledge of accounting, auditing and education standards and practices
• Excellent knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards, International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSASs) and Government Finance Statistics (GFS), International Auditing Standards (IASs) and other professional standards
• Experience in the standards setting process
• An understanding of relevant legislation, policies and procedures
• Appropriate knowledge of the role of professional accountancy organizations.

Key Competencies and personal attributes

• Must be able to demonstrate good planning, organizing and coordinating skills
• Must be computer savvy
• Strong experience in development of Board papers
• Ability to work effectively under multiple assignments and within set deadlines
• Drive for results and achievement
• Highly motivated, energetic, go getter and a self-starter
• Strong analytical skills
• Good presentation skills and an effective communicator
• Ability to work well with financial reporting systems
• Good management and supervision skills with ability to supervise a diverse group